The Moto Droid 3 - what features do you want on it?

**Balthazar B** · 01-19-2011, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by corydunbar

the Droid 3 should include:

*Maintain current size, but change the form factor [Same qwerty keyboard]. It should not have a Chin. Relocate the haptics down a little bit to accomodate for a 4" screen
* QHD display (960 x 540) 24Bit color 12:1 sub pixel ratio
* 5MP Front facing camera (greatly improved optics and software, similar to the Experia ARC) http://www.androidcentral.com/xperia...ents-showcased

...etc.

I wish you worked for Motorola, but I'm afraid you don't...

**1996Z28** · 01-24-2011, 11:04 PM

everything everyone else posted and a front facing camera would be nice too....

**daddy9azz** · 01-25-2011, 01:46 AM

The next phone I imagine buying has:

- At least a 4" screen
- Dual-core (honestly though, only glassless 3d like the 3ds)
- IR Blaster (to use as a tv remote, like sometime coming Vizio phone
- At least 1 gb DDR2 RAM
- 720p video is fine, as long as its smooth as silk
- Rest of hardware at least Droid X specs

**thebizz** · 01-25-2011, 07:27 AM

What I would realistically see this phone have whatever chipset the Droid x has 5 my camera hopefully with improved quality no ffc or lte global, if the dx doesn't have lte I doubt it for this. 4 inch screen hopefully with qhd resolution. But I would love to see the atrix without webtop and with a keyboard offered on vzw

**Raditude#AC** · 01-29-2011, 03:30 AM

Bigger Screen
Slimmer form factor (like the X) while still retaining a slide out qwerty keyboard (have no idea how they'd do that though)
4G/LTE
2GHZ+ processor
Better Battery
HDMI Out
2 Micro SD Card Slots
Global Capabilities
Front and Rear facing Higher Res, Lower Lux Camera

**jammin** · 01-30-2011, 12:05 AM

I went from a D1 to an Incredible. I really like the feel/look of the Incredible, but also loved how the D1 felt and looked. I just wanted the 1ghz awesomeness. I'd like to go back to a Droid 3 if it was dual core with a front facing cam and came with more onboard storage! If it was possible to make it thinner, that would be awesome too.

**dtheman96** · 02-27-2011, 06:34 PM

Dual core 1.2 ghz processor
4.3 inch qHD display
Full qwerty keyboard with numbers row
2 mp front-facing camera
8 mp rear-facing camera
1 gb ram
2 gb rom
16 gb on board storage
pre installed 32 gb mirco sd card
lte connectivity
kick stand
huge speaker
included headphones
$299.99 or less on 2 year contract

**Balthazar B** · 02-27-2011, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by dtheman96

Dual core 1.2 ghz processor
4.3 inch qHD display
Full qwerty keyboard with numbers row
2 mp front-facing camera
8 mp rear-facing camera
1 gb ram
2 gb rom
16 gb on board storage
pre installed 32 gb mirco sd card
lte connectivity
kick stand
huge speaker
included headphones
$299.99 or less on 2 year contract

+Fits in someone's pocket other than Captain Kangaroo's
+Weighs less than one pound

**Officerpolabear** · 03-01-2011, 12:35 AM

since they brought something to the table with the droid but not with the droid 2, they better bring something for the droid 3. Since there are SO many different android phones, what if Moto made a droid 3(let's just call it the Moto Transformer lol) That can actually physically change shape and change software (choice of user). NOW THAT WOULD BE EPIC. Imagine the xoom commercial where the guy scrunches up the laptop into the xoom but instead of the laptop, it was a phone. THINK ABOUT IT!

**dtheman96** · 03-01-2011, 04:41 PM

I changed my mind
4.5 inch qhd screen
1gb ram
docking
qwerty keyboard
quard core snapdragon processor
10mp camera
2 mp ffc
64 gb internal memory
up to 64 gb expandale via micro sd card
lte
http://forum.androidcentral.com/imag...lies/smile.gif

**keilflex** · 03-01-2011, 08:37 PM

dual core. 1080p. 4.3 8 or 10 mp is fine. lte. wifi calling stock would be great. and some screen that can start hanginh with the retna display. possible to get smothness of android such as ios? played with i phone tonight and every movement is flawless not to mention the keyboard. how bout equivalent keyboard similiar to iphone. trust me cant really stand iphone cept for those few. non exsistent buttons like the zoom would be pretty sweet on a phone too.

**keilflex** · 03-01-2011, 08:38 PM

forgot, maybe 5 mp front facer.

**AHfootball12** · 03-01-2011, 09:04 PM

Portrait sliding keyboard like the torch please!

**corydunbar** · 03-01-2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by AHfootball12

Portrait sliding keyboard like the torch please!

that would not be a Droid then. Maybe more of a Droid Pro 2

**corydunbar** · 03-01-2011, 10:04 PM

I made some alterations to my previous list that result in a more future proof device that everyone wouldn't be able to debate is the best of the best.

the Droid 3 should include:
Hardware Improvements
Software Improvements
* Form FactorMaintain current size, but change the form factor [Same qwerty keyboard]. It should not have a Chin. Relocate the haptics down a little bit to accomodate for a 4" screen
* sLCD that extends closer to the edge of the device (less black space)
* No screen spacing removal of all space between LCD and gorilla glass
* QHD display (960 x 540) 24Bit color 12:1 sub pixel ratio
* 5MP Front facing camera (greatly improved optics and software, similar to the Xperia ARC) ARC camera demonstration
* 8MP rear facing camera (same optics improvements mentioned before) one of moto's current failures
* LTE radio
* Simultaneous Voice and Data
* Pentaband radio for a world edition simultaneous release
* Tegra 2 Processor (2x 1GHz processors)
* Dual Channel
* 1800 mah battery
* DLNA
* USB 3.0 support
* Bluetooth 3.0 Support
* Gyroscope
* DDR2 support or greater
* 1GB of RAM
* Fingerprint recognition
* 3 Microphones similar to the Droid X
* Ear piece speaker grill similar to the HTC Droid Incredible to prevent dust build-up under the screen
* FM Radio i'll never use it, but what the heck "Droid does"
* Multiple Upgrade route (Polished Blur [slow] vs Vanilla Android with working parts [faster] on demand swappable)
* NFC chip
* HDMI out
* 16GB on board memory
* Corning Gorilla Glass
* Easy access micro SD card (dont have to remove the battery)
* Android 3.X Ice Cream Sandwich
* Wifi direct
* Better iteration of Blur (deal with it guys, stock isnt an option anymore)
* 4G mobile hotspot
* Webtop compatibility
* Unlockable Bootloader
* 64GB micro SD support 8GB pre-installed

Could there be anymore in one device?

**darrylmendo** · 03-01-2011, 11:05 PM

It should kill John Connor.

**Girth** · 03-01-2011, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by corydunbar

I made some alterations to my previous list that result in a more future proof device that everyone wouldn't be able to debate is the best of the best.

the Droid 3 should include:
Hardware Improvements
Software Improvements
* Form FactorMaintain current size, but change the form factor [Same qwerty keyboard]. It should not have a Chin. Relocate the haptics down a little bit to accomodate for a 4" screen
* sLCD that extends closer to the edge of the device (less black space)
* No screen spacing removal of all space between LCD and gorilla glass
* QHD display (960 x 540) 24Bit color 12:1 sub pixel ratio
* 5MP Front facing camera (greatly improved optics and software, similar to the Xperia ARC) ARC camera demonstration
* 8MP rear facing camera (same optics improvements mentioned before) one of moto's current failures
* LTE radio
* Simultaneous Voice and Data
* Pentaband radio for a world edition simultaneous release
* Tegra 2 Processor (2x 1GHz processors)
* Dual Channel
* 1800 mah battery
* DLNA
* USB 3.0 support
* Bluetooth 3.0 Support
* Gyroscope
* DDR2 support or greater
* 1GB of RAM
* Fingerprint recognition
* 3 Microphones similar to the Droid X
* Ear piece speaker grill similar to the HTC Droid Incredible to prevent dust build-up under the screen
* FM Radio i'll never use it, but what the heck "Droid does"
* Multiple Upgrade route (Polished Blur [slow] vs Vanilla Android with working parts [faster] on demand swappable)
* NFC chip
* HDMI out
* 16GB on board memory
* Corning Gorilla Glass
* Easy access micro SD card (dont have to remove the battery)
* Android 3.X Ice Cream Sandwich
* Wifi direct
* Better iteration of Blur (deal with it guys, stock isnt an option anymore)
* 4G mobile hotspot
* Webtop compatibility
* Unlockable Bootloader
* 64GB micro SD support 8GB pre-installed

Could there be anymore in one device?

^^This, a million times this. I just don't understand why we haven't seen any new phones being announced that have these higher specs and a physical slide keyboard. That is all I want in the world.

**ravenlore** · 03-02-2011, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by Girth

^^This, a million times this. I just don't understand why we haven't seen any new phones being announced that have these higher specs and a physical slide keyboard. That is all I want in the world.

This is exactly how I feel. Get out of my head.

**nfalbo** · 03-02-2011, 09:35 AM

Unlocked bootloader!!!!!!

**Girth** · 03-02-2011, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by ravenlore

This is exactly how I feel. Get out of my head.

But it's cozy in there...they have pie.

**leews24** · 03-02-2011, 07:28 PM

it might be a 5 inch tablet! or a 6 inch! or7!

it might be superthin!6mm!That'd make it breakable!

**ravenlore** · 03-02-2011, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Girth

But it's cozy in there...they have pie.

Hey, if you're not freaked out, stay as long as you wish. It's not like you're alone in there

**troyst83** · 03-03-2011, 06:52 PM

Stock Android
+ 1ghz plus

Nothing else.

**dwaynewilliams#WN** · 03-05-2011, 10:23 AM

If the Droid 3 was like my D2G but 4G and a front facing camera, I would be extremely happy. I feel like my D2G is almost perfect. And to be honest, I really don't need the front facing camera or 4G.

**Grodzman** · 03-07-2011, 12:16 PM

I think there needs to be some choice in the Droid line-up and personally would like to stick with the 3.5"-3.7" screen form factor. It obviously needs to have a slide-out keyboard with ideally more tactile response. A 1.0 - 1.2 GHz processor (single-core is fine) and at least 512mb of RAM. 8MP camera with Dual LED flash (pretty standard now) and a 2MP camera up-front. A higher resolution and quality screen overall (LCD) is a must, as well as a massive battery (1800-2200mAh).

I think the Droid is already a great product as it stands, but improvements should be in the following categories:

- Speed (More RAM, faster single-core processor)
Since most smartphone software isn't great at utilizing multiple cores, the the single core processor should be faster and cheaper, as well as generate less heat and use less power.

- Screen (Upgrade to better LCD, closer to the glass)
A high resolution display can go a long way. Screen needs to stay in the same size-group of 3.5-3.7 inches. Form factor needs to be optimized to have less black-space around the edges.

- Battery Life (1800-2000 mAh)
A larger battery will go serious lengths with me. I need to be able to make it through the day without having to worry about going empty. Longer battery life alone may end up selling this thing for me.