Droid

MightyBobo · 03-06-2010, 11:40 AM

The Backflip isnt on par with the DROID, particularly hardware wise.

The Nexus One is a solid machine hardware-wise - in fact I think it even beats the droid. Its downside is the lack of keyboard, odd trackball (instead of an optical pad), and a less-than-stunning exterior. Its not exactly one of those GOTTA HAVE IT devices, is all. The Droid, however, was exactly that for many.

Master_Ly - I felt the same. While not my FIRST smartphone (I had a Curve 8330), it was definitely one that I researched a lot before purchasing, and have been EXTREMELY happy with since I got it.

Master_Ly · 03-07-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

The Backflip isnt on par with the DROID, particularly hardware wise.

The Nexus One is a solid machine hardware-wise - in fact I think it even beats the droid. Its downside is the lack of keyboard, odd trackball (instead of an optical pad), and a less-than-stunning exterior. Its not exactly one of those GOTTA HAVE IT devices, is all. The Droid, however, was exactly that for many.

Master_Ly - I felt the same. While not my FIRST smartphone (I had a Curve 8330), it was definitely one that I researched a lot before purchasing, and have been EXTREMELY happy with since I got it.

That's very common about what you said on the hard keyboard which is very surprising to me. Most people told me that prefer something "tangible." I do wish the Droid has the better processor like the Nexus One (Snapdragon) but I heard in the rumor mull that eventually the Droid will get overclocked to 800, probably during the over-the-air update to 2.1 Android. I really hope so!

Thanks for your thoughts on the Nexus One. I've heard many good things about the Curve and all of the praises that come with the BB trackballs. I almost jumped on the Storm2 but that entire screen clicking (SurePress, I think), that was just too funky. I'm glad that the Droid worked out for you especially coming from such a well established smartphone like the curve.

MightyBobo · 03-08-2010, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_Ly

That's very common about what you said on the hard keyboard which is very surprising to me. Most people told me that prefer something "tangible." I do wish the Droid has the better processor like the Nexus One (Snapdragon) but I heard in the rumor mull that eventually the Droid will get overclocked to 800, probably during the over-the-air update to 2.1 Android. I really hope so!

Thanks for your thoughts on the Nexus One. I've heard many good things about the Curve and all of the praises that come with the BB trackballs. I almost jumped on the Storm2 but that entire screen clicking (SurePress, I think), that was just too funky. I'm glad that the Droid worked out for you especially coming from such a well established smartphone like the curve.

Yeah, if the Droid had the Snapdragon I'd be in nirvana I think. Im not surprised that the 2.1 update may clock it to 800 (btw, its not quite overclocking - the proc is rated at 800 in normal form. Its actually UNDERCLOCKED in the phone, go figure). Everything points to a much snappier OS after 2.1

And yes, the screen clicking thing in the Storm is SurePress. Although, I hear it got significantly better in the Storm2 over the Storm.

Master_Ly · 03-08-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Yeah, if the Droid had the Snapdragon I'd be in nirvana I think. Im not surprised that the 2.1 update may clock it to 800 (btw, its not quite overclocking - the proc is rated at 800 in normal form. Its actually UNDERCLOCKED in the phone, go figure). Everything points to a much snappier OS after 2.1

And yes, the screen clicking thing in the Storm is SurePress. Although, I hear it got significantly better in the Storm2 over the Storm.

Yes, you're right; thanks. Droid was de-tuned from the factory. Now it needs to be unleashed. I've heard for those that did put 2.1 on the Droid, it works fantastic and so much better (plus Flash).

MC · 03-08-2010, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Master_Ly

Yes, you're right; thanks. Droid was de-tuned from the factory. Now it needs to be unleashed. I've heard for those that did put 2.1 on the Droid, it works fantastic and so much better (plus Flash).

2.1 will have flash? does that mean you can watch things like hulu on the droid when its updated?

cdawg410 · 03-08-2010, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

2.1 will have flash? does that mean you can watch things like hulu on the droid when its updated?

Hulu?...... With Flash we get some Pron!

Master_Ly · 03-09-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MC

2.1 will have flash? does that mean you can watch things like hulu on the droid when its updated?

Hopefully. If so, it will be Adobe Flash 10.1. But I'm not sure if it will be with Android 2.1 or as a standalone release.

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MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	The Backflip isnt on par with the DROID, particularly hardware wise. The Nexus One is a solid machine hardware-wise - in fact I think it even beats the droid. Its downside is the lack of keyboard, odd trackball (instead of an optical pad), and a less-than-stunning exterior. Its not exactly one of those GOTTA HAVE IT devices, is all. The Droid, however, was exactly that for many. Master_Ly - I felt the same. While not my FIRST smartphone (I had a Curve 8330), it was definitely one that I researched a lot before purchasing, and have been EXTREMELY happy with since I got it. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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