Any Droid owners out there?

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majorspark

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Nov 15, 2009 6:45 PM
Just purchased one today. Love it. Posting from it now. Still learning all the features.
Nov 15, 2009 6:45pm
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derek bomar

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Nov 15, 2009 7:02 PM
how's the keypad? i heard it's kind of hard to text since the #'s aren't raised...
Nov 15, 2009 7:02pm
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majorspark

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Nov 15, 2009 7:14 PM
It takes a little getting used to. But am texting like a pro now.
Nov 15, 2009 7:14pm
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mucalum49

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Nov 15, 2009 7:20 PM
Proud owner since last Friday. I agree with the keyboard taking some time getting used too. What cool apps is everybody running?

So far I've got:

Photo Vault (makes you enter a password for those pics you don't want everyone to see)
10,001 Cocktails
Advanced Task Killer
Calorie Counter
Fox News Widget
Garfield (daily updated comic strip)
Newspapers (articles from daily newspapers in UK, Canada, and the US)
OpenTable (make reservations from your phone)
Reuters Widget
Save MMS (allows you to save those pics to put in Photo Vault ;) )
Shazam (recognizes music on the radio)
Sports Tap
TV.com (watch CBS shows on your Droid)
Twidroid for Twitter users
Wapedia (Wiki app)
Weather Widget
Where
Nov 15, 2009 7:20pm
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wildcats20

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Nov 15, 2009 7:22 PM
What are all your plans like with it? I am waiting for awhile to upgrade to either this or a BB.
Nov 15, 2009 7:22pm
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Nov 15, 2009 7:36 PM
My plan is the same as it was on the Blackberry Curve: 450 minutes, unlimited data and text messaging. With insurance I just paid $110.17
Nov 15, 2009 7:36pm
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Nov 15, 2009 7:46 PM
I'm very disappointed in its lack of multi touch support in first party applications. Not that I'd own it, since I work for Sprint, but I am a phone lover.
Nov 15, 2009 7:46pm
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Nov 15, 2009 7:51 PM
Are those apps that are named above available only on the droid? I bought the env touch a few months ago and it was billed as "app friendly" which I've found to be smoke and mirrors.
Nov 15, 2009 7:51pm
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Crew Love

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Nov 15, 2009 7:54 PM
RedRider1 wrote: Are those apps that are named above available only on the droid? I bought the env touch a few months ago and it was billed as "app friendly" which I've found to be smoke and mirrors.
enV Touch owner here, as well. While I've definitely been disappointed in its lack of applications, I'm just glad that ESPN MVP was finally added several weeks ago.
Nov 15, 2009 7:54pm
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Nov 15, 2009 8:00 PM
As long as your phone runs the Android operating system you can access those. I am not sure what the env has
Nov 15, 2009 8:00pm
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Nov 15, 2009 8:02 PM
Not that. LOL.
Nov 15, 2009 8:02pm
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grodt

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Nov 15, 2009 10:15 PM
I'm looking to upgrade to a Verizon phone here soon and I was really looking at the Droid. So far it seems like it has gotten very good reviews. What is the app selection like?
Nov 15, 2009 10:15pm
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joe.hackett

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Nov 15, 2009 10:41 PM
Have had the HTC Eris on Verizon for about a week. Love it.
Nov 15, 2009 10:41pm
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Nov 15, 2009 10:51 PM
I'm a Motorola Rep and have had the Droid since the middle of October. I love the phone, and couldn't be happier with the Android 2.0 software. The Google Navigation might be the best Nav system I've used on a phone ever...and while I am not 100% happy with the web browsing, I will be as soon as Adobe releases Flash Player 10 for Android 2.0. It'll be like browsing from your home computer on your phone.

As soon as they are available, get yourself the Multimedia Docking Station and the Car Dock. Both are really awesome accessories and a must have for any Droid owner.

If anyone has any questions on the phone...feel free to ask away.
Nov 15, 2009 10:51pm
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gport_tennis

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Nov 15, 2009 11:43 PM
Sherm I see you finally left the darkside and got a verizon phone...lol jk

Anyways the droid is the best phone I have ever had. The internet browser is very good. App Selection is good so far. Qwerty Keyboard does take some getting used to but the touchscreen keyboard is very nice. Battery Life is decent for what all it does. I like everything about this phone.
Nov 15, 2009 11:43pm
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Nov 15, 2009 11:49 PM
gport,
I've got phones on every carrier now. I love this new job...and I love that I get phones weeks before they are even announced. It makes me feel important. LOL.

I agree with the App Selection...and it's just going to keep growing. Now that the Android OS isn't exclusive to T-Mobile customers...and Verizon and Sprint also have Android phones...the App selection is going to keep growing.
Nov 15, 2009 11:49pm
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Nov 16, 2009 12:06 AM
sherm03 wrote: gport,
I've got phones on every carrier now. I love this new job...and I love that I get phones weeks before they are even announced. It makes me feel important. LOL.

I agree with the App Selection...and it's just going to keep growing. Now that the Android OS isn't exclusive to T-Mobile customers...and Verizon and Sprint also have Android phones...the App selection is going to keep growing.
Gayyyyy
Nov 16, 2009 12:06am
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LocoEngineer66

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Nov 16, 2009 1:30 AM
Which one are you all talking about??????

DROID ERIS by HTC ... or ... DROID by Motorola

and which one is best?

or is the Blackberry Storm 2 the better phone?
Nov 16, 2009 1:30am
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WebFire

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Nov 16, 2009 9:13 AM
Love my Storm.
Nov 16, 2009 9:13am
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Nov 16, 2009 9:19 AM
Droid by motorola is more powerful and runs a newer version of the OS. If you are a geek the Moto Droid is better if you are a chick and don't know the difference the HTC is probably better because it is smaller and it won't take up as much room in your purse. The Moto Droid will be better for GPS and map stuff than the HTC.
Nov 16, 2009 9:19am
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WebFire

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Nov 16, 2009 10:17 AM
So how much do you have to spend each month for the Droid? To have the data plans and such?
Nov 16, 2009 10:17am
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Mooney44Cards

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Nov 16, 2009 10:57 AM
Watch yourself Verizon customers.....they just upped their early termination fee on "'high end devices" to $350. If you signed your contract before yesterday you're safe though.
Nov 16, 2009 10:57am
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gport_tennis

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Nov 18, 2009 5:42 PM
Mooney44Cards wrote: Watch yourself Verizon customers.....they just upped their early termination fee on "'high end devices" to $350. If you signed your contract before yesterday you're safe though.
Yea I dont plan on leaving verizon anyways so no big deal to me.
Nov 18, 2009 5:42pm
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gport_tennis

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Nov 18, 2009 5:43 PM
WebFire wrote: So how much do you have to spend each month for the Droid? To have the data plans and such?
The data plan is $29.99 a month. Thats unlimited internet and email
Nov 18, 2009 5:43pm
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Nov 18, 2009 5:46 PM
gport_tennis wrote:
WebFire wrote: So how much do you have to spend each month for the Droid? To have the data plans and such?
The data plan is $29.99 a month. Thats unlimited internet and email
+7.99 for insurance. Lose or damage this thing. Your out about $600.
Nov 18, 2009 5:46pm