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October 2009
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The editors liked
Subtle
Elegant
Longlasting design
Sense UI a significant help to Android
Good call quality on at least HSPA networks
Android more flexible for thirdparty apps
Multitouch and inbrowser Flash
Cheap on Telus and Verizon
Fantastic touchscreen
QWERTY keyboard is nice to have
Google Maps Navigation means just one device
Huge library of opensource applications
Slick design
Good sound
Perfect touch screen
Adequate battery life
Handsome and unique design
Hardware keyboard
Google Navigation onboard
Large
Excellent display
Fast web browsing
Good call quality
Very long battery life
Slide out keyboard
Haptic feedback touchscreen
16GB of builtin storage
Highly customizable
3G network support.
Direct YouTube upload
Many functions
Stunning display
Physical Keyboard
Fast Processor
First Android 2.0 Phone
Built-in Exchange Access and Integration
Facebook Integration
First phone with Google Navigation
5 MP Camera with twin LED Flash
Accessible Battery
16 GB storage
Storage u...
Android OS 2.0. Background tasks. Scary-good voice command.
The Motorola Droid has superior multitasking capability and call quality
Huge
Gorgeous hi-res display
Free GPS navigation
Fast processor offers snappy performance
Good battery life
Lots of apps and widgets available
Best screen we've ever seen. Excellent Web browser. Very fast and powerful. Great battery life. First Google Maps Navigation device.
High res display
Fast and slim
Latest Google OS.
Snappy Web browsing
Gorgeous 3.7-inch display
Android 2.0 with Google Navigation
3.7" WVGA capacitive display at 480 X 854 is visually stunning and sensitive to the touch
5 MP cam has dual LED flash
3.5 mm audio jack
Browser handles HTML5 and ships ready for Flash 10.1.
Lagless UI
Android 2.0 power
Great keyboard
Extremely fast processor
Android 2.0 is impressive
The screen is glorious
ApptoOS integration is revolutionary.
An awesome Android phone on the Verizon network — finally! Gorgeous
Responsive touchscreen. Fast
Fast processor. Excellent browser. Userreplaceable battery
The Motorola Droid boasts a gorgeous display and the benefits of Android 2.0
Including a faster Web browser
Google Maps Navigation app
And better messaging and contact management. It also offers excellent call quality
Long talk time
And improved s...
Excellent build quality
Good reception
Easy to use
Everything is fairly fast
Great interface
Great screen
Touchscreen offers feedback
Great browser
Fun new gesture controls
Clean Android user interface
Large WVGA capacitive touchscreen
Improved performance with Android
Integration with Google Maps is excellent
Making the device a viable alternative to dedicated GPS devices
Audio quality is excellent
Video recording is very good for a phone
Excellent build quality. High-end features
Especially the large display. Google Maps with Navigation is fantastic and free. ...
Gorgeous 3.7inch display
Fast CPU
Solid construction
Great messaging support
The editors didn't like
Still running Android 1.5
Same CPU as the Magic/myTouch 3G
Camera not much of an upgrade
Flash support somewhat oversold
Expensive on Sprint.
Battery life could be better
QWERTY keyboard keys too close together
Camera preview misleading
A little bit difficult to use at first because it’s so different from other smartphones
Hardware keyboard isn't great
Android software selection still thin
UI still not a seamless experience
Awkward QWERTY keyboard
Slider feels loose
Poor camera
Mediocre media integration
Autofocus doesn't always work on the camera
Less apps than iPhone
Media player is lacking.
Need wifi to upload big clips
No zoom for video
Camera not good in low-light
Does not sync Exchange Notes/Tasks without 3rd party app
Does not sync with Outlook desktop
Exchange Mail and Calendar not integrated with Gmail and Calendar
Multi-touch not supported in standard apps
Physical keyboard is horrible. Worst camera ever. Feels like a brick in your hand. No direct synchronization with iCal or Address Book.
The keyboard is difficult to type upon and the keys are close together.
Heavy design
Cramped keyboard
Not a great voice phone. Physical keyboard is mediocre. No easy way to sync with PCs.
Multimedia syncing still not there
Must remove battery to access microSD card.
Flat keyboard is difficult to type on
Some camera images come out grainy
Currently has no access to Verizon's V Cast
Physical keyboard is difficult to use
Sliding mechanism not spring-loaded
Because it's the first Android with this screen resolution
Customization apps don't always work properly
So you're kind of stuck with vanilla Android. That said
And...
No multitouch UI
Stifled “With Google” options
Moto’s typical weak camera performance
Final Score
5/5
Terrible
Terrible keyboard
No multitouch
No tool to manage background applications.
We want our multitouch pinch! Difficulttouse physical keyboard. Pockettearing heft
The QWERTY keyboard feels flat and the dialpad control is restricted to the home screen. Music and video capabilities still trail behind the competition. Dual-mode functionality for world-roaming capabilities would have been a nice addition. The Droid ...
Picture quality isn’t the greatest indoors
And video is not the greatest
Shortcuts don’t seem to work all of the time for some reason
Must remove battery to access microSD card
No flash support for browser
Keyboard keys too flat
Glossy design is fingerprint magnet
Droid Maxx has far better battery life
Multitouch is supported by the operating system but not implemented optimally in the device
Still photos are difficult to set up properly
Keyboard lighting is dysfunctional and erratic
Verizon Wireless didn't add much to Google's stock interface. Camera was disappointing. Most features were superlative
Android 2.0 with Google Navigation; 3.7" WVGA capacitive display at 480 X 854 is visually stunning and sensitive to the touch; 5 MP cam has dual LED flash; 3.5 mm audio jack; browser handles HTML5 and ships ready for Flash 10.1.
Physical keyboard is difficult to use; sliding mechanism not spring-loaded; because it's the first Android with this screen resolution, customization apps don't always work properly, so you're kind of stuck with vanilla Android. That said, And...
Motorola's Droid is the snappiest Android I've used to date. This is a significant issue, as one of the most common complaints I hear from Android users is regarding lag. This complaint has generally come from those using a customized version of A...
We’re now at the home stretch and compared in detail all the strengths and weaknesses of each smartphone. It’s a tough call because all of them are highly regarded in the industry as market leaders for their perspective wireless carriers. Agai...
Abstract: The HTC Droid is another master piece from HTC, they just get better and better with every new model.Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Attractive look, multi touch capabilities, plenty of memory space (8GB), 5 MP camera, great resolution, 3.5 mm head phone j...
Abstract: Actually, make that “Living With Motorola Droids.” Yes, Droids, plural. My initial intention was to post my first impressions of the Motorola Droid after just a few days with it. However, the first Droid that I picked up started locking up and sp...
Abstract: Manufacturer's SiteVerizon Wireless has officially launched the Motorola Droid, its first phone running Google's Android software. The Droid has been being hyped as an iPhone killer, and this smartphone does have some killer features, like its gorgeous...
Abstract: The DROID offers pretty loud ring tones, while its vibro alert is not as good, unfortunately. As far as call quality is concerned, it proved to be a fine performer. All in all, I have no gripes with it on this front. Given that my main phone these day...
Large WVGA capacitive touchscreen, Improved performance with Android, Integration with Google Maps is excellent, making the device a viable alternative to dedicated GPS devices, Audio quality is excellent, Video recording is very good for a phone
Multitouch is supported by the operating system but not implemented optimally in the device, Still photos are difficult to set up properly, Keyboard lighting is dysfunctional and erratic
Stunning display, Physical Keyboard, Fast Processor, First Android 2.0 Phone, Built-in Exchange Access and Integration, Facebook Integration, First phone with Google Navigation, 5 MP Camera with twin LED Flash, Accessible Battery, 16 GB storage, Storage u...
Camera not good in low-light, Does not sync Exchange Notes/Tasks without 3rd party app, Does not sync with Outlook desktop, Exchange Mail and Calendar not integrated with Gmail and Calendar, Multi-touch not supported in standard apps
This is a very strong phone. With the dazzling display and incorporation of Android 2.0 it has to be considered the flagship Android device. It is sorely tempting me (a long-term happy T-Mobile customer) to pay the early termination fees and jump ship...
Overall, we were very impressed with the Motorola DROID. The phone feels solid, looks great, and performs very well. The Android 2.0 interface was a joy to use and the touchscreen was vibrant and crisp. Call quality and Verizon's vast network are also...
Abstract: There is a lot riding on the Droid. Motorola needs a hit more than just about any handset company on the market right now (think Palm circa late 2008) and Verizon is still looking for its super phone. This may seem like less than ideal circumstances to...
