Hello all, first post 
I currently have a Blackberry Storm 2 that I purchased on release day. I like the build quality and the screen, but I have to say the OS is getting a bit outdated for me, and although the virtual keyboard is much improved over Storm 1, I still get enough errors that it gets annoying having to proofread what I typed and edit a long email using 1/4 of the screen to scroll through. Sometimes it takes longer to edit the typos then it took to write the whole message. I am sure there are some that could relate. I am also growing a bit bored with the Blackberry Platform, I like learning on new platforms so long as they are stable.
I come from a long line of devices and I remember enjoying the Palm platform WAY more than the old Windows platform. I would had enjoyed and looked forward to learning the old Windows pocket PC's That OS was so buggy, and the battery wouldn't last me half a day. I am REALLY hoping this will not be the case with the Droid.
So with all that said, I am certainly not here to bash Blackberry, it has served me well for many years, I am just looking for something a little newer and fresher.
My main concerns that will tip me in keeping the Storm or moving to the Droid are as follows:
How is that physical keyboard? I tried a dummy unit in a Best Buy, I could see myself using it (I have large hands, I think that helps) but the dummy version had ridiculously stiff keys, so I didn't get a proper feel of it...unless of course it IS that stiff, then my decision will be made right then and there. Although it's not shaped like many others, I have been hearing such a varying amount of reviews on it, I really have to try it to get the feeling for myself. That is my biggest concern. I can use virtual keyboards for small amounts of input, but I prefer physical keyboards for my main input.
Stability, from all reviews, it looks like it is not lacking there, my only concern here that I have heard in a few reviews is occasional lag. I am guessing this is due to multitasking? Does the user have the ability to exit out of programs if they are intensive enough to lag the system a bit, or does the system already take care of that automatically?
I have gmail, so it sounds like push email will work perfect for me, is it safe to assume I could use Outlook 2007 to synch everything up on the device?
My last concern once again regarding the keyboard is I have heard a number of reports of the keyboard closing while your typing? Is this just a couple of devices, or does it not keep the screen above the keyboard firmly enough?
Thanks in advance for any input.....a lot of this thread is just me thinking out loud I will definitely be visiting here ALOT leading up to Fridays release, and if all goes well, hopefully I will be here for a long time to come.
I currently have a Blackberry Storm 2 that I purchased on release day. I like the build quality and the screen, but I have to say the OS is getting a bit outdated for me, and although the virtual keyboard is much improved over Storm 1, I still get enough errors that it gets annoying having to proofread what I typed and edit a long email using 1/4 of the screen to scroll through. Sometimes it takes longer to edit the typos then it took to write the whole message. I am sure there are some that could relate. I am also growing a bit bored with the Blackberry Platform, I like learning on new platforms so long as they are stable.
I come from a long line of devices and I remember enjoying the Palm platform WAY more than the old Windows platform. I would had enjoyed and looked forward to learning the old Windows pocket PC's That OS was so buggy, and the battery wouldn't last me half a day. I am REALLY hoping this will not be the case with the Droid.
So with all that said, I am certainly not here to bash Blackberry, it has served me well for many years, I am just looking for something a little newer and fresher.
My main concerns that will tip me in keeping the Storm or moving to the Droid are as follows:
How is that physical keyboard? I tried a dummy unit in a Best Buy, I could see myself using it (I have large hands, I think that helps) but the dummy version had ridiculously stiff keys, so I didn't get a proper feel of it...unless of course it IS that stiff, then my decision will be made right then and there. Although it's not shaped like many others, I have been hearing such a varying amount of reviews on it, I really have to try it to get the feeling for myself. That is my biggest concern. I can use virtual keyboards for small amounts of input, but I prefer physical keyboards for my main input.
Stability, from all reviews, it looks like it is not lacking there, my only concern here that I have heard in a few reviews is occasional lag. I am guessing this is due to multitasking? Does the user have the ability to exit out of programs if they are intensive enough to lag the system a bit, or does the system already take care of that automatically?
I have gmail, so it sounds like push email will work perfect for me, is it safe to assume I could use Outlook 2007 to synch everything up on the device?
My last concern once again regarding the keyboard is I have heard a number of reports of the keyboard closing while your typing? Is this just a couple of devices, or does it not keep the screen above the keyboard firmly enough?
Thanks in advance for any input.....a lot of this thread is just me thinking out loud
I will definitely be visiting here ALOT leading up to Fridays release, and if all goes well, hopefully I will be here for a long time to come.
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