Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
supitsmike
Specialist - Level 2

I hate the way this phone includes the Moto/Ninja Blur on it. I'm also slightly confused as to why the screen isn't bigger. It seems like it's not necessarily as good as the Droid X but it's better than the Droid.

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
SuzyQ
Community Leader
Community Leader

 


Skye56 wrote:

.... They both sound great in different ways but for some reason I am drawn more to the Droid X because of the bigger screen yet I like "the look" of Droid 2 and since I have never had a phone with a virtual keyboard can't make up my mind whether I should chance it with the X that only has a virtual keyboard or go for the sure thing with the 2 that has the slide out.  ...


 

As I've said many times - you need to go into a store and get your hands on one, and see what YOU are comfortable with.  My current phone has both a touchscreen keyboard (at least when using Mobile IM) and a physical keyboard - and I don't think I could deal with an all touch keyboard.

 

A friend has the Droid and it is a very solid feeling phone, and a "real" keyboard, and the new Droid 2 looks very similar.  Droid X, all touch - I'm not so sure I would do well with it.  You might.  Plus the Droid X is bigger, the Droid and Droid 2 are about the same size as my current Voyager, so that, for me, would be a consideration.

 

Only you can decide what YOU like - we can tell you what WE like or don't like about different models, and different phones, and give our reasons, but in the end you have to live with the phone and be comfortable with it.  So go shopping, go play with the phones (that's why they have them out on display!!) and have fun making the decision.

 

Then report back on which you chose and why, and then whether or not you feel you chose wisely.  :smileyhappy:

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
cthunder067
Contributor - Level 1

 


TheGreatOne wrote:

 


ksbuchanan wrote:

 

You're really kidding, about the keyboard comment, aren't you?  I mean, this is (just like) a Droid Original, with some new hardware inside and a slightly modified keyboard.  Don't get me wrong, I am trading in my BB for it, so I AM HOPING this will live up to all the hype!!! 

Not kidding. I actually like how Verizon how another keyboard android phones. All their other new android phones are all touch screen. It's nice to get this phone with a keyboard. 

 


I agree, I like phones with the physical kybd and touch screen. Now my decision is to go with the Droid 2 or LG Ally. I need to play with the Kybd on the Droid 2 before I make my decision.

 

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
ksbuchanan
Newbie

 

Just teasing you.  I get my D2 tomorrow...and I can't wait!  I prefer the physical keyboard.  I might miss my TINY keypad on the BB...naaaah!!



TheGreatOne wrote:

 


ksbuchanan wrote:

 

You're really kidding, about the keyboard comment, aren't you?  I mean, this is (just like) a Droid Original, with some new hardware inside and a slightly modified keyboard.  Don't get me wrong, I am trading in my BB for it, so I AM HOPING this will live up to all the hype!!! 

Not kidding. I actually like how Verizon how another keyboard android phones. All their other new android phones are all touch screen. It's nice to get this phone with a keyboard. 

 


 

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
ksbuchanan
Newbie

 

I agree...it is strictly personal preference.  There are a LOT of good smart phones on the market...it is YOUR decision and  you will not go wrong.  For every benefit, someone will cry foul and tell you a reason why you shouldn't get a particular phone.
So...go into the store and play with the phones for a while - then decide which one you like best.  For grins...create a "test" GMail account.  That way, you can add it to the phone in the store and play with it.

SuzyQ wrote:

 


Skye56 wrote:

.... They both sound great in different ways but for some reason I am drawn more to the Droid X because of the bigger screen yet I like "the look" of Droid 2 and since I have never had a phone with a virtual keyboard can't make up my mind whether I should chance it with the X that only has a virtual keyboard or go for the sure thing with the 2 that has the slide out.  ...


 

As I've said many times - you need to go into a store and get your hands on one, and see what YOU are comfortable with.  My current phone has both a touchscreen keyboard (at least when using Mobile IM) and a physical keyboard - and I don't think I could deal with an all touch keyboard.

 

A friend has the Droid and it is a very solid feeling phone, and a "real" keyboard, and the new Droid 2 looks very similar.  Droid X, all touch - I'm not so sure I would do well with it.  You might.  Plus the Droid X is bigger, the Droid and Droid 2 are about the same size as my current Voyager, so that, for me, would be a consideration.

 

Only you can decide what YOU like - we can tell you what WE like or don't like about different models, and different phones, and give our reasons, but in the end you have to live with the phone and be comfortable with it.  So go shopping, go play with the phones (that's why they have them out on display!!) and have fun making the decision.

 

Then report back on which you chose and why, and then whether or not you feel you chose wisely.  :smileyhappy:


 

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
gerio
Specialist - Level 2

 


pool_shark wrote:

 


In my opinion that's going to be a matter of preference.I didn't go for the X because it can't do bluetooth voice dialing, although the uprade to 2.2 will give it that capability. Also, my manager has the X, I saw it the day after and I couldn't believe how big that thing is. That isn't a problem for a lot of people and may not have been a problem for me, but my initial reaction was WOW that thing is huge.

The keyboard doesn't matter to me because I have an Omnia now which only has a virtual keyboard.


 

I have to correct you here (and sorry for taking this up in the Droid 2 forum. Sounds like a great phone, too.)

 

I do bluetooth voice dialing every day with my Droid X and  Jawbone Prime.  I could have cared less about having the feature (the people that are screaming about bluetooth voice-dialing are probably driving and eating a hamburger in one hand, drinking a Coke with the other, and talking with a passenger. Please...), but now that I do, I enjoy having it.

 

And it DOES work with the Droid X.

 

Geri O

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
immobile2
Newbie
I've always had WinMo Smartphones, most that vzw has had, either for personal use or testing purposes, and when Android first came out, the Moto. Droid was my first. To be honest, I was somewhat intimidated. But to my surprise, it was accually more user friendly then my prior WinMo phones, and even some Dumbphones. Anyways, I had/have the original Droid as well as the Droid 2. I've had the HTC Incredible & the Droid X. Yes, I loved the X with it's awsome screen, video capabilities; which produced a Huge file when recorded in HD, and as far as the touch screen, I was leary but found it to be quite easy. But it all goes back to that huge, gorgeous screen just waiting to hit or drop on something and it wouldn't matter if you had 20 layers of Ghost Armor on it, break out the tissues ! I think you would like the Droid 2. It comes with 2.2 which is scary fast, backup assistant if you don't trust Google Mail, Block Buster app with picture mail-in-for- print service & though you can't beat Google Maps® in every way (including $ which = Free !) There's vzNav. And I guess most of all, there's the physical keyboard to keep one in their comfort zone...
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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
pool_shark
Specialist - Level 1

 


gerio wrote:

 


pool_shark wrote:

 


In my opinion that's going to be a matter of preference.I didn't go for the X because it can't do bluetooth voice dialing, although the uprade to 2.2 will give it that capability. Also, my manager has the X, I saw it the day after and I couldn't believe how big that thing is. That isn't a problem for a lot of people and may not have been a problem for me, but my initial reaction was WOW that thing is huge.

The keyboard doesn't matter to me because I have an Omnia now which only has a virtual keyboard.


 

I have to correct you here (and sorry for taking this up in the Droid 2 forum. Sounds like a great phone, too.)

 

I do bluetooth voice dialing every day with my Droid X and  Jawbone Prime.  I could have cared less about having the feature (the people that are screaming about bluetooth voice-dialing are probably driving and eating a hamburger in one hand, drinking a Coke with the other, and talking with a passenger. Please...), but now that I do, I enjoy having it.

 

And it DOES work with the Droid X.

 

Geri O


Really? WIth no 3rd party software and without having to have a headset that stores the contact info?
I haven't read where anyone else has stated that yet. If that is the case, thanks for the correction.

 

 

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
PJNC284
Master - Level 2

yeah, it's part of blur/no-blur.  It has the same Nuance software as the Devour which also does Blue tooth voice dialing.

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Re: DROID 2 by Motorola is here!
Akorn240
Newbie

The question is "How many are here and where?" I just went to swap for the Droid 2 and was told there are  none in our area!

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