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If you have lousy cellphone reception in your house, you may have wished you had a cellular tower nearby. Well, now you can buy your own and plant it right inside your home.
Walt Mossberg tries out the AT&T MicroCell, a small gadget that acts as a personal cell phone tower in your home for areas lacking coverage. He says the device has some significant limitations, but more importantly, it raises the question of why you should have to pay to fix a service for which you're already paying.Verizon, Sprint and AT&T all have started selling gadgets that act as mini-cell towers, broadcasting wireless phone service just like a real cell tower does, though over a much smaller area: a single house.
I've been testing one of these devices, AT&T's $150 MicroCell, in two very different homes—my own house in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and my son's basement apartment in New York City. I chose AT&T for my tests because its network typically attracts the loudest complaints about bad coverage and dropped calls.
My verdict is that the AT&T MicroCell can, indeed, dramatically improve cellular reception and reliability, but it's not a silver bullet. I found it works best in truly dire coverage locations, with little or no service, like my son's apartment.
It is less useful in places like my house where the carrier's outside towers provide some reception, even if you find that outside reception unreliable. I also ran into limitations on where you can place the MicroCell and how much of a home it can cover.
An AT&T spokesman insisted that the MicroCell is meant only for "a very small subset of customers with no or very poor coverage," even though its website, at http://bit.ly/njH2s, includes videos touting the product for use in game rooms and home offices in any house. AT&T says it plans to tone down the Web pitch.
These devices, technically called femtocells, work like small versions of a cell tower. You plug them into your home broadband network, through which they acquire a signal from the carrier's network. Then, they wirelessly redistribute that signal inside the home. Your cellphone treats this signal as if it came from a real outside tower, and latches onto it. But the signal supposedly is stronger and better, because it's much closer and more focused.
While some people will welcome these devices as a godsend, others will resent the idea that they have to spend anything extra to get cellphone service they are already paying for.
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Erica Beckman/The Wall Street Journal AT&T's 8.5-inch-tall MicroCell is a cellphone tower for use in the home.Plus, when you make calls while your phone is connected to the MicroCell, you are still using up the minutes in your AT&T plan, just as you would on a regular outside tower, unless you buy an optional extra-cost MicroCell service plan. The company defends this by noting that you are still using its network, even though you are connected to it differently.
However, at least two of the carriers—AT&T and Sprint—are quietly giving away these devices to selected customers with terrible coverage whose patronage they presumably wish to keep. It is unclear to me how to qualify for these free devices, which appear to be handed out on a case-by-case basis.
The MicroCell, built for AT&T by Cisco, is an 8.5-inch tall white, plastic gadget with an upside-down V-shaped base. As noted, it costs a one-time charge of $150, though AT&T will knock off $100 if you buy an optional $20-a-month plan that gives you unlimited voice minutes while using the MicroCell. It is only sold at AT&T stores.
AT&T's device is 3G-capable, meaning it can also be used for data services at decent speeds, though the company recommends you rely on Wi-Fi for data. Verizon's rival device, which isn't 3G-capable, is called the Network Extender and sells for $149 after a $100 rebate, with no monthly fee. Verizon is working on a 3G model. Sprint's version is called Airave. It costs $100, but requires a monthly plan ranging from $5 to $20. It also lacks 3G capability, though Sprint has just announced a 3G model that isn't yet being offered for sale.
In both of my MicroCell test homes, the setup, which takes about an hour, went fine. You have to specify on a Web site which phone numbers can work with the MicroCell. Up to 10 phones can be listed, though the MicroCell can only handle four calls at any one time.
AT&T says the MicroCell has a range of 40 feet in any one direction, and can cover up to a 5,000-square-foot house. At my house, which is considerably smaller than that, it worked fine with both an iPhone and a BlackBerry, as long as I was in the same room as the little transmitter. In those spots, calls were made and received fine, and hardly ever dropped.
But it didn't magically give me great coverage everywhere. First and foremost, because I do have fair AT&T coverage in most of my house, my two phones kept switching between the MicroCell and the outside AT&T tower when I wasn't close to the device. When this happened, once in the midst of a conversation, the call cut off. Also, I could only plug in the MicroCell in the two locations where I had an Ethernet jack, neither of which happens to be in the two places in my house with the worst coverage. So, in those bad spots, the MicroCell signal was weak, and the outside tower kept taking over, even though it barely covers those two places.
AT&T says you can get around this problem by using a powerline adapter to create an Ethernet jack where you'd like one. These adapters route your Internet network through your electrical wires. But, in any case, the MicroCell mustn't be located within a foot of your Wi-Fi base station and AT&T suggests it be within 3 feet of a window—further limitations on location.
At my son's basement dwelling, where he barely got an AT&T signal on two generations of iPhones, things went much better, but only after some fiddling. His only standard Ethernet jack happens to be upstairs (it's a two-level apartment). When the MicroCell was plugged in there, the signal was very weak in his basement abode directly below, constantly battling with the almost useless outside AT&T signal.
The problem was temporarily solved with a long, snaking Ethernet cable running down the stairs, but he viewed that an untenable solution. He finally plugged the Microcell into a basement jack on an Apple Airport Express gadget, which he uses as a Wi-Fi signal booster. While AT&T doesn't officially support this approach, it worked, and the MicroCell has been a dramatic improvement for him.
Overall, I can only firmly recommend the MircoCell for situations where coverage is virtually nil, you are willing to spend an extra $150, and you can locate it in a way that works. If you just want to improve a spotty signal, or a few weak areas in your house, you might be disappointed.
—Find all of Walt Mossberg's columns and videos at the All Things Digital website, walt.allthingsd.com. Email him at mossberg@wsj.com.For frequent cellphone users, there are a number of products designed to cut exposure to cellphone radiation. Scientists say some gadgets don't work, but others may be a reasonable precaution.
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Tawkon The tawkon appMany scientists think cellphone radiation is safe, but others are concerned it can cause brain tumors or other cancers. "So far studies of cellphones haven't identified major problems, but there are important uncertainties," says Leeka Kheifets, a professor of epidemiology at the University of California in Los Angeles. Longer-term studies are needed since some types of brain tumors can take decades to grow—longer than cellphones have been in widespread use, she says.
A plethora of radiation-cutting options are popping up. One heavily marketed option are radiation shields, or tiny disks that stick on the phone and are supposed to neutralize radiation. The disks make no sense scientifically, says Louis Bloomfield, a professor of physics at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. If the disk really does absorb and reflect radio waves, all it would do is ruin your reception "and you risk the cellphone turning up its intensity because it is having trouble communicating," he says.
The Federal Trade Commission, which has taken enforcement action against at least two companies selling such devices, has warned consumers there is "no scientific proof" for the gadgets.
For pregnant women, RadiaShield Technologies Inc., New York, offers a $59 T-shirt made with silver fibers it says lab tests have found blocks nearly all radiation. Scientists say that metal does reflect and absorb radiation, so the approach seems reasonable. The company also offers a blanket women can drape over their bellies when using a cellphone.
There is an app called tawkon, which mines the data inside smartphones to determine how much radiation a person gets, according to Tawkon Ltd., of Herzliya, Israel. Low levels of radiation show up on an icon on the phone's screen as green; intermediate levels as yellow; and higher levels as red. The app is available for some BlackBerry phones and Android models. If you're in the red zone, the app displays a suggestion, such as using a headset, holding the phone fully vertical or moving to a better reception area, where the cellphone will emit fewer radio waves. The catch is that, as Tawkon CEO Gil Friedlander says, there is no scientific basis for where to draw the line between red, yellow and green. Users can change the cutoffs as they choose. "We divided it arbitrarily," he says.
For iPhone and BlackBerry Curve users, there's a $40 case made by Pong Research LLC that contains thin pieces of gold that the Middleburg, Va., company says pulls radiation away from your head and releases it out the back of the phone. In tests by Cetecom Inc., a Milpitas, Calif., unit of Germany's Cetecom GmbH that tests radiation levels in cellphones, the case was found to reduce radiation from U.S. phones to a simulated model of the human head by 60% to 82%, Pong says. Cetecom scientist Heiko Strehlow confirmed its tests found that the Pong directs radiation away from the human head.
According to John Walls, spokesman for CTIA, a Washington, D.C., nonprofit wireless industry group, none of the precautions are necessary. The federal government already sets standards for the maximum amount of radiation a cellphone can emit, says Mr. Walls, and in normal use, cellphones emit far less than that.
The easiest way to cut exposure is to use a hands-free device that keeps the phone further from your head, says Devra Davis, an epidemiologist who is the author of "Disconnect," a book that raises concerns about the radiation.
Write to Laura Johannes at laura.johannes@wsj.com
Tablets are hot commodities right now–from the Apple iPad to the Dell Streak.
There's even a tablet that is a hot seller at Kmart: the low-budget Gentouch78 made by Augen Electronics Corp. has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $199.99 but sells for $169.99 on Kmart.com.
Is a $200 tablet too good to be true? That's what WSJ's Willa Plank was wondering when she tested the Gentouch78 by Augen Electronics, a discount competitor to the iPad.Augen Electronics CEO Gary Gofman said the tablet is selling well at Kmart because it is "well-built for the common folk."
So I decided to give it a try. At first glance, the Gentouch78 looks pretty cool: It's a chunky black slate device that is easy to hold and compact enough to fit in a medium-sized purse. It is thicker and heavier than an iPad but is smaller in width and height. And it comes with a decent-looking faux leather case.
But once I turned it on, the differences were pretty stark. The graphics on the 7-inch, 800 by 480 color touch screen were nothing like the Apple's rich graphics or even the graphics on a mid-range laptop computer, and the live wallpapers included with the device were pixilated.
The processing speed of the device was also a bit slow. I couldn't transfer files like music through USB without getting an 8 gigabyte memory card. The device can take up to 16GB of additional memory through a microSD card.
The device runs on Android 2.1, but does not have access to the Android Market. Instead users have to download apps from a store called AndAppStore by Funky Android Ltd.
This store was not user-friendly and had fewer apps than the Android Market by a large margin. The store doesn't give much description to each app, and only some have a star rating. Most of the apps I downloaded were disappointing. I downloaded an app called GPS status, figuring I would get an app similar to the maps feature on my iPhone. But all I got was a nonfunctional compass.
And although the device was the perfect size for an e-reader, I was disappointed that I couldn't download paid e-books on the device because it lacked an Adobe digital-rights management software-development kit. I visited free e-book sites and downloaded PDF versions of books, but the selection was limited as many of the free books were either classical literature titles or research papers. The company says it hopes to implement the Adobe DRM SDK when it releases the next generation of the product in January.
Other typical functions like Web browsing, music listening, video and photo viewing were fine. Sound was decent, and I honestly don't need the resolution of an iPad. I could download Microsoft Word files and edit them within the Documents to Go program, which was a plus as a journalist on the go.
But using the on-screen touch keyboard was a bit tough. Many times the tablet would register a letter I didn't intend to press. Scrolling was impossible with my finger; I had to use the included stylus. I also found that I needed the stylus to press the "home" and "go back" icons, which were too difficult to press with my finger because they were too small. According the company, a new line of more sophisticated tablets of various sizes, some in similar price to the Gentouch78 and some costing more, called the Espresso line will have multitouch screens like the iPad. The next generation of the Gentouch78 will be known as the Gentouch Latte, but still won't have a multitouch screen.
Navigation buttons were also inconveniently located behind the device, so I couldn't see what I pressing. The microSD card didn't really fit in the slot, until the company told me a trick: Using the larger end of the stylus to press it in. There was also a void between the card slot and the body of the device. I almost dropped the microSD card inside the device. According to the company, that was a misalignment issue that has been fixed.
And the tablet came with a headphone port too small for my headphones. The company said newer shipments should have a 3.5 mm port. Customers with the smaller port can also email the company to get a headphone adapter.
So is the Gentouch78 worth it? I had high hopes that I would find a low-budget iPad. But sadly, the Gentouch is not quite ready for prime time; without a robust e-reader function or access to a wide range of apps, this device is essentially a clunky and slightly crippled Android smartphone. For the price - $169.99 plus a $47.99 8GB microSD at Best Buy, I'd say you might as well get an iPhone 4 instead.
Write to Willa Plank at willa.plank@dowjones.com
With growing interest in three-dimensional movies, videogames and TV, it's no surprise that computer makers now offer 3-D laptops.
I tried the Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV, which went on sale in June for $1,599.99, several hundred dollars more than a similar laptop without 3-D. The 15.6-inch screen laptop offers 4GB of DDR3 memory, 640 GB of storage, Windows 7 Home Premium, a player for 3-D Blu-ray discs and a graphics card from Nvidia.
There are 3-D movies, 3-D TVs, and now, 3-D laptops that are vying for an audience. WSJ's Willa Plank reviews the Toshiba A665-3DV, which offers advanced graphics and immersive 3-D viewing, but comes with a hefty price tag.Photos, videos and games can be viewed in 3-D on the laptop -- but they require special glasses, just like at movie theaters. The Toshiba Satellite comes with a pair of Nvidia active shutter glasses.
How do the glasses work? Each of your eyes views a different perspective, which your brain combines to create depth. Three-D technology tries to simulate this phenomenon when looking at a flat surface, to create an illusion of depth.
The Nvidia glasses achieve this by shuttering the left eye to deliver one frame to the right eye, then shuttering the right eye while opening the left. The glasses synchronize with the refresh cycle of your computer through an infrared emitter. The Toshiba refreshes 120 frames per second, so each side of the glasses shutters 60 times a second.
First, I tried the action-adventure game "Batman: Arkham Asylum" by Eidos Interactive Ltd. Although the colors of the game were dark, the graphics were very vibrant and clear. There was a lot of depth between the characters and the background. I wore headphones, and the glasses focused my vision entirely on the game, making the experience highly immersive. This was especially true for some of the action fight scenes, in which the characters appeared large and close to me.
Next, I played "James Cameron's Avatar: The Game" by Ubisoft, a take on the 3-D movie. The graphics weren't as advanced as "Batman," but the game play was still pretty good in 3-D. There was realistic depth between the main character, other characters and the background.
Both "Batman" and "Avatar" were designed to be viewed in 3-D. But Nvidia representatives say most games released in the past three years will become 3-D when played on the Toshiba laptop and viewed through the Nvidia 3-D video player and glasses because they are "intrinsically 3-D in nature by design."
I watched a clip of the 2010 Masters golf tournament, which was streamed on the Internet in 3-D. The golfers and green looked pretty bright and detailed, but not as crisp and sharp as high-definition TV. The video appeared to slow down and blur during fast action, such as a golf ball in the air. A NASCAR clip that was powered by Nvidia's technology also appeared very pixilated and fuzzy. Crowd shots were very blurry and I couldn't make out anyone.
I also noticed that I occasionally lost the 3-D effect entirely at times, and I could see a flash of light from the corner of my eye. Nvidia said that the glasses may stop working briefly if the battery is weak, or if I turn my back from the infrared emitter that synchronizes the glasses to the laptop. Flashing could be caused by interference from fluorescent lighting.
Additionally, because the glasses are darkened, my eyes strained to see the laptop screen when watching in rooms with low light.
But the biggest drawback for the Toshiba Satellite and Nvidia glasses is the lack of specially made 3-D content. For now, there are only a few 3-D Blu-Ray discs available, and some can only be bought as bundles with 3-D TVs. YouTube and other video sites have some 3-D clips, but they run on Flash, which is not compatible with the Nvidia player, so they don't work on the Satellite A665-3DV.
There is a 3-D photo viewer on the laptop, but it only works with photos taken with a special 3-D camera like the Fujifilm FinePix REAL 3D W1. Overall, watching content not specially made for 3-D, such as the sports clips, was underwhelming.
Is the Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV worth it? I enjoyed playing the specially designed 3-D games, which took the gaming experience to a whole new dimension. But with 3-D entertainment still just catching on at movie theaters and TVs, a 3-D laptop seems a bit premature. Until there is more mainstream content available in 3-D, it's not worth the investment.
Write to Willa plank at willa.plank@dowjones.com
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With Motorola's latest release the Droid X many people are starting to realize that yes Droid really does. With an astonishing 4.3 inch screen that is 35% bigger than the iPhone 4, the Droid X just may very well be the "iPhone killer" that everyone is talking about. Let's take a look at some of the features:
-720p high definition resolution screen
-4.3 inch screen size
-HDMI output
-8mp camera
-HD video recording
-ability to use as a WiFi hotspot
-1ghz processor
Honestly the only thing we can hope for with the coming of Motorola's latest gadget is some more application options, which is really the only reason I would want an iPhone more than the Droid. Another issue that has turned off many people is that due to the very large screen size this phone is a bit bulky. What once was a snack size snicker bar back in the Nokia days is now a king size Hershey's bar. Nonetheless the Droid X receives Googboog's editors choice out of the three most popular Droid phones currently available.
The next Droid in the lineup is the ever popular HTC Incredible. It was a tough decision between Motorola's new X and this gem, but the HDMI output and 4.3 inch screen tipped the scales towards the X on this one. The HTC Incredible has a perfect name to describe the phone. If you want a phone that isn't as bulky as the X but has just as much interactivity this is the way to go. HTC Incredible's 3.7 inch touch screen is stunning and vibrant, lets take a look at some of the features the phone offers:
-3.7 inch touch screen
-optical joystick (this is great for when you don't feel like using the touch screen or you are just more of a mouse guy :P)
-LIGHTNING fast 1ghz processor
-A mere 4.6 ounces of bulk
-720p screen resolution
In today's world having that HDMI connection and a larger screen really would make this phone an even competitor with the Droid X.
Finally last but not least receiving the bronze medal is the original Droid from Motorola. This is still a great phone with much to offer, there are just newer and better phones out there right now but it wont be surprising to see this phone dive in price over the next few months due to the latest craze over the Incredible and the Droid X. Lets take a look at some of the features:
-5mp camera
-3.7 inch screen
-5.96 ounces
-"Worlds thinnest QWERTY slider"
So although the original Droid from Motorola came up third it is still an awesome phone and very popular at that. So the rankings are as follows:
1.Droid X
2.HTC Incredible
3.Droid
So get out there and get yourself some does!
Verizon wireless' recently unveiled phone, the Google Android phone, rivals the popular iPhone today. The Verizon Droid phone offers an outstanding call quality with extended talk time and improved speed for web browsing. The phone has a voice-activated search which enables the user to speak the inquiry and Google will provide results even those with photos and music. The Droid also offers turn-by-turn directions from Google maps; and since Google navigation is already bundled on with the phone, the navigation service which Verizon usually offers to its customers with charge, will be free for every Droid users.
The Droid has the Android 2.0 operating system with 550MHZ processor. It has a built-in 5.0 megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and HTML 5 web browser; micro-USB port and 3.5 mm head phone jack. The phone can be maximized up to 6 hours of talk time and 11 hours of standby mode. The Droid's design is not really a 'bang' at the first glance. But it's 3.7 inch, 16:9 dimension with 480x854 pixel resolution surpasses the iPhone's and clearly possesses the standard size for touch-screen phone display.
The phone package comes with a 1400mAH lithium battery and 160GB micro SD card. It costs $299.99 with a two-year contract to Verizon smart plan. Droid purchases will have a $100 mailed-in rebate, but Droid purchases from Best Buy will have the $100 credit on the time of purchase which will only cost customer $199.99 for the phone! The Verizon Droid is indeed an aim for people looking for iPhone alternatives.
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Do you have a Motorola Droid 2 A955 or iPhone 4? No matter what phone you are using right now, after reading this you will definitely think about getting one of these smart phones.
There are a lot of aspects of both phones that can be compared to estimate the completeness that both of these phones bring to each other.? It is obvious to know that in some aspects iPhone 4 will score more that Motorola Droid 2 A955 and vice versa.
Market Worth-Regardless of the critics made on both of these phones, first we`ll consider the Market worth of both of these phone. IPhone 4 having 16 GB of memory costs only $199 and iPhone 4 having 32 GB storage memory costs only $299. While on the other hand Motorola Droid 2 A955 with 8 GB storage memory costs only $200. If price and storage memory is compared, Apple`s iPhone 4 is the winner and Motorola Droid 2 has not competed at all.
Market Goodwill- Apple is a newer company than Motorola but the technology of Apple is more advanced than that of Motorola. Innovating new things at every stage, Apple has gained more good will than Motorola and hence the very first thing that hit the mind is that "Apple? It should be awesome" and then about Motorola it goes like this "Motorola? We`ll see" So, here you can feel the difference and it is quite clear that based on Good will Motorola cannot compete with Apple.
User Ratings- According to the user rating, Motorola only scored 8.5 out of 10 and on the other hand iPhone phone has an amazing user rating of 9.5. This is quite tremendous and proves the popularity of iPhone 4 among users. (1*)
Features - If you compare iPhone 4 Features with that of Droid 2 it will be clear that droid is far away from the technology of iPhone. The feature in which iPhone lacks is the memory card slot while it has many features that Motorola Droid2 A955 lacks in for example, Storage, and Carriers. The only one feature that both phones lack is the Push to talk feature. You may check the detailed comparison of both of these phone accessories on the website stated. (1*)
Accessories- If you compare the accessories available of both of these phones, you will see that iPhone 4 has more than Motorola and iPhone 4 accessories are more eye-catching. Although, droid 2 accessories are also good enough.
Conclusion:
After considering all the above mentioned factors and all other relevant information available, it is crystal clear that Motorola Droid 2 A955, a great model and a copy of iPhone technology indeed, cannot compete with iPhone 4. As the quality and fun standards set by iPhone are much higher for Motorola Droid 2 to beat.
But we can hope that Motorola will someday innovate something new that will beat iPhone. But that`s all for future folks. iPhone 4 is the best phone among all smart-phones available these days.
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If you look up in the internet about free Motorola droid phone offers, you will definitely get a whole bunch of hits. But are these offers for real? Can you really get a free Android phone without a catch? Sometimes you cannot help but be skeptical because you know that nothing comes for free anymore.
But think again, there are quite a lot of offers out there that are real. They are being made by legitimate companies. You are not dreaming! You can get a brand new Motorola Droid phone without having to shell out some cash.
There are lots of Android phones that are actually being given away for free for the purpose of testing consumer experience and gathering important research data on consumer preference. Some sites would ask you to sign up with you email address, while others would ask you to fill up your and address.
As mentioned earlier, the internet is the best place to check out free offers. How do these things work? Normally, you will be asked to register with a particular site, then you will need to complete some sponsor offers, and finally you will be asked to refer some friends. It's really easy. And referring friends won't be a problem; you only need to use your social networking site to do this.
Advertisers will simply ask you to avail of the free product trials for a few days. No obligation to pay for it if in case you don't want the product, you will only need to cancel your subscription. Isn't it great to sample new products or services without having to pay a single dime? Some advertisers would even let you keep the products, for free, with no strings attached. There are actually a lot of sites that offer free Droid phones; it is also possible to sign up with more than one offer if you like, since all offers are different from one another.
One of the many free Android phone offers is from free droid phone offer collection sites. These sites let you take surveys and get paid for it. All you need to do is to register. You will be asked to enter your zip code. Then just follow the succeeding instructions on how to get your free Android phone.
These sites offer visitors to take online surveys about their sponsors and you will get a corresponding payment. They also have focus groups where you can earn some extra cash. They also offer trying out new products (and you can even keep the free products, too).
Sounds like fun? It really is fun. Are you still wondering if these offers are for real? There is only one way to find out. All you have to do is to register and you will be well on your way to getting your new Motorola droid phone.
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Have you heard about the new smartphone from Motorola? It's called droid, and it promises to beat iPhone in terms of functionality and cool factor. It is also Android-based, which means it is powered by Google, which is no less than the biggest Internet company in the whole world. But as expected, the Motorola droid rivals the Apple iPhone in terms of price. This prohibitive cost may prevent interested techies to switch to Motorola droid.
But what most do not know is that there are ways to get a free Motorola droid, or any other gadget for that matter. You read it right. You can get a Motorola droid unit without having to pay for it. If you have been doing a great deal of surfing, you may have already stumbled upon websites that promise to give you free stuff in exchange for certain things. Some of these websites do give out the items that they promise, while others are mere scams.
The typical things that these websites ask in exchange of items like a free droid phone include signing up for free trials of their products, or referring other people to go to their website or try their products, as well as driving traffic to their website through affiliate marketing. If you think this is something that you can do, you might want to take a shot at it. You never if you will get a droid phone in the end.
Finally, another obvious way of getting a Motorola droid without paying for it is to get a mobile phone line from the telecommunications provider that is carrying the phone. If you get the high-end plans, there is a good chance that you will get the phone for free as well.
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All the smartphones coming out this fall in time for the holiday season, and there's only one (besides the iPhone of course) that everybody's talking about. It's the Droid, of course (and in case you're wondering, like we were - yes, they did have to pay Lucasfilm's a boatload of money for the rights to use the Droid name). Is it the iPhone-killer? Isn't it? Let's find out...
This Droid, unlike R2D2, runs on Google. And if there's one OS that all eyes are on to see if they can take a bite out of Apple, it's the Google Android OS. Even RIM's BB OS is no longer being seen as a competitor for Apple so much as the enterprise camp to Apple's multimedia jungle. But now here's the Android system, the internet ring of this 3-ring mobile OS circus...or maybe it's the big top itself, since enterprise and multimedia require internet to function. And that, in a nutshell, is why everybody, including Apple, is scared of Google. Now as the for the Motorola Droid...
There have already been several other Google phones put to market since Android first came out. So what's the big hubbub about the Droid? Why does everyone seem to think this is the smartphone that will finally outdo the iPhone?
1. Price. The cheapest Droid is $99; the cheapest iPhone $199. But AT&T is rumored to be trying to change that with a $99 8GB iPhone supposedly coming out in time for the holidays.
2. Keyboard. The Droid has a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and a good, tactile, responsive one at that. The iPhone has none.
3. Android 2.0. Like iPhone 2.0, this is first major upgrade to the Google mobile OS, and in this case, as most others, that means major improvments. But Apple did pretty well with their iPhone 2.0 upgrade.
4. 5 megapixel digital camera. That's on par with any decent digital camera that doesn't have a phone attached. The iPhones meager digital camera has always been one of its downfalls, and here Moto takes full advantage of that.
5. The internet. Yes, we know we said that, but it bears repeating because as great as Google's reputation is for all things web, that's how poorly the iPhone'sweb capabilities have always been rated. Here, again, this time thanks to the zippy Verizon network, the Droid prevails.
However, as new and shiny as the Google Android OS may be, neither it nor Motorola and Verizon's articulation of it in this Droid still pales in intuitiveness and user-friendliness to the "all-powerful" iPhone. Maybe someday, but for now...these are not the Droids you're looking for.
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Motorola is a company known for creating innovative products in the telecommunication industry. Recently they have partnered up with the cell phone company Verizon Wireless to create another state-of-the-art gadget. This cool device is a new smart phone called the Droid X. But can we say that this new?cell phone is better then its competitors? Let's find out.
The Droid X runs on an operational system called the Android 2.1 and is soon going to get an update to the even more amazing Android 2.2. It has a 4.3 inch HD screen and an 8MP camera which blow the competition out. It also has a OMAP 3630 1GHz central processing unit built by Texas Instruments which allows it to be the only cell phone which supports true multitasking and also makes it twice as fast as the other similar Smart Phones such as the Apple iPhone 4G, HTC Evo, and others. Although the Motorola Droid has 8GB of internal storage, which is comparable to others, it also has a MicroSD card slot which supports a MicroSD memory card with up to 32GB of memory. So, you can have up to 40 GB of storage on your Droid X which is a lot more than what others have to offer.
Lets take a look at some of the features of Droid's competitors most notably, the iPhone 4G, HTC EVO and the Samsung Galaxy S. The iPhone 4G has a 3.9 inch screen, smaller than the Droid X. But, it does have really good resolution and a better battery life then the Droid X. The HTC Evo is equipped with a 4.3 inch display, but the resolution is not as good and it only offers 8GB of memory. The Samsung Galaxy S also has a 4.0 inch display, but only 480x800 resolution. However its very light and offers up to 16GB of internal plus 2GB of additional memory.
But the biggest difference is that none of the phones, not named Droid x, have multitasking which is quite useful because it allows you to use multiple apps at the same time making the Droid almost seem like a small version of your laptop. And while the iPhone might have more apps for it now, the Android market is growing quite rapidly and should catch up to it as well. From all of this you can see that the?Droid is better then? its competitors.However, if you already have one of the other smart phones listed here, don't get upset and try changing your phone to the Droid X because although you might not have the absolute best smart phone, you still have an extremely good phone that is close to it.
Alex Shtraykher is a computer science major. For a more in depth comparison of the iPhone to other phones as well as videos of apps and features, check out iPhone vs Droid Comparison or go to iPhone vs HTC Evo comparison
All of the mobile phones released this fall, in time for the holidays, and there is just one (apart from iPhone obviously) that everyones speaking about. It is the Droid, of course (and in case you are asking yourself, like i was - yes, they did need to pay Lucasfilm's a considerable amount of cash for the privileges to utilize the Droid name). Can it be the iPhone-killer? Is it? Let's discover...
This Droid, unlike R2D2, operates on Google. And when there's one OS that eye balls are on to determine whether they can take a bite from Apple, it is the Google Android OS. Even RIM's BB OS has stopped being viewed as a rival for Apple so much as the business camp to Apple's multimedia system jungle. However here's the Android program, the web ring of the 3-ring cellular OS circus...or possibly it is the big top by itself, since business and multimedia need internet to work. Which, the bottom line is why everyone, which includes Apple, is frightened of Google. Now as the for the Motorola Droid...
There have been other Google phones put to current market since Android 1st arrived on the scene. Therefore what is the big hubbub concerning the Droid? How come everybody appear to believe this is the smart phone which will finally top the iPhone?
1. Cost. The least expensive Droid is $99; the least expensive iPhone $199. However AT&T is rumored to be attempting to alter by investing in a $99 8GB iPhone presumably being released in time for the holidays.
2. Keyboard. The Droid includes a complete slide-out QWERTY keyboard, along with a good, responsive, receptive 1 at that. The iPhone has none.
3. Android 2.. Like iPhone 2., this really is first major update for the Google cellular OS, and in this instance, meaning key improvements. However Apple did fairly well using their iPhone 2 update.
4. 5 mega-pixel digicam. That's comparable to any good photographic camera that does not possess a telephone attached. The iPhones stingy digicam happens to be one of its downfalls, and here Moto takes complete benefit of that.
5. The internet. Yes, we all know we declared that, however it needs repeating because as excellent as Google's reputation is made for things internet, that's how badly the iPhone's web abilities will always be rated. Right here, once again, this time thanks to the responsive Verizon network, the Droid dominates.
Nevertheless, as new and shiny as the Google Android OS might be, nor it nor Motorola and Verizon's articulation of it in this Droid still pales in intuitiveness and user-friendliness towards the "all-powerful" iPhone. Perhaps at some point, until then...these aren't the Droids thinking of.
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If you're looking for the hottest phone on the market right now, you just found it: the Motorola Droid. Sporting the latest Google Android 2.0 operating system, the Droid is a fully featured slider smart phone that puts others to shame.
It boasts a stunning 3.7" high resolution touch screen, a 5 megapixel camera complete with dual LED flash, picture stabilizer and is capable of shooting DVD quality video. It also features up to 32 GB of storage, providing you with hours of music and video entertainment. If that's not enough to get your attention, check this out: it also comes with a tri-axial accelerometer, which makes it a sweet gaming phone as well. Add to that all of the available apps and its clear why the Droid is so popular. And best of all? A few companies are now giving away free Motorola Droids for testing!
How can they give away free phones you ask? Surely it must be a scam. Actually, the answer is very simple: Motorola understands the need for product testing. Every successful company knows that until a new product is tested in the real world by real consumers like you, there is always the chance that a product will be a flop. To avoid this, Motorola is sending out a limited number of free Droids to consumers for testing. They gain valuable data and insight into whether or not the product will be successful, and you end up with a free Motorola Droid that's yours to keep!
Motorola still needs to make a profit though, so they will only be giving out free Motorola Droids for a limited time. Once they get enough feedback from consumers, they are going to shut this product testing program down. The good news, however, is that a few select companies are still authorized to send out free Droids. Remember though: no company will ask you for any money upfront to test a product. If they do, they are trying to scam you!
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Motorola Droid is known as the next best thing after Apple iPhones. In fact, Motorola has in the past made its presence felt amongst the mobile users with its MotoRazr series. Now it has recreated history with the introduction of Motorola Droid in collaboration with Verizon and Google. One can see it as a saving grace application for all the three corporate giants. What makes Droid a class apart form other smartphones is its updated Android 2.0 operating system. This grants you out of the world net surfing experience and many advanced and improved applications. Now why to choose Droid over iPhone? The answer is simple because you are getting a new, enhanced version of a smart phone wrapped in glass and metallic slider body. This instantly awards you the ownership of the only masculine looking tech-phone in today's times.
What more the phone features a 3.7 inch QVGA 854 X 480 touch screen display which is at par with any other touch phone. Although, multiple touch is inconspicuous by its absence in Droid, the 267 ppi pixel density with clearer font rendering makes up for this little flaw. QWERTY keyboard on its 13.7 mm thick narrow body puts it one step ahead of Apple iPhone 3GS. The camera quality too is respectable enough to boast of. There are 4 soft buttons on the front for navigation purposes which makes it easier for you to navigate the phone from single screen. Droid has also successfully created his fan following with the excellent sound quality that can teach a thing or two to the Apple phone series.
Motorola Droid makes it very easy for you to access your multiple email accounts with the help of a universal inbox that provides access to various Gmail accounts as well other email accounts to users. Another interesting fact present in the Droid phone is the Quick Contact application which provide the option of connecting to your contacts through SMS, email, phone or Facebook! This is one of the most intriguing features of the Droid. Some other mentionable features are:
? 256 MB RAM
? 512 MBA ROM
? 1400 Mah battery
? Facial recognition in camera
? 720 X 480 resolution video recording
So far going by the market records the phone has been hit with the iPhone bored crowd. They have now got a new smartphone to flaunt which does not bear the trademark apple sign. Except for minor glitches in its touchpad operations, the phone provides a smooth functioning. Motorola Droid is here to stay!
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The year 2010 has been a blockbuster year for the smart phone consumer. There have been several major launches of latest and greatest phones from the top manufactures in the world. The top seven phones are all 100% touch screens except the Droid 2. All seven phones have the now standard 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM which allows the android based phones (all but the iPhone) to view flash 10.
Major smart phone launch dates:
HTC Desire HD - September 15 (rumor)
Droid 2 - August 12
Galaxy S - July 21
Droid X - June 25
iPhone 4 - June 24
EVO 4G - June 4
Droid Incredible - April 29
Four of the seven smart phones have a 4.3" touch screen, while the Droid 2, iPhone and Droid Incredible have the 3.7" screens. It comes down to your preferences, some people like the nice big 4.3" screen compared to the 3.7" and some people think the 4.3" screens are too big.
Another 2010 smart phone standard is the capability to record video in HD 720p. All the phones can record in 720p except the Droid 2. This is about the only area where the Droid 2 falls short. For some reason Motorola decided to stick with the DVD quality video from the Droid 1 of 480p. It still takes nice video considering it's a phone, but it is a drawback considering all the other top smart phones have 720p video recording. I imagine the physical keyboard is why they couldn't fit a 720p video camera in.
All other features match up with the big dog smart phones including a 5MP still camera, wifi b/g/n, a wonderful high resolution screen and the latest version of the most popular operating system on cell phones today, Android 2.2, flash on the camera and of course GPS.
In summary, the Droid 2 is an amazing phone and can keep up with any new smart phone out today. It has a great physical keyboard with no other phone has. The only drawback to the new Droid 2 is the fact that the video camera is not a HD 720p video camera and is just a 480p video camera. So It's essentially the same phone as the Droid x but has a smaller screen, physical keyboard and a lower resolution video camera.
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Verizon Droid
Some people feel the Verizon Droid may be as big as the iPhone. I did some some research and it appears that the Droid is a little more bulky, but has a slide-out keyboard and a little wider screen which can account for that. It does have a touch screen keyboard as well.
The Verizon Droid has mapping and turn by turn directions, runs apps, links to music libraries, and does many of the things the iPhone does and also has a 5 megapixel camera and low-light video capability. One of the features I also like about this phone is that it has the ability to access a micro SD card for replaceable memory.
All in all, the new Verizon Droid seems to have the all apps and functions people are looking for which is why I'm writing about this. When we look at the "Smart-Phone" market there appears to be many devices from Blackberries to the iPhone and now the Verizon Droid. Considering this new phone now hitting the market try to imagine the increase in internet usage via these devices we are going to see over the next year or so.
The truth is, if your business is not yet taking advantage of the applications, blogs, and search capabilities the "smart-phones" have, you really should be trying to determine how best to promote your business' products and services using the features these devices offer. You may want to consider building an app for these types of phones or creating a website specific to phones like the Droid.
Even though these devices have been around for a few years it appears to me that many business are still a little behind. There are some sites I've visited using my "smart-phone" which don't seem to work like they should because the developers may not have put enough thought into developing a site around phone like the Verizon Droid and the Apple iPhone. All in all, we are living in a technically exciting era, but if your business isn't staying ahead of the curve, the reality is your business may be in danger of being left behind.
Written by: Robert Ratliff
Motorola has recently released a new phone called the Droid X (Extreme). It has recently received a lot of hype, especially for the fact that it allows you run multiple apps at once. But is this?cell phone superior to?the iPhone 3G, which has been one of the best selling smart phones since its release in '09? Let's find out.
Let's begin by examining the Droid X. It runs on Android 2.1 OS with latest MotoBlur extensions and will soon be updated to Android 2.2. Motorola Droid X has 1 GHz TI-OMAP 3630 processor which allows it to run multiple applications at the same time while performing all tasks twice as fast as its competitors. It also comes standard with 512Mb RAM and 8GB of memory and you can add up to 32GB of additional memory through the SD card slot (which is also the most out of any other phone). It also comes with one of the largest touch screens: 4.3" inches 854 X 480 resolution. This phone also has a very comfortable keyboard, which lets you type without lifting your fingers. It is also equipped with an 8MP camera which is better than anything that other phones have.
Now let's take a look at the iPhone 3G. It runs on the Apple's iOS, which has more apps for it at this point than the Android. It has the ARM Cortex A8 600 MHz processor which is very fast, although not quite as fast as the Droid's. It has a 3.15MP camera and, even though it's smaller than the Droid's, it has a better flash and the quality is really good. It also has a 3.5 inch TFT touch screen with 16 million colors and a 320 x 480 resolution, which is pretty nice.
Now let's look at some similarities. They both have Bluetooth connectivity. They are equipped with Wi-Fi which allows you to connect to the internet. Their browsers let you easily go on Facebook, Twitter and other websites. Both phones have no physical keyboard, but the on-screen keyboard that they have is pretty comfortable.
So which phone is better? Well, at this point, if I had the iPhone already, I would not trade the iPhone 3G for the Droid X because it is still pretty new and it has more apps than the Droid. However, if I was buying a new phone, I would definitely get the Droid X instead of the iPhone 3G because it has superior hardware and because it'll have as many, if not more, apps for it as the iPhone 3G in a short time. So in a battle of the Motorola Droid X vs. Apple iPhone 3G, I would say the Droid X takes home the trophy.
Alex Shtraykher is a Computer Science major. If you want to see a more comprehensive comparison of the iPhone and the Droid check out: iPhone vs. Droid X
The wireless telecom space is heating up with Verizon's new mobile phone - the Motorola Droid. Designed to compete with AT&T's exclusive offer of the iPhone, the Droid is powered by Google's Android operating system. The Verizon/Motorola Droid had been hyped all summer long, so expectations were high. Google's operating system has been in other phones, so we were interested to see if the Droid was actually going to be different.
The Verizon Droid looks a lot like the iPhone, though it is boxier with sharp corners. This is a bit of a concern over time, as sharp corners tend to take more abuse at the tips then wireless devices with rounded corners. Also, it remains to be seen if they come up with an effective cushioning cover for the device. Otherwise, it looks a lot like an Apple iPhone. I am sure they will be mistaken for each other over time. This may be a big disadvantage. Both the Palm Blackberry and the iPhone created a huge amount of buzz by having a very unique design - people could see that the user had something different and it created something of a status symbol. So in the wireless device design category, the Droid scores a 0, neither positive nor negative.
The screen on the Verizon Droid is actually much sharper than the iPhone. For wireless telecom users who use their device for internet access, this is a huge plus! Images and applications look more like a computer screen than a wireless handheld screen. Score one for the Droid.
One thing that is a bit annoying on the Droid is that it took a while for us to find the call button. We were looking for something on the keypad or the navigation buttons on the top of the device. No dice. The call button is actually on the touch screen. If you are reading an email, or on the internet, you must close your screen to make a call. We found this very inconvenient.
The big things about all these next generation wireless telecom devices are the applications that can be downloaded. This is what made the iPhone different and the Droid needs to neutralize to app difference for it to be a success. Fortunately, the market is responding...more and more wireless apps are being developed for the Android platform. Most of the common ones are already available. The quirky apps that are available on the iPhone are still missing, but give it time and I think that difference will be resolved as well.
Bottom line, the Verizon/Motorola Droid is a good wireless phone! The boxiness and lack of the infinite number of apps the iPhone enjoys are really the only negatives. The improved screen is a huge positive. So, if you like the Verizon wireless network and want an iPhone comparable phone, the Droid is a good choice.
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At the end of April Verizon Wireless released the long anticipated HTC Droid Incredible Smart Phone. This smart phone comes with a lot of features barely any other phone has to offer at the moment (even though we all know that this will change pretty much monthly with new smart phones being released all the time). While I personally are happy with the battery life of my Droid Incredible, some users in forums are not. As everyone uses the phone in a different way battery life will be different for each case. But before you head out and buy an extended battery for your Droid Incredible, try some of these battery saving tips for the Incredible.
Maybe this is just what you need to make this phone your perfect phone?
1. Set screen brightness to lowest you feel comfortable with.
2. Turn off Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS through each widget when not using them.
3. Use the Advanced Task Killer app to kill not needed apps.
4. Put your Droid Incredible phone into airplane mode when spending more than a short time in an area with poor reception or no signal at all.
5. Reduce usage of live wallpapers or use static ones entirely.
6. Turn off FriendStream, Google Finance, Pandora, and other always updating apps when on battery.
7. Disable calendar syncing if you do not use the Gmail Calendar at all.
Of course this is not a "one size fits all" list of tips to improve battery life of your Droid Incredible. Experiment and look at what apps you are using. Also make sure that the apps are compatible with Android 2.1 as well. Anything that auto-updates or streams data continuously to your phone is a suspected problem for your battery. Some of these apps should rather be used while being at a location where you can plug-in the phone to a wall outlet or connect it to a PC. Pandora and other radio stations are an example for this. And if worst comes to worse, buy an aftermarket battery. I recommend the Seidio Innocell 1750 mAh Battery. This battery will probably get you up to 3 hours additional usage out of your Droid Incredible Smart Phone. It has the same size as the stock battery of the Incredible, but holds more battery power.
Conclusion: The HTC Droid Incredible is really an incredible phone, but it requires some tuning and consideration to get the best out of it. Do not make the mistake to assume that the stock phone with no customization works best for you. But if you are willing to put a little time and effort into this phone, the results can be... well, really incredible.
Chris Puetz is a frequent writer and article author. He has been writing about the Droid Incredible for a few weeks now. He has also written about Media Management Software that allows for better access to videos and music media that could be used on a smart phone.
The new Droid phone by Motorola is living up to the hype. Many people are saying that it is comparable to the iPhone with some better features. It is the first phone of its kind to be compared to the iPhone on a comparable scale and have some people reaching past the iPhone and choosing the Droid.
The Droid is a classy looking phone that is big and easy to grip. Its screen is 3.7 inches which is even bigger than the iPhone. It contains 16 million hues for color and 440x1854 pixels making it a bright and matte looking finish. The graphics are sharp and detailed and truly impressive to look at.
The keyboard is flat with big buttons that make it easy for some people to use and tricky for others because of the smoothness of the keys. The Droid is a bit heavy weighting 5.96 oz and seems bigger than the iPhone; however it has a trim looking design that makes it easy to grasp.
Some common complaints about the Droid are that its sliding motion is a bit stiff making it hard to open. And on the opposite end, closing the Droid can seem a bit too sensitive. Many people say that by accident the Droid`s keyboard seems to close on them before they are even ready. The Droid also does not have physical talk control which means that to access the phone you have to close the menu and open a new application to access the calling functions.
Also many people argue that it takes too long to call somebody and then that there is no easy way to hang up from a phone call. The dial pad accessibility seems inadequate and the calendars are not fully integrated and there is no dual mode. Its phone features seem to suffer as they paid lots of attention to the web browser.
Accessing the web is a quick and easy. The Droid has a strong wireless connection service that is sure to please even the pickiest of customers. There are widgets on the screen that are fast to access and give immediate results. Many people were happy with the speed of the internet service.
Although it`s a Motorola phone, it doesn't feature MotoBlur software as on the Clic; however it has been argued that the Droid is aimed at a different customer base. There are many applications that have been added including Android 2.0 updates. People love the new applications and the way in which they can easily access them. The handset is extremely fast making it easy to use.
Selecting a phone can be tricky, with all of the options, colors and styles available. Motorola customers who are loyal to their brand have enjoyed using the Droid and say that the web browsing options are wonderful while they were slightly disappointed with the phone accessibility. Most people would argue that it`s just a matter of taste and that everyone will have a different view and opinion. Its nice shinny design makes it nice to look at and with such a huge screen it lives up to its glamour look and style. It has been marketed toward competing with the iPhone and seems to do just that as it goes head to head with the most popular brand around.
Roberto Sedycias works as IT consultant for Polomercantil
Since the HTC Droid Incredible was launched last month, it has been interesting to compare it with the previous handset: the Motorola Droid. Although most people say that the Droid Incredible outpoints the Motorola Droid, it is useful for us to know the comparison more details as follows:
Display
With the latest touchscreen technology: OLED, the HTC is better than the Motorola Droid that sports LCD. We notice the better comparison of both screens if it is faced up to a direct sunlight. LCDs are quite literally pale in comparison to the brightness and vibrance of a quality OLED.
Processor
For the processor, I think 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon that is embedded in HTC Incredible is the more powerful than the 550Mhz Arm Cortex A8 processor. With 1Ghz Snapdragon, the Incredible become very responsive to the applications.
Camera
In this section, the HTC is still the winner over the Motorola. Not only it has 8 megapixel camera but also the camera comes with dual-LED flash, autofocus, and on-the-fly adjustments for brightness, contrast, and ISO level, which give it the leg up on the Droid's admittedly very competent cam.
Software
Both smartphones use Android. Although the HTC still comes with Android 2.1 (the latest is the Android 2.2), it still beats the Motorola Droid that runs the Anroid 2.1.
Memory
Both smartphones offer expandable memory with microSD slot, but for internal memory, the Motorola comes with 16GB over 8GB of the Incredible that has only 8GB.
Battery Life
The Motorola Droid claims has lithium ion battery that rates up to 385 minutes of standby time and 270 of standby time. You can compare it with HTC's battery that only rates up to 312 minutes of talk time and 146 hours of standby time.
Bottom Line
With a similar price around $ 200, the HTC is better than the Motorola. We know it from several key features such as display, camera, software and processor that win over the Motorola but of course, every one has their own preferences. So, which one do you like best?
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With the recent release of the Motorola Droid this month, Apple's iPhone has its best competition yet. The Droid competes highly with the iPhone and really shines overall.
Available on Verizon's large 3G wireless network "We got a map for that", a slap in At&t's face, when it comes to showing there coverage map, for there "We have an app for that" campaigns. Also the first handset running Google's 2.0 android software. I've been testing out that Droid, MSRP $199, and these are my first few good and bad impressions.
Droid's Great Features:
Turn by turn GPS and street level maps in most places. This easily replaces your need of a Nuvi or cheap GPS solution, and to top it off has amazing maps that load up inside.
Verizon's high speed reliable network is amazing. I don't think I have had 1 dropped call, Vs. my T-Mobile that dropped on a daily basis, especially at my house.
Web browsing, using the built in web browser in the Droid, it's the fastest pages have ever loaded on and off a wifi network. Pages load way faster than my 2G iPhone, and blow away every other phone like the blackberry and there built in browser on page load times.
Google's integration to this phone are amazing, upon adding my friends name to my contact book it added his email address to the contact. Unless you have friends with the same names, then I'm sure it will guess right 100% of the time when it comes to auto-assigning people to there names.
Droid's Good features:
Battery life is better than some Smartphone's I have seen, but isn't the greatest. I run an application from the android market that closes applications that are not being used; this saves on my battery life greatly, but becomes a small hassle closing apps after a certain time. Auto close should be built in for later use with this phone.
Android marketplace has a great assortment of free apps and paid apps. Most top apps were modified within days of Droid's release and had 100% working droid updates for them. Slight modifications were needed running 2.0 vs. the other Android versions.
Choice of slide out physical keyboard, or touch screen keyboard. I really don't see why 2 keyboards are needed, but there are just times that you don't want to type out every letter and you can just use the quick onscreen keyboard that recognizes words nicely.
Droid's Bad features:
Music and video are a bit weird using the media player, especially with lack of a stop button and have to pause music to stop it, and the setup could be better.
Visual voice mail is also a great feature but at an added cost of $2.99 a month it's just not worth it to me especially on a phone that offers so many competing things that iPhone cannot deliver on.
Overall the Droid might not be the "iPhone Killer" that some hype it up to be. It is a undeniable competing entry in the race for the best. With native Free GPS features and Verizon's rock solid wireless network, you will be hard to compare iPhone to droid. Its comparing an apple to oranges, and now a days I guess I'm swayed towards oranges, because of the strings it has cut away from how I use my cell phone, and how well it blows away the competition.
Overall Grade A- other than a few small problems this phone is my choice and will stay my choice for years to come. I'm sure I will have Droid 2-3, and whatever replaces it after.
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Yes, the new HTC Droid Incredible is no exaggeration. It's a keeper as it naturally cuddles in the cup of your hand insinuating itself like a heat-seeking puppy looking for a new master. I have fallen hopelessly in love with it under its enchanting spell. I guess I have to say it was love at first sight. Frankly, I'm not a bit surprised that Droid is now outselling iPhone.
Why would I be swayed so compellingly? What about after the honeymoon?
Preliminary Attractive Features
It's appearance is sleek with a shiny black case thinner than the iPhone and yet with a larger screen. It measures 4.63 x 2.3 x.47 inches and weighs 4.59 ounces.
Under the hood it has a powerful GHz Qualcomm Snapdrogon processor and a 3D chip for amazing gaming experiences on a 3.7 inch AMOLED 480 x 800 screen. The 8 MPX autofocus camera with dual LED flash is another huge plus. While I was surprised that it only has 8 MB of onboard memory, it also has a micro SD slot that can handle up to a 32 MB card for a total of 40 MB storage capacity. There is 748 MB of ROM. At the bottom of the screen there is an optical joystick.
This phone is the product of a three-way marriage with Google, HTC, and Verizon with each making a solid contribution to bring a superior product to market.
Google contributes its mobile apps in enhanced form and the Android 2.1 operating system. One of my favorite Google/Android innovations is Google voice search, which works remarkably well, and is a major convenience that obviates typing.
HTC contributes its manufacturing expertise and the Sense user interface that allows pinch/zoom with an amazing Web browsing experience. When viewing Web pages at any zoom level, the text wraps and conforms to the screen size so that there is no sideways browsing required--what a pleasure. If you're a social network junkie, there's Friend Stream that conflates Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr into a single screen as if they were one program with a range of views possible.
There are seven home screens where you can store widgets and apps for easy access. HTCs Sense allows you to pinch the screen to display miniature cards of all seven screens. Then just tap on the one you want.
HTC has loaded several worthwhile widgets and so has Google.
Of course Verizon offers what is arguably the best mobile network with the widest, most trouble-free coverage.
Kicking the Tires
Taking a walk around this beauty reveals an economy of external features. On the top is a power/phone options button. Next to that is a standard 3.5 mm ear plug jack. The right side is unencumbered with any pesky buttons to push inadvertently that may make your machine go crazy when you don't want it to. The same is true for the bottom except that there is a small microphone hole and a slot for removing the back cover. On the left side is a volume rocker switch and a micro USB port for charging and syncing. The back has an free form like three-tier battery cover. The camera lens in the upper left corner is flanked by the dual LED flash to the right. There is a small opening for the speaker.
Flipping off the battery cover reveals a shocking red interior with a red battery to match. You have to remove the battery cover to gain access to the micro SD storage slot, which is a bit of a bother.
I have already mentioned that large screen with its magnificent, bright resolution. There is a charging light at the top of the screen. Below the screen are four useful hardware buttons. From left to right there is a Home button, a Menu button, a Back button, and a Search button. Double tapping the home button invokes the Sense seven-card screen mode. A quick tap brings up a Google text search screen. Tapping and holding activates Google voice search, which is a Godsend as far as I'm concerned.
It used to be a big deal to be able to say a phone had Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more recently GPS. Now, however, that's pretty much taken for granted, and I'm happy to report that the Incredible has all of the above.
Speaking of GPS, Incredible users will benefit from an enhanced version of Google Maps for navigation and positioning in many applications. The navigation system is a turn by turn voice driven app with satellite and photo views. The rerouting is the fastest I've ever seen, and it is usually spot on with up to date data and traffic notifications.
There are some excellent geocaching apps available too that take all the old drudgery out of the process. It's truly a pleasure to geocache with this device.
What's in the Box?
The Triumvirate cannot be accused of not sparing any expense, for the box was pretty bare bones with a quick start guide, an AC charger and USB cable that works on the wall outlet as well as in a USB computer port. When connected with a computer, you can transfer files as well as charge the unit. There was no carrying case to protect this jewel, and there wasn't even a micro SD card. It might have been a nice gesture to include at least a 2 MB card. Many applications will only install to a storage card, which could render the unit less functional until you can obtain a card. So, no extra points there.
Software Included
The Incredible comes with a variety of useful applications already installed. Here is a partial list:
Calculator, Calendar, Call History, Camcorder, Camera, Car Panel, City ID, Facebook, FM Radio, Force Close, Friend Stream (did not work-caused forced close), Internet, Mail, Maps, Market, Messages, Music, PDF Viewer, Peep, People, Phone, Photos, Quickoffice, Search People, Settings, Setup, Talk, Text to Speech, Voice, Voice Dialer, Voice Mail, Voice Recorder, Voice Search Weather, and YouTube. There are a variety of widgets offered by both HTC and Android. With lots more available.
The Android platform cannot compete yet with the depth and range of applications offered in the iTunes store, which I think is approaching around 200,000 now. In the short time that Android has been extant, it has already accumulated about 40,000 apps available in its store and elsewhere. Many are free, and the fee based apps are relatively inexpensive; many are in the one dollar area, which makes them highly affordable.
Unlike Apple, Google, at this point, doesn't seem to be interested in controlling everything. For instance there is no music in the Google Market and users are on their own to acquire and install music. The music player has a nice interface that flips album covers and delivers a satisfactory listening experience.
I appreciate the installed YouTube app, which saves going to the Web first. I also enjoy the installed FM radio app. Of course there are many other radio apps available in the Market.
There are some TV apps as well with limited programming. What I'm waiting for is SlingMedia to make an app available for the Droid. Then I can tune into the programs recorded on my DVR at home, watch live satellite TV, and control my home TV remotely from my Droid. I tried the Orb app, but I could never get it to work.
It seems strange to me that there is no built in file explorer so that you cannot find files stored on the storage card or in main memory. You have to find a third party app for this, and some are less than satisfactory.
The QuickOffice app is only for viewing files. You cannot create or edit files with this program, and there is no app that I could find available in the Market. This severely limits the device's functionality as a power productivity tool for road warriors. I happen to know that there is a third party app available for Android that allows creating and editing Office files, but apparently it's not available yet for the Incredible. I hope it will be soon.
As a side note for those concerned with productivity, It is possible to connect a portable Bluetooth keyboard to the Incredible for efficient inputting on the road, which is a huge plus. Put that doesn't do a lot of good without the ability to create and edit documents. At this point I suggest using Google Docs as a partial solution.
Peripherals
As this device is so new, there is not much available for it yet in the way of accessories. However it is easy to make do with cases, headphones, earplugs, and other stuff that can be repurposed for the Incredible. I did find it surprising that there were not even any earbuds in the box. I wish there were a set with a mic for use when driving or just for pleasurable listening. You'll have to find your own set.
A brief comparison to the iPhone
I suppose somehow the iPhone has become the measuring stick by which phones can be compared these days, which I find amusing because the iPhone is still lacking so many desirable features. Anyway for those into comparison shopping, here are a few quick comparables.
? Battery Life
- Capacity: iPhone 1219 mAh; Incredible 1300 mAh
- Talk time: iPHone 300 hours of standby; Incredible 149 hours
? Camera
- iPhone 3 mpx with autofocus but no flash or manual controls, 640 x 480 video.
- Incredible 8 mps with dual LED flash, manual adjustment controls, 800 x 400 video (same resolution as screen)
? Carrier
- iPhone AT&T-many complaints about speed and coverage; this may change with 4G
- Verizon is arguably a more dependable system with greater coverage and more economical subscriber plans.
? Display
- iPhone 3.5 inch screen with 480 x 320 LCD display
- Incredible 3.7 inch screen with 480 x 800 resolution on OLED display, which is much brighter than the iPhone display.
? Memory
- Up to 32 GB built-in; no expansion slot
- 8 GB built in with up to 32 GB expansion slot for total of 40 GB
? Processor
- iPhone 600 MHz
- Incredible 1 GHz
? Software
- 185 applications in iTunes store
- 40 applications in Google Market
And the winner is clearly the Incredible as it beats iPhone in every category but software and battery life. So, unless battery life and software are key issues for you, the Incredible is the better choice.
Spec List
? 1 GHz Snapdragon processor
? Google Android 2.1 with HTC Sense 2.5
? 3.7 inch WVGA OLED touchscreen display
? QWERTY Virtual keyboard
? 8GB internal memory and microSD card slot (up to 32 GB)
? 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and adjustable controls
? Video up to 480x800
? 312 minutes talk time / 149 hours standby
? Dimensions: 4.63 x 2.3 x 0.47 inches and 4.59 ounces
? Push Gmail and Exchange
? Speakerphone
? Advanced Speech recognition
? GPS/e911
? TTY compatible
? Hearing aid compatibility=M4/T3
? Bluetooth with stereo capability
? Wi-FI 802.11b/g/n$199.99 with 2 year contract3.5mm headphone jack
? Accelerometer512MB ROM / 512MB RAM
? Dual-band EV-DO Rev. A
? HTML browser with Flash Lite 4.0
Pricing
The full retail price of the Incredible is $529.99. For that price I would expect an unlocked unit, but that's a moot point. You pretty much have to acquire it from Verizon with a contract and connectivity plan. A two year contract is $299.99 with a $100 discount online for a total cost of $199.99. If you buy the Incredible you get to select another free phone, which also requires a two year contract. There are a number of plans available that seem to start at $39.99 per month. Unlimited text/data/talk is $89.99 per month. But I guess that's still cheaper than the iPhone.
After the Honeymoon
After the rush of love at first sight with time to get comfortable and settle in, there are some foibles I've discovered, and a wish list I've developed for the Incredible.
I noticed that the battery life is not very satisfactory. In my experience the battery wears down very rapidly. Two hours of phone conversation, and it needs recharging. If you leave Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth, or GPS running, the battery drains rapidly. You'd better have a charger or extra battery handy if you want to do geocaching, Bluetooth communication, or connections by Wi-Fi. When using the unit for navigation in the car, I have to keep it connected to the charger or it will go dead in short order. At least it's possible to change batteries, unlike the iPhone.
I found it frustrating that the beautiful screen so brilliantly rendered inside all but disappears and turns into a black hole outside in the sunlight--so much for working at the beach and in my garden.
I wish that the Incredible would have cards for each open application like the Palm Pre Plus so that you can easily flick back and forth to reinvoke the app of your choice. A workable alternative might be a screen devoted to open apps for easy access.
I was surprised that there is no built-in file explorer program so that you can view and manipulate files and move them around between main memory and storage card. There is third party software, but it only seems to address the storage card. Developers?
Of course I'm upset about not being able to create and edit my Office documents on this device. I hope that will be remedied in short order for it is a serious short-coming that could cause me not to purchase this phone.
Another problem is that there is no unrooted application that will take screen shots, and that's why you are not treated to them in this article. Come on developers. Here's a need.
For the price, I think it would have been nice for the sponsors to include at least a small micro SD card to get you started. It would also have been nice to include a set of earbuds with a mic. Would a case to protect your investment be too much to ask as well?
Conclusion
While there are some growing pains as the platform and devices mature, to be sure, there's lots to like with the HTC Droid Incredible. It is clearly the Droid of Droids, simply the best available at this time. It is also superior to the iPhone in many respects with an 8 MPX camera with dual LED flash and manual controls, more storage, larger screen with twice the resolution, replaceable battery, and a larger, more powerful processor. You cannot go wrong with this truly incredible device that indeed lives up to its name.
This puppy gets two thumbs up! It's an A dog.
Timothy Hillebrand, Ph.D. is a retired archaeologist, digital mobile enthusiast, and online database marketer. You are invited to visit http://www.online-income-engine.com and http://www.homebusinessautopilot.com.
Verizon wireless has officially released the Droid 2 cell phone and an official launch date is scheduled on 23rd Aug 2010. The Verizon Motorola Droid 2 is an updated version of Verizon's original Droid and is now apart of a line of cell phones using the Droid name. The Droid line of phones is Verizon's flagship phones that are placing some tough competition on the smartphone market. While the Droid 2 is mostly a business phone it has lots of capabilities for multimedia, making it a great all around device.
Motorola Droid 2 Android:
The Droid uses the Android OS which is basically taking over the smartphone market as the OS of choice. Motorola Droid 2 android OS works perfectly with each other and is a winning combination though. No longer is windows mobile the way to go as windows mobile is an outdated smartphone. OS lacking the features of other popular OS's such as Android.
Motorola Droid 2 Review:
I am going to give you a basic Motorola Droid 2 review in this article. I have always found reviews helpful when buying phone because why buy a phone that is not going to suit your needs or is not as good as they make it out to be? The Motorola Droid 2 is a good phone having top notch quality like the first one. The Droid 2 does not look much different from the original Droid. Its outside appearance has been barely changed. So, overall it has the same design and shape as that of original. Looking both phones at a distance, you would not be able to differentiate between Droid and Droid 2.
The Verizon Motorola Droid 2 changed at least one thing which the people were complaining about, and that is the keyboard. Many people complained that the original droids keyboard keys were just too flat and not that great. With the release of the Droid 2, you will notice an updated keyboard with raised keys and that the D-pad is now gone. This means, the keys are actually bigger so this is a welcome update.
The internal updates are much more staggering. The original droids CPU was only about half the speed of the new ones. So, you can expect the Droid 2 to operate at a much faster pace and not to be sluggish. You also get the new Android 2.2 OS update with this phone. It is just an improvement on the Android OS and if you have never used Android OS before then you won't pay much attention to this.
The Motorola Droid 2 is a great phone that is much improved over the original. With wider and better keys on the keyboard to the much faster CPU, this phone is just purely amazing. The iPhone best just watch it's back with the Droid lineup of cell phones. If you are considering the Droid 2 then I say go ahead and buy it. This is the perfect phone for you if you want a good business phone with a real keyboard on it. You can also use the onscreen keyboard if you want. Some people prefer a physical keyboard so this Droid version has just that.
Motorola Droid 2 Price:
You may wonder about the Motorola Droid 2 price as well. Well this phone with a 2 year contract won't break the bank. You can get it for a cool 200 bucks with a 2 year contract. Without the contract this phone will cost a lot more as all other smartphones do without a contract.
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The launch of iPhone 4 marked the date when Motorola and Verizon announced their next Android phone called the Droid X. The phone planned some excellent specifications and an excellent hardware on the whole. Droid X can be the best competition iPhone can ever have and there are many stipulations running around in the market if Droid X is the next iPhone.
Operating system: Operating system is the first edge that Droid X is going to have over the iPhone series on the whole. The question does come to personal preference when it comes to iOS and Android comparison but Android has more perspectives compared to iOS.
Display: This will again be a matter of personal preferences as you might love the 4.3 inch enormous multi touch screen or a high resolution smaller 3.5 in screen.
Processor: Both have the same processor actually so this again will not be an appropriate comparison. They both use 1GHz processor chip.
Storage: Droid X leads this category because $200 iPhone 4 comes with 16GB storage while $200 Droid X has 8GB memory with 16GB card included.
Wireless Connectivity: Both have same connectivity features including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G. Droid X wins as its 3G connection can broadcast a Wi-Fi spot.
Camera: Droid X has 8MP camera compared to 5MP of iPhone but video chat and front-facing camera helps iPhone to win. Rear facing camera of both is capable of 720p video recording.
Flash Compatibility: Both are incompatible with Flash but Android 2.2 update is going to make flash compatibility available with Droid X.
Battery Life: iPhone has got the best battery life in smartphone industry and surely beats Droid X.
Size and Weight: Genuine comparison is difficult but photos show that there is very minuscule difference between them. The only noticeable thing is the hump of Droid X.
TV Connection: Both can connect to TV but Droid X leads as it connects via HDMI cable.
Miscellaneous: Droid X has a third microphone for better volume recording and comes with Swype functionality enabling faster touchscreen typing by sliding finger over keys instead of tapping them.
Price: Both come at $200 with a 2-year contract.
Conclusion: It is really hard to decide if any of these is going to win the battle of the best smartphone.
Jonathan Bertrand has been a huge fan of all the gadgets that you would possibly see in the market. The author writes at Device Desire website on the similar niches providing information rich content to readers from around the world. Softwares, gadgets, applications and every technology based niche are the scope of the author.
One prominent point of Droid X is its compatibility with DLNA service. For users, it is one of key features which enables users to share Droid X music, video and image with other DLNA-capable TV, and other portable devices.
To view Panasonic HDC TM700 AVCHD recordings on HDTV via Droid x, Aunsoft MTS Converter is the ideal third-party software enabling AVCHD files to be played on Droid X. As a professional HD Camcorder Converter, this software takes AVCHD footage as source video and helps users to convert and edit AVCHD (.mts/.m2ts) to other devices and software playable video formats. As I will demonstrate, convert Panasonic TM700 AVCHD to Droid X MPEG 4.
This article includes two parts:
Part I. Put Panasonic TM 700 AVCHD on Dorid X
Step 1. Load Panasonic 1080p MTS to Aunsoft MTS/M2TS to Droid X Converter.
Drag and drop MTS video files into this software or click the Add button to load the.mts files to this software.
Step 2. Choose Motorola Droid X MP4 output.
Click the Format option and choose Android > Motorola Droid X H.264 Video (*.mp4) (recommended) for output.
Tip: The default resolution of output format H.264 MP4 is 480*320, if you don't like it, please click "Settings" to set the size (pixel) to 800*480 or 854*480, or you can custom the resolution if you wish to.
Step 3. Join MTS videos for Droid X. (optional)
Tick the checkbox for Merge into one file next to the Settings button, and the MTS joiner will merge the video clips according to the ranking order on the file list.
Step 4. Convert MTS to Motorola Droid X MP4.
Click the convert button under the preview window and the conversion from.mts to mp4 for Motorola Droid X starts right away.
After the conversion is finished, connect Droid X to computer and transfer the video to Droid X.
Pat II. Stream Droid X with HDTV via DLNA
The DLNA service could be used as a stand alone, or used in combination with HDMI. A home network (wired or wireless) or WiFi network shall be set up with your DLNA compatible TV and Droid X.
Step 1. Turn on Droid X and the TV, and select DLNA application on Droid X to start sharing media files. If you get the message to turn on Wi Fi connection, just click Yes and go to the settings menu to turn on Wi-Fi.
Step 2. From the DLNA screen, select "Share media", and select the media (Video, Music, Picture) you want to play in the "My shared media" screen. Then click OK.
Step 3. Wait for a few seconds for connecting Motorola Droid X to TV, and a green DLNA logo will appear at the top of Droid X screen for sharing movies and other media files to TV.
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Motorola droid is said to be the latest iPhone killer. A video teaser of the phone posted on YouTube enumerated the features of this new eye candy from Motorola, which are not found in iPhone. These features include the Apple phone's inability to run multiple applications at the same time, and the fact that its camera is powerless against the dark.
As a result of this marketing blitz, phone and gizmo enthusiasts are drooling over this fresh Motorola offering. All the interest and outrage is in fact expected to drive up the sales of the phone in countries where it will be made available. When it comes to the price, we can't expect this gadget to be easy on the budget. But just like the "gotta have" attitude that iPhone evoked among phone buyers, it is also expected to create a high demand from raving fans.
But why buy when you can win a free Motorola droid? Okay, there's the scam. The alert goes off in your head. But before you dismiss this idea as a total impossibility-after all, there is no way that anybody or any company can give away a brand-new, free Motorola droid-read the rest of this article first. There are websites that offer free droid phones for real, in return for simple tasks like trying their products, answering surveys, driving traffic to their sites, among many others.
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