Atrix Reviews are Coming In!
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Updated with 3 more.
The anandtech one is probably one of the most comprehensive ones so far. Has a whole section on Motorola Phone Portal.
Mobileburn has 2 whole vids up on it.
The anandtech one is probably one of the most comprehensive ones so far. Has a whole section on Motorola Phone Portal.
Mobileburn has 2 whole vids up on it.
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When is android centrals review going to be up? It would certainly help those of us who are deciding if they should preorder.
How is camcorder quality. Seems to be similar to Droid x in almost every way except better
How is camcorder quality. Seems to be similar to Droid x in almost every way except better
I don't like how a lot of the reviews are focusing on the accessories as if they are the only thing to it. I understand you want.a comprehensive coverage but I just want to know about the phone. Anandtech review was really good though.
Thanks for all the review links. I have pre-ordered the phone.
So far, all of them seem to like the phone but almost everyone is complaining about following:
2) is the one which worries me the most
So far, all of them seem to like the phone but almost everyone is complaining about following:
- Quality of pictures taken using Atrix's camera are mediocre to poor
- ATT's "4G" is actually clocking 3G like speeds. Read in one of the reviews that Iphone is getting better download speeds on the same network. How is that possible?
- qHD screen is just OK (not brilliant): I think I can live with that
- Laptop dock is not quite there yet. Needs more work (Doesn't worry me, I don't have extra $300)
2) is the one which worries me the most
Thanks for all the review links. I have pre-ordered the phone.
So far, all of them seem to like the phone but almost everyone is complaining about following:
- Quality of pictures taken using Atrix's camera are mediocre to poor
- ATT's "4G" is actually clocking 3G like speeds. Read in one of the reviews that Iphone is getting better download speeds on the same network. How is that possible?
- qHD screen is just OK (not brilliant): I think I can live with that
- Laptop dock is not quite there yet. Needs more work (Doesn't worry me, I don't have extra $300)
2) is the one which worries me the most
Here's what I think. Moto makes high quality cameras as the Droid X can attest to. So I think this will be the same.
As for AT&T speed tests. AT&T doesn't have the backhaul yet in almost all areas in order to claim 4G speeds. That will come this year. So while you have a 4G phone, you still aren't getting those speeds until AT&T adds the backhaul. Also, I chalk different speeds than iPhone up to the fact that the reviewers are probably using two different speed test apps. That can definitely vary.
The screen is something I can't judge until I see in person. As for the docks, I was never going to buy those so that's irrelevant to me.
Agreed. I am hoping that the Engadget review gives proper time to the phone itself. That said - I ordered the phone, vehicle dock, standard dock and the laptop dock.
The store I pre-ordered at had a laptop dock, but unfortunately no phone to demo it with. The quality looked good, and the keys were decent enough to do some serious typing- I can see the value if you need to use Google docs on the go. I couldn't tell the quality of the screen since there was no Atrix available (why send the docks to stores but not the phone itself? weird...), but it didn't look glossy, and I like that (I hate this recent trend of highly-reflective laptop screens).
If I could pick one of these up for $200 or less without adding tethering, I certainly would.
If I could pick one of these up for $200 or less without adding tethering, I certainly would.
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Isn't Engadget the same folks who lament about the SMS bug, the Browser exploit, the USB HID exploit, and every other bug in Android they can find?
Then they turn around and recommend a phone with an old version of the OS that has all these issues.
So which is wrong? Were all their hit pieces about how dangerous and buggy Android 2.2 is just FUD?
Then they turn around and recommend a phone with an old version of the OS that has all these issues.
So which is wrong? Were all their hit pieces about how dangerous and buggy Android 2.2 is just FUD?
Isn't Engadget the same folks who lament about the SMS bug, the Browser exploit, the USB HID exploit, and every other bug in Android they can find?
Then they turn around and recommend a phone with an old version of the OS that has all these issues.
So which is wrong? Were all their hit pieces about how dangerous and buggy Android 2.2 is just FUD?
The commenter are worse than the articles writers. They just report, with some of their prejudice leaking in. The commenter are fairly ruthless.
Engadget has its share of fanbois on staff. And they tend to oversensationalize the smallest issues. Plus, they're prone to hyping things that no one has any interest in- case in point, WP7. They kept hyping the UI, and insisted it was enough to recapture lost Windows Mobile marketshare. We all know how that turned out...So which is wrong? Were all their hit pieces about how dangerous and buggy Android 2.2 is just FUD?
Still, it's one of the most popular tech blogs. And they have more integrity than Gizmodo (they refused to pay for the iphone prototype, plus they haven't leaked my password to anyone
).Not to mention that their Topolsky's review of the Atrix was refreshingly fair (IMO) and added new information (even after reading Anand's in-depth review).
On a side note: I worry that the AOL acquisition of huffpo (and the promotion of Arianna Huffington to president and editor-in-chief of all AOL media) may affect engadget in the long run. Hopefully not...
Engadget has its share of fanbois on staff. And they tend to oversensationalize the smallest issues. Plus, they're prone to hyping things that no one has any interest in- case in point, WP7. They kept hyping the UI, and insisted it was enough to recapture lost Windows Mobile marketshare. We all know how that turned out...
Still, it's one of the most popular tech blogs. And they have more integrity than Gizmodo (they refused to pay for the iphone prototype, plus they haven't leaked my password to anyone
Not to mention that their Topolsky's review of the Atrix was refreshingly fair (IMO) and added new information (even after reading Anand's in-depth review).
On a side note: I worry that the AOL acquisition of huffpo (and the promotion of Arianna Huffington to president and editor-in-chief of all AOL media) may affect engadget in the long run. Hopefully not...
On the note of WP7, I still think it is reasonably early to judge that OS. We are all so used to current OSes(sp?) that we expect every new one that try to break into the market, to instantly meet our expectations and vow us or else it is considered a failure. Sure, if in the long run WP7 fails to be impressive, then I digress.
Arianna and AOL dude said that she won't mess with techcrunch and engadget entirely, so I believe that she and AOL know they are successful and better not to screw it up or merge them.
I actually enjoyed Engadget's review of the Atrix and glad to know that they at least separated the phone from the accessories, unlike some early reviews that basically lumped them all into one 'score'. Though, At&t should really update people about their 4g backhaul progress to minimize the damages with the "jump to conclusions mat" people.
Fanbois exist. Everyone is a fanboi because at one point or another you're going to be a fan of something (well I guess you could be a fangurl too). I agree with your sentiments about Gizmodo. Sigh. And every reviewer/blog have their favorites and likes/dislikes; we can't change that...only be selective about where we click.
Looking forward to AC's review! (hopefully soon)
Well, the most awaited Engadget review has been added to the initial post. Enjoy
That was a great review, just like the Anandtech!!
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