Comments on: Motorola Droid-The Honeymoon

By: Dustin

Dustin — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:04:53 +0000

Hi, thanks for the review I am definitely thinking of getting something like this for verizon, and my choices are between this and the blackberry. From what i’ve read here this is the choice to go with.

By: Mike Benson

Mike Benson — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:24:49 +0000

I did not switch from an iPhone. I used to be an Apple guy from IIe through G3. Roughly when PC processing speeds caught up to Apple, there was no advantage to running software like Photoshop. I switched to PCs for the savings and eventually learned to build them myself for even more savings.

I only pick on Apple people these days, don’t bother trying to convert them. I know what it was like to think they were the only choice. People still love their Apple computers and gadgets, and most don’t look beyond them.

In my opinion the Droid is a better phone if for no other reason than it can multitask and its built on an open source system. Verizon has a better network that AT&T. Google is well, Google. There are a host of other smaller edges too. Since I had neither committed to iPhone or an android phone, the decision was a no brainer. For those loyal to their iPhones, I don’t expect many to switch. Just like with iTunes and iPods, Apple builds closed systems that make it counter productive for people to switch. That and as I mentioned before, people just love their “i” stuff.

By: Cary Snowden

Cary Snowden — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:52:05 +0000

Curious to know which of you have switched from an iPhone, and if you think the Droid is a giant leap for phonekind, or if it is just an improvement here and there.

I really like my iPhone, and have grown to love many of the apps. I consider the iPhone to be the real ‘game changer’, and the Droid to be the inevitable improvement that always comes from Apple’s innovation (Yes, I am a Fan, but I love Google, too).

The Droid looks pretty cool, but doesn’t have enough to make me want to spend the time to convert my life to a new device. It looks to me like it does ‘mostly’ the same as the iPhone, with perhaps some smoother edges here and there.

By: Mike Benson

Mike Benson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:48:12 +0000

Once I got used to the on screen button for pictures, it’s gotten better. The more traditional button on the side of the camera seems to lag. I’m getting better adjusting the focus too. 100% agree on the video, its great. I can’t wait to take better advantage of that.

By all means, add your feedback. It’s better for readers to get the extra point of view.

By: Ash Buckles

Ash Buckles — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:43:39 +0000

I disagree with the camera, Mike. I’ve been able to take pretty good pictures but you have to get used to the way the pics are taken.

The video is PHENOMENAL.

The voice-activated Google search feature is cool. It seems to work pretty well for me but some people have had difficulty. If nothing else, it’s great for a laugh.

I hope you don’t mind but I’m throwing in a few of my review tweets so far:

@ashbuckles: FTR: the droid is very cool so far

@ashbuckles: Don’t buy the screen protectors from Verizon with your Droid. They don’t work. The application stickers don’t come off. #droid

@ashbuckles: I love the way the droid groups text messages by contact. Makes threads SO MUCH easier. #droid

@ashbuckles: Managing Gmail is soooo much easier on the droid. Duh.

@ashbuckles: Where can I get the latest version of Flash for the Droid?

@ashbuckles: Without the latest Flash, I can’t view Vimeo vids or several Gmail attachments. #droid

I’d buy it again and the more time I spend with it the better it gets. I’ve had an iPhone and loved the device; it was the network that bothered me. I guess I like making calls too much. I’m not an iPhone hater but I can live without it with a droid.

By: Mike Benson

Mike Benson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:23:19 +0000

Hi Brad,
Yes, it’s my first smart phone. I never found a Blackberry I liked, and avoided AT&T; so no iPhone. I’ve handled many since most of my family and friends had already converted. Playing with their phones is how I tested my interest until now. This is the first one I’ve actually been happy with. I’m sure the iPhone is great too.

By: Brad Baldwin

Brad Baldwin — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:42:27 +0000

Thanks Mike. Eager to hear how things are going with the Droid. Am I reading correctly that this is your first smartphone? No iPhones, no BlackBerries, no Palm Treos, no Windows Mobile phones prior to the Droid? I’m interested because it seems that everyone who finally moves to a smartphone experiences a halo effect where access provides a freeing experience from the laptop/PC.

The slider keyboard would be a negative for me. Also, I’m wondering how Verizon and other carriers will screw up a simplicity and beauty of the Android OS as they need to “differentiate” their experience from carriers and other device manufacturers. That’s been the nail that’s killed other OSes.