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[Merged] Motorola Droid X

211269 said:
iPhone fans dont like choices. A quick look at the OS tells you that. Not ot mention letting Steve Jobs play daddy and tell them what they should and should not be looking at. The censorship of classic novels in iBooks is just another example of how ridiculous it is. Very glad I stuck with my Evo and passed on iP4 :)
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You've got to be kidding about censoring a classic novel, right?

Thats absolutly rediculus if true, I hate supporting that company, but i just can't let go of my iphone, why does it have to look and feel soo good? I need help.
 
jp700p said:
This is why HTC can't make 1 solid phone. All of them have unacceptable issues such as dust under the screen and LCD screen issues. And all of them are pretty simular accept for minor changes. HTC is like the GM of cell phones.
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yeah, i don't understand why they do it that way. 3 or 4 phones that are nearly the same - tiny spec differences released a few weeks apart. Makes no sense. Now we're going to have the droid, droid incredible, droid x, and droid 2 all in less than 1 year (and the latter 3 in about 6 months)? Just seems a strange way to do things. Customer confusion, no economy of scale in production, fragmentation for developers...
 
funny ad and smart marketing taking advantage of the situation. Gotta give them credit.

but......

you'll never see a line of people waiting for a Droid release

Droid X or any single droid device cannot even get a ticket to come into the same ballpark as iphone in sales.


but still very nice marketing.
 
iPhone 4 vs DROID X

I had planned on using my iPhone 4 as my primary smartphone. I was very excited after attending the keynote, but then the plan imploded when Apple delivered a crippled (by design) iPhone 4 to me. Therefore I'm entertaining other options till the next gen iPhone is released. I have a Droid now, it's a very good start for Motorola's first Android phone. The OS is young, less than half the age of iOS. Taking that into consideration, along with the always stellar phone performance of Motorola phones, makes the DROID X to be released on the 15th very compelling.

Here's an excerpt and a link:

"The disastrous manner in which Apple and its boss Steve Jobs have been handling the so-called iPhone 4 death grip has presented rivals with lots of unexpected ammunition. Nokia first jumped on the opportunity to spoof Apple’s handset by showing the various phone grips claimed not to affect its phones in any way.

And now, Verizon’s partner Motorola has taken the opportunity to take a nasty jab at Apple in a new advert promoting the July 15 Droid X launch. The image of the advert appeared on Motorola’s Facebook page late yesterday, accompanied by the following caption:

Droid X does more. Like make calls no matter which way you hold it. Available July 15th."

http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...-ridicules-iphone-4-reception-issues-2010071/
 
I plan on getting the Droid X on day one. I like my current Moto Droid a lot, and I even got used to it's brick-like shape. Will be interesting to see how the Droid X is in use alongside my iPad 3G (which I tether with my Droid all the time thanks to AT&T's inadequate 3G service in some areas. :()
 
I was hoping for a lucid comparison of features, but just more of the same.

Personally ido not find the ip4 crippled by design, because it is working for me. I sympathize though with people having problems with signal.

As for the X, i prefer a phone that fits comfortably in a pocket.
 
asleep said:
X is too big --- no need to investigate further.
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Yes, but at least you can make calls using Android phones.

(Not an Android fan, but this is how many fans would reply.)

By the way, I know there are many who do not report having reception issues on their ip4s, but many, many more do (at least compared with Verizon). Also, a recent survey reported on macrumors even supports this so it's not just anecdotal evidence anymore.
 
dvader123 said:
Yes, but at least you can make calls using Android phones.

(Not an Android fan, but this is how many fans would reply.)

By the way, I know there are many who do not report having reception issues on their ip4s, but many, many more do (at least compared with Verizon). Also, a recent survey reported on macrumors even supports this so it's not just anecdotal evidence anymore.
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So that's a survey of Macrumors users who have the problem, not the general public.
 
I don't think the droid x is trying to be an "iphone killer" but rather a successful android based phone for both moto and verizon.

With that said, the droid x certainly has some advantages over the iphone. I think a lot of the knocks of it being too big are a bit unfounded. I test drove an evo and found that it was not ungainly large at all (and be inference the droid x not being to big). The large display made videos, web and typing an order of magnitude better.

It seems the battery life is much better then the EVO as well - at least based on this review engadget

Personally, if you like the iPhone UI, or you want a gaming device instead of a phone, then yeah the iPhone is a better choice. What I like about the android platform is choice, I have plenty of apps, I can load on custom ROMs, I can make all sorts of customizations to the phone, i.e., custom TXT notifications. No overseer dictating what is appropriate to see/read/use on the phone.

I'm not knocking the iPhone and there are plenty of advantages to the walled garden approach. One size does not fit all, and so the droid x is a great phone on a different carrier that fits a need that the iPhone doesn't.
 
iPhone 4 or DroidX? Need advice

Someone convince me to get an iPhone 4. I like my 3G but the service on campus is horrendous. The new camera and video recording capabilities really interest me though.

tldr; iPhone 4 or Droid X on Verizon. Mostly a service issue.
 
maflynn said:
I don't think the droid x is trying to be an "iphone killer" but rather a successful android based phone for both moto and verizon.

With that said, the droid x certainly has some advantages over the iphone. I think a lot of the knocks of it being too big are a bit unfounded. I test drove an evo and found that it was not ungainly large at all (and be inference the droid x not being to big). The large display made videos, web and typing an order of magnitude better.

It seems the battery life is much better then the EVO as well - at least based on this review engadget

Personally, if you like the iPhone UI, or you want a gaming device instead of a phone, then yeah the iPhone is a better choice. What I like about the android platform is choice, I have plenty of apps, I can load on custom ROMs, I can make all sorts of customizations to the phone, i.e., custom TXT notifications. No overseer dictating what is appropriate to see/read/use on the phone.

I'm not knocking the iPhone and there are plenty of advantages to the walled garden approach. One size does not fit all, and so the droid x is a great phone on a different carrier that fits a need that the iPhone doesn't.
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The phone is bigger then the Evo so it's large. I played with the Evo and you're right that it isn't that big, but the X has to be huge if it's bigger then an EVO. I'm actually going to buy the EVO again since Apple's phone have way to many problems.
 
Does Verizon provide better service in your area? If its a service issue go with whoever provides better service, only you know which that is.

You don't wanna be locked in for 2+ years with bad service do you?
 
Apollo 13 said:
The phone is bigger then the Evo so it's large. I played with the Evo and you're right that it isn't that big, but the X has to be huge if it's bigger then an EVO. I'm actually going to buy the EVO again since Apple's phone have way to many problems.
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The width is the same AFAIK, but you're correct its a bit longer
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wingnut8 said:
Android OS is slow and laggy. Every video I've ever seen on youtube of a comparison between iPhone and an Android device shows them having to swipe twice to go through pages. Not to mention the keyboards are crap.
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well that's not true at all. I swipe through the screens with 1 flick just like my Iphone. The OS can be laggy at times but it depends what you're doing. If you're downloading an app and trying to browse the net at the same time and can get laggy. Also the lag you see is probably coming from the older phones.
 
In terms of size, until you actually try one of the "new larger smartphones" they do appear huge in reviews and advertisements. However in hand, I find the new larger smartphones offer a very nice advantage when it comes to display size. With so many now offering 4" to 4.3" displays this is rapidly becoming the new "normal". I like the larger screen, as it makes ones web experience quite nice. In addition, other advantages of the larger size are plenty of room to run fast processors, cool temps, install robust antennas, and have fast and easy access to sim cards, flash cards, as well as the replaceable battery.

I have access to a prototype Android phone with the final release version of Froyo ver 2.2, I've been trying it out for the last week and it's a quantum leap over earlier Android versions, like the one in my original Droid. There is a lot to be said for the new version, and those who buy any of the four new versions of the Samsung Galaxy S that T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint will be releasing, will find out first hand.

Samsung is a sleeping giant that has decided to embrace Android, as well as increasing it's smartphone market share. As a result, they've chosen their well received Galaxy S to be the first Android phone in their lineup to be sold to four carriers concurrently. Each has a bit of a facelift so they have a slightly different outward appearance, but all four are the same basic phone.

Like anything else only time will tell, but from my experience with Android over the last year and the publics willingness to embrace Froyo, The next six months to a year, will be pivotal in the smartphone sector.

Steve Jobs said it best: "Stay Tuned"

Little did he realize when he made that comment that despite his hatred towards Google, the Androids are coming... :)
 
ipoddin said:
So that's a survey of Macrumors users who have the problem, not the general public.
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Here's the link to the survey.

http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2009/01/14/which-cell-phone-carrier-has-the-fewest-dropped-calls/

It's not from macrumors, but I first read about it there. (For some reason, I can't find it on macrumors anymore.)

The survey is taken from the general public, and it shows that AT&T service is associated with the most dropped calls, especially when you compare it with Verizon.

So whether that's due to limited bandwidth from ip users is another debate, but the fact of the matter is that AT&T phone quality is terrible.
 
wingnut8 said:
Android OS is slow and laggy. Every video I've ever seen on youtube of a comparison between iPhone and an Android device shows them having to swipe twice to go through pages. Not to mention the keyboards are crap.
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I use a Nexus and I have NOT found that to be the case. My phone has very little lag.

I agree with you regarding the keyboard. The iPhone's keyboard is much better, but in the droid x's case the large screen size improves the user experience with regards to typing.
 
After not being able to pre-order, I test drove the Evo for a week or so. Boy, I'm glad I gave Android a chance, because it is definitely a contender for your money. Swype and customization are the things two big things to me. Yes, the screen size is bigger and a welcome feature, but providing easier text entry and access to features is more important to me.

The ability to one-click anything is something I can't believe Apple hasn't incorporated. You can set up anything you want, whether a widget for Wifi, brightness, etc. or call a friend, text, email etc. If you don't want to go through several screens to turn on bluetooth . . . no problem. Customization is endless and none of it was in iOS4. It's ridiculous to navigate 4 screens just to turn on something like bluetooth. Likewise, not being able to one-click a favorite is mind boggling. You can put a web link on the home screen, so what's the difference in adding a text link? I just don't understand this rationale on what is touted as a user-friendly, simple operating system. On top of this, now I can't even double click the home button to pull up my favorite contacts.

I enter more text than anything with my phone. It may be a text, email or web entry, but I spend more time typing than talking or browsing the web. Swype is incredible and I doubt we will ever see it on an iPhone. If you don't find it to your liking, you can hit a mic button and speak in what you like. Yes, I know the have dragon on the iphone, but you have to enter it there and cut and paste over to text or email. Regardless, I want software that makes my life easier. I don't care that Apple thinks its system is better or not, I want what I want.

Yes, I know this is quirky stuborness is quintessential Apple and, many times, it love it. However, the introduction of the iPhone 4 doesn't assure me that I am with a stable platform anymore. To be honest, I love my Macs because they are reliable and easy to use. They don't get slower as they age and I don't have to worry about viruses or programs locking up all the time. I give up access to certain software, but it does everything I need and is reliable. With the iPhone, I'm already putting up with dropped calls and a crappy provider . . . now we have a phone that may be a worse "phone" than it's predecessors. On top of that, Apple's rush to sale and these unaddressed problems just don't sit well with me. Couple that with the absence of user-friendly options which nearly every new phone now has and I'm falling off the Apple mobile bandwagon. Not the computers or iPad, but mobility.

The Droid X improves on the Evo with a markedly better battery. Even though I loved the Evo, battery life was atrocious. All preliminary test of the X show it's at least on par with the iPhone. Throw in the bigger screen (which makes reading much easier and loads about double the page to view) and customization and you have a winner. On top of that, you get a great carrier in Verizon. Contrary to sentiments expressed here, the Evo was not that much more bulky than the iPhone. Of course, neither are as small, but both have larger screens. If the iPhone 5 comes out in an XL version, are you really not gonna buy it?

At the end of the day, the big plus for Apple is the iPhone is an iPhone and they have more apps. Does that make my life easier? With the customization and options Android offers, no it does not. I'm getting an X on the 15th and hope that next June a new and improved iPhone hits the market.
 
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