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Fundamental questions before buying into the Droid phenomon

dsteinbach

Good morning.

Status: User of Verizon for TV/Net/Phone. Thinking of migrating to DROID.

Current phone: No bells or whistles, no web access.

Questions:

1. I've seen 3 "droid" phones advertised. Which it the best (am leaning towards the Motorola)

2. What is the best deal in purchasing Droids? I'll need two, and would like to leave the other two family members on their own phones for the $10/month. (I'm seeing "buy one for $199 and the 2nd free).

3. I think I'm paying no more than $120/month for what I have now. What would I be paying if I integrated the 2 droids into my "plan?" How much of an increase am I likely to encounter?

4. Are "discount" plans of any value (alumni, employee, etc?). If so, what is/are the best?

Thank you!

Dave :=)

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nmchileman

dsteinbach wrote:
Good morning.

Questions:

     1. I've seen 3 "droid" phones advertised. Which it the best (am leaning towards the Motorola)

     2. What is the best deal in purchasing Droids? I'll need two, and would like to leave the other two family members on their own phones for the $10/month. (I'm seeing "buy one for $199 and the 2nd free).

     3. I think I'm paying no more than $120/month for what I have now. What would I be paying if I integrated the 2 droids into my "plan?" How much of an increase am I likely to encounter?

     4. Are "discount" plans of any value (alumni, employee, etc?). If so, what is/are the best?

Thank you!
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Dave :=)

1. "Best" is subjective. In terms of pure specs? The HTC Incredible. Blows the Moto Droid out of the water; faster processor, more memory, better camera, nicer and more responsive touch screen, HTC's Sense UI is beautiful and elegant.

Only YOU would know what's "best" for you.

2. BOGO is only currently offered on the Moto Droid and HTC Droid Eris. Go with the Moto Droid, it's the only one of the two that will get the new Android 2.2 Froyo update from Google. And yes, pay $199.99 for the first one (After obligatory $100 rebate) and the second one is FREE (after obligatory $100 rebate).

3. Each device will require it's own $29.99 data plan. So you're looking at adding $60 to your monthly bill. If one of the Droids is on your Primary line where you get your employee discount now then it will apply to the data plan as well, but only for the Primary line.

You're welcome!

- Nathan :smileyhappy:

AZSALUKI

there is also the ally that just came out (i don't know much about it...$99). If you have a fry's electronics they are giving the eris away free (if you're eligible). i have the incredible and love it....but i know many with the moto droid that love theirs. unfortunately, you can't even activate any of these without the $30 data plan (per phone) so you'll have to pay that for each phone you want. they have newer plans so i would just go in and tell them exactly what you want and find out how much it would be total. i know for me, we have 2 lines (share 700 minutes and unlimted text) and my line has the $30 data plan and my wife's line has the $10 data plan (required for "media" phones live the env or allias...not a smart phone). the plan is $140 before taxes.

unknown

I have a Motorola Droid and have never had any problems with it except for overheating while in the car dock in the direct sunlight. I have to move it to the shade for it to cool off and begin charging again. From my own observation here on this forum, it seems the Motorola Droid has less problems than the other brand. You can purchase on-line here for $199 and get second Droid free. It's an instant rebate on-line. You will need a $29.99 data plan for each Droid for unlimited data.

AZSALUKI

and if you do go with the moto droid but decide you only want one (due to the data plan fees) then best buy (and costco) sells it for $99.

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