Motorola Droid Press Photo
So I have decided to enter the world of Smartphones. I’m sure you are all familiar with the iPhone and BlackBerry product lines, but I am going with the newest player in town – The Motorola Droid (by Google). From a user experience perspective, I would like to take this opportunity to give you a day by day, feature by feature journey into this new platform. I will start with my expectations of this new device.
Today I ordered the device from amazon.com. I choose the 450 minute plan and basic data package. I opt’d to not select a messaging plan (more on that later). My monthly price will come to $69.98 + taxes. There will also be a one-time $35 activation fee (whatever Verizon). I am anticipating that this device will replace the following devices and monthly services:
- AT&T Cell Phone with Text Messaging – $55/month
- iPod Touch – no monthly fee
- Point-and-Shoot Camera – no monthly fee but it’s in my bag, taking up space
- Flip-Cam HD – no monthly fee, but another device
- OnStar Navigation – $28/month for Turn-by-Turn directions tied to my car
Out of the box, the phone comes with Turn-by-Turn navigation, mp3 player, video, camera with flash, multi-tasking OS, and high-definition screen. It also comes with a slide-out keyboard option along with the on-screen (soft) keyboard. In all, it’s a hair larger than the iPhone in width and height.
I have a Google Voice account so my voice mail and SMS/MMS will go directly to my inbox. I can also send SMS/MMS directly from the Google Voice web page. Therefore, I will not need a Text Messaging plan from Verizon Wireless.
My order has been placed and I show the phone will be delivered on Dec. 21st (wha!). Next post will be the un-boxing and initial thoughts on the feel and interface.
**UPDATE – my shipping expected arrival date was just changed to Dec. 15th**
This phone is not compatible w/iTunes, correct? What will you use to manage your music. I'm just curious, cause I like a lot about this phone, but musically it seem to fall a little short.
It is my understanding that the phone does not sync music with iTunes. It does sync with the Amazon Music Store and SongBird. However, it has not arrived, so I still don't know.
This phone is not compatible w/iTunes, correct? What will you use to manage your music. I'm just curious, cause I like a lot about this phone, but musically it seem to fall a little short.
It is my understanding that the phone does not sync music with iTunes. It does sync with the Amazon Music Store and SongBird. However, it has not arrived, so I still don't know.
The Motorola DROID continues to present new possibilities regular. We’ve had it for about 10 months and I have had a Blackberry attached to my body because September 1998. Being connected is often a important part of my life so I am constantly reachable by household and co-workers. I am a bit addicted to the Industry for DROID Applications. If the device had limitless memory I would test the capacity. I think this OS may be the way with the future and intend to develop with all of you to understand it as a result of and through. Thanks for your article.
While I love a bodily keyboard, after managing the Samsung Captivate for about 15 minutes, it’s onerous to go back. At this time I’m debating whether or not to go to Verizon for the Droid X, cross to Sprint for the EVO, or stay with AT&T for the Captivate…selections, decisions.