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7.9
10 reviews
  • Reception and call quality
    8.9
  • Display
    9.8
  • Battery life
    8.0
  • Camera
    6.1
  • Ease of use
    8.1
  • Design and form factor
    7.6
  • Portability (size / weight)
    8.0
  • Media support
    6.7
  • Durability
    8.0
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)
    6.7

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8.4
94 reviews
8.0
Engadget Oct 30, 2009

Ultimately, the DROID won't usurp the iPhone from the public's collective mindshare or convince casual users that they must switch to Android, but it will make a lot of serious geeks seriously happy -- and that's good enough for us.

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8.0
CNET Oct 28, 2009

Despite some design issues and a couple of missing features, the Motorola Droid is the most powerful and fastest Google Android device to date.

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8.0
Wired Oct 30, 2009

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

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8.0
Gizmodo Nov 3, 2009

It's this simple: If you don't buy an iPhone, buy a Droid. It's the best phone on Verizon, and with Android 2.0, the second best smartphone you can buy, period.

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8.0
Computerworld Nov 13, 2009

My iPhone lust has been sated. The Droid, which costs about $200 after rebates and a two-year contract with Verizon, is superlative. On the whole, it is as carefully designed, useful and fun to use as an iPhone. At last.

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8.0
Ars Technica Dec 2, 2009

If you're on Verizon and you like their service, there is no reason to switch to AT&T anymore unless you just absolutely have to have an iPhone.

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7.0
PC World Oct 30, 2009

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.

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9.0
Pocket-Lint Oct 30, 2009

Where the Droid by Motorola... succeeds is that it offers you a state of the art experience of Android 2.0 on a network that has flawless telephone reception across the country.

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7.0
ConnectedReviews Nov 3, 2009

For someone who wants more power from their phone, and the great coverage and 3G data provided by the Verizon Wireless network, this is the DROID you are looking for.

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8.0
darque

Traded my BlackBerry Storm 2 for it, and I haven't looked back since. I've got high standards after using my DROID for the past 9 months; it'll be challenging to find a suitable replacement.

9.0
thegreatino

Original Droid, purchased just a few weeks after release. Rooted, running Cyanogen Mod w/ Launcher Pro. Overclocked to 800MHz.

9.0
murfman

I really like this phone. I will admit that the physical keyboard that seemed so important at time of purchase rarely gets used. But this is a little rugged unit. It has been dropped, tossed, chipped, dried, etc. I love it though and am finding a hard time to give it up.

7.0
burgessj

The Motorola DROID is a good phone if you want an easy install of Cyanogenmod, but the hardware's usability makes it a pain to use.

9.0
MeltingIce

There are many aspects of the Droid which are a big plus in my book. First, the beautiful screen. It's resolution is beautifully high and its extremely bright. I never even raise the backlight to its brightest state and I think it still looks bright, its that good. Touch responsiveness...

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