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DaveJodi

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I live in a poor area for cell phone reception and this phone shows 3G most all the time, and I can even get wireless network off my router. I just purchased the new Droid and for the first day I am very happy with the reception. Does anyone else have any comments towards this phone?

Thanks, first time post... I really enjoy all the knowledge I have read on this site. Dave and Jodi
 
The reports on the Droid have been almost universally good, but it's nice to get a first hand report here.  It will probably be my next phone when my New Every 2 comes up next March.  Unless I can talk VZW into an early upgrade :)
 
Note that the Droid is a Smart Phone. That means VZW will require you to have the internet access package, same as a Blackberry.   Fine if you use it for emails or other online appls, but an extra $30/month cost if you don't..
 
I know I'll have to get the data plan, but I want that capability in my next phone.  Better than my current $2/MB data charges just to get my email :)
 
Ned said:
The reports on the Droid have been almost universally good, but it's nice to get a first hand report here.  It will probably be my next phone when my New Every 2 comes up next March.  Unless I can talk VZW into an early upgrade :)
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No problem getting an early upgrade to the Droid.  They do require a few extra dollars but, the new every two date does not change.  :)

PhilB
 
My only quibble is with the tiny space allotted for apps...256 meg. I have over 30 apps on my iPhone+ the 12 built in ones. The reviewers say that 2 big apps can fill a droid up.
 
rhmahoney said:
My only quibble is with the tiny space allotted for apps...256 meg. I have over 30 apps on my iPhone+ the 12 built in ones. The reviewers say that 2 big apps can fill a droid up.
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Russ:

Tell me you are seriously considering replacing your I-Phone? ;D ;D ;D
 
The Droid takes an microSD/microSDHC card so memory can be as big as you want it.
 
I did a little checking last night back can't find where the Droid lists VZAccess Manager.
 
"The Droid takes an microSD/microSDHC card so memory can be as big as you want it."

Yes but...the apps can only work from the built in memory, according to what I have read.

Jeff, no, just making a comment about the bizzare limitation of this phone.
 
The Droid has 256MB of memory just for the OS and another 512MB for applications.  See here for the specs.  I also understand that Google is working on making the SD card memory available for applications as well.
 
Jeff said:
I did a little checking last night back can't find where the Droid lists VZAccess Manager.
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No VZAccess Manager yet, but, it does tether with "that other program."  I will let you know how it compares when I head back to Happy Trails in a couple of weeks.

Phil
 
rhmahoney said:
"The Droid takes an microSD/microSDHC card so memory can be as big as you want it."

Yes but...the apps can only work from the built in memory, according to what I have read.

Jeff, no, just making a comment about the bizzare limitation of this phone.
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Russ,

You made the same statement about apps when I got my BlackBerry Storm.  After adding more than 2 dozen apps, there is no memory issue on the Storm.  It will be interesting to see what happens when I get 2 dozen apps on the Droid.  :)

phil
 
I have read one user report that said he loaded 30 apps and still had 85% of the available memory free.  Of course, those could be apps as useful (and as small) as the iPhone Flashlight :)

Phil, were you able to order the Droid online or did you have to call VZW?
 
Ned said:
I have read one user report that said he loaded 30 apps and still had 85% of the available memory free.  Of course, those could be apps as useful (and as small) as the iPhone Flashlight :)
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Ned,

I confess, one of my apps is the BlackBerry Flashlight.  ;D

I did not try the online order process.  I called VZW.

Phil
 
Phil,

Just curious why you're switching from Storm to Droid. I'm about to pass on Droid, and I'm awaiting a call from our nearest Costco to let me know the Storm2 has arrived. Hopefully I'll get a chance to try both live alongside each other, although this particular wireless booth tends to have more dummy display models than working ones.

I had Chris ported over from T-mobile to VZ with a new phone recently, and I'll add me on the family plan if/when I get a phone, smart or otherwise.
 
rhmahoney said:
My only quibble is with the tiny space allotted for apps...256 meg. I have over 30 apps on my iPhone+ the 12 built in ones. The reviewers say that 2 big apps can fill a droid up.
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Russ,

The Apps actually are loaded onto the SD card. Only a small amount of the internal memory is used.
 
I picked up the DROID yesterday. Quite a learning curve as the manual is almost useless. There is a website where they supposedly have more instructions. At this point I'm not sure I will keep it. The biggest problem i have, other than cost, is it doesn't appear to be compatible with my hearing aids. I get a lot of hum. That doesn't happen with any other phone. I'll play around with it for a few days to see if anything improves. I have 30 days to return it at no charge.
 
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