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iPhone to Droid.. Hmm..Take the plunge?:D
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As noted above, that has been totally debunked. Which anyone who's seriously followed smartphones on ANY carrier would've known.
Droid plan still only $30
I'd be a little wary of signing on to verizon at the moment.
Looks like they're bumping the ETF on some phones (probably including the droid) to 350
engadget
OOOOHHH NOezzzz
until it's in writing, it's all rumor.
AH, No. I can tell you that VZ nailed me for my exchange activity on my phone, that I use as a backup for my Work phone. They are going to squeeze every damm penny out of this.
I might be upgrading to the Droid because the data plan is SO much cheaper for two phones. Two iPhone's cost $130 a month, while a Droid costs less then that, $120. I'd rather pocket that cash.
EDIT: nevermind, realized that with the $60 data plans for droid plus the Basic 700 minute $70 plan it works out to be just a couple bucks less then the current ATT unlimited plan. Glad I wo
EDIT: nevermind, realized that with the $60 data plans for droid plus the Basic 700 minute $70 plan it works out to be just a couple bucks less then the current ATT unlimited plan. Glad I wo
"A lot" is that what your extensive research revealed. What is "a lot" 90%, 70%, 60%? My study revealed one person that is using slingplayer on their phone.
I went to Best Buy yesterday and pre-ordered the DROID. I'll be using it alongside my iPhone 3GS for 29 days starting on Friday and I'll be happy to post some impressions if anyone at all cares.
I'd like to hear your thoughts on it
Best Buy taking care of the rebate is awesome, as is the 30 day return policy that cell phone carriers have.I went to Best Buy yesterday and pre-ordered the DROID. I'll be using it alongside my iPhone 3GS for 29 days starting on Friday and I'll be happy to post some impressions if anyone at all cares.
On December 6th Verizon is either going to have a lot of happy and new customers, or an assload of slightly used Droids to pawn off
You still get 30 days to cancel your contract with no ETF, so what's to be wary about?I'd be a little wary of signing on to verizon at the moment.
Looks like they're bumping the ETF on some phones (probably including the droid) to 350
engadget
I am getting rid of my 3GS for the droid. Not just because of the phone but mainly because ATT sucks. So now that Verizon has an actual half decent device. I think the sacrifice is worth it for the better network. I have my droid pre ordered at Best Buy
Yeah, I love the iPhone, but I'd leave too if my service wasn't good (it actually is quite good). Where are you located that you've had such a bad experience with AT&T?
I'm waiting for the reviews of the Droid to come out. I switched from Sprint to AT&T as soon as the 3gs was released and have been ok with the crappy service so far because I like the phone so much, but that happiness is starting to diminish quickly. If the Droid does well, I should be able to sell my 3gs and it should cover my ETF with AT&T and cover the price of whatever phone I should buy.
There's several reviews for the Droid that are already out. Here's just a few:
http://gizmodo.com/5395801/android-20-review-almost-human
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/30/motorola-droid-review/
http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones...eless/4505-6452_7-33783559.html?tag=mncol;txt
I know, but I meant real world reviews after it is distributed to the general public for a couple weeks or so.
I don't think CDMA phones (Verizon) use sim cards; traditionally that's why CDMA phones aren't hot targets for thieves.
Whether it's an Apple product or not, "early adopters" typically "pay the price" for the rest of the consumers sitting on the fence. So, if you don't NEED a new phone tomorrow or through the holidays . . . doesn't it make sense to watch what happens?
I can offer some insight to this....
I have been an iPhone user for approx 2.5 years..waited in line for 9 hours on launch day to get the original...all around I am a major fan of apple products. Fast forward to last week when I attended a Droid launch party in NYC where I received a brand new Droid free of charge. Activated it and have been using it exclusively (have call forwarding on my iPHONE turned on). I must say that while the android platform does have its limitations, it is an absolutely AMAZING phone OS. I also firmly believe that the engadget and gizmodo reviews exaggerate the negatives far too much and fail to really praise android's strengths.
As has been said in the reviews, Droid is not as polished and candy-coated as iPhone is....droid is definately more of a hardcore geek phone....it just feels much more like a handheld computer than iphone does....to me iphone still feels just like a toy.
I do have to say that Verizon's network makes att look shamefull...that is even an understatement. The call quality, reception, and 3G data speed is on a whole other level than ATT. Sure, the reviews have said the mobile safari is slightly faster than Android's browser....ok maybe with wifi, but on 3G, there is NO comparison.
I plan on continuing to have both phones active but for the most part the droid is what I will be carrying with me.
Oh, one last thing, the Droid's screen is really UNBELIEVABLE...totally puts the iphone screen to shame, must be seen to beleive
I have been an iPhone user for approx 2.5 years..waited in line for 9 hours on launch day to get the original...all around I am a major fan of apple products. Fast forward to last week when I attended a Droid launch party in NYC where I received a brand new Droid free of charge. Activated it and have been using it exclusively (have call forwarding on my iPHONE turned on). I must say that while the android platform does have its limitations, it is an absolutely AMAZING phone OS. I also firmly believe that the engadget and gizmodo reviews exaggerate the negatives far too much and fail to really praise android's strengths.
As has been said in the reviews, Droid is not as polished and candy-coated as iPhone is....droid is definately more of a hardcore geek phone....it just feels much more like a handheld computer than iphone does....to me iphone still feels just like a toy.
I do have to say that Verizon's network makes att look shamefull...that is even an understatement. The call quality, reception, and 3G data speed is on a whole other level than ATT. Sure, the reviews have said the mobile safari is slightly faster than Android's browser....ok maybe with wifi, but on 3G, there is NO comparison.
I plan on continuing to have both phones active but for the most part the droid is what I will be carrying with me.
Oh, one last thing, the Droid's screen is really UNBELIEVABLE...totally puts the iphone screen to shame, must be seen to beleive