WiFi and the Droid X

ntellya
Newbie

I'm going to pick up a Droid X within the next few days and I'm wondering about the WiFi capabilities.  Correct me if I'm wrong, but if I'm in an area with public wifi (like a coffee shop), can I use the internet without affecting my data plan?  I'm planning on at least initially signing up for the minimum plan, so I want to make sure that I don't incur unexpected charges.  Of course, I'll ask Verizon, but it's hard to get a straight answer from them sometimes.

Oh, also if YOU were getting a phone in the next couple days, would you still get the Droid X?  If not, what would you get?

 

Thanks!!!

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romcombo
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As long as your not using their network for internet, you shouldn't uses any of data allowance.

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crb79
Specialist - Level 2

Yes, if you use WIFI you will have no additional data charges from VZW.  If you are planning to get the $15 data plan, make sure you monitor your usage as the Droid X, well actually all android devices are DATA hogs.

 

As for the phones available...   I bought my Droid X on July 15th, the release date.  I have never been so happy with a phone purchase.  Usually the happiness wears off shortly after the 30day return expires.  Right now I don't see any device that can yet compete with the Droid X.

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mortb
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CRB79 is absolutely correct. The $15 for 150 mbs of data is not that good of a deal. I tried it, and in about 24 hours is used it up, and most of that was in receiving Email (which is data). I definitely advice the unlimited data for $30, the extra $15 is well worth the hassel-free data retrieval. As for the wi-fi, yes, you will not be tapping into your data using wi-fi.

I've had my Droid X since August and really love it. Recently, I tried the HTC Droid Incredible and returned it. It was a good phone, but not as good as the DX. The only phone that comes close to the DX is another Motorola product, the Droid 2. If you like a real keyboard, then the Droid 2 is the one, but, I must be honest the keys are tiny.

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