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Two Questions for Current DroidX owner
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So far as the size i got used to it very quickly but
not the most important part to me is a holster i like.
nothing that came out with the droid X appealed to me
so i did a search and found this one, the Naztech Gladiator
This is the Best i've found to date and worth every cent and very
sturdy.
WTF
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Hi BobG,
I think you will be extremely happy with the Droid X. Size-wise, it fits my big mits nicely, although I could understand those with small hands might have issues with the DX's size (at least at first). But it sounds like people who may have thought it was too big for their hands have grown to like it anyways, as many have stated above.
You can always return it for a refund or exchange within 30 days - that gives you a month to see how you like it. I haven't had any bad experiences with Verizon Customer Service - regardless of your experience with the DX (if you decide to try it), You will have very little risk.
I have a silicon case and screen protector on mine, but so far carry it in my pocket. Several people above have discussed cases - some good info there...tell us what you decide to use (I may look into it myself).
Just to let you know, I have been very happy with my Droid X. I had it for a week with 2.1 before updating to 2.2 Froyo. It worked great before the update and has been even better after, especially the battery. I can now get a couple days or more out of it with moderate use, which is much better than my previous phone, a Palm 755p. Just when I think I have found all the neat things it can do, I learn something else or find a new app that makes it even better or more versatile - very cool!
I think you will be extremely happy with the Droid X. Size-wise, it fits my big mits nicely, although I could understand those with small hands might have issues with the DX's size (at least at first). But it sounds like people who may have thought it was too big for their hands have grown to like it anyways, as many have stated above.
You can always return it for a refund or exchange within 30 days - that gives you a month to see how you like it. I haven't had any bad experiences with Verizon Customer Service - regardless of your experience with the DX (if you decide to try it), You will have very little risk.
I have a silicon case and screen protector on mine, but so far carry it in my pocket. Several people above have discussed cases - some good info there...tell us what you decide to use (I may look into it myself).
Just to let you know, I have been very happy with my Droid X. I had it for a week with 2.1 before updating to 2.2 Froyo. It worked great before the update and has been even better after, especially the battery. I can now get a couple days or more out of it with moderate use, which is much better than my previous phone, a Palm 755p. Just when I think I have found all the neat things it can do, I learn something else or find a new app that makes it even better or more versatile - very cool!
Outlaw71
Android Expert
Wow, Bob I don't know how I missed your post? I came directly to Android from a Blackberry Curve. At the time I was a Crackberry fanatic and was anxiously awaiting the next Blackberry release that would hopefully sink the iPhone (since the Storm 1/2 failed so damn miserably). Low and behold my fiancee talked me into trying out a Droid 1 with her as they had a BOGO deal going on and she had an upgrade due on her account. To be honest I went into the whole thing fully expecting to turn right around and trade it back in when ever that 'iPhone killer' finally did get released by RIM... to my absolute amazement, that D1 was an iPhone killer, and it was OLD tech as far as Android was concerned!
Having tried using a Storm (an experiment that almost cost that particular Storm its very life!!!), I was fully convinced that I would never own a phone without a physical keyboard. However, there was a display DX at the Verizon store when I was getting my D1 that I played with, and I came to discover that this might be the very first device that could change my way of thinking about that particular issue. A few days later I was so in love with everything Android (playing around on the market really sunk my loyalty to Blackberry.... I was instantly hooked) that I packed up my D1, headed down to the Verizon store, and returned it to put a DX on order. Until my DX finally arrived a few weeks later I was stuck with my Curve again. Never had I thought would I ever see the day when it would pain me to use that phone. But after that weekend with an Android device, I almost couldn't bare to go back to the Curve. It suddenly felt like a prehistoric phone, BIG TIME!!!
Now that I have been with my Droid X for 3 months let me tell you that this is not a phone that you can get around as easily with one hand as you can on a BB. It is possible to get around on it one handed in portrait mode, but I really only use it one handed if I absolutely do not have the use of both of my hands. But I have to say, I'm ok with that because I like using this phone with two hands... so it's not an issue for me personally. Secondly, if you've ever tried getting around on the internet on your BB and been frusterated at times, the DX brings you the internet like you couldn't even imagine it on your BB. Hardware accelleration, pinch-to-zoom, flash, the REAL internet... oh God, cruising around on the internet is a freaking dream with this phone!!!
I do still have my Curve as from time to time I wind up missing a phone number that didn't get switched over for what ever reason, so I pull it back out and get the number out of my contacts. When I do get it out, I always forget how feathery light it is. I honestly don't consider the DX to be a heavy phone, the Curve is just a ridiculously LIGHT phone! And when ever I grab it I always flash back to the ease of one-handed use it afforded me and marvel at that aspect of it. But again, I don't sit there with my DX wishing I could use it one-handed like I did my Curve, it's a totally different experience. I guess I would put it like this... I've owned many sportbikes and I've owned a few sports cars as well. When I'm riding a sportbike I don't wish I was in a sports car... likewise when I'm driving a sports car my mind doesn't drift off and wish that the experience was more like riding a sportbike. They are different, and when I'm in a sports car I just naturally drive it like a sports car is supposed to be driven. Likewise when I'm playing around on my DX I just naturally operate it with both hands because that's what feels right to me when operating it. I don't ever think, "oh man, I wish this thing was more like my BB"... if I thought that, I would go back to a BB.
I think you'll find the same thing if you try one out. But if you don't, oh well... you can always get the next Blackberry that comes out. Are they going to bring a 'Torch' like device to Verizon by chance? That thing looks to be 100 times better than the 'Storm' ever was. Which isn't a hard feat to accomplish IMO... I hated the Storm!
Having tried using a Storm (an experiment that almost cost that particular Storm its very life!!!), I was fully convinced that I would never own a phone without a physical keyboard. However, there was a display DX at the Verizon store when I was getting my D1 that I played with, and I came to discover that this might be the very first device that could change my way of thinking about that particular issue. A few days later I was so in love with everything Android (playing around on the market really sunk my loyalty to Blackberry.... I was instantly hooked) that I packed up my D1, headed down to the Verizon store, and returned it to put a DX on order. Until my DX finally arrived a few weeks later I was stuck with my Curve again. Never had I thought would I ever see the day when it would pain me to use that phone. But after that weekend with an Android device, I almost couldn't bare to go back to the Curve. It suddenly felt like a prehistoric phone, BIG TIME!!!
Now that I have been with my Droid X for 3 months let me tell you that this is not a phone that you can get around as easily with one hand as you can on a BB. It is possible to get around on it one handed in portrait mode, but I really only use it one handed if I absolutely do not have the use of both of my hands. But I have to say, I'm ok with that because I like using this phone with two hands... so it's not an issue for me personally. Secondly, if you've ever tried getting around on the internet on your BB and been frusterated at times, the DX brings you the internet like you couldn't even imagine it on your BB. Hardware accelleration, pinch-to-zoom, flash, the REAL internet... oh God, cruising around on the internet is a freaking dream with this phone!!!
I do still have my Curve as from time to time I wind up missing a phone number that didn't get switched over for what ever reason, so I pull it back out and get the number out of my contacts. When I do get it out, I always forget how feathery light it is. I honestly don't consider the DX to be a heavy phone, the Curve is just a ridiculously LIGHT phone! And when ever I grab it I always flash back to the ease of one-handed use it afforded me and marvel at that aspect of it. But again, I don't sit there with my DX wishing I could use it one-handed like I did my Curve, it's a totally different experience. I guess I would put it like this... I've owned many sportbikes and I've owned a few sports cars as well. When I'm riding a sportbike I don't wish I was in a sports car... likewise when I'm driving a sports car my mind doesn't drift off and wish that the experience was more like riding a sportbike. They are different, and when I'm in a sports car I just naturally drive it like a sports car is supposed to be driven. Likewise when I'm playing around on my DX I just naturally operate it with both hands because that's what feels right to me when operating it. I don't ever think, "oh man, I wish this thing was more like my BB"... if I thought that, I would go back to a BB.
I think you'll find the same thing if you try one out. But if you don't, oh well... you can always get the next Blackberry that comes out. Are they going to bring a 'Torch' like device to Verizon by chance? That thing looks to be 100 times better than the 'Storm' ever was. Which isn't a hard feat to accomplish IMO... I hated the Storm!
BabyDoc
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The Droid x is my first smart phone. Coming from a Samsung A950 Flip style phone, I expected it would take a long time to get used to the much bigger DX. How wrong I was! The DX while much larger than the old flip phone, I find the greater thinness of the phone to make it infitintely more carriable. During the day at work, I carry the phone in my shirt pocket. It weighs next to nothering even with the extended battery and I can both hear the phone as well as feel the vibrations better when it is in my shirt pocket. I could have never carried my flip phone there. It was just too thick and heavy to be comfortable.
When I am not at work and running around, I carry the phone in the Verizon holster.
I like that the screen faces inward and is protected. The holster allows for horizontal holding of the phone, making the phone easily accessible. I have my phone set up so that I can cancel and divert to phone mail any incomoing call just by hitting the power button. I like that the Verizon holster leaves this button uncovered so that I can actuate it without removing the phone from the holster. In a similar fashion, I like that this button is on the top of the phone so that when I carry the phone in my pocket, I can do the same thing without removing the phone from my pocket.
When I am not at work and running around, I carry the phone in the Verizon holster.
I like that the screen faces inward and is protected. The holster allows for horizontal holding of the phone, making the phone easily accessible. I have my phone set up so that I can cancel and divert to phone mail any incomoing call just by hitting the power button. I like that the Verizon holster leaves this button uncovered so that I can actuate it without removing the phone from the holster. In a similar fashion, I like that this button is on the top of the phone so that when I carry the phone in my pocket, I can do the same thing without removing the phone from my pocket.
I went from a Blackberry Curve to the X (using Blackberrys for several years). I was concerned about the size and lack of physical keyboard.
Size is not a problem. I keep it in my pocket with no case. I had a case for awhile but I really like the feel of the phone without one.
Swype beats a physical keyboard. It took a little getting used to, but I wouldn't go back.
Overall, the Droid X is FAR superior to any Blackberry I ever used. There was a learning curve, but it has been fun learning all the things this phone can do.
Size is not a problem. I keep it in my pocket with no case. I had a case for awhile but I really like the feel of the phone without one.
Swype beats a physical keyboard. It took a little getting used to, but I wouldn't go back.
Overall, the Droid X is FAR superior to any Blackberry I ever used. There was a learning curve, but it has been fun learning all the things this phone can do.
That's a nice tip. Thanks for that!
1. I used to use a blackberry as well. I used the blackberry bold, then switched to the Motorola Droid. I wanted the pull out keyboard because I was so anti-touchscreen, especially coming from a blackberry. Then I saw the Droid X and I liked it a lot, but I had the same concerns as you did. When I first got the Droid X, the screen felt HUGE compared to my old blackbery and droid. But you definitely get used to it and now the screen feels like the normal size all screens should be. Also, forget about the physical keyboard! the screen is so big that typing on it is no problem at all, and in fact I really like swype.
2. I used to use a seidio case and holster for my blackberry. I went and purchased another case and holster for my Droid X. I love their cases and holsters and get them for every single cellphone i've ever had.
I hope this helps you in your decision!!
2. I used to use a seidio case and holster for my blackberry. I went and purchased another case and holster for my Droid X. I love their cases and holsters and get them for every single cellphone i've ever had.
I hope this helps you in your decision!!
Napalm
Android Expert
A +1 to just about all of this. I even like the Torch for what it is. Again if you just want it to work, and know that it will work BB FTW all day every day. However if you intend to do personal stuff, need the internet or rather want the internet, and be able to WORK PLAY and NAVIGATE. Android all the way, and so far for me and my area the best Android phone out is the DX.
And another +1 to the idea that the DX changed the way I look at a touch screen only device. I never considered it before. I never even looked at the Storm, and when I came out all I could think of was neat but where is the keyboard. Torch is what the storm should have been and honestly I still don't know why they didn't release both ideas at the same time. Oh well.
