Just got Droid 2

[cheeta186]

Finally was able to switch from my OG droid to the Droid 2...and loving every bit of it!!

 

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

I just got one too today. So far I'm liking it. It will take me a few days to pick it apart. But so far so good.

 

[maxiang]

I just got one too today. So far I'm liking it. It will take me a few days to pick it apart. But so far so good.

I'll be very interested in reading your opinion of the D2 as I'm looking at dropping AT&T and my Berry for it as well. The Torch was...disappointing to say the least, and I don't see RIM making a Bold replacement this year.
Doesn't hurt that I have a thing for Motorola hardware too

 

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

I will find out tomorrow when I go to work. If it holds up there, then it will be golden. We will see.

 

[corydunbar]

If you make the Switch to the Droid 2 or Droid 2 Global you will defintely not be disappointed. I was in love with my OG Droid coming from BlackBerry let alone the Droid 2 devices.

 

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

I have almost finished my work day with the Droid 2. I have had the phone off the charger for about ten hours and I have 60 percent battery life left. That is really good. I was very nervous about the battery life. The phone is well built. Probably the most solid phone of have had. I'm enjoying the screen a lot. I done have to zoom in on text like I did with my Blackberry. The physical keyboard is decent. I like swype. It makes it easy to text and email while my phone rests on my desk. The phone is fast and responsive. The slider is secure. I have downloaded a ton of applications. I have been able to set up all my accounts without any problems. I like that it syncs with Picasa natively. Flash support is still clunky. Email is great. I just have the one gmail account, so I have no problems. It was the same on my EVO. Compared to my Blackberry, it is a definite winner. Compared to the EVO, it still wins. I'm really liking my decision.

 

[ace_spades]

Better than the evo eh? I guess as long as you're, still in the android family... Its all good.lol

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[dwaynewilliams#WN]

Better than the evo eh? I guess as long as you're, still in the android family... Its all good.lol

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I shouldn't sat it is better than the evo because there are obvious reasons why people would think the evo is better. I should say that the Droid 2 fits me better.

 

[maxiang]

I have almost finished my work day with the Droid 2. I have had the phone off the charger for about ten hours and I have 60 percent battery life left. That is really good. I was very nervous about the battery life. The phone is well built. Probably the most solid phone of have had. I'm enjoying the screen a lot. I done have to zoom in on text like I did with my Blackberry. The physical keyboard is decent. I like swype. It makes it easy to text and email while my phone rests on my desk. The phone is fast and responsive. The slider is secure. I have downloaded a ton of applications. I have been able to set up all my accounts without any problems. I like that it syncs with Picasa natively. Flash support is still clunky. Email is great. I just have the one gmail account, so I have no problems. It was the same on my EVO. Compared to my Blackberry, it is a definite winner. Compared to the EVO, it still wins. I'm really liking my decision.

Glad to see you're liking it
for the battery life! If it follows the life pattern that my GF's CLIQ did, horrible at first and then much better after I had her cycle it a few times, then you should be golden
I plan on getting a spare battery and external charger anyways, but I'm holding out for a bit looking for deals and some more info on whats coming

 

[Technified]

I have had my Droid 2 since Monday as a replacement after receiving 4 defective Droids.

It's been good so far. I like the feel and spacing of the keys on the physical keyboard. I liked the Droid when I first got it in July, but after the Froyo update it just went nutty. Shutting off by itself, screen became real unresponsive, etc. Hopefully I can like the Droid 2 as I did the Droid.

 

[ace_spades]

I shouldn't sat it is better than the evo because there are obvious reasons why people would think the evo is better. I should say that the Droid 2 fits me better.

I agree... I tell people all the time... Its not about the newest, fastest, etc...its about finding a device that suits you and you needs...good luck man

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[maxiang]

If you make the Switch to the Droid 2 or Droid 2 Global you will defintely not be disappointed. I was in love with my OG Droid coming from BlackBerry let alone the Droid 2 devices.

Thanks for the encouragement!
I went ahead and pulled the trigger today

 

[Rev2010]

Thanks for the encouragement!
I went ahead and pulled the trigger today

Just one bit of advice coming from an entirely different unit, give it a bit of time. When I first switched from an iPhone 3G I hated my Droid and was set on returning it and going iPhone 4. I calmed myself down and set the two side by side for a comparison and was blown away by how much better the Droid 2 was. I did the same tests at work with an iPhone 4 (a law firm - we provision them to users now sadly) and found the same results. The Droid does way much more and is still faster than the iPhone 4.

Anyhow, so give it some time. Coming to it anew can be a bit of a shell shock.


Rev.

 

[maxiang]

Just one bit of advice coming from an entirely different unit, give it a bit of time. When I first switched from an iPhone 3G I hated my Droid and was set on returning it and going iPhone 4. I calmed myself down and set the two side by side for a comparison and was blown away by how much better the Droid 2 was. I did the same tests at work with an iPhone 4 (a law firm - we provision them to users now sadly) and found the same results. The Droid does way much more and is still faster than the iPhone 4.

Anyhow, so give it some time. Coming to it anew can be a bit of a shell shock.


Rev.

Very good advice, but I'm not too new to android as a platform
I've just been waiting to see what RIM had coming (dissapointing Torch) and what AT&T had coming for android handsets (also a bit dissapointing). I almost switched for the D1, but the keyboard was crap and while I don't mind virtual, I like the option of cranking on physical buttons
Anyhoo, I've been reading up on what's what like crazy, and the D2 seems to be as good as its going to get for me network, hardware, and UI wise

 

[hucworld]

I was lurking this thread here on a humble and you guy have me thinking about going into the Droid 2 from my Droid X.

 

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

I was lurking this thread here on a humble and you guy have me thinking about going into the Droid 2 from my Droid X.

The X is a great devuce too. I just like having the physical keyboard. But if you do decide to get the Droid 2, you shouldn't be disappointed.

 

[FORDOC]

Had an iphone 4 switched to Droid 2 and do not have any complaints. I loved my iphone, but the Droid 2 out performs it in every way. Since owning the Droid 2, I have neglected my lap top, something I could never do with the iphone and At&t.

 

[Rev2010]

Exactly! I've noticed the exact same thing recently - I use my computer much less since getting the Droid 2.


Rev.

 

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

Exactly! I've noticed the exact same thing recently - I use my computer much less since getting the Droid 2.


Rev.

Me too. I noticed that I onluy used my laptop for the internet and itunes. I really don't need it for much more than that. Now my Droid 2 is like my computer.

 

[heartagram616]

i just switched to the droid 2 and of the 4 android phones I've had in the last year this is by far the best. The og droid was good but had some lag issues with all the apps and widgets i have. The droid x was cool and all but without the extended battery i was lucky to get 10 hours of battery life. the fascinate was ok but lack of google integration and horrible gps was too much to bear plus it quit receiving pics that were mms'd to me. The droid 2 is awesome very fast great graphics processor, though not quite as good as the fascinate, and the battery life is unreal. it is the first android phone that i don't have to charge every single night. I'm so glad i dumped the fascinate for this