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Motorola Droid 4

alaTest has collected and analyzed 96 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the design and build quality. The usability and camera are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the portability, and some have doubts about the reliability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Motorola Droid 4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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this phone drives me crazy !!!

 

if You want to spend hours getting a phone to work and do what its supposed to, then this phone is for You. Much too much technology for me. It calls people when I don't want it too and will not call when I need to make a call. Voice recognition is terrible. and I 'll never figure out why You cannot change the font size to a larger text . You have this huge screen and the text is miniscule, and there is no way to zoom in. Believe me , Ive tried tapping it , spreading , every concievable way. It cannot be done. I also cannot access memail from this phone. If You have Outlook Express , don't expect to use it as You email . It does not work. I'm terribly dissappointed in this phone. People must think I'm crazy, hearing me scream at it, lol I will probably end up smashing it in a few months

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Motorola Droid 4 Review: Snappy Performance and a Great Keyboard

 

Packing a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and what was (at the time) the most recent version of Android, the original Motorola Droid stood for everything the iPhone wasn't. But Motorola's interest in QWERTY Android phones has slackened with each new model....

Excellent keyboard ; LTE Connectivity ; Speedy performance

Non-removable battery ; Display sharpness is lacking ; Below average camera

The Droid 4 is the phone to buy if you are looking for a physical keyboard, though the blurry display leaves some room for improvement.

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Motorola Droid 4 review

 

Just three months after Verizon launched the Droid 3 last July, buyer's remorse set in: the Droid 4 would add a speedy Verizon LTE connection, a edge-lit keyboard and a slick RAZR-like design, it seemed, long before owners of the existing handset would...

Great keyboard ; Fast LTE connection ; Solid, sleek build

Iffy battery life ; No removable battery ; Sub-par display ; Loads of software bloat

There's no two ways about it: the Droid 4 is flawed

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Motorola Droid 4

 

Do you remember the Droid 3? It came out last July, bringing a fine update to the Droid line in almost every way. It had a dual-core processor, a slick new design, new software, and a new five-row keyboard. Unfortunately, Motorola underestimated the...

Amazing slide-out keyboard with number row ; 4G LTE connectivity ; Solid battery life ; Did we mention the keyboard

Poor screen quality ; Camera takes washed-out pictures ; NinjaBlur UI is ugly ; Power and volume buttons are awkward to press

If you want a phone that can tap into Verizon's 4G LTE network and you prefer a physical keyboard, then you can't go wrong with the Motorola Droid 4.

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Motorola Droid 4

 

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. For a phone that single-handedly resuscitated the business prospects of its parent company, gave a much-needed boost to Google's fledgling Android and finally added a compelling product to Verizon's lineup, the Droid...

Top-notch QWERTY keyboard ; Responsive 4-inch qHD display ; Healthy battery life ; Fast LTE speeds

Non-removable 1,785mAh battery ; Clumsy backplate

As the latest addition to Verizon's red-eyed family, the Droid 4 improves upon its predecessors' keyboards, offering physical QWERTY fans one of the most refined experiences on the market.

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Motorola DROID 4 Review

 

Finally the one-two-three punches of Verizon's 4G LTE, a dual-core processor, and an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p video has come to the DROID line of QWERTY keyboard-having Android devices. Those of you who are die-hard fans of the DROID line...

This device certainly deserves to have a spot amongst the high-end line of Android devices at its release, but will be forgettable within a few months at the dawn of the quad-core smartphone and the start of the Ice Cream Sandwich having Androids being...

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Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon Wireless)

 

The original Motorola Droid was a truly phenomenal smartphone hit. It pushed the envelope by offering Android to the masses, complete with a rock-solid Verizon network connection and decent if not stellar physical keyboard. Since then, though, the...

Motorola's Droid 4 shows that a dual-core, 4G LTE Android slider phone with a QWERTY keyboard is possible. With fast data speeds and a great typing experience, the phone also serves up pleasing call quality over Verizon's network

By bartering its powerful components and swift data radio for a chassis of considerable size and heft, the Droid 4 proves that life is all about making trade-offs. It lacks the latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, and its LCD screen lacks the...

Melding an excellent keyboard, swift LTE data, and a 1.2GHz dual-core processor into one Android device, the Motorola Droid 4 is long overdue. Fans of the first Motorola Droid will find plenty to smile about here, but those who aren't married to a...

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Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon Wireless)

 

Superb hardware keyboard. Fast. Good battery life. Very good call quality

Big and heavy. Doesn't run Android 4.0

The Motorola Droid 4 gives you top-notch Android power, fast Verizon LTE, and the very best QWERTY keyboard you'll find on a phone.

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Review of the Motorola Droid 4 (Verizon)

 

The Motorola Droid 4 is a solid phone that feels good in the hand, performs tasks well with its 1.2Ghz dual-core processor and makes use of Verizon's super-fast 4G LTE network. Plus, it has a fantastic slide-out keyboard.

I can only recommend the Motorola Droid 4 if you want a slide-out keyboard. Due to the keyboard, the phone is bulky and heavy. Plus, it gets mediocre battery life and has a disappointing camera.

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Motorola Droid 4 Review: 4G LTE, Keyboard, Dual-Core Power

 

Unfortunately, since the Droid 4 is not guaranteed waterproof -- and because Verizon's PR firm was expecting it back in a week -- I decided not to do the kind of serious water testing I'd gone through on the last waterproof smartphone I handled

Great keyboard ; Comfortable design

Non-removable battery ; Loses D3's international roaming ; Marginal screen

A serviceable device, and one which is the only option right now for a keyboard device with 4G LTE. But discriminating users will want to wait for the next generation

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Motorola Droid 4 Review

 

If I were to ask a group of our readers to name an Android smartphone with a built in keyboard, I would expect the majority of them to say a Motorola Droid. This wouldn't be a surprise given the fact that the original Motorola Droid remains a popular...

Very nice keyboard ; Good camera

Battery is not user replaceable ; microSD card not included ; Only 960x540 resolution

When it comes down to it, this phone might not be exciting. Thin. Or sexy. But it is the only 4G Android smartphone currently available that has a sliding keyboard. And the keyboard is a nice one at that. Most Android fans will probably overlook this...

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