Motorola Droid 3 EOL Already?

[Jowlah]

According to the website The Verge, Verizon is discontinuing all of their 4G hotspots as well as the DROID 3 and the LG Revoultion.

Here is the link:

Droid 3, LG Revolution, and all of Verizon's 4G Hotspots rumored to be discontinued in January | The Verge

If this is true, since this is all rumor at this time, then this makes everything a little more complex because the Droid 4 is around the corner, and the D3 just was released in July! This is madness! I have a Droid Incredible and the DInc 2 is still out, although it seems to be on life support. I am curious, how has everyone on these forums enjoyed their Droid 3 phones?

 

[doogald]

Yes, I love the Droid 3 - it's a great 3G Android phone.

EOL means nothing - unless you want to buy another D3. For example, the DX and the D2 received GB updates well after they stopped being sold.

Obviously, it seems that VZW is making a big push for LTE phones. They probably think it's a big marketing advantage, though those of us who have had them and struggled with data outages and random data drops may think otherwise. I can understand Verizon not wanting two Motorola Droid keyboard phones at the same time - that does seem confusing.

Also, the Verge's report remains a rumor. I believe that they also reported that the D4 was being sold starting December 8. Then December 22. It may be very true (this time), but I try not to get too bothered by reported rumors.

 

[Jowlah]

True. But this brings to light something else. We all know that once your phone is new, it's almost obsolete from the day you use it.

 

[BBooDad]

AAAARGH! The sum total basis of my self-image as a cutting-edge phone user is threatened!

Or not. The only videos I watch are medical and Ashley Esqueda's here (because of the news of course, lol!) I'd rather have a world phone with a killer keyboard, if it is a choice between battery-hogging LTE, excessive screen size, and useful features.

Now if the Droid4 has LTE and a stronger battery, along with world phone and awesome keyboard though, then I think it should replace the Droid3, and will rock! But for me, leave the 4+" wannabe tablets in someone else's pocket....

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