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#1 ·
Anyone have one yet?

I ordered one tonight. Should be here the 25th

Upgrading from the Droid Eris. The larger screen and faster processor should be nice.
 
#5 ·
I have always wanted one of these, my problem is I would bust it up pretty good keeping it in my pocket all the time. This is what is keeping me from upgrading from my blackberry 8330. So far I have had to replace the screen twice "the little plastic peice" and the trackball about 5 times. But still works like a champ.

Pat
 
#10 ·
I have plenty of friends who like the newest and best, they all think I'm living in the stone age with my non-internet phone. I guess I don't feel I'm really missing anything, except a more expensive plan;)

But w/e , to each his own. Live long and prosper.

I do like the droid app that has the constellations and star map on it. Thats actually kinda neat.
 
#11 ·
I have a Samsung Eternity, cant say that I really like it or have used it for anything other than a phone, GPS, the occasional pic....though I did have free 60 day FLO-TV. I see the I-Phones and the DroidX's and think they're neat, but I use a phone mainly for a phone.
 
#12 ·
It took me a long time to get away from the standard flip style phone. After using the Droid for almost a year now, I'll never go back.

Couple of things I really like about the "smart phones"

Push email. No more manually checking.
Texting. Can't believe I said that, but it makes it easy to keep in touch with my daughters and my wife without talking on the phone for 30 minutes a day.
The weather apps.
Market apps. like a time card program I use to track my time on the jobs.
Google calendar

I don't use NAV much since I have a dedicated Garmin 2610 in my truck for that.

Don't use the browser much, since I have to have my reading glasses on to see the screen.

 
#14 ·
the time card thing sounds nice.

I know people like to have email on their phones, but, I'd rather just check in the morning on my computer, and maybe around 4 pm. I don't like all the commotion that comes along with it. Its almost a distraction. People wonder why they feel stressed, well, they never seem to have a minute to themselves anymore. Beep, beep, beep. " Oh wow, and email. I better check that right away, while I ignore my serenity or the person next to me"!:whistling2:
 
#18 ·
I hear ya' I always mute the ringer if I get a call when I'm with a customer.

One of the main reason I finally "upgraded" is that 99% of my current customer base likes to deal in email (which I love). Seems I either deal in person or email. Calls are rare.
 
#21 ·
After about 7 years with BBs, I went to Android last month. I got the Incredible (all other droids are just too bulky, imo).

Unless there are some dramatic improvements from BB, I will NEVER go back to a BB. The android system is just so much more versatile, more customizable, faster, prettier, and the browsing experience is just overall much much better. It is a much better system than a BB.

BTW - the touchscreen took me about a week to get used to.
 
#22 ·
I've had my droid for a while now...and its great. I keep it out of pocket while working for two reasons:

1. less likely to damage phone
2. Don't want that cell phone emitting stuff straight at my junk all day.

also, for us painters, a good case is in order. so feel free to use the touch screen with dirty fingers if you have one of these (shown on a sub par iphone). ziplock snack bag...50 phone cases for $2

 
#29 ·
Looks nice. I'm up for an upgrade in Jan '11 so I'll have to see what's available in the UK.
Your old Eris has much the same layout as my HTC Hero.

I like your alarm time. I don't get up too early either. Gone are the days of getting up at 04:30am (dark O'clock) to travel to London. All local work since 2003 :thumbup:
 
#39 ·
Yeah battery gets killed quick on the smart phones. Get a good task killer app, and make sure you kill the running services that you dont want on all the time. Some auto start, and you have to randomly kill them either after a phone call, or after you're done using the browser. That helps some with battery life. ATK ( advanced task killer ) is the one I like, free on the market.

Another good app thats free is "droid light". I use that one tons. Just allows you to turn your camera led on and off like a flash light. Great when I'm getting ready in the mornings, so I dont have to flip the lights on and wake everyone up, helps me avoid stepping on the kids toys all over the floor ;)
 
#41 · (Edited)
When I first got the Eris, I tried the software route......task killer, shutting off wireless and GPS when not needed, etc. Then I just said screw it and installed a Seidio 3500mAh battery and that was the end of that problem! :thumbup:

The "X" comes stock with a 1500mAh battery. The one I purchased from Verizon is a 1930mAh and does not change the profile of the phone. Now I can make it from 6:30am to 1:00am without running out of battery.

I may upgrade again to the 2800mAh battery (which would change the profile of the phone) when Seidio has it available.
 
#46 ·
how do i figure out what apps are running on my htc evo? is all of that stuff constantly running? that would explain the short battery life. do the app killers turn these running apps off? i thought they were just for apps that were "hung up".

and wise,,,,do you share the same number with the droid and the $10 flip phone?
 
#48 ·
I Recently upgraded or not to a BB from an older BB. I want to get a "cooler Phone" but I saw it more practical. Besides the job can get a little grimey at times dont want to break it.. Plus I dont do to much more on my phone then answer emails and phone calls. check weather.maps. some internet.

BB is fine for that now and can hold up to a rougher enviroment. So to me its more of a toy right now. When I get that cushy job in the office you bet I'll have the shiniest toy I can find!
 
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