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YOUR opinion: Best Android device on Verizon

I was wondering what's everyones opinion on current Android devices on Verizon.

Right now I am NOT a fan of the DroidX (I a small guy) and the size is just a little too big for personal taste.

So I guess that leaves a few choices left from Verizon and I am coming from a Nexus One. I justed wanted to her customer experiences with the devices on this carrier.

please don't bash anyone for saying their opinions even if you do not agree with them. thanks, and information about your experiences will be greatly appreciated by me. Thanks in advance.

Comments

TheGreatOne

Each phone has their different style and uniqueness. Hard to just pick one. Coming from my view I think the Incredible is the best phone.

Harley_Chick

I know it is not for a lot of people, but I LOVE my LG Ally. Its not too big, it has a wonderful slide-out keyboard (probably my favorite feature), and it does everything that I want it to do. I really just use my phone for calls, texting, email, games and a little web-surfing. I don't play videos or any of that stuff, so I don't need a lot of that junk.

But there are some issues that turn people off to the Ally. You have to "train" the battery - charge it all the way up and let it run all the way to 0 for the first 5 - 7 days. Otherwise your battery will probably not last you an entire day. And while it is getting the Android 2.2 update (according to all the "official" releases that I have read), the date for it has not been announced. The camera is okay, but not outstanding.

Its all a matter of individual taste, and what you need a phone to do for you. My advice is to go to the Verizon store and play with the phones - get a feel for what is right for you.

Good luck, and have fun.

"if you can't be a good example, be a horrible warning...."

AZSALUKI

i like the incredible. like you....i don't want a bulky phone. i also like the the ally if you use it for mostly basic stuff. the ally has it's limitations, but it's more affordable than the others and still get's the job done. i also like the droid II...just too bulky for me and i like full touchscreen. if you want a physical qwerty then ally or droid II (droid II is a bit more capable and will be a bit more current a year from now, as far as the specs of the device). best bang for the buck though is prolly the ally. but i wouldn't trade my incredible for any of them. with the 2.2 update it is now hd capable, hot spot capable. most of the advantages that the X did have, are no longer so. the X does have the hdmi out though, which the inc will never have. the battery life will be an issue on ALL of them....lol.

Tidbits

keep'em coming. Love to see some more reviews, and thanks for keeping everything civil :smileyhappy:

tfch8184

I recently switched from a BB Curve to an LG Ally.....needless to say Ill never touch another BB again. I love my Ally, it has the full keyboard which I love because for some reason Im touch screen texting challenged. LOL. While my Ally does have its quirks they arent anything major and nothing that I cant get past because hey we all know every phone is going to have something about it we just arent a fan of.

For the price I think the Ally is a really good deal, I didnt want a huge bulky phone and Im not a fan of the original Droids keyboard and nor was I too keen on the Droid 2's keyboard. I didnt want an all touch screen phone and while I would love a bigger screen for watching videos my Ally does the job and does it well. Now if only we could push out this 2.2 update or atleast get a release date for it....Im dying to get my hands on that 2.2 update.

mrubins

I just switched to an Ally from a BB curve as well but to be honest the re-booting is getting annoying especially in the middle of a call with a client. Supposely the 2.2 upgrade takes care of this but if it doesnt come out before my 30 days is up I am switching back to my BB. I use my phone for work and can not afford to have calls lost due to a software issue. I never had a problem with my BB.

JoryKirk

Then go with the 2. It's almost like the X with a few differences. It the 2 has a slide-out QWERTY and virtual keyboard while the x only has a virtual, the 2 doesn't have a HDMI output, 8 megapixel camera with HD video recording in 720p as opposed to the 5 megapixel w/o HD recording in the 2, and a 16 gig micro-SD in the X with a Gig in the 2. They are both excellent devices which I had the choice to get to know initially in the past couple weeks since Verizon made a mistake when I initially ordered the X and accidentally sent me a 2; when I got the 2, I called Verizon and was told the X was on a short backorder and to activate the 2 and use it until the X arrived. After using the 2 for about a week, I became very reluctant to give it up, but I can't keep both. I still haven't sent the 2 back and am taking the holiday weekend to get to know the X better before making a decision on which to return on Tuesday. My advise for you would be the Droid 2, the new operation system, 7 home screens, on device renting/purchasing/viewing of full-length movies via Blockbuster, 3g mobile hot spot capable of running on 5 different devices at once, and a super-fast processor (GHz) with 512MB RAM plus * gig built-in memory make the 2 and the X the best two devices on the market today. Although, since we get stuck with these devices for so long, I would also advise going in to your local Verizon store and playing with one for at least an hour or so before you make a final decision (make sure to give yourself adequate time to peruse the 2 since it is capable of so many things as well as countless more with the innumerous number of apps available for download.

Hope this helps you!

Jory

PiperCrab

Lol Tidbits, how little are you mate? I am 5' 4" and after spending three minutes with the Droid X I can't wait to get my own. I love how huge it is (lol imagine if this was a perv forum). That's probably the main reason I want it lol. The other ones don't appeal to me because they aren't as pretty.

The only other phone I would want would be an HTC Evo 4G (if it ever came over), but even so I still fancy the Droid X. I just wish it had a front facing camera (I still don't know why I even want one when I know I am not going to be using it lol) and a prettier interface (lol I am spoiled thanks to my iTouch with prettiness, but then again that's all Apple is---pretty).

I know I will love the HDMI out especially since all of the teles in the house have it. I love the live wallpapers and also the fact that the phone says "DROID" hehehehehe. I also love that it can hold a memory card (unlike **bleep** Apple products) but I don't like that they made it with only 8GB stock. C'mon people this is 2010; jack up the storage plox. 32 GB would've been perfect but oh well, at least my 20 GB of music will hold.

Let's see now; what else do I fancy? Oh, the accesories lol. By the time I am done I may end up spending enough money to by another 2 Droid X's lmao.

Oh I forgot to add that I love surfing the web when I am outside to lookup stuff and whatnot, so the huge screen will surely be helpful. I am sure it will be a far superior experience to my Dare.

Tidbits

I am legally short enough to remove airbags out of my car lol that's how short I am. You are almost a foot taller than I am. I am not quite short enough to be called a Midget or "little person".

I just feel the droid X is too much lol it makes my hands look small. You'll never see me eat a whopper :smileytongue:

PiperCrab

Lol mate, I'll hold the whopper for you. Or maybe you can cut it in half.

Another reason I prefer the X is because I hate keyboards. My tablet and desktop have one; don't need another.

Tidbits

The preinstalled Widgets, keyboard, phone felt heavier, and overall design of the device. Hardware wise they are similar other than keyboard and screen.

TheGreatOne

Tidbits wrote:
The preinstalled Widgets, keyboard, phone felt heavier, and overall design of the device. Hardware wise they are similar other than keyboard and screen.

Cool deal. Also keep in mind (maybe you already know this) you have 30 days to try out a verizon phone. If you don't like the Droid 2 within 30 days you can exchange it for something else.

Tidbits

No i did not. I assumed it would be the traditional 14 days(30 in California). :smileywink: thanks for the heads up.

Lovelilady

Remember to read the fine print -if you exchange the phone within that 30 "trial" period, Verizon will charge you a $35 "restocking" fee. And you can only do one exchange in that time period.

TheGreatOne

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