Droid

Liquid_G · 12-28-2009, 03:32 PM

Same here... for the Droid users... what are some apps you all are using and would say are must haves?

Trips · 12-28-2009, 03:45 PM

Padora a must! for music!

m4a1mustang · 12-28-2009, 04:36 PM

So far I have downloaded Google Finance, Weather Channel, Shop Savvy, aDyno, Astrid task manager, DroidLight, Google Sky, Open Table, TasKiller, and Hi AIM.

Hi AIM seems pretty buggy so I don't know if I'll keep that one much longer. I am on the lookout for cool apps that I may or may not find useful.

shabarivas · 12-28-2009, 06:13 PM

meebo app is a must if you message around... google googles is bomb... layar... yelp... imeem for music... taskkiller

molamann · 12-28-2009, 06:19 PM

Much as I like the Droid, I won't be completely satisfied until Word Mole gets transferred over to the Android.

MightyBobo · 12-28-2009, 06:22 PM

I got the Texts from Last Night app for $1.99 lol. TOTALLY worth it. I love that site...

wishihadnav · 12-28-2009, 06:24 PM

i like the phone.

molamann · 01-28-2010, 06:24 PM

I have a question regarding VZW's network. Why is it that I have full reception on 3G during idle or just web browsing but I get 0-2 bars without 3G when I'm on a call? This doesn't happen most of the time but does happen time to time such as today. I was on hold with the VA hospital for 30+mins and my call got dropped. Just wanted to skullfuck the government and VBW simultaneously. >

Also hate how the phone keep auto dimming itself when I'm on a call. I know it's a feature to prevent pushing the buttons on accident and all but it's almost impossible to not trigger it when I need to make selections. :/

MightyBobo · 01-28-2010, 07:29 PM

The auto-dim is a proximity sensor - if you hold it up to your head, it will dim for you to not waste too much battery power. But yeah, it can be excessive sometimes. I believe the sensor is in the upper right hand corner, so...watch your fingers in that area

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XwChriswX · 01-29-2010, 10:24 AM

I currently have an iPhone 3G. This is my 3rd one.

First one, the mic died...
Second one, the slide bar would move, but the phone wouldn't unlock.

Apples warranty allows me to just take it back, and if they can't fix it, I get a brand new one. Does Verizon do that with the Droid?

Also, I unlock/jailbreak my iPhone so I could feasibly use any sim card in it and I can change just about any look of it to suit my tastes. Can the Droid do that?

My iPhone has a Map feature that gives me directions on point. So I don't see the google feature being that specifically awesome?

I have an app on my iPhone that goes directly to youtube, does the Droid have that?

Also, I don't use facebook, so that app is wasted on me. But what I can use is Apps that work with my Instant Messaging services, can I still do that with a Droid?

I love a touchscreen keyboard, and the small dimensions of the iPhone. I myself am not partial to a sliding KB, but for those who weren't at first, have you since grown to like it, or hate it? My thing against it is it sliding open when I don't want it to... And also the tiny buttons, being fat fingered when your trying to type.

Also, if I remember correctly, Verizon doesnt use sim cards, so the phone is locked to them isnt it? So you can't take it globally, or have they changed that?

Lastly, as I said before, I can unlock my iPhone and make it do whatever I want, can you unlock a Droid?

Sorry for so many questions, I see the droid, I like the droid... But the iPhone does have some features that make me want to hold onto it. If this 3rd one breaks I'm done with it though. I'll just buy a Droid free lance and if I can unlock it, somehow get it on AT&T's network... if I can?

XwChriswX · 01-29-2010, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

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How dare you dis the lightsaber app!

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MightyBobo · 01-29-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Apples warranty allows me to just take it back, and if they can't fix it, I get a brand new one. Does Verizon do that with the Droid? - Yes

Also, I unlock/jailbreak my iPhone so I could feasibly use any sim card in it and I can change just about any look of it to suit my tastes. Can the Droid do that? - Yes, but better - the phone has already been root-ed. Its just a matter of time before people do whatever they'd like to the phone. With root privilege, you can do just about anything.

My iPhone has a Map feature that gives me directions on point. So I don't see the google feature being that specifically awesome? - True, but it JUST came out with it, right? There are a LOT of features that google maps - live traffic updates in many major areas. Street-view pictures. 3D layers to see the shape/size of your building...stuff like that. All free of course.

I have an app on my iPhone that goes directly to youtube, does the Droid have that? - Yes

Also, I don't use facebook, so that app is wasted on me. But what I can use is Apps that work with my Instant Messaging services, can I still do that with a Droid? - Yes

I love a touchscreen keyboard, and the small dimensions of the iPhone. I myself am not partial to a sliding KB, but for those who weren't at first, have you since grown to like it, or hate it? My thing against it is it sliding open when I don't want it to... And also the tiny buttons, being fat fingered when your trying to type. - It took a little bit, but now Ive used it more, I enjoy it. Could use a LITTLE more "depth", but in such a small package, its understandable

Also, if I remember correctly, Verizon doesnt use sim cards, so the phone is locked to them isnt it? So you can't take it globally, or have they changed that? - Actually I think they do, but they are built in? This is one thing I dont know much about sadly, but I believe it is locked to them. Until someone unlocks it, of course...

Lastly, as I said before, I can unlock my iPhone and make it do whatever I want, can you unlock a Droid? - Yes, the phone has been rooted. It can also be un-rooted, very easily.

Sorry for so many questions, I see the droid, I like the droid... But the iPhone does have some features that make me want to hold onto it. If this 3rd one breaks I'm done with it though. I'll just buy a Droid free lance and if I can unlock it, somehow get it on AT&T's network... if I can?

Hope that answered your questions. BTW, it wont work on AT&T - TOTALLY different network types (CDMA vs. GSM), and the Droid doesn't have both radios (AKA, "world edition") built in. There ARE some Android offerings coming to AT&T very soon...

theDreamer · 01-29-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Hope that answered your questions. BTW, it wont work on AT&T - TOTALLY different network types (CDMA vs. GSM), and the Droid doesn't have both radios (AKA, "world edition") built in. There ARE some Android offerings coming to AT&T very soon...

And that is the reason I am waiting, been with AT&T for years was very close to leaving until CES announced plans for Android on AT&T.

Chris, I will say you can do anything the iPhone can, maybe better, on the droid. Just remember it is not Apple's OS, it is Google so things are done differently. The look, feel, execution of many things are different but there, between apps, UI, etc.

molamann · 01-29-2010, 11:15 AM

I can't live without the sliding keyboard. Only time I use the touch keyboard is if one of my hands are occupied.

Chupacabra · 01-29-2010, 11:56 AM

Why is being a gsm phone such a plus? I understand the whole traveling bit. But when you go to another country you still have to buy a new sim card (pre-paid) and all your contacts are usually on your US sim-card.

I used to be the biggest fanatic of GSM, until I did the stupidity of getting a 2 year contract with T-mobile which is done this Monday, and not soon enough. I am most definitely switching over to versizon and CDMA. CDMA orks better than GSM but you loose the international ability... But for that just buy another phone just for traveling.

12-28-2009, 03:45 PM	#62 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Padora a must! for music! __________________

12-28-2009, 04:36 PM	#63 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	So far I have downloaded Google Finance, Weather Channel, Shop Savvy, aDyno, Astrid task manager, DroidLight, Google Sky, Open Table, TasKiller, and Hi AIM. Hi AIM seems pretty buggy so I don't know if I'll keep that one much longer. I am on the lookout for cool apps that I may or may not find useful. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

12-28-2009, 06:22 PM	#66 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	I got the Texts from Last Night app for $1.99 lol. TOTALLY worth it. I love that site... __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

01-28-2010, 06:24 PM	#68 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I have a question regarding VZW's network. Why is it that I have full reception on 3G during idle or just web browsing but I get 0-2 bars without 3G when I'm on a call? This doesn't happen most of the time but does happen time to time such as today. I was on hold with the VA hospital for 30+mins and my call got dropped. Just wanted to skullfuck the government and VBW simultaneously. > Also hate how the phone keep auto dimming itself when I'm on a call. I know it's a feature to prevent pushing the buttons on accident and all but it's almost impossible to not trigger it when I need to make selections. :/ Last edited by molamann; 01-28-2010 at 06:29 PM.

01-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#69 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	The auto-dim is a proximity sensor - if you hold it up to your head, it will dim for you to not waste too much battery power. But yeah, it can be excessive sometimes. I believe the sensor is in the upper right hand corner, so...watch your fingers in that area . __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

12-28-2009, 03:32 PM	#61 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	Same here... for the Droid users... what are some apps you all are using and would say are must haves?

12-28-2009, 06:13 PM	#64 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	meebo app is a must if you message around... google googles is bomb... layar... yelp... imeem for music... taskkiller

12-28-2009, 06:19 PM	#65 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Much as I like the Droid, I won't be completely satisfied until Word Mole gets transferred over to the Android.

12-28-2009, 06:24 PM	#67 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 183	i like the phone.

01-29-2010, 10:24 AM	#70 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 451	I currently have an iPhone 3G. This is my 3rd one. First one, the mic died... Second one, the slide bar would move, but the phone wouldn't unlock. Apples warranty allows me to just take it back, and if they can't fix it, I get a brand new one. Does Verizon do that with the Droid? Also, I unlock/jailbreak my iPhone so I could feasibly use any sim card in it and I can change just about any look of it to suit my tastes. Can the Droid do that? My iPhone has a Map feature that gives me directions on point. So I don't see the google feature being that specifically awesome? I have an app on my iPhone that goes directly to youtube, does the Droid have that? Also, I don't use facebook, so that app is wasted on me. But what I can use is Apps that work with my Instant Messaging services, can I still do that with a Droid? I love a touchscreen keyboard, and the small dimensions of the iPhone. I myself am not partial to a sliding KB, but for those who weren't at first, have you since grown to like it, or hate it? My thing against it is it sliding open when I don't want it to... And also the tiny buttons, being fat fingered when your trying to type. Also, if I remember correctly, Verizon doesnt use sim cards, so the phone is locked to them isnt it? So you can't take it globally, or have they changed that? Lastly, as I said before, I can unlock my iPhone and make it do whatever I want, can you unlock a Droid? Sorry for so many questions, I see the droid, I like the droid... But the iPhone does have some features that make me want to hold onto it. If this 3rd one breaks I'm done with it though. I'll just buy a Droid free lance and if I can unlock it, somehow get it on AT&T's network... if I can? __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

01-29-2010, 11:15 AM	#74 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	I can't live without the sliding keyboard. Only time I use the touch keyboard is if one of my hands are occupied.

01-29-2010, 11:56 AM	#75 (permalink)
Chupacabra Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 477 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z s M6 Rep Power: 200	Why is being a gsm phone such a plus? I understand the whole traveling bit. But when you go to another country you still have to buy a new sim card (pre-paid) and all your contacts are usually on your US sim-card. I used to be the biggest fanatic of GSM, until I did the stupidity of getting a 2 year contract with T-mobile which is done this Monday, and not soon enough. I am most definitely switching over to versizon and CDMA. CDMA orks better than GSM but you loose the international ability... But for that just buy another phone just for traveling. __________________ Where are my aluminum pedals?

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