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Engadget says:

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It's good, and it's a pretty enjoyable execution of Android 2.1, but it's not a must-have phone -- especially in light of the Droid Incredible and the upcoming Droid 2. quote


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Critic reviews

7.8
8 reviews
  • Reception and call quality
    8.5
  • Display
    8.2
  • Battery life
    8.2
  • Camera
    7.7
  • Ease of use
    6.0
  • Design and form factor
    7.6
  • Portability (size / weight)
    7.2
  • Media support
    8.0
  • Durability
    8.0
  • Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)
    9.7

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User reviews

8.5
61 reviews
8.0
Engadget Jul 1, 2010

It's good, and it's a pretty enjoyable execution of Android 2.1, but it's not a must-have phone -- especially in light of the Droid Incredible and the upcoming Droid 2.

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9.0
PC Mag Jun 24, 2010

The Motorola Droid X takes the crown for the most powerful Android smartphone away from the HTC Droid Incredible.

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8.0
CNET Jun 23, 2010

The Motorola Droid X makes another fine addition to Verizon's Android family, bringing with it a rich multimedia experience and more connectivity features.

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6.0
Gizmodo Jul 15, 2010

All things considered, it's a showstopping phone whose potential is mutilated by ill-considered, ugly software that's poorly done.

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8.0
SlashGear Jul 7, 2010

Right now the DROID X is comfortably among the best Android devices you can buy; in a few months time, with Android 2.2 in place, it may be the Google phone to beat.

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7.0
ConnectedReviews Jul 14, 2010

Personally, we’d stick with the Droid Incredible, but if you like the larger screen and don’t mind having a larger phone in your pocket, by all means, the Droid X is a great option.

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8.0
IntoMobile Jul 2, 2010

Even with more killer Android handsets on the horizon, I think you’ll be happy with the Droid X for a long time. Bravo, Motorola and Verizon.

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9.0
USA Today Jul 1, 2010

The new handset from Motorola and Verizon Wireless is an impressive, feature-packed Android handset that will give the iPhone 4 a run for its money.

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9.0
aaronwest aaronwest

I switched from an iPhone 3GS on ATT to the Droid X last week and I'm not looking back. The device is a breath of fresh air. Having been an iPhone user since version 1 I was a little worried how I might transition the Droid X. Most of the apps I had on iPhone are on Android which has made...

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7.0
cass cass

Just some other thoughts: I like the phone, but I wasn't blown away. At the end of the day, it meets my expectations for a good smartphone. For the most part, it's a very snappy phone, but I've experienced times where the phone was sluggish when just navigating around the phone. The camera is...

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8.0
jsb011 jsb011

Having had the iPhone 4 during its first couple weeks out, I could no longer take using such a internet connected device on AT&T's EDGE which is what is available where I live. After returning the device with a heavy heart, I made the jump to Verizon and Android in one fell swoop with a...

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10
dimensia dimensia

I switched from an iPhone 3GS to Droid X last week. I am really loving this phone! One thing that I love about it that I don't see a lot of people talking about, how how great this phone feels in your hand. It has a metal case but they sprayed some sort of rubberized material over it that...

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9.0
gagelcook gagelcook

This is a great phone, easy to use, quick processor. I don't like how the back is not flat and has the hump at the top where the camera is but that is a very little problem.

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10
aspeo aspeo

This is by far the best phone I've ever used. When I first got the DX the screen seemed huge, but now that I've used it for almost a year it's a very good size. In fact after using it for so long a screen size between 4.3 inches and 5 inches would seem to be ideal for me. This is probably due...

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8.0
EMoSLO EMoSLO

The phone itself is really pretty good. My main complaints are with Android. Google has a huge problem with fragmentation, carrier/manufacturer customization, and with updates. However, the touchscreen sensitivity still isn't as good as an iPhone, and I do experience some lag with the interface...

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9.0
turboman turboman

This phone is everything you hope is going to be. when i first held this enrmous behemoth in my hands, i was worried that it would actually be too big. Now that i've used t for a few months, everything else feels and looks too small. I look at the iphone and i think how do people deal with...

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9.0
steenbag steenbag

Aside from a few issues, this phone is great. The device is just about the perfect size. Weight and build quality are exceptional. This phone has had several nasty falls and works every time. Touchscreen is very accurate. I have noticed that as it has gotten older and had more apps installed, it...

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8.0
atgnag atgnag

My biggest complaint with this critter is Motorola and Verizon loading it up with uninstallable crap-ware. A Blockbuster app for gosh sake? I shouldn't have to root my phone just to get rid of apps I have no use for. It needs the option to switch to plain vanilla android if that's the...

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