Torn Between Nexus One and Droid

anaphora68 · 04-09-2010, 12:59 PM

Hi All -

So here's the deal. I'm currently using the Palm Pre on Sprint. I'm a former iPhone 3G user (I didn't like being slaved to Apple's eco-system).

I made the mistake of messing around with a Droid at Best-Buy last weekend. It honestly made my Pre feel like a junky POS. Problem is, I'm on Sprint and would have to eat my contract (been with Sprint for a year). I doubt there is any hope of the Droid coming to Sprint.

How happy is everyone with the Droid? Can you see yourself keeping it for the next two years? Has anyone used it against a Nexus One? Even if Sprint gets the Nexus one, I don't really want to deal with paying full price for the phone. That, and I don't think the Snapdragon is all that much faster than the ARM Cortex processor running in the Droid.

Thoughts, opinions?

anaphora68 · 04-09-2010, 01:01 PM

Oh, and I've used the HTC Hero. I intensely, intensely dislike Sense, and refuse to use it. It ruined the Android experience for me.

Dapke36 · 04-09-2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by anaphora68

Hi All -
I made the mistake of messing around with a Droid at Best-Buy last weekend. It honestly made my Pre feel like a junky POS. Problem is, I'm on Sprint and would have to eat my contract (been with Sprint for a year). I doubt there is any hope of the Droid coming to Sprint.

How happy is everyone with the Droid? Can you see yourself keeping it for the next two years? Has anyone used it against a Nexus One? Even if Sprint gets the Nexus one, I don't really want to deal with paying full price for the phone. That, and I don't think the Snapdragon is all that much faster than the ARM Cortex processor running in the Droid.

Thoughts, opinions?

Personally, I love my Droid. After fooling around with Blackberries, which I literally went though once every 3 months, I finally got the Droid. Although I have only had it for 5 months now, I like everything about it. It is very customizable, very rugged (esp the metal bodywork), and there is a large user base out there for support, help, etc.

The Droid will never come to Sprint, IMO. It's too much of Verizon's flagship phone right now, and by the time that wanes, sprint will have the EVO.

I can't comment on the Nexus One, since i've never owned one. However, I can say that my Droid has never felt laggy, and if you wanted more speed, you can always overclock.

It is too bad you do not like Sense, because I would say wait out the year and then go get the EVO 4G. That is going to be a very nice phone. But, if you happen to bail ship, you will not be dissatisfied with the Droid. Especially since it can now be bought for as little as $25 with a new contract.

Magnious · 04-09-2010, 01:13 PM

To be honest, if you don't mind T-Mobile, just get the Nexus one. The software is better, google is releasing new hardware. The only difference is the keyboard. But, because it sucks on the droid..I never use it. But, if you like Verizon (It is personally my favorite carrier), than either get the Droid OR wait for the Incredible/Nexus 1 to come out on Verizon!

anaphora68 · 04-09-2010, 01:28 PM

Well, my one issue with T-Mobile is spotty coverage. I'm in Philly, and they have horrible reception here. I also travel quite a bit, and I'm in areas where the cell service is somewhat spotty. I've been fine with Sprint, but I know I would be without coverage with T-Mo.

The one thing that gives me pause with the Nexus One is the lack of a physical keyboard. I drool over the AMOLED screen, but the keyboard gives me pause. I like having the option of the Android keyboard, or a full keyboard.

We'll see. Part of this depends on my better half deciding she is ok with it. Her birthday is next month, so maybe she'd take the Droid as an early gift. She has a BB Tour and misses having a full screen, etc.

Romple · 04-09-2010, 03:53 PM

The N1 does have a nice screen. However if you do A LOT of reading on your phone like I do, the Droid beats it out easily. Fonts on Droid >>> on N1.

anaphora68 · 04-09-2010, 04:21 PM

Sweet, thanks everyone for the input. I think I've settled on the Droid, but we'll see. I have to convince my wife to switch, too. Should be pretty easy, since she hates her BB and I made her get rid of her iPhone many moons ago...

anaphora68 · 04-11-2010, 11:41 PM

I just wanted to thank everyone for their insight. Despite the announcements coming soon, I picked up two Droids today (one for me, one for my wife). Suffice it to say, this puts my Pre, and her Curve, to absolute shame. They feel like toys in comparison.

Android 2.1 is a complete dream compared to 1.6, and the phone itself is so well engineered.

Anyway, thanks! I'll be seeing all of you on the forums.

li2327 · 04-12-2010, 02:12 AM

Congrats on your choice. I'm sure you're going to love it.

Duvi · 04-12-2010, 02:20 AM

I would say to wait for Sprint's EVO. Even if you do not like Sense, they'll probably be custom roms to remove it anyways.

I got the Nexus One and have tried the Droid and I prefer the N1. The N1's screen is definitely nicer and the speed is noticeable (to me at least) if you keep both devices stock. I mostly noticed it in the browser.

One of the things I dislike about the N1 is the keyboard. I have a 3Gs and the auto-correction is a lot better on the iPhone. So this may be where you'd want the physical kb on the Droid.

Whatever your choice, Android is an excellent platform.