I have the TP2 and I am thinking about switching to the Droid, but have heard alot of bad things about the Droid. Anyone have any good advice?
Maybe list the things that you really like and don't like abot the TP2 and people can tell you how the Droid compares. There are varying opinions on both phones but I think it depends on your priorities.
cereel wrote:I have the TP2 and I am thinking about switching to the Droid, but have heard alot of bad things about the Droid. Anyone have any good advice?
FWIW, I had a Touch Pro before moving to the iPhone 3GS and finally landing a Droid. Of the three Droid is my clear favorite. Touch Pro 2 is basically a Touch Pro with a larger screen (same resolution, same processor, etc.).
You hear a lot of bad things about the Droid because the people with problems tend to populate the forums with their issues, which is understandable. Those with positive experiences aren't as vocal.
I've had a great time with my Droid. There are a few minor software glitches here and there, but call quality remains outstanding, 3G connectivity and consistency is head and shoulders above my iPhone 3GS. The iPhone 3GS's software is more polished, but the Droid holds its own in speed (using the same processor as the iPhone 3GS and a much faster processor than the Touch Pro and Touch Pro 2).
The biggest advantage the Droid has is its incredible screen (852x480 resolution vs. iPhone's 480x320 vs. Touch Pro 2's 640x480). Web pages are easier to navigate without needing frequent zoom in or as much panning. Android strikes a great balance between WinMo's complexity/configurability and iPhone's simplicity/lack of customization.
alxnet wrote:
cereel wrote:I have the TP2 and I am thinking about switching to the Droid, but have heard alot of bad things about the Droid. Anyone have any good advice?
FWIW, I had a Touch Pro before moving to the iPhone 3GS and finally landing a Droid. Of the three Droid is my clear favorite. Touch Pro 2 is basically a Touch Pro with a larger screen (same resolution, same processor, etc.).
You hear a lot of bad things about the Droid because the people with problems tend to populate the forums with their issues, which is understandable. Those with positive experiences aren't as vocal.
I've had a great time with my Droid. There are a few minor software glitches here and there, but call quality remains outstanding, 3G connectivity and consistency is head and shoulders above my iPhone 3GS. The iPhone 3GS's software is more polished, but the Droid holds its own in speed (using the same processor as the iPhone 3GS and a much faster processor than the Touch Pro and Touch Pro 2).
The biggest advantage the Droid has is its incredible screen (852x480 resolution vs. iPhone's 480x320 vs. Touch Pro 2's 640x480). Web pages are easier to navigate without needing frequent zoom in or as much panning. Android strikes a great balance between WinMo's complexity/configurability and iPhone's simplicity/lack of customization.
Beautiful summary there. Props to you my good sir.
In my area, it's a little opposite, the Droid's 3G speed (When under the same amount of bars, and, right next to each other) is just slightly behind the IPhone's 3GS.
The overall performance from what I have seen and tested is better on the IPhone. Why? Well because yes, they have the same processors, but the Droid is pushing 2x the pixels. And when you are putting that much to process, you need a better processor, at least the iPhone 3GS stays within the limits that it can. The iPhone is much more snappier, but it could be just me noticing the frequent little moments of 'twitchiness' that the Droid does.
But I must admit, navigation around the web on the Droid is absolutely spectacular, and, watching videos is just simply gorgeous.
As far as your TP2 question, here are some things that you should know:
-It's completely pressure sensitive, meaning that you really do need to be a Touch Pro to navigate around.
-It's Windows Mobile, so beware.
-Not as much apps.
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