Can you surf the web while talking on a Razr Maxx?

[maya0630]

I am researching the Razr Maxx for my upcoming upgrade and was wondering whether I can access the internet while talking on the phone? Also, has anyone experienced any issues that I should know about before I purchase it? Thanks.

[B33]

You can if your in a 4G area you will see a Green Glow up in your Pull Down bar that let's you Know your Doing Both. Now as for 3G that would No Can't Dooooer Are you in a 4G Area ? b33

[maya0630]

Thanks B33. Yes, I am in a 4G area. How do you like your Razzr Maxx (if that is what you have). I would be new to Android and a little nervous before "taking the jump".

[Cody21]

The Razr Maxx is an awesome phone ... very fast & powerful, full of cool features .. 

[maya0630]

I think I am pretty computer savy. I don't know the Android system at all though, have not "played" with it yet. But I love customization and all the "bells and whistles" so from what I've read it seems that Android might be a better fit. The only concern that I have would be with the stability of the Android OS. I have read/heard some "horror" stories about how unstable it is. In my line of work, I am on call pretty much 24/7 so I have to have a VERY reliable phone.

[SallyC]

maya0630 wrote:

I think I am pretty computer savy. I don't know the Android system at all though, have not "played" with it yet. But I love customization and all the "bells and whistles" so from what I've read it seems that Android might be a better fit. The only concern that I have would be with the stability of the Android OS. I have read/heard some "horror" stories about how unstable it is. In my line of work, I am on call pretty much 24/7 so I have to have a VERY reliable phone.

I don't think Android is unstable.  Any "horror" stories I've heard have been from people who rooted their phones and basically broke something they weren't supposed to be playing with.

The Razr is my first Android phone and it took a bit of time (~2 weeks) to get used to having options I didn't have with an iPod Touch.  I had to keep reminding myself to hit the menu key if I didn't see what I wanted.

Many things people think of as their phone are really the OS - if you're computer savy you probably know what that's like. Someone says "my computer won't work" and it's really a software issue.  So it would probably be worth the time to look over some Android info and get familiar with it, along with a basic idea of how to do different things on your phone.   Below are a couple of links I found helpful, and maybe you will too.

• Android 2.3.4 Users Guide (not the latest version - which I can't find - but still incredibly useful)
• The Complete Android Guide
• Droid Razr Simulator (not the Maxx, but except for the battery, the same thing)

I don't think you'll have a problem with Android if the above pretty much makes sense to you.  And you'll probably love all the flexibility you'll have.   The Razr's a great phone (the Maxx, even better!) and I suspect you'll be wishing you'd made the move sooner.

[B33]

Yes i got the Razr Maxx an you will be Fine once you get it an if your a little iffy of it at first Take one of the Courses that your local Verizon Comm store Does.. Not Authorized Agent  Please don't go to one of them for your phone. They No Good to Go to!  No No No but any way enjoy what you go with Let us know how it works out..b33

Hey Sally got to Tell ya something Can i send a D.M. to ya

[SallyC]

B33 wrote:

Hey Sally got to Tell ya something Can i send a D.M. to ya

As far as I know you can, B33.  (Assume you mean a P.M.?)  If there's a problem, let me know.

[B33]

No Problem's  what i was going to tell Ya is kind of off topic an you Know how one are on that on here. So i Rather send a D.M... To allow me to that you have to put your mouse pointer on my Screen name an Check Follow..

[SallyC]

Ah - okay, it's called Direct Message here.  Will do.

[maya0630]

Thank you so much everybody. That definitely helps a lot.