The Motorolla Droid Really Does?

The newest member of the Android family is Verizon’s new Motorolla Droid. As far as the Google line goes, this is now the biggest and baddest kid on the block with it’s HUGE screen, dual-processors, and sleek looks. At first, I was a little sceptical about this phone, but I’m a long-time Windows Mobile user, too… so I’m  used to being let down and having to mod my equipment to get it to work (sort of). However, after running this phone through the gauntlet the last week or so, I am actually amazed at how good this device is. The Droid really does! But the real question is how it compares to Apple’s I-Phone. Whether you like Apple or not, you have to admit that the I-Phone is a great product. 

I’ve played with both devices quite a bit, so here’s a quick run-down of what I think. Ready? Here we go:

Android’s screen is better/bigger/clearer while Apple’s multi-touch works better. (Adv. Android). Android’s battery life, while very respectable, is quite bit shorter than Apples.. However, it is removable. (Adv. Push). Android’s Calender app is better than that of Apple and also has better support for meeting invitations. Can also be wirelessly synced with with Outlook for no subscription fee. (Adv. Android). Android’s app marketplace has tons of downloads in it, many of which are free, while Apple has every app you could ever think of. (Adv. Apple). Android’s interface is all customizable with widgets, backgrounds, app shortcuts, etc.,  while Apple’s is more simple and user friendly (Adv. Push). Android is on Verizon’s network. Apple uses AT&T (Adv. Android). Android has a slide-out QWERTY keboard, while Apple uses a virtual-touch screen layout (Adv. Android). Android’s music and media players…. can play stuff, while Apple’s are as nice as that of their I-Pod line (Adv. Apple). Android has a better camera (5M) with a decent flash, while Apple’s is a little lower rated. I didn’t think either device took pictures nice enough to replace a real camera, though (Adv. Push). 

Anyway, you can kind of see where this is going. Although I have the Android better in most categories, I felt that most of them could really go either way. It just sort of depends on what is important to you. Apple still makes a better multimedia device, I think, but overall, I believe that the rest of industry (Google anyway) has finally caught up.