Motorola Droid
The Motorola Droid is an Android-based smartphone by Motorola distributed by Verizon Wireless in the ...
Approval Rate: 91%
Reviews 17
by mjbl1975
Fri May 13 2011horrible , never get this hunk of crap. I would rather have a pager
by littledragon
Mon Jul 26 2010*** Disclaimer: I'm going to declare this an independent review of the Droid and not a comparison with the iPhone (or any other phone) because I haven't been able to try 4.0 yet and don't want this to turn into a childish brand war between two camps of whining fans. *** I have owned the Motorola Droid for several months now. It is decent, but not without its flaws. Here's a list of observations I have made about the Droid: The service is for the most part, relatively good. I have lost signal in broad openings maybe 2 times, but service came back within a minute or two. The 3G speed is decent but the stock browser is trash. I highly recommend a 3rd party browser. There are an interesting number of apps and games to download, and that list grows by the day. Some apps are a must, such as Advanced Task Killer (closes apps running in background to conserve battery), but there are a lot of useless ones that will sometimes force close on you. The keyboard feels really nice and easy... Read more
by 4movements
Fri Feb 26 2010such a great phone!!! no complaints here, just love.
by daendres
Thu Feb 04 2010Where it bests the iPhone: - it has a bigger, more badass screen - it can multitask - it's on Verizon (which has much better 3G in my area, though I can't claim it is better nation-wide) Where it's not up to par with the iPhone: - it doesn't have multitouch - Android Market doesn't have as many apps available as Apple's App Store - some apps seem primitive... notably the Music app and the Phone app. Where it's different, though not necessarily better or worse to me: - Android OS as opposed to iPhone OS... seems more sophisticated, but not quite as intuitive or flashy. I've had mine for a few months, and I love it dearly. I would probably NOT switch to the iPhone even if it was made available on Verizon.
by poopybum
Mon Jan 11 2010Well, I'm coming from a Blackberry Curve. I chose the droid over the Storm 2 and the Tour because I wanted to try something new. Everyone is fascinated over the Droid and rightfully so. The applications are great, but what makes it all happen is the GPS capabilities and functions. Tracking your run by miles and times and also calculating burned calories is great, barcode scanning, yellowpages in your hand etc. The touch screen is the biggest obstacle to overcome because one slight touch could call someone or open an ap that you ddin't intend to. Texting is frustrating at first b/c you hunt and peck, but after a while you use both hands and can do it smoothly. I'm still learning, had this phone for a week, and like it so far. I say go for it with the Droid
by mbkauffman
Wed Dec 16 2009Let's keep this simple. As a PDA/Google Appliance this phone is awesome. As a phone it sucks. None of my friends or family are able to hear me speak, I'm either muffled, shrill, or echoing. No, it's not because I have a cover over the phone mic. Yes, I've tried switching the encoding. I've got degrees in software engineering and electronics. I know how to troubleshoot and have made many test calls to different answering machines in attempts to characterize and correct the issue. Maybe Motorola had some good early builds of the phone, but the latest are lousy phones. I hope the correct the problems, at which point I would rate the phone a five.
by decorstylist
Tue Dec 15 2009I love my Motorola Droid phone. I've been waiting for a non-ATT alternative and it turned out to be even better than an iPhone, according to Time Magazine: "Time magazine has named the Motorola Droid the No. 1 gadget of 2009, besting the iPhone 3GS and calling the handset the first to truly challenge Apple's groundbreaking smartphone." I've had it for a month and am still choosing which applications to load. This phone has become a very handy tool in practical ways that I never thought of before I got it a month ago. I am an IT professional and I also own a portrait and wedding photography business. I work 7 days a week and this phone has become indispensible for me. Highly recommend this phone!
by bobbyk41
Mon Dec 14 2009Push-up keyboard is the worst i've seen or used to date. However the horizontal touchscreen is very good. In essence the push-up keyboard is a complete waste. Besides that and a few small issues like the screen occasionally not reappearing when you pull it away from your ear (which means you can't end the phone call), and the battery cover coming off to easily, it's fantastic! Very fast, great screen, easy to use, great camera, and great at recording video. Verizon gives you 30 days to try it, I think you'll love it!
by rwolfe4916
Mon Dec 14 2009Sold my iPhone 3g I was so satisfied with the Droid. Much better now that the OS upgraded last week. I've read bad reviews on the camera, but I think it takes fantastic photos and video..Uploaded video to YouTube with one touch..just like the Flip cam. Now, what will the Nexus One do to the Droid, and do I return this dang thing while I'm still in the 30 day period? Decisions.. Overall, this phone is the best Verizon offers, I've had several conversations with Verizon customer service and they are very helpful and pleasant. Get a Droid or wait and pay $600 for a Nexus, I just don't know.
by theinformation
Mon Dec 14 2009While holding on to a 5 year old Verizon phone I was starting to get jealous of the iPhone crowd. Had the iPhone been made available to Verizon wireless I probably would already have one. But the AT&T; problem became coupled with my overall dislike for Apple's business practices. I recognized the beauty of the iPhone's engineering, but as a die-hard Google fan I jumped right on the Droid bandwagon. One month after buying a Droid I decided to let you all know what this month has been like. With the 2.0.1 update I am glad to say the Droid is a real winner. While it's not perfect the unit endears itself to the owner with a plethora of incredible features. Before the 2.0.1 update I was on the fence, considering returning the unit to Best Buy. Then I experienced killer app # 1: Google Maps with Navigation. Go right ahead. Chuck that old GPS right out the window--or give it to a friend in need. You don't need it anymore. The Droid has replaced the need for a stand-alone GPS. Enjoy carryin... Read more
by elenapolyakova
Mon Nov 30 2009My husband and I got two Droid this week. This phone is truly incredible, it does everything we need!
by maryk3575
Mon Nov 30 2009I have only owned this Droid phone for two days and already it has exceeded my expectations! I purchased a Blackberry Storm from Verizon back in late 2008. The Storm was a good phone, but it slowed down with each update. And it was really slow when hitting the back button when surfing the net. There were also some apps that I really needed with the Storm, but they never became available or didn't work very well. With the Droid there are so many apps available. I've already used a few of them and I'm happy with how fast they run. I'm also noticing that the Droid has better reception compared to the Storm. I'm getting 3G reception and speed in the same spots I used the Storm which usually only picked up 1G speed. With certainty this Droid has a faster processor as well. Web pages load quickly! I had planned on getting an MP3 player, but the Droid does a great job as an MP3 player. I used my Panasonic noise canceling headphones and the sounds were crisp and clear. The Droid's built in... Read more
by markdavis303
Mon Nov 30 2009The Droid takes the already strong Android platform and matches it with hardware worthy of the system. Android has been around over a year now. There are some very nice Android phones - the G1 & the Hero by HTC most notably. Droid blows them all away. First and foremost, Droid has a beautiful screen. Its large (3.7"), high resolution (854x480, true 16:9 widescreen). The capacitive touch is very responsive. When you pick up the phone, you'll immediately notice two things - 1) the build quality is fantastic 2) the phone is rather heavy. The extra weight is likely caused by the higher quality materials used to construct the phone, and considering how remarkably thin it is for a qwerty-slider, that's really not a bid deal, in my opinion. The sliding mechanism is simple and feels solid, with no side-to-side play. The keyboard itself is not the best - other HTC phones like the G1 and Touch Pro 2 have superior keyboards. The keys are flat, which is necessary to make the phone so ... Read more
by gargov
Mon Nov 30 2009Ever since getting the iPod Touch, I've had an extreme case of iPhone envy; the Touch's intuitive interface, sleek design, and overall pleasant experience made me wish I could use it on the go, and not be tied down to Wi-Fi networks. As a happy Verizon customer, however, I was not going to switch providers just to get a new phone (although the thought crossed my mind more than once!). After a long wait, I finally got my hands on an iPhone competitor, the Motorola Droid. While it might not be the "iPhone Killer" that people have claimed it to be, it's a great phone in its own right. CALL QUALITY For some reason, I get fewer service bars/seemingly weaker reception compared to my LG Dare. In the same spot, holding both phones, I get 5 bars on my Dare (which I've since given ), while I only get 2 bars on my Droid. Weird, but fortunately I haven't actually noticed any decline in call quality or reliability; it's been superb! SPEAKER Loud, and good quality! This is important, because... Read more
by ton7936
Sun Nov 29 2009I had very intention of waiting for the iphone for verizon. But I settled with the Droid. I'm very happy with my decision. Super fast downloads. Great applications. Best phone I've had thus far.
by queenaverbosit_y
Fri Nov 20 2009Well, what can I say? The Motorola DROID is such an awesome phone - so awesome, that it took me away from being here on RATEITALL.com because I was so busy enjoying it. As I could hear my mother's voice as a child say "A phone is not a toy," I had to laugh as I continued playing with my new phone all giddy with glee. The Motorola DROID kicks the crap outta the iPhone and actually has the backing of the Verizon network - so after you're all done playing with the lightsaber, the 'mood ring-esque' touch reader, lots of music, videos, movies, your fortune cookie for the day and using all the coupons, guess what? You can actually make a phone call, check your email and do everything you want to do! What a concept! (Take that AT&T!) Unlike what AT&T says, you can actually talk on the phone and surf the web at the same time! What a multi-tasker! What's nice about the Motorola DROID is that it features the best of both worlds for texters - the slide-out keyboard (for those who a... Read more
by kidicarus
Fri Nov 13 2009one of my sales guys decided to leave his Treo in the woods of Maine. Verizon doesnt really carry the Treo anymore so i was in a bind to get him a new smartphone. I went with the Droid because like many of you, i have been sucked in by the Borg.. i mean google. The first thing i noticed is that the phone seems heavy, heavy in the way that it feels metal and not cheap. the red eye flashes at you at boot up and it yells DROID at you in a robot voice. that made me laugh until however i found out that the DROID yell is also the default you have new email ring. "hey why is the phone yelling droid over and over from my office? Oh thats because the email account i synced with it has 15 new emails in the inbox." setting up email syncing would have been really really easy if i was syncing a gmail account, but i wasnt. i was syning exchange and i had been using the verizon wireless sync push app on my desktop to sync the 10 other treos i have. the droid only syncs exchange via active sync whic... Read more