Moto Droid

I got a Droid last weekend, and I can say the keyboard is redundant. The onscreen keyboard (for me) is pretty good and has nice predictive input.

(My reason for getting the Droid was because after 10 years with AT&T, I simply could not stand it any longer. They absolutely SUCK EGGS in my local area.)

 

For me it works just fine. Took a little bit to adjust to it, but I use it most of the time now.

But I'm not a big guy and don't have fat fingers. Which makes it easier.

 

Dude, SWYPE. Been using it for a week...very sweet once you get used to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr79VKquE7U

 

OS 2.1 on the way.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-general-discussions/13602-2-1-coming-couple-days.html

 

I'll look in to it. Thanks.

I wonder if they will release it like before, a few thousand at a time.

 

Have had the droid for a week; SOOO much better than my previous phone (Voyager which was worthless other than MP3), so I'm a newbie in the 'app' world. Looking for suggestions for mp3/song app? I have free version of Imusic but it is limited in choices. I did not know whether the paid version was that much better. I see there are radio apps and song organizers; I'm looking for something with either pay by the song like Itunes or subscription access. (or free, of course) Does anyone use shazam?

 

You can sync your iTunes music to the Droid via "Salling Media Sync". Hooking the Droid to a PC or Mac is odd, because you need to hit some buttons on the screen to make the USB connection active. http://www.salling.com/MediaSync

 

It comes preloaded with Amazon mp3. I still buy CD's and convert myself so I've never used it. But it's worth checking out.

Not really that odd. Just drop down the Notification Bar, click on the USB icon and hit 'Mount'.

 

I see that amazon app now.

thanks

Jennie

 

Well, this thing is no iPod replacement - not yet.

My Droid runs somewhat slow as well. Takes it forever to launch programs at times (Pandora). Might be something I have installed...dunno.

RMX

 

Do you mean just for the droid? i currently am still using a 1st gen iphone and shazam works great on it, but a friend picked up the HTC Hero and i was really impressed with the Android OS, so i might change to the new google 1ghz "nexus" when i decide to change.

in the clubs, shazam is amazing in how it will grab those song titles for you....


doug

 

Probably getting one today. Any MUST HAVE apps?

 

I have been using one now for about three weeks. VERY VERY pleased with the phone and Verizon. I just installed ZAGG invisible shields on my phone, and although it changes the feel slightly, I think it offers solid protection from keys, coins, etc.

Gmail, google calendar, contacts, integration via the "Google Cloud" is absolutely awesome.

 

Got it...love it.


My dad hates his blackberry even more now.

 

In case you haven't already: GET ADVANCED TASK KILLER!!! Your phone will run so much faster after you do. Amazing how all those apps just keep running, and running, and running.

 

Best music app I've found is called "i Music", it lets you download music for free and it saves to the memory card. I'm not quite sure how they are pulling this off because they are not DRM protected in any way, just straight mp3 files. The same company also has another app called "i Video" that lets you do the same thing with video files but it's no better than YouTube

 

If you're looking for a easy, simple game d/l ThrottleCopter.

Update 2.1 is scheduled soon. It seems this month, but that's still being debated from what I've read.

 

I got the Motorola car mount for my Droid today. How does it "know" when I insert the phone to automatically show the Vehicle menu? It's pretty cool that it does that.


p.s. I am so happy to be RID of AT&T !!!

 

Take a fairly strong magnet and hold it to the back of the Droid next to the camera lens. It will show the vehicle menu (Car Home) screen. Flip the magnet over (reverse polarity) and it will show the multimedia docking screen. It's that simple!

RMX

 

I've uninstalled this now.

I was all the sudden experiencing decreased battery life, and tons of apps showing up that shouldn't at all, period.

Now that I have my batter life is back to being good.

The only thing I can suggest is when you pull up your email click on the settings button and go through there. Maybe you accidentally unchecked something.

I don't have my email setup so I can't be of any indepth help, but that's my theory.

Maybe log out and log back in? Maybe it will reset something.

 

Mine did that too once. Pull the battery, and reinstall.

BTW, I am still in love with my Droid and Verizon. I miss AT&T like I miss having SARS.


p.s. I have found the #1 sucker of battery life is WiFi. I leave it OFF almsot all the time now. Verizons network is pretty darn fast on 3G anyway. Battery life is now (even with bluetooth always on) is vastly improved.

 

I'm such a dork. Did you know that in Car Mode, you can tap the microphone icon and say "Call Joe Blow" and it'll rip through your contacts and offer to call Joe ? If there are multiple numbers, it presents the choices to you. Seriously, it makes the iPhone pale in comparison in its integration to the nav and google search.