Topic: Verizon phones

[Stogi]

That's nothin. Today in class I got to say:


"Awww SKEET SKEET SKEET SKEET" as an example of newly censored words.

Best part is, the teacher had no idea what I was saying, so I just kept saying it. I made this girl almost turn into Shelly the Shatter.

[EasyCure]

That's nothin. Today in class I got to say:


"Awww SKEET SKEET SKEET SKEET" as an example of newly censored words.

Best part is, the teacher had no idea what I was saying, so I just kept saying it. I made this girl almost turn into Shelly the Shatter.

Random post of the year?

[MegaByte]

I was going to post in the sayings that no longer make any sense thread "Sega does what Nintendon't."

But now, we have "Droid does what i(Phone)don't."

[Stogi]

That's nothin. Today in class I got to say:


"Awww SKEET SKEET SKEET SKEET" as an example of newly censored words.

Best part is, the teacher had no idea what I was saying, so I just kept saying it. I made this girl almost turn into Shelly the Shatter.

Random post of the year?

How so? You were talking about taking a huge dump and then replied that I almost made a girl in class **** her pants.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I think it's because your post was the first on the new page.
looked unconnected to a previous comment since you didn't quote anyone.

[EasyCure]

I think it's because your post was the first on the new page.
looked unconnected to a previous comment since you didn't quote anyone.

That too, plus it just sounded like something blirted out rather than carefully thought out and posted (like my comments about Poo)

[Stogi]

My bad i guess. I was just thinking to myself about it then you posted something about a dump. I couldn't help but tell a little story.

[BlackNMild2k1]

To get this back on track, Motorola accidentally posted up their Moto Droid page.
They took it down. but not before BGR took screen caps.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/22/motorola-droid-makes-appearance-on-motorolas-site/


edit:
DROID Preview is up: http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/23/motorola-droid-preview/

I just want to add that this is a Google Experience phone, and my line about Verizon and GPS was a joke. Verizon hasn’t and won’t touch or control any functionality on the Droid. GPS is 100% open, there’s Wi-Fi, Android Market, etc.

& Here is a photo of Verizon's other Android phone

HTC Desire

[MegaByte]

Day one.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Day one.

On which one? Cause I'm gonna have to raise a shitstorm to get my DROID on day 1. I still have about 6-8 months on my contract.

[MegaByte]

Droid.  The HTC phone seems like their Sprint phone, which isn't nearly as impressive as the Droid; the keyboard and screen resolution to name a couple reasons.

[BlackNMild2k1]

The Sholes (Droid) has a magnetic sensor that detects when its in a special dock that turns it into a desk clock and a weather station.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBoB5Sfa-Ko&feature=player_embedded

Also
Verizon's Droid is a series, not just a phone;
Droid Eris coming from HTC

We just got some wild information from a trusted source about Verizon's Android strategy, and let's just say this shakes things up a little bit. Here are the big takeaways:

* Droid is the brand name being applied to Verizon's Android devices. It isn't a single phone.
* The Sholes -- the phone we've been calling the Droid so far -- may simply be known as the Droid.
* HTC's Desire will be coming to market as the "Droid Eris." (Allow us to save you the Wikipedia lookup -- Eris is the Greek goddess of strife.) Interestingly, it's already up on gdgt as such.
* Droid Eris will be released -- not announced, actually released -- on November 6. In all likelihood, it will not be announced or shown at Verizon's October 28 event -- that will probably just be for the Sholes.

That's all we've got so far, but it's a heck of a change in plans, isn't it? It's interesting that Verizon will be applying a sub-brand to its Android line -- and a pretty solid sign that Big Red's got a serious commitment to the platform going forward.

[EasyCure]

Damn, looks much sleeker than my phone. Can't wait for the G2 or whatever other iteration of the T-mobile android phone comes out (not a fan of MyTouch; I like having a physical keyboard)

[BlackNMild2k1]

Rumored pricing for the Sholes

$579 Full Retail
$299 w/ new 2yr contract
$149 w/ NE2 & rebate


Tmo's new phone is the Moto Cliq, but it's been getting mixed reviews.

[EasyCure]

Tmo's new phone is the Moto Cliq, but it's been getting mixed reviews.

haven't heard of it, is it another android phone? can you provide clickables? Can i be any more lazy?

[BlackNMild2k1]

Everything(?) you need to know.

I put a (?) because I didn't actually read any of it since I don't have Tmo

edit:
helps if I put the link

[EasyCure]

I'll look into it later, i'm not in the mood to multitask right now but thanks!

[BlackNMild2k1]

that link is gonna expire in t-minus 3 hours and 23 minutes.

[BlackNMild2k1]

    HELLO HUMANS: DROID BY MOTOROLA ARRIVES NEXT WEEK

    Verizon Wireless DROID By Motorola: World’s First Smartphone with Android™ 2.0

    LAUREL, MD – High-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, customizable large screen, access to thousands of Android applications and hundreds of widgets and the best 3G mobile network in the country: DROID by Motorola arrives on Nov. 6.

    Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest wireless 3G broadband network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a pioneer in the mobile industry, today unveiled DROID by Motorola, the first smartphone powered by Android™ 2.0. DROID by Motorola features the brainpower and breakneck speed of a modern smartphone, designed to outperform where other smartphones fall short.

    “We’re proud to work with Verizon Wireless and Google™ on the first smartphone to feature Android 2.0,” said Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices. “DROID by Motorola delivers a rich consumer experience with warp-speed Web browsing, a mammoth screen, and Motorola’s expertise in design and voice quality. Combined with Android’s open, flexible graphical user interface and the power of Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, DROID is a smartphone that simply doesn’t compromise.”

    “This is an exciting announcement for Verizon Wireless, as the DROID by Motorola is the first device that we are bringing to market under our ground-breaking strategic partnership with Google,” said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “DROID by Motorola gives customers a lifestyle device with access to more than 12,000 applications that will help them stay in touch, up to date and entertained, using the best 3G network in the country.”

    DROID by Motorola has a solid exterior, intelligent interior and is one of the thinnest full-QWERTY slider phones available. It is a no-fuss, high-tech, location-aware, voice-recognizing, over-the-air updating, multi-tasking machine – and it is available just in time for holiday wish lists.

    With DROID by Motorola, you can:

    · Zip through the Web: Access the Internet at 3G speeds via the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network or from any Wi-Fi hotspot. The multi-window HTML browser with a massive processor delivers the Web the way you expect.

    · See it all in cinema-style: View the Web, e-mail, Google Maps™, videos and more in widescreen on a brilliant 3.7” high-resolution screen. Boasting a width of 854 pixels to reduce the need for side-to-side panning and more than 400,000 pixels total, DROID has more than twice that of the leading competitor.

    · Run multiple applications at once: Customize your DROID with thousands of applications and hundreds of widgets available on Android Market™. Toggle back and forth between up to six applications at a time to juggle the universe and your apps.

    · Perform Google Search™ at the speed of sound: Simply tell DROID what you’re looking for using voice-activated search, and it will serve up Google search results based on your location. If you want more, simply type what you’re looking for into the search bar on the home screen and DROID will also search content on your phone, such as apps and contacts, and the Web.

    · Capture moments: Snap digital camera-quality photos with a 5 megapixel camera loaded with the works, such as a dual-LED flash, AutoFocus and image stabilization, or capture your friend’s antics in 16 million colors with DVD-quality video capture and playback. Store it all on the included 16 GB memory card, so you always have it on hand.

    · Multi-task like a master: Keep tabs on all your messages with integrated Gmail™ and Exchange e-mail pushed directly to you, but don’t let them get in your way. With the handy Android notification panel, go straight to the message or simply ignore it, and get back to the task at hand. And, a smart dictionary learns as you type and automatically includes your contacts.

    · Get where you need to go with Google Maps Navigation (Beta): DROID is the first device with Google Maps Navigation, providing turn-by-turn voice guidance as a free feature of Google Maps. It’s powered by Google and connected to the Internet. Use voice shortcuts and simply say “Navigate to [your destination],” and you’ll be on your way. See live traffic, use Street View or satellite imagery to view your route, and get access to the most recent maps and business information from Google Maps without ever needing to update your device.

    Pre-loaded Applications and Enhancements to Google Mobile Services:

    · Google Maps: With layers in Google Maps, view geographic information, such as My Maps, Wikipedia, and transit lines, right on the map.

    · Gmail: Multiple accounts support and undo for common operations.

    · YouTube™: One-touch recording and playback from homescreen widget or app, one-touch sharing with friends, and the ability to view your own uploaded videos and high-resolution videos.

    · Google Talk™: Easily switch between chats, search your chat history, and preview pictures and videos sent by links.

    · Android Market: Browse and download applications created by third-party developers.

    · Calendar: Ability to see who has R.S.V.P.’d to your meeting invitations.

    · Facebook: Syncs Facebook contacts to your address book, and a live widget gives the ability to update status and view latest updates from friends.

    · Amazon MP3 Store: Download the latest tracks over the air.

    · Verizon Wireless Visual Voice Mail: Delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions.

    Pricing and Availability:

    · DROID by Motorola will be available in the United States exclusively at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online on Friday, Nov. 6, for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.

    · Experience the all-new DROID by Motorola at www.droiddoes.com.

    · To get the most from DROID by Motorola smartphone, customers will need to subscribe to a Nationwide voice plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide voice plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access for 450 minutes and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan is $29.99 for monthly access.

Key Features:

    * Available Exclusively on Verizon Wireless
    * November 6th @ $200 with rebate/2-year contract
    * Android 2.0, including free Google Maps Navigation
    * 3.7-inch WVGA (480 x 854) capacitive touchscreen
    * ARM Cortex A8 CPU + PowerVR GPU - same combo in the iPhone 3GS
    * 1400 mAh battery - best battery life for Android yet
    * 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual-LED flash
    * 480p (720 x 480) 24fps Video Recording
    * Super-slim but with a hardware keyboard

I want this phone

So here is the breakdown:
$200 ($300 before a $100 debit card rebate) w/ a new 2yr agreement
Minimum plan of $70 a month (doesn't include text/pix msgs)
- $39.99mo for 450 minute plan & $29.99mo web & e-mail
Internals of the Moto Driod (Sholes) is the same as the iPhone3Gs (This is Verizon's iPhone)
-ARM Cortex A8 CPU + PowerVR GPU (not sure if clock speeds are the same though)

and there is a really cool dock for the phone that adds style to it's function


more pics:
Pic 1 - Pic 2 - Pic 3 - Pic 4

There is also a GSM version coming for people that want this phone and aren't on Verizon
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/28/motorola-droid-spotted-in-fine-gsm-form-video/

[EasyCure]

So get it. Join the community

[Plugabugz]

Motorola phones are still ugly as sin. That's very much aimed at american markets.

[BlackNMild2k1]

This phone looks great.

But this one feature alone makes the whole phone worth it
Google Mobile Maps now with Turn By Turn Directions, Voice Search & Navigation &  Street View to our destination

edit:
Some pics pf the Droid in car dock mode
Pic 1 - Pic 2 - Pic 3

[BlackNMild2k1]

Why does everywhere keep saying that iPhone doesn't have multitasking?

[that Baby guy]

These plans are far too expensive :-S  No wonder they can discount $400 off the phone with a two-year plan.

[BlackNMild2k1]

The most expensive part of the plan, for Verizon atleast, it the unlimited voice.
With Google voice and Fave 5 you don't need unlimited voice. all you need is the 450 minute plan and that could knock $40-$50 off your bill alone.

I can't speak for Sprint or AT&T