Droid

November 23, 2009

My contract with Verizon was up last month so I decided I needed a new more robust phone. Lucky for me as soon as I started looking around for options in the smart phone market the Droid was announced. I ended up purchasing the phone two days after its release. I also purchased a clear case and a screen protector for about $30, the only complaint I have is with the screen protector. When it was first put on my fingers would “stick” to the screen so navigating around proved difficult. The odd thing is after two days the “stickiness” is gone so I can’t even call this a complaint anymore.

So far I really like this phone. The main feature I was looking for was a way to access client servers in a pinch remotely from my phone. So far the application market place for the Android is somewhat lacking but this is to be expected since this is a new release. I was able to find a SSH application called ConnectBot and it fits the bill perfectly. Another feature I was focused on was email. I wanted a system where I could incorporate all of my accounts into one central area and be alerted on my phone when a new email was available. Gmail’s integration with the Droid was flawless and works perfectly.

The screen on this phone is stunning. The display is clear, crisp and bright. I’m not fond of the physical slide-out keyboard, it’s a little cramped for my tastes. I usually resort to the virtual keyboard which works great.

Overall if you are due for a phone upgrade I would consider the Droid one of the top choices in terms of smart phones.

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