New Verizon Wireless Android phone

[Fordman]

Hello all, I was wondering what everyones thoughts were about the Android phones

[Hoopz]

My wife has the Droid and I thought it was awesome.  I've had my Incredible for about a month and it lives up to the name. 

With the new X and Droid2 coming out, Android has a bright, bright future.

Verizon's website though loads slower than any page I visit on my pc. 

[RayB]

I'll be comparing Iphone 4 with HTC Legend soon.  Anyone got a Legend?

[NiN^_^NiN]

I got a G1 the original google phone lol i haven't upgraded yet as i have lost any features but i will now that 2.2 is out so i will upgrade shortly but it is a great os and pretty impressive alternative to iphone

[knave]

I just picked up the HTC Aria and it's pretty freekin cool. It does everything I need it to and more.

[Dartful Dodger]

I have the Droid, it's a great phone, the only complaint I have/had is that I'm left handed and it times out the screen whenever I try and dial with my right hand. I think it's assuming I'm putting the phone up to my ear.

It's trained me to hold the phone in my right hand, so this is no longer an issue for me.

If I was in the market for a new phone I'd wait for the Droid2.

[Hoopz]

If I was in the market for a new phone I'd wait for the Droid2.

I'd like to see the Droid2 compared to the Droid X.   I think each new phone is going to add a lot of value and extras.  Apple may have the market, but they also have a few years headstart.  Google is the future already.  Apple is Microsoft now.

[wp34]

Anybody use an iTouch (or iPhone) much along with an Android?  I've used Windows Mobile for years but have recently started carrying an iTouch along with my WM.  I really prefer the iTouch for Internet and email/calendar to the WM.  I would prefer an Android to the iPhone as a replacement for my Windows Mobile. 

Just curious how the Android stacks up to Apple and if anyone has an informed opinion.

[Hoopz]

Anybody use an iTouch (or iPhone) much along with an Android?  I've used Windows Mobile for years but have recently started carrying an iTouch along with my WM.  I really prefer the iTouch for Internet and email/calendar to the WM.  I would prefer an Android to the iPhone as a replacement for my Windows Mobile. 

Just curious how the Android stacks up to Apple and if anyone has an informed opinion.

I went from Windows Mobile to a Blackberry initially and the Blackberry definitely had it positives.  That said, going from the BB to Android is like making the move from DOS to Windows XP.  I missed my touchscreen (WM) and the integration of email functionality was about the same on both.  A benefit (for me) of going to Android is that my office uses Google Apps so support on the Android is very, very good.  In fact, I selected the regular (ie less expensive) data plan via Verizon because I didnt need the enterprise version since Google Apps is supported.

I can't answer the Iphone v. Android question as I've only used a Iphone a few times.  Just throwing out another comparison that wasn't asked for.   

[Fordman]

I did buy an android phone. It is an LG Ally. 2 different Verizon locations told me to stay away from the Motorola Droid as it has some mechanical issues. The sales persons at each insisted that the Droid had touch scren issues. I bought the LG Ally. So far the only issues I have witht eh phone is battery life and I do have to do a reboot very second or third day. But from what I have read, the battery life is about the same on all Android and iPhones (8 hours of constant use) and the reboot is normal.

Damn nice phone though! Im hooked! I do wish it was a fold phone, like the EnV's are instead of a qwerty keyboard slider. 

Also, the Androids can be tethered to your laptop where an iPhone cant! Big selling point for me! Also, when using my wi-fi at home, the 'net is so much faster than the 3G service (as it should be).

I really wanted the HTC Incredible, but both Verizon stores and online says they wont be available until July 25th but those are already sold out and September will be the next possible issue date. 

Fordman

[knave]

Looks like folks are begining to port MAME to android.

Check it out

[Dartful Dodger]

I really wanted the HTC Incredible, but both Verizon stores and online says they wont be available until July 25th but those are already sold out and September will be the next possible issue date. 

That might be a good thing.  You can read the reviews and/or complaints.  Also the second batch will fix any problems they catch in the first batch.

[Samstag]

I really wanted the HTC Incredible, but both Verizon stores and online says they wont be available until July 25th but those are already sold out and September will be the next possible issue date. 

That might be a good thing.  You can read the reviews and/or complaints.  Also the second batch will fix any problems they catch in the first batch.

If he was interested in reviews he probably wouldn't have let the Verizon salesmonkeys talk him into a mediocre phone.

The Incredible is available right now from Amazon, Wirefly, and [gasp] Verizon!

[Fordman]

only available for pre-order! Gotta wait until September to have it in my hand!

[wp34]

I went from Windows Mobile to a Blackberry initially and the Blackberry definitely had it positives.  That said, going from the BB to Android is like making the move from DOS to Windows XP.  I missed my touchscreen (WM) and the integration of email functionality was about the same on both.  A benefit (for me) of going to Android is that my office uses Google Apps so support on the Android is very, very good.  In fact, I selected the regular (ie less expensive) data plan via Verizon because I didnt need the enterprise version since Google Apps is supported.

I can't answer the Iphone v. Android question as I've only used a Iphone a few times.  Just throwing out another comparison that wasn't asked for.   

I can see where using Google Apps would make a big difference for you.  One of my problems with the iPhone/iTouch is the lack of file-level access and Office support.  I update several Excel spreadsheets on my WM.  We also use Exchange and I've heard Android does not support ActiveSync 100%.  That is one area where the iPhone shines.  I think their ActiveSync support is better than WM.  I guess I'm hoping the Android will be the best of both phones.

Are you in Higher Education by any chance?  I read a lot of about those institutions moving to Google Apps but not many businesses.

[Fordman]

No to the higher education, but I work for Ford Motor Company and we use the QR codes on alot of parts. The code contains the date, time, shift, operator, vendor or in house info. Also on the bottom of every vehicle, there is a QR code that is easily scanned to tell dealers when the vehicle left the build lot, then arrive at the dealerships and how many where in the shipment in case one *just happens to fall off the truck*.

*just happens to fall off the truck* <---- this has happened on more than one occasion, meaning the truck driver has done something with the vehicle.

Some businesses are reluctant to upgrade their systems as it takes cash plus they dont seem the need to spend millions just to get the same results with new equipment that they would get with older stuff. We still have alot of robots running on Windows 2000. They dont take alot of memory or cpu power to operate them as they are only programmed once and the program executes and the plc's do the rest.

Fordman

[Hoopz]

I went from Windows Mobile to a Blackberry initially and the Blackberry definitely had it positives.  That said, going from the BB to Android is like making the move from DOS to Windows XP.  I missed my touchscreen (WM) and the integration of email functionality was about the same on both.  A benefit (for me) of going to Android is that my office uses Google Apps so support on the Android is very, very good.  In fact, I selected the regular (ie less expensive) data plan via Verizon because I didnt need the enterprise version since Google Apps is supported.

I can't answer the Iphone v. Android question as I've only used a Iphone a few times.  Just throwing out another comparison that wasn't asked for.   

I can see where using Google Apps would make a big difference for you.  One of my problems with the iPhone/iTouch is the lack of file-level access and Office support.  I update several Excel spreadsheets on my WM.  We also use Exchange and I've heard Android does not support ActiveSync 100%.  That is one area where the iPhone shines.  I think their ActiveSync support is better than WM.  I guess I'm hoping the Android will be the best of both phones.

Are you in Higher Education by any chance?  I read a lot of about those institutions moving to Google Apps but not many businesses.

Not in higher office either.  I work for a small (very small) non-profit foundation.  We have 7 users on Google Apps of which, 6 are volunteers.  So the nominal fee we pay ($50 per user) is pretty nice relative to the benefits we receive.  Google Docs in particular has a lot of features we need and we use an older version of Windows to complement it.