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Droid by Motorola (Verizon Wireless)

review DATE:10.29.09

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By Sascha Segan

Holiday Gift Guide 2009 The Motorola Droid is the first truly lust-worthy smartphone from Verizon Wireless, and it puts all other Google Android phones to shame. Motorola may have stinted on a few of the basics in its quest for mind-blowing smartphone power. But the first Android 2.0 phone is definitely the most advanced and exciting device connecting to Verizon today.

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Price as Tested: $199.99 Direct
Service Provider: Verizon Wireless
Operating System: Android OS
Screen Size: 3.7 inches
Screen Details: 480-by-854, 16M-color TFT LCD capacitive touch screen
Camera: Yes
Megapixels: 5 MP
802.11x: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Network: CDMA
Bands: 850, 1900
High-Speed Data: 1xRTT, EVDO Rev A
Processor Speed: 600 MHz


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Bottom Line

The Motorola Droid is the future of Verizon Wireless, and the future looks bright.

Pros

Best screen we've ever seen. Excellent Web browser. Very fast and powerful. Great battery life. First Google Maps Navigation device.

Cons

Not a great voice phone. Physical keyboard is mediocre. No easy way to sync with PCs.

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