Manage updates with the Download AppMotorola Droid 2 (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Motorola Part number: DROID2BLKVZW
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- The Motorola Droid 2 offers a number of improvements that make it a worthy upgrade from the Droid and certainly a top choice for those who want a smartphone with a physical keyboard.
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CNET editors' review
Motorola Droid 2 (Verizon Wireless) price range: $105.02
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Reviewed on: 08/12/2010
- Released on: 08/12/2010
The good: The Motorola Droid 2 sports a sleeker look and an improved keyboard. The smartphone also features a faster processor, double the RAM of the original Droid, and ships with Android 2.2.
The bad: The Droid 2 doesn't have a front-facing camera and Android 2.2's new camera interface. It lacks HDMI port. Though the keyboard is better, keys are a bit stiff to press.
The bottom line: The Motorola Droid 2 offers a number of improvements that make it a worthy upgrade from the Droid and certainly a top choice for those who want a smartphone with a physical keyboard.
User reviews
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testing,testing
by moxiop on October 4, 2010
Pros: testing,testing
Cons: testing,testing
Summary: testing,testing
Summary: testing,testing
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Can't make wi-fi work
by sari456 on September 18, 2010
Pros: Speed, android 2.2, keyboard
Cons: I and many others can't make wifi work. My Xbox 360, wii, 3 computers and Ipod Touch work flawlessly on my wifi. The Droid 2 says it is connected, but does not transfer data. Many people as posted in many other forums say there is no fix for this.
Summary: I and many others can't make wifi work. My Xbox 360, wii, 3 computers and Ipod Touch work flawlessly on my wifi. The Droid 2 says it is connected, ...
Summary: I and many others can't make wifi work. My Xbox 360, wii, 3 computers and Ipod Touch work flawlessly on my wifi. The Droid 2 says it is connected, but does not transfer data. Other people had to slow their wifi from 802.11n router to 802.11g. I refuse to do that. It should work out of the box like the Ipod. Wifi is pretty established technology. If I don't get a fix before the 30 days, this one is going back to the store.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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No Ready for Prime Time
by Jim Nielsen on August 18, 2010
Pros: Android OS 2.2 with MotoBlur, nice car dock
Cons: Runs very hot, processor overheats, battery life is horrible (3 hours with just cell radio active and just a couple basic apps running, like phone, task killer, etc).
Summary: I replaced my Blackberry 8330 with this unit. I need email all day, and voice about 90 minutes off and on throughout. With the BB, I was able to get ...
Summary: I replaced my Blackberry 8330 with this unit. I need email all day, and voice about 90 minutes off and on throughout. With the BB, I was able to get 12 or more hours between charges on a standard battery. On the D2 I cannot operate in my normal mode for more than about 3 hours - THREE HOURS!!! - and then I have to charge the blasted thing again! I really WANT to like this phone, but I can't with this kind of horrible battery life. I turned off every app, every service that was not crucial to what I do, and still the best I can get is three lousy hours. This is not a TOY for me, this is a vital part of my business, and I must have something reliable; this is not ready for prime time reliability.
1 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not so fast! Don't be the guinea pig. Terrible phone.
by buzzjet on August 18, 2010
Pros: The camera is very, very good.
Cons: The device has a tremendous amount of software bugs. I have had my Droid 2 for less than one week and it has locked up at least 40 times. The accelerometer has a mind of its own. The keyboard has small keys, only good for small fingers.
Summary: This phone is not what it is cracked up to be. The battery life is terrible. The phone gets so hot when in use that you can barely hold it. ...
Summary: This phone is not what it is cracked up to be. The battery life is terrible. The phone gets so hot when in use that you can barely hold it. It has software bugs everywhere. It will, on its on, put icons on the home page that you can not access or remove without pulling the battery and powering back up. Apps on the home page will not allow you to change, customize them which has to be another software bug. The accelerometer will change the screen view for no reason whatsoever. Call volume is poor. When the phone is working, friends say they can barely hear you. Ringer volume is low. Notification of text message or email is nonexistent. The browser is nice and works well but that is about it. In a nutshell, this phone is terrible. Nothing works like it is supposed to. Don't be a guinea pig like me. Steer clear of this not so smart device.
1 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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If you depend on email, not a phone for you.
by jimboyee on August 22, 2010
Pros: Fast processor relative usable keyboard for it size.
Cons: Horrible email software. Expected better for something as basic as email. Customer support horrible with long wait to find out that your best option is to leave a message to have them call you back. Never buy a smart phone from Motorola again.
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not Motorola or Verizon's Finest
by BJHunicutt on August 18, 2010
Pros: Solid Build, Nice Screen
Cons: Signal (cell & web), Battery life < 5 hours. Heavy! Top row of keypad hard to use.
Summary: Purchased on 1st day. At home/home office continued to loose signal draining battery life. ATK didn't help, always had 10-12 apps running even after kill without using phone. ...
Summary: Purchased on 1st day. At home/home office continued to loose signal draining battery life. ATK didn't help, always had 10-12 apps running even after kill without using phone. Heavy in pocket. Reviewed the phone on VZ website, guess it was too negative, VZ hasn't posted, they probably only post the more positive ones. Makes you wonder how valid the ratings on their website are. Returning and paying the $35 (stupid lesson fee) restocking fee. Will wait to try any new phones, let other people be the tester.
0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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The first "dumb" smartphone
by rbobenmo on August 23, 2010
Pros: 1. Web browsing experience is excellent
2. Call reception was superior to most smart phonesCons: 1. Inability to sync with Exchange server without purchasing beta versions of apps for $40
2. Inability to use calendar feature unless it is synced with another calendar (ie Outlook, but you can't sync to Outlook)Summary: This phone is ideal for teenagers/young adults who want to play videos/browse the internet and who have $200 to spend. It is NOT an enterprise solution for business. ...
Summary: This phone is ideal for teenagers/young adults who want to play videos/browse the internet and who have $200 to spend. It is NOT an enterprise solution for business. The inability to sync contacts/notes/calendar/email to an exchange server is dumb founding, as is the "solution" to route everything through a Google server. No company would ever agree to send proprietary email/contacts through a gmail account, and the bug in the calendar was the final straw. After spending 4 days searching forums and several hours on the phone with tech support, I am returning this phone.
0 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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