subject: Hardware Review: Motorola Droid on Verizon [print this page] Its amazing to think how far Android has come in one year. Just 12 months ago we were getting excited about T-Mobile G1 and promises that Android 1.0 holds. Forward 365 days and looking at all potential realized Motorola Droid is simply a fantastic device, and Android 2.0 makes it even more amazing. Droid is our faith in Android, re-affirmed.
But of course, no more than just a droid realize the potential of Android. How it all together? How good is the touch screen? How strong is the building? How good is a phone? Read on to find out in our full review of Motorola Droid!
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* decided to share our Motorola Droid Review in two an overview for the equipment and review of the Android 2.0. Overview equipment is present and review the Android 2.0 will be the weekend! *
Design
What makes the device unique style droid in the world of soft curves and round shapes, is that all the bad luck Droid and clean cut. Motorola is not only designed the phone to the line, but requiring it to stand out. The construction industry is entirely from the materials(metal, glass) to the total weight of the phone(this is not light) Its all together in one of the most impressive feature in recent memory.
and we are confident that with such a bold style droid may not be for everyone. We acknowledge that the pictures look blocky and bulky, but when I saw and held for the first time, the quality shines through construction and will have a luxurious phone in their hands. We believe that most people are inclined to love the style, but if not, we certainly appreciate the artistry.
Starting with the front of the phone all robot screen. In fact, you could easily mistake this as a one plate device la iPhone 3Gs, if you do not know better. Touch-sensitive buttons on the bottom line of the screen(Back, Menu, Home, Search), and although they are nicely decorated, we can not help but think of self-adhesive solution would be a better option. There was no occasion where he accidentally hit a button that does not intend to. This is not a major problem, but certainly worth noting.
to hold the highest point for users, design-wise, it may be that the upper half of the screen of the phone is not in line with the lower half of the keyboard. Think of it as an anti-chin, actually. Its an interesting design choice, which really does not affect use in portrait mode, but slightly affected by using the phone in landscape(more about that later). We are impartial to this choice, because we believe that the phone gives you more depth and character.
back of the droid is certainly remarkable. Gold belt that gives the speaker lines Droid type of return to the past, look in the world of luxury, aluminum, plastic and chrome. Behind Droid also houses a matte finish that provides much needed traction to a sharp phone.
Droid is bigger than its predecessors Android device, and sharp corners, it does not do anything to contradict that notion(no Beard complex curves or here). Also emit rather masculine appearance, we consider to be bold and courageous. So overall, its very like the droid project. We can certainly understand those who are hesitant to call a phone that looks like a brick of glass(in a good way), beautifully decorated, but we are pleased Motorola has less traveled path in the design Droid.
Screen
This is a robot, where users simply stunned. We can not exaggerate how beautiful the screen. This is a 3.7-inch screen with a resolution of 480854, which combines vivid colors and wonderful rendering of the text. Everything seems to be crystal clear. Compared to the iPhone 3Gs 3.5-inch 320480 screen, its really not a contest the iPhone looks downright life. When we look at the screen Droid, youll wonder why this is not a new standard and therefore the phone does not have it the old screens are becoming blurred border.
And not just the resolution, so its nice big screen, because the keyboard Android software becomes more useful there. We will be honest, keyboard, software, Android is not the best soft keyboard around(we prefer to take HTC), but the screen Droid, we write only the flies. And plus, because it is more screen space overall, pulling on the keyboard still leaves plenty of room for viewing. It will not feel at all cramped.
Droid with a touch screen is also had the most flexible touchscreen on Android device. Which may be due to many causes: the touch screen is a very capable processor(iPhone 3Gs Pre and Palm have similar processors), and maybe even the Android 2.0 is optimized for high octane purposes. Unfortunately, the robot does not start with multitouch(on Verizon at least) because, well, I do not know exactly why. Multitouch touchscreen experience makes so much more intuitive, that it was virtually impossible to be mindless. IPhone has. Pre exist. Hero is(the browser). Droid should have. What is it?
Keyboard
We will be honest. There will be many people who do not love the hardware keyboard on first impression. Although the click of a great elasticity of the fine here is that the results are satisfactory, and click the layout and appearance seem to be decent enough, it even has time to get used to. The problem with the keyboard is that it is not easy to tell when a button starts and ends when the second, so fast typing is a bit muted, because in the end fasdt typinh.
But we are also honest. Were definitely improving on your keyboard hardware. Its strange to think of a hardware keyboard on a learning curve, but the keyboard is certainly Droid. Take g away and Im sure you once and youre done.
Typing is more cumbersome because of the extension bottom of the phone. Be sure to write on the G1, trying to position his hand over his chin? Its not as bad as that, but it is a similar feeling. You feel like youre overcompensating on the right side and there is slight awkwardness to the project. Just a strange choice the anti-China returns to bite us, where the beard now. Strange.
5-way D-pad is useless abroad. we think Motorola just put it there to add more Droid gold accents, because I never found a real need. Sure, its nice to get down from time to time to go through the screens of text, but we feel the touch screen is almost trumps every time. Not sure whether to eliminate the d-pad and Spacing helped keyboard keys(may be already too wide), but its worth thinking about.
touchscreen four buttons on the front of the phone are cool, but not for practical use in ordinary day in day out. When holding the phone in landscape mode, or use a soft landscape keyboard(which is amazing), or take a picture, weve accidentally hit the button was not hit. If these buttons are pressure sensitive touch panel instead there would be no problem. Also, the backlight buttons on the touch screen backlight sometimes disappear when you use the phone, which makes it really difficult to see whether the menu or hit back.
Camera, Battery Life and specifications Droid Specifications are as follows:
3.7-inch WVGA(854480) touch screen 16:9 ARM Cortex A8 processor, 550 MHz 5-megapixel camera with dual LED flash- DVD-quality video capture and playback(720480) 16GB microSD(32GB upgrade) 3.5 mm headphone jack QWERTY keyboard 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS(Google Maps Navigator) 1400 mAh Android 2.0
Arm Cortex A8 processor really shines through and the effectiveness of the droid is extremely fast. Lets be honest, the speed bump was very much needed in Android, and we are very happy to have introduced a new processor Droid(Pre iPhone 3Gs have it). We believe that this is a new standard for smartphones and hope it pop more Android devices in the near future. Are you sure you can just put us through Snapdragon to use. As long as we can all agree not to return to the dark ages of the G1 to 1.0, we will be happy.
Other neat information on the Droid is that it uses a microUSB charger(which certainly helps a rarity) and is convenient charging light next to the microUSB port. Droid is also equipped with a discrete notification light, which severely forehead blends into the phone we were surprised when the lights up and he could not even point, when he was off. There are also two Verizon Logos, the two logos of Motorola, and one with the Google logo on the Droid fortunately all of them are quite subtle. Droid also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack, lock / unlock the power button, volume rocker and dedicated camera button theyre very well prepared.
Were going to go into much more detail compared with the full image at a later date, but at that time, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash on the Droid is well, pedestrian. Camera Specifications may oversold it for us, but we expected much better performance. The best place to use the camera outdoors in perfect weather and perfect lighting. , When you are at home, the colors start to look clean and the whole picture looks hazy, just seems to light the camera does not support properly. We do not know who to point blame, poor packaging Motorola camera or messing Google software, but anyway, we expected a lot more. Well show you guys in detail soon, but trust us just yet. Keep your point shoot around.
On the flip side, battery life is quite impressive. We were pounding on the droid and that was all the punch. Your mileage will obviously vary, but even with heavy usage(GPS, 3G, Wi-Fi, video streaming), we can easily get a full days worth without re-charging. You will not find in the Battery anemia Droid.
Phone
Its the network. We have always been AT T and T-Mobile users here on Android Central(partly because I had the best phone), which meant we had to come to terms with the ups and downs of both networks. At Verizon, everything just works and it makes the phone more Droid. There are no dropped calls, rarely ever go to a speed of less than 3G, and there is simply no excuse. Verizon has a robust network that allows them to boast that there is no map that and should continue to brag, really love the networks Verzons. Oh yes great phone in the Verizon network is obvious gamechanger. Of course, foreign plans sky high and that something needs to be taken into account, but at least the Big Red, you will receive quality service for what you pay for.
Call quality is great, crisp and clear sound of the caller. Droid works very well as a phone. There is no digitizing and we are certain you will enjoy making calls at the droid. The speakerphone is also beautiful, whether it is used for phone calls and playing music, a clean sound with little or no static cracks. Android phone application also gets Modernization and we think that is much better.
Hardware Thoughts
What makes this special edition is much more than all the others that this is the first Android no compromise machine. This is not an ideal device as the device is not, but is not afraid to strive for excellence and not cut corners in this way. How many devices do you say? Think about the features they want on the phone. keyboard equipment. A bright touch screen. Powerful OS. Great network. Beautiful equipment. Robust construction. Quickly. Just make a list and the Droid control them all.
We really need to give the glory, both Motorola and Verizon in order to create and implement such an amazing phone. Motorola, back against the wall, had the audacity build a phone that does not cut corners and just released in the equipment section. Verizon, after switching to the iPhone and sentenced to a great network of the phone does not want anyone to use, took a chance on Android and received a beautiful unit, which is reinforced by the best network in America. Motorola, Verizon, Google, and all deserve credit for moving the device, which officially raised the bar for smartphones, Android and smartphones in general.
We are sure that many users will be introduced to the Motorola Android Droid, and happiness, is simply a wonderful device to be used. And although there are some peculiarities in the keyboard section and the camera quality and the general direction more than make up for equipment. Motorola Droid is a heck of a unit and we have no problem saying its the best Android phone on the market(yet only a month since I said the same thing about the Sprint HTC Hero).
We believe that if the market a new smartphone, the Droid is the best option. We believe that if you can swallow paying their monthly Big Red, or an existing customer of Verizon, its even easier decision. Seriously, if you want the best phone on the best network this is a droid. Its that simple.
If T-Mobile G1, myTouch 3G, Sprint HTC Hero, Motorola or Samsung Cliq Moment owner, do not worry, you have Android 2.0 to look forward to that it deserves and its own review. Stay tuned.
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