Help with new phone choice

[Pittsburgh]

OK, I'm 50 and not up to tech speed. My blackberry 8330 is on its last legs and I'm due for a Verizon upgrade. What do I do?

I use my phone for work and email, but would like a good browser phone and maybe one that can stream a ballgame if available.

Also would like one that can open files I receive (Cad Pdf, etc.)

Thanks for any help.

[Tenbatsuzen]

OK, I'm 50 and not up to tech speed. My blackberry 8330 is on its last legs and I'm due for a Verizon upgrade. What do I do?

I use my phone for work and email, but would like a good browser phone and maybe one that can stream a ballgame if available.

Also would like one that can open files I receive (Cad Pdf, etc.)

Thanks for any help.

Most folks would go with the Droid. It seems to be the phone of choice. I just recommend you try out the keyboard to see if you like it for the sake of ergonomics.

You can stream the ballgame via MLB At-Bat 2010 for Android, and you can also get Slingbox on it soon.

[Tenbatsuzen]

THe flip side to the droid is the rumors that the Iphone is coming to verizon, but since you need a phone now, I'd recommend the Droid.

[Pittsburgh]

THe flip side to the droid is the rumors that the Iphone is coming to verizon, but since you need a phone now, I'd recommend the Droid.

Great thanks.
Have you used the Droid yourself, and what do you think of the storm2?

I can always delay the decision with a rebuild for a few months. But its still a delay, not a decision.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Great thanks.
Have you used the Droid yourself, and what do you think of the storm2?

I can always delay the decision with a rebuild for a few months. But its still a delay, not a decision.

I like the concept of the droid, but the keyboard's ergonomics are the #1 reason why I didn't get it. Of course, I have very large hands. Everyone on this board who has it (Death Metal Moe, Paulisded, AngryMissy, FM Jeff, and DH 215, just to name a few) speak very highly of the droid. Paulisded and DH 215 especially like the At-Bat app. I have the At-bat app for the Itouch and I love it.

I ended up getting a touch pro 2... which is OK, but not great. I'm not a big fan of the Windows Mobile interface. What I usually do with my phone is turn on it's wifi, connect my Ipod Touch, and do all my surfing on the go that way.

I've never used Blackberry so I couldn't give you a recommendation that way.

We should have an answer for the Verizon Iphone by the summer or so.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Wait... what carrier are you on? VZW or something else?

Droid is only available on VZW. If you are Sprint, I'd go with the Moment.

[Bob Impact]

I like the concept of the droid, but the keyboard's ergonomics are the #1 reason why I didn't get it. Of course, I have very large hands. Everyone on this board who has it (Death Metal Moe, Paulisded, AngryMissy, FM Jeff, and DH 215, just to name a few) speak very highly of the droid. Paulisded and DH 215 especially like the At-Bat app. I have the At-bat app for the Itouch and I love it.

I ended up getting a touch pro 2... which is OK, but not great. I'm not a big fan of the Windows Mobile interface. What I usually do with my phone is turn on it's wifi, connect my Ipod Touch, and do all my surfing on the go that way.

I've never used Blackberry so I couldn't give you a recommendation that way.

We should have an answer for the Verizon Iphone by the summer or so.

I can't speak for Blacky Huge hands over here, but I have no issue with the Droid's keyboard with my dainty, dainty fingers.

[CaptainBlowhole]

I got the new Bold and am not impressed with it. They have dropped the ball with the keyboard, though the trackpad is a distinct improvement. After having a few 'berrys, I am definitely going with a Droid next time around unless Blackberry gets its game back between now and 2013

[Pittsburgh]

I'm pretty much committed to sticking with Verizon, so I will stop by a store today and try out a Droid. I believe they have a trial period during which I can return it if my pickle fingers can't work the keyboard.
The at bat sounds like a selling point. Thanks for the help. Ill post an update.

[Mitch&Murray]

I have a Droid on Verizon and use it for all the features you request as well as to use the ustream viewer to listen to Ron and Fez on Rhino's stream of the show. It has met and exceded my expectations. It has several bells and whistles that I like and lacks a few things I wouldnt mind having (flash animation for one) but over all very satisfied.

[Hottub]

I'll agree with Mssrs Mitch and Murray. After 2 Blackberry's, Android takes it to another level.

[biggestmexi]

Wait for the Iphone.

It pwns all.

[biggestmexi]

I'm pretty much committed to sticking with Verizon, so I will stop by a store today and try out a Droid. I believe they have a trial period during which I can return it if my pickle fingers can't work the keyboard.
The at bat sounds like a selling point. Thanks for the help. Ill post an update.

30 days for VZW.

[Death Metal Moe]

http://usedwigs.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/jitterbug_08.jpg

[biggestmexi]

Wait... what carrier are you on? VZW or something else?

Droid is only available on VZW. If you are Sprint, I'd go with the Moment.

Yay reading comprehension!

It is funny that you made all those post with out reading the op

[angrymissy]

I'm pretty much committed to sticking with Verizon, so I will stop by a store today and try out a Droid. I believe they have a trial period during which I can return it if my pickle fingers can't work the keyboard.
The at bat sounds like a selling point. Thanks for the help. Ill post an update.

I just recently used the return clause when I bought the Devour last month and returned it for the Droid. No issues at all, I just said I didn't like it, but be aware, they will charge you a $25 restock fee if you do an exchange for a different phone.

I went from a Curve to the Droid and I love the Droid. I was pulling the battery daily on my bbery, I never have issues like that with the Droid, and it is a MILLION times faster than the bbery, plus tons of great apps.

[underdog]

I have the Storm and I fucking hate it. Supposedly the Storm 2 is better, but I'm sick of shitty blackberrys.

I'm also due for an upgrade, but am waiting until the end of the month for when the Nexus One and HTC Incredible come out on Verizon.

[Jujubees2]

http://www.trojanhorseantiques.com/BrassCandlestickPhone.jpg

[LordJezo]

Gah, don't get the Droid. The Nexus One, which uses the new snapdragon processor and has full support for the new Android OS versions is coming to Verizon in a matter of weeks. The Droid is outdated and slow compared to all new Android handsets that are being released. Just wait a few days and don't buy an outdated piece of hardware when the next gen is right around the corner.

[biggestmexi]

Gah, don't get the Droid. The Nexus One, which uses the new snapdragon processor and has full support for the new Android OS versions is coming to Verizon in a matter of weeks. The Droid is outdated and slow compared to all new Android handsets that are being released. Just wait a few days and don't buy an outdated piece of hardware when the next gen is right around the corner.

news to me.

Thanks. Im going to go flush my droid down the toilet.

And there is no "next gen" for the droid.

Sigh.

http://phandroid.com/2010/04/08/nexus-one-users-are-getting-fed-up-with-issues/

[Death Metal Moe]

I know technology moves quickly but how can you even try to call the Droid, a phone that's only a few months old, outdated and slow?

Right now it's the premier smart phone on the Verizon network. Others will come along eventually but I'm pretty certain the Droid will stay on top for awhile.

[Death Metal Moe]

OH silly me, the guys at the gym probably told TrollLordJezo that the Droid was yesterday's news.

So that means it's gotta be true. Then they all got scared about bread and held each other.

[zentraed]

Poor Palm, the Pre gets no love anymore.

I've had a Palm Pre for almost a year now, and love it. The Pre Plus is dirt-cheap on Verizon right now and I think they have a deal on the Mobile Hotspot feature (turns your phone into a WiFi hotspot for up to 5 devices).

While streaming baseball might not be possible, it should have everything else you're looking for along with the best cellphone OS on the market. Flash support is due "soon", which might allow you to view games

[LordJezo]

The Droid CPU is slow and is an older generation of hardware.

Everything coming out now uses the Snapdragon processor which is twice the clockspeed. Buying the Droid at this point is a stupid decision when every new Android device coming out is much faster.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(processor)

[biggestmexi]

The Droid CPU is slow and is an older generation of hardware.

Everything coming out now uses the Snapdragon processor which is twice the clockspeed. Buying the Droid at this point is a stupid decision when every new Android device coming out is much faster.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(processor)

lol.

yup thats it.

[Pittsburgh]

Well, I'm tryin g to post this from my new droid. I am hgaving a hell of a time adapting to no trackball. This si fucked up.

[Hottub]

I think the HTC Eris may have suited you better. Trackball navigation and HTC Sense.
Just my 2 pence.

[LordJezo]

Well, I'm tryin g to post this from my new droid. I am hgaving a hell of a time adapting to no trackball. This si fucked up.

Ugh.

You really were impatient with your phone buying decision. Hopefully apps will come out that require the Snapdragon and you'll be forced to watch from the sidelines with our outdated technology.

[Hottub]

Ugh.

You really were impatient with your phone buying decision. Hopefully apps will come out that require the Snapdragon and you'll be forced to watch from the sidelines with our outdated technology.

Go easy, man. That was rude.

[biggestmexi]

Ugh.

You really were impatient with your phone buying decision. Hopefully apps will come out that require the Snapdragon and you'll be forced to watch from the sidelines with our outdated technology.

To date there is no apps that are cpu specific numb nuts.

also a droid can be oc'ed to over 1ghz which the snapdragon is at.

dont talk about something you dont know about.

pittsburgh.

if you need any info pm me

[Bob Impact]

Ugh.

You really were impatient with your phone buying decision. Hopefully apps will come out that require the Snapdragon and you'll be forced to watch from the sidelines with our outdated technology.

The next time I want to render real time 3D while ripping DVDs and launching ICBMs I'll be sure to worry about this.

[Pittsburgh]

I appreciate all the help. I will take the pm offer if I run into a snag. I'm sure there will be a learning curve.
As far as snapdragon goes I don't imagine ill miss what I don't understand. I needed a phone before my bb diedied. MLB at bat looks great.

[Tenbatsuzen]

The next time I want to render real time 3D while ripping DVDs and launching ICBMs I'll be sure to worry about this.

Droid does global thermonuclear war?

[DH 215]

I love my Droid. It took about a week to get accustomed to the on screen keyboard. A slingbox app and a XM app would be great someday.

Also, the MLB at-bat app is worth every penny if you love baseball.

[LordJezo]

To date there is no apps that are cpu specific numb nuts.

also a droid can be oc'ed to over 1ghz which the snapdragon is at.

dont talk about something you dont know about.

pittsburgh.

if you need any info pm me

You have the Intel Core 2 as your avatar.

It's the same concept. Outdated, being phased out, and not something anyone should consider. Why would anyone buy a Droid knowing that the next round of hardware is ready to be released? Buying a phone is serious business. Buying a phone that puts you a generation behind is just silly.

[biggestmexi]

You have the Intel Core 2 as your avatar.

It's the same concept. Outdated, being phased out, and not something anyone should consider. Why would anyone buy a Droid knowing that the next round of hardware is ready to be released? Buying a phone is serious business. Buying a phone that puts you a generation behind is just silly.

Intel C2QUAD, might i remind you. And it still kicks like a mother.

Why buy any phone when the next big thing will be released jerk off. It a non stop cycle. If you are really retarded enough to be like that, youll never own a phone. youll always be waiting.

And the droid has a shit ton of unlocked potential. and that incredible might have as many problems as the nexus one did.

i hate this board character.

[Crossweird]

Droid does global thermonuclear war?

It's just tic-tac-toe.

[Pittsburgh]

Used Droid to navigate today. Great results. I believe much of the "next generation" is way over the heads ofpeople like myself. If itworks I'm kinda happy.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Used Droid to navigate today. Great results. I believe much of the "next generation" is way over the heads ofpeople like myself. If itworks I'm kinda happy.

It's funny, I said this about the Iphone and Mexi called these people "Waterheads".

[biggestmexi]

It's funny, I said this about the Iphone and Mexi called these people "Waterheads".

should got a jitterbug.

but when did you say something like this?

[Tenbatsuzen]

should got a jitterbug.

but when did you say something like this?


Well, since you asked...


Tech heads are creaming for evo. And the pricetag of the Evo vs. what the pricetag for the Verizon Iphone is going to be the game breaker.

Regular people - millions of them - want the ease of the Iphone on the best network in the country. Period.

i think you meant to say waterheads.

Not everyone is a tech geek, mexi. They just want their phone to work. The Ipod Touch works for me. it works for a LOT of people.

exactly, if your not a techhead in this word of pretty much all tech you might as well be called a waterhead.

There is no reason not be good with technology now.

Its like a caveman being useless with stone tools.

[biggestmexi]

thanks baby, could you do a few more things while you are at it.













And i approve that message.

[LordJezo]

Intel C2QUAD, might i remind you. And it still kicks like a mother.

Yes, kicks ass now but has been phased out. Core i(3,5,7) are all that matter now and is the hotness that will get you chicks.

I'm not talking about waiting for some unreleased product that "might" come out. Snapdragon is here now and it's what all phones going forward are going to use for a while. Getting an outdated phone when the new stuff is already on the market just seems silly.

[Serpico1103]

Yes, kicks ass now but has been phased out. Core i(3,5,7) are all that matter now and is the hotness that will get you chicks.

I'm not talking about waiting for some unreleased product that "might" come out. Snapdragon is here now and it's what all phones going forward are going to use for a while. Getting an outdated phone when the new stuff is already on the market just seems silly.

Which phone works best in a sauna?

[LordJezo]

HTC Incredible comes out in a couple days.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/htc-droid-incredible-officially-official-for-verizon-april-29-f?icid=sphere_blogsmith_inpage_engadget

The Droid is looked more outdated every day.

[Pittsburgh]

Wow, I didn't mean to start a theological debate. You are making me realize just how out of touch I am with this stuff.
But honestly, I have a 30 day return policy, so would it be wise to pay the restocking charge and change to the "Incredible"?

[angrymissy]

Wow, I didn't mean to start a theological debate. You are making me realize just how out of touch I am with this stuff.
But honestly, I have a 30 day return policy, so would it be wise to pay the restocking charge and change to the "Incredible"?

FWIW - It doesn't have a keyboard. As a former bbery user myself, I needed a keyboard, even if it's a crappy one.

Also, don't get into the whole "MUST HAVE NEWEST PHONE" deal, you can never be satisfied if you have that mentality.

If you end up liking the Droid, keep it! If you don't, go back within 30 days and pick a new phone.

[KnoxHarrington]

:drunk:FWIW - It doesn't have a keyboard. As a former bbery user myself, I needed a keyboard, even if it's a crappy one.

Also, don't get into the whole "MUST HAVE NEWEST PHONE" deal, you can never be satisfied if you have that mentality.

If you end up liking the Droid, keep it! If you don't, go back within 30 days and pick a new phone.

Yeah, go with what works for you. It gets very rapidly into technology fetishism, this mindset that quality is determined by how something does on benchmarks.

Do you like the Droid? If you do, keep it.

[biggestmexi]

The Droid is looked more outdated every day.

so is your shtick.

and grammAH!

[Death Metal Moe]

Why does anyone even respond to Jezo anymore? Dude, stop feeding the troll and he'll go away with his useless bullshit threads and his obviously skewed opinions.

Just ignore him, he's useless.

[disneyspy]

Why does anyone even respond to Jezo anymore? Dude, stop feeding the troll and he'll go away with his useless bullshit threads and his obviously skewed opinions.

Just ignore him, he's useless.

im calling bullshit,jezo fucking rules and breathes fresh air into this place all the time

[biggestmexi]

im calling bullshit,jezo fucking rules and breathes fresh air into this place all the time

Breathes fresh air into your ass

[sailor]

im calling bullshit,jezo fucking rules and breathes fresh air into this place all the time

agreed. Jezo's the best thing on this board right now.

[LordJezo]

Why does anyone even respond to Jezo anymore? Dude, stop feeding the troll and he'll go away with his useless bullshit threads and his obviously skewed opinions.

Just ignore him, he's useless.

Sorry that I happen to know about the latest and greatest phones and not trying to force people to stay with old technology.

You are living in the past with your Droid, don't hold others back just because you made a mistake in your phone purchase.

Buying a phone is the biggest decision a person can make in their life. Rushing into it is a huge mistake.

[KnoxHarrington]

FWIW - It doesn't have a keyboard. As a former bbery user myself, I needed a keyboard, even if it's a crappy one.

Also, don't get into the whole "MUST HAVE NEWEST PHONE" deal, you can never be satisfied if you have that mentality.

If you end up liking the Droid, keep it! If you don't, go back within 30 days and pick a new phone.

It's funny, though; after using an iPhone so long, I find myself really unable to use an external keyboard. If I did go Android, I'd probably need to go with something with an onscreen keyboard, like the Nexus One (which is actually a sweet phone).

I guess I could rapidly learn to use an external keyboard again, and I do like the Droid. I'd just rather stay onscreen for now.

[biggestmexi]

im calling bullshit,jezo fucking rules and breathes fresh air into this place all the time

It's funny, though; after using an iPhone so long, I find myself really unable to use an external keyboard. If I did go Android, I'd probably need to go with something with an onscreen keyboard, like the Nexus One (which is actually a sweet phone).

I guess I could rapidly learn to use an external keyboard again, and I do like the Droid. I'd just rather stay onscreen for now.

All touchscreen phones have virtual keyboards.....i believe.

[biggestmexi]

Sorry that I happen to know about the latest and greatest phones and not trying to force people to stay with old technology.

You are living in the past with your Droid, don't hold others back just because you made a mistake in your phone purchase.

Buying a phone is the biggest decision a person can make in their life. Rushing into it is a huge mistake.

Poor thing. So what phones are coming out then?

[Hottub]

All touchscreen phones have virtual keyboards.....i believe.

You are correct.

[Jujubees2]

Buying a phone is the biggest decision a person can make in their life. Rushing into it is a huge mistake.

I thought choosing a gym is the biggest decision a person can make in their life.

[KnoxHarrington]

All touchscreen phones have virtual keyboards.....i believe.

Yeah, you're right about that. I think I'd rather have a phone that doesn't have one, though, to sort of make it a little sleeker and more streamlined.

That said, the one keyboard I absolutely despise is the one on the Storm. They do this strangely half-assed thing of having an on-screen keyboard with an actual physical response, and it annoys the fuck out of me.

I hated the Pre's keyboard too. It's just too goddam small.

[Freitag]

HTC Incredible comes out in a couple days.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/15/htc-droid-incredible-officially-official-for-verizon-april-29-f?icid=sphere_blogsmith_inpage_engadget

The Droid is looked more outdated every day.

As noted, the incredible's biggest weakness is no real keyboard. Just a touchscreen "virtual" KB.

Granted, that's also the Iphone's issue, but I'm used to the Iphone's KB interface.

[Freitag]

I hated the Pre's keyboard too. It's just too goddam small.

I know the struggle!

[Hottub]

As noted, the incredible's biggest weakness is no real keyboard. Just a touchscreen "virtual" KB.

Granted, that's also the Iphone's issue, but I'm used to the Iphone's KB interface.

If you are used to the iPhone, the Android keyboard is virually the same thing.

Pun intended.