Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon Reviews (Cell Phones & Smartphones)

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Product Age Average review date: Mar 31, 2010

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alaScore 81

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May, 2012

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Well I know were to get these if you want one

By whiterabbitfound (cnet.com) Read the full review

you can find me on gmail if you want one of these awesome phones.

Very cool collectors item, there are still a few places on the net selling them brand new for $50

Hard to find

Jul, 2011 2011-07-25   3.5

I like this phone

By maddzii (cnet.com) Read the full review

This is a great phone. I really like using the internet on this phone and it has basically replaced my computer. Good for looking up something quick, and not to mention listening to music. My phone came with a charging stand and it's really nice. The...

The browser is pretty good, and the speed is good, too. I rarely have to connect to Wifi unless on the phone and wanting to browse the internet or uploading videos to YT ; R2D2 back looks really cool ; Good camera quality (5 megapixel auto focus) ; The...

Makes a really loud R2D2 sound when it boots up, and so far, I don't think there is a way to get rid of that. It can be really awkward to explain in quiet situations ; sometimes randomly reboots, causing the above to happen often ; freezes occasionally...

Jul, 2011 2011-07-25   4

Great toy, crap phone

By jnaynay (cnet.com) Read the full review

Fun toy, I've had a good time with it, but there are a lot of things that make me miss my old flip phone. I'm not thrilled with the touch-screen technology and I feel like I have way more crap that came pre-loaded on my phone than I ... Expand full review

Good graphics ; lots of free apps/fun games ; handy still/video camera

Does what it wants, including turning itself off. Poor navigation design, i.e. if you want to quickly slide through contacts the slide bar is dangerously close to the "call" button. It also brings in ALL of your contacts when you synch, not just your old

Jul, 2011 2011-07-25   3

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Manufacturer's Description

Introducing DROID by Motorola, a Smartphone powered by Android 2.0 developed in partnership with Google and Verizon wireless, the nation's 3G network. DROID delivers high-speed web, voice-activated search, a super large touch screen and thousands of customizable apps and widgets from Android Market. With the thinnest full QWERTY slider available on the market, it's a no-compromise super genius in your pocket, multitasking at break-neck pace to get things done.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 960 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the apps. The usability also gets good feedback. There are some mixed views about the connectivity, while there are some negative views about the reliability and portability.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

May, 2012 2012-05-15 alaScore 81 4.1

Motorola Droid Review

By Stewart Wolpin (digitaltrends.com)

Award: EDITORS' CHOICE

Each new Android smartphone seems to improve on its predecessors. But Motorola's latest, the Droid from Verizon Wireless, is a veritable quantum leap well beyond recent peers such as the Samsung Moment and the HTC Hero, both from Sprint – and even the...

Gorgeous WVGA 3.7-inch LCD; 5MP camera; good voice quality; long battery life

Slow camera; heavy; music doesn't stay paused in background

The Motorola Droid has a ton of features and can easily be considered a best buy.

To put it simply, the Droid isn’t the perfect choice for cell phone owners, but as iPhone alternatives go, it's pretty darn close.

Nov, 2009 2009-11-26   4.5

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Motorola Droid Review

By Vincent Nguyen (slashgear.com)

If you can predict a device's success by site stats then we'd say the Verizon DROID by Motorola is going to be a hit. A week after launch and the DROID is still topping the charts for reader interest, and you've been peppering us with questions and...

All in all, the Verizon DROID by Motorola sets the bar for all new Android devices and is arguably the best Android device to date. The natural comparison is always going to be the iPhone 3GS, and while the DROID lacks the Apple handset’s finesse and...

Nov, 2009 2009-11-04 No rating -0.1

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Yes, This Is the Droid You've Been Looking For

By Priya Ganapati (wired.com)

The Motorola Droid is the first Android handset on Verizon. Better yet it can do some things the iPhone only dreams of.

An awesome Android phone on the Verizon network — finally! Gorgeous, responsive touchscreen. Fast, fast processor. Excellent browser. User-replaceable battery

We want our multitouch pinch! Difficult-to-use physical keyboard. Pocket-tearing heft

Oct, 2009 2009-10-30   4

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Motorola Droid

By Robert S. Anthony (pcworld.com)

The first time you pick up the Motorola Droid ($200 with a two-year contract from Verizon; price as of 10/28/09), you'll notice its solid feel and heft--there's a lot going on behind the crisp, 3.7-inch touchscreen. Making good use of Android 2.0's new...

Snappy Web browsing ; Gorgeous 3.7-inch display

Some camera images come out grainy ; Flat keyboard is difficult to type on

The first Android 2.0 phone impresses with a strong suite of Web features and a stunning 3.7-inch display, but some users might have trouble with the shallow keyboard.

The Droid's biggest flaw, however, is in its hardware design: The keyboard is shallow and flat, which can make typing uncomfortable.

Oct, 2009 2009-10-28   3.5

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Motorola Droid

By Todd Haselton (laptopmag.com)

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A huge high-res touchscreen, speedy Web browsing, and free GPS navigation make this smart phone our top pick for Verizon Wireless.

The Motorola Droid is hands-down our favorite smart phone for Verizon Wireless. We love the large display, free GPS navigation, and the way Android 2.0 streamlines your contacts. This is also the best mobile Web experience you can get on Verizon's...

The Motorola Cliq and HTC Hero have snazzier user interfaces, but we think a lot of consumers will gladly forego those for snappier performance. The iPhone 3GS is lighter, surfs the Web faster, and offers a much more vast array of apps, but we think...

Oct, 2009 2009-10-29   4

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Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless)

By Kent German (cnet.com)

Editors' note: On November 19, 2009, we updated this review to reflect further testing results.

The Motorola Droid boasts a gorgeous display and the benefits of Android 2.0, including a faster Web browser, Google Maps Navigation app, and better messaging and contact management. It also offers excellent call quality, long talk time, and improved...

The QWERTY keyboard feels flat and the dialpad control is restricted to the home screen. Music and video capabilities still trail behind the competition. Dual-mode functionality for world-roaming capabilities would have been a nice addition. The Droid...

Despite some design issues and a couple of missing features, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and fastest Google Android device to date. It fully embraces the openness of the Android platform and offers Verizon customers a smartphone that...

Oct, 2009 2009-10-28   4

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Droid by Motorola (Verizon)

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Slide the screen to the right to reveal the first real disappointment, the Droid's keyboard. The QWERTY keys are a little too small, a bit too flat, and a touch too tight to put this in the first rank of keyboards. The Droid offers two decent touch...

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

Not a great voice phone. Physical keyboard is mediocre. No easy way to sync with PCs ; Watch the Droid by Motorola

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

But even though I didn't love the physical keyboard, I was very glad it was there—even a mediocre physical keyboard is better than a touch keyboard, in my view.

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Motorola Droid

By Joni Blecher (letstalk.com)

The Motorola DROID has a lot to offer running the Google Android OS 2.0.1 and at the top of that list is a speedy user experience. Nothing seems to lag on this smartphone and it comes with plenty of features to keep you busy. The music player is...

If you're in the market for a Google Android smartphone the Motorola DROID won't disappoint. Read more about the Motorola DROID in our expert review....

Dec, 2009 2009-12-28   4

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Review: Motorola Droid 4 for Verizon Wireless

By Eric M. Zeman (phonescoop.com)

Motorola takes its fourth shot at the Droid that started it all with the Droid 4. For the QWERTY keyboard seeker, there's a lot to like about this LTE 4G smartphone for Verizon Wireless.

The Motorola Droid 4 is a good effort from our friends at Motorola and performs well at essential tasks. The Droid 4 is a signal hound, makes great voice calls, and is a solid data device on either 3G or 4G. The Droid 4's QWERTY keyboard is truly...

Feb, 2012 2012-02-10   3.5

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Motorola Droid 4 Review: Head-To-Head With The Droid 3 And iPhone 4S

By Jordan Crook (techcrunch.com)

As you'll notice quite quickly from this infographic, we're pitting the Droid 4 against its predecessor, the Droid 3, along with the iPhone 4S. For anyone who isn't a die-hard Android fan, the iPhone 4S usually comes into the equation when it comes...

Feb, 2012 2012-02-13 No rating -0.1

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 699 user reviews of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from cnet.com. The user reviews were collected from Oct, 2009 to Jul, 2011. The average user rating from cnet.com is 75 out of 100.

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I like this phone

This is a great phone. I really like using the internet on this phone and it has basically replaced my computer. Good for looking up something quick,

Well I know were to get these if you want one

you can find me on gmail if you want one of these awesome phones. Very cool collectors item, there are still a few places on the net selling them bra

Great toy, crap phone

Fun toy, I've had a good time with it, but there are a lot of things that make me miss my old flip phone. I'm not thrilled with the touch-screen techn

I Want to Kill This Wretched Thing.

The Keyboard ; The Size The unaccessibility ; The sceen dysfunctions ; The constant "force close" messages ; Mostly everything

  543 Users positive 156 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from digitaltrends.com. This user review was collected in 2010-05-06, with a rating of 100 out of 100.

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Motorola Droid

I have had it since December and its the best phone I ever had.

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 user reviews of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from letstalk.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2010 to Aug, 2010. The average user rating from letstalk.com is 85 out of 100.

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Motorola Droid

I have always wanted a smart phone that was not outdated by the time my two year contract was up, and this is the only phone I have ever owned that wi

Motorola Droid

i absolutely love love this phone all the feature it has it so amazing each day I'm learning more and more of all the great features it has. i recomme

Motorola Droid

Great phone, however, the user interface could be better; I get tried of the on off switch to answer a phone call. The phone also needs swype to make

Motorola Droid

I would like to see more service in my town, granted I bought them for use while I was at work. Plus 30 dollars a month for a data plan when I see att

  58 Users positive 2 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from newegg.com. The user reviews were collected from Jan, 2010 to Aug, 2011. The average user rating from newegg.com is 81 out of 100.

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bad to say but an iphone is better than this p.o. s

I just want a working one..... It turns on and you can call people on it It does not work no apps work with it. Its a go phone that cant text. OS suc

Motorola Milestone

BUYER BEWARE - This phone is not compatible with North American 3G bands. The two bands listed are for EU/Asia 3G and you will NEVER get 3G out of thi

New to Droid and loving it

All in all I love this phone, only one I can think that is better is the Samsung I9000 Galaxy S, sadly its not out yet in Canada and exlusive to Bell

What is this?

OK, here is exactly what was in the phone box: Milestone phone 8 GB MicroSD card inside the Milestone Instruction booklet that appears to be in Ita

  22 Users positive 3 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from amazon.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Mar, 2012. The average user rating from amazon.com is 59 out of 100.

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No one dose it better

Yes 4G is out but sometime one step back is not a bad thing. With Amazon and Motorola Driod 2 Global you can not bet it. Service and delivery was on t

Droid A855

I purchased this to replace a damaged phone and it works well, but not as good as my Droid 2, but it came without a contract and I am very happy with

Totally misrepresented

Thought I was getting a new phone (purchased 12/5/2011). Found out from Motorola that the warranty expired 9/16/2011. Found out from Verizon phone had

Keep away from this product.

The phone I got is not new. It is either refurbished or fake. The appearance of the phone is a little off (I had a droid before). I can make calls and

  23 Users positive 17 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from 611connect.com. This user review was collected in 0000-00-00, with a rating of 60 out of 100.

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But at least iDon't look like I belong in the 1990's.

  1 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from bestbuy.com. The user reviews were collected from Sep, 2010 to Oct, 2010. The average user rating from bestbuy.com is 70 out of 100.

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is that this phone is best of best (1) unlock (2) mulpiple apps (3) great style and keyboard easy to use none

Motorola DROID Mobile Phone

The hardware of this phone is rock. Great hardware Non US firmware

Motorola DROID Mobile Phone

Im the guy that you bring you electronics too because you buy something and think its cool, but you have no idea how to work it. Custom Custom

Motorola DROID Mobile Phone

I like this mobile very much . It is cool and all the features are rocking :)

  3 Users positive 1 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from epinions.com. The user reviews were collected from Nov, 2009 to Jun, 2010. The average user rating from epinions.com is 76 out of 100.

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The droid does plenty, but it still doesn't please everyone

The Motorola Droid has landed, the first Android smartphone to hit Verizon's network, and it has arrived with much aplomb. Now that the dust has clea

The Droid Really Does... More!

I recently acquired the Motorola Droid smartphone from work after a co-worker left the company. You can say being in IT has it's little perks. So sinc

If it were a woman I'd probably marry it.

A little back story is required to emphasize the love I have for this phone. I made the mistake of getting an LG Voyager about a year or so back and

Yes it really is better than Iphone Users Want to Believe

Intro: Okay so, where do I begin this journey down the competition highway? Should I invoke the Holy War that always seems to follow Apple? Or

  11 Users positive 3 Users negative

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from mysears.com. The user reviews were collected from Mar, 2010 to Mar, 2010. The average user rating from mysears.com is 100 out of 100.

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Droid Does

The Droid does it all. Open source apps allow this phone to go beyond its potential. Beautiful screen, phone, camera, video, mp3 player, internet, app

I LOVE this phone!

This is my first smartphone. I've wanted an iPhone for years but didn't want to switch to AT&T. I bought this phone and love it! I've compared it with

  2 Users positive

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the Motorola DROID Android phone for Verizon from overstock.com. This user review was collected in 2010-11-30, with a rating of 60 out of 100.

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Motorola Droid A855 Luxury Pink Rhinestone Diamante Handsfree Headset

  1 Users positive

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Manufacturer's Description


Introducing DROID by Motorola, a Smartphone powered by Android 2.0 developed in partnership with Google and Verizon wireless, the nation's 3G network. DROID delivers high-speed web, voice-activated search, a super large touch screen and thousands of customizable apps and widgets from Android Market. With the thinnest full QWERTY slider available on the market, it's a no-compromise super genius in your pocket, multitasking at break-neck pace to get things done.

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