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[...] a link back to this forum (and how it helped me) on my blog post "reviewing" the Droid. The Droid Just Gabe This is from the standpoint of a newbie just getting his first smart phone along with all the [...]

By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:15:35 +0000

Thanks Teresa,

The more people who comment and share experiences like yours the better so we can give feedback to people who already have a Droid and also to those who are thinking about getting one.

Unfortunately for me hitting the top button will not “wake up” the phone for me as it is not a battery saving issue.

NOTE: After I originally posted this comment I did realize it was an “operator error”. I explained what I did in the post but the bottom line is don’t block the proximity sensor with your thumb (or anything else) when the phone is away from your ear or you will get this problem.

The issues I have mentioned aren’t isolated. They happen to others as I have read about them in several forums. I hope that the folks who are having these issues can find this post as I am also trying to work through them with solutions.

Don’t get me wrong I LOVE the Droid too even with all its shortcomings. The more I discover things the more I like it. I just want it to work enough so that it doesn’t be come a burden to work around the bugs.

And yes, I also have the Motorola Droid purchased on Dec. 27th.

By: Teresa Bunner

Teresa Bunner — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:01:30 +0000

I had an iPhone for two weeks before returning it and going back to Verizon. LOVED it, but I couldn’t make phone calls with AT&T.Funny, but I pay for a cell phone so I can make calls.
I love Verizon, so I went back and got a Droid. Maybe I just don’t know enough, but I love it. When the screen goes blank? Push the button on the top of the phone. It will “wake up”. I have Gmail and have yet to have a problem getting my emails. Maybe it depends on which Droid you have.I have the Motorola.
Hope you find peace with all of this:)

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:15:31 +0000

This is a tough one. The more I use it the more issues I run into and at the same time the more I like it. Found an amazing app today that scans barcodes and finds cheapest price. At the same time my GMail account locked up and discovered the only real help is given by other users in forums, etc. Thanks to that I found a solution. So I am really torn right now. -Gabe

By: Theresa Reagan

Theresa Reagan — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:05:49 +0000

Thank you very much for your good, bad and ugly review! As someone who has wanted the iphone but has not wanted to give up Verizon service, I too have been eying the droid. Your reviews (which I hope will continue) will help me to pace my decision on droid now or droid later!

By: Gabe

Gabe — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:54:49 +0000

You are welcome, Kris. I hope I didn’t overload you. This is an interesting topic to me so I plan to write about it some more. -Gabe

By: Kris

Kris — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:49:41 +0000

Wow, so much information. My husband and I were just researching the Droid II when I remembered your tweet. Thanks for the fab intel.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:37:57 +0000

I’m with you April. I don’t use the slide out keyboard either. I’m trying to get “deadly” with the on-screen version. :) -Gabe

By: April Greer

April Greer — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:26:47 +0000

I have had my Droid about 2 weeks and I agree with everything you wrote. I use e-mail and text a lot and in those departments I am extremely satisfied. I mainly chose for the slide out keyboard and what is funny is that the on screen is so easy to use I never even slide out the other one!

By: Gabe

Gabe — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:52:59 +0000

Hi Barbara,

Thanks for the encouragement. There’s a lot to write about so I will have more to say. And the technology will change as much as my opinion will I’m sure. :)

-Gabe