What do you think about the Verizon Android Phone?

trixjo · 10-19-2009, 09:21 AM

They launched a website called DroidDoes.com - and a whole slew of marketing ads.

Basically the phone is an iPhone with a physical keyboard, isn't it?

Techcrunch is saying that it may wipe the iPhone floor. What do you guys think?

aggieman · 10-19-2009, 09:38 AM

the first issue for me is Verizon. No thanks.

I like Android, I've used a G1 and a Hero, but I still prefer the iPhone and Palm pre/webOS to Android.

Eragon · 10-19-2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by trixjo

They launched a website called DroidDoes.com - and a whole slew of marketing ads.

Basically the phone is an iPhone with a physical keyboard, isn't it?

Techcrunch is saying that it may wipe the iPhone floor. What do you guys think?

As with any new device, it has potential. I've yet to see an actual review of the hardware and OS.

The device is not an iPhone. The real question is can it deliver to VZW consumers an iPhone-esque experience?

iStealth · 10-19-2009, 02:14 PM

The pick I saw of it does nothing for me, plus I am sure there is plenty the iPhone can do that it can't.

Eragon · 10-19-2009, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by iStealth

The pick I saw of it does nothing for me, plus I am sure there is plenty the iPhone can do that it can't.

Android devices will continue to evolve. What is not certain is whether Verizon's collaboration with Google, and anti AT&T/iPhone ads implies no Verizon iPhone in the future. If that is the case, and Verizon is laying down its cards/investment muscle in the Android platform, I would expect significant Android offerings in the future.

kdarling · 10-19-2009, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Eragon

As with any new device, it has potential. I've yet to see an actual review of the hardware and OS.

BGR got hold of one to play with a bit. Link here.

TarekElsakka · 10-19-2009, 05:33 PM

The funny thing is.. the iPhone was released in 2007 yet most 2009 phones still can't even beat the V1 yet. Apple is just that smart.

chris · 10-19-2009, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by trixjo

They launched a website called DroidDoes.com - and a whole slew of marketing ads.

Basically the phone is an iPhone with a physical keyboard, isn't it?

Techcrunch is saying that it may wipe the iPhone floor. What do you guys think?

What do you think?

ZR_Yancy · 10-19-2009, 06:55 PM

It's a good thing if it's better than the iPhone. Maybe it will give Apple a swift kick in the @$$ so they step it up to the next level. In the end, the consumer always comes out the big winner.

Napoleon_PhoneApart · 10-19-2009, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by ZR_Yancy

It's a good thing if it's better than the iPhone. Maybe it will give Apple a swift kick in the @$$ so they step it up to the next level. In the end, the consumer always comes out the big winner.

And so will Apple, methinks.