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Manufacturer: Motorola Part number: DROID2BLKVZW
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- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Motorola Droid 2 (Verizon Wireless) price range: $105.92
- 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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I love my Droid 2.
by llzzy on August 20, 2010
Pros: Nice touchscreen, keyboard doesn't bother me, easy to navigate, awesome sound quality...
Cons: Short battery life.
Summary: Obviously, the Droid 2 is relatively new. I was eligible for my 2 year upgrade, and knew the Droid 2 was about to come out, so I waited for it. ...
Summary: Obviously, the Droid 2 is relatively new. I was eligible for my 2 year upgrade, and knew the Droid 2 was about to come out, so I waited for it. I upgraded from a Motorola Krave ZN4, which was a pretty crappy phone in comparison. The Kraze had such a horrible touch screen that I refused to get a phone without a keyboard... hence, not buying the Incredible or the X.
I've read a couple reviews on here saying that the keyboard is hard to use, but I really disagree. Text messaging and even web surfing is a breeze. The Droid 2 also includes a touchscreen keyboard, which I tested out, and it turned out to be a major improvement from my last touch screen experience. If you want a hard to use keyboard, go buy the Krave.
Everything is really self explanatory about the phone - or at least speaking for the somewhat technologically advanced. I'm able to navigate through my phone quickly and easily - and since every screen is customizable, you can set up your phone in a way that's best for you.
Since I am a music geek, one of the first things I did with my phone was hook it up to my computer and pull over a small collection of music. I was amazed at the sound quality of the phone... it's pretty impressive, in my opinion. Clarity of phone calls is also extremely nice, whether using speaker phone or not.
Now the one downfall I've found with this phone, is the battery life really sucks. I guess that is sort of to be expected with smart phones, but even with the wireless, bluetooth and gps all turned off... I still don't get more than 16ish hours of battery life (assuming I am doing nothing on my phone). Using Apps, listening to music, phone calls, even texting, sucks the life right out of the battery. I realize I am still going through the "obsessed with my new phone" phase, so I am constantly playing with it - but it is annoying to have to charge your phone sometimes twice in a day. I am used to phones where I can go a week without coming close to a charger. I have read that there is a battery upgrade that can be purchased, which I will probably do in the near future.
Some other things of mention:
- Wide variety of downloadable apps, I've found some useful and fun ones that are completely free.
- Nice for social networking and emailing... as a just-out-of-college adult, I really like the integration this phone has with facebook.
- Love being able to set any of my own MP3's as ring tones and alarm tones. Also know that there is an application for creating custom tones, though I have not played with it.
- Being a mobile hotspot is pretty neat, I went on a business lunch a couple days ago and had everyone with smartphones connected to my network.
Overall, really awesome phone, and definitely a worthwhile upgrade for me.9 out of 11 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Keyboard still difficult to type with
by mrgiddy on August 12, 2010
Pros: Fast processor, Froyo, more on-board memory than Incredible, keyboard better than original Droid
Cons: Same processor as Droid X with a smaller screen and less flash memory, keyboard still not easy to type with
Summary: I was eligible for an upgrade and had been holding off until the Droid 2 came out. I dutifully went to a Verizon store this morning and played around with ...
Summary: I was eligible for an upgrade and had been holding off until the Droid 2 came out. I dutifully went to a Verizon store this morning and played around with the Droid 2, X and Incredible. I originally thought I would go with the Droid 2, but after using the keyboard and finding myself typing gibberish, I started exploring my other options. I actually found the virtual keyboard on the Droid X much easier to use, primarily owing to the much larger screen. I think the keyboard on my wife's LG Ally is much better than either the Droid or the Droid 2. If not for my desire to have a bigger screen and beefier processor, I might have leaned in the direction of the Ally over the Droid 2, especially given the fact that the Ally is practically being given away right now. You might find the keyboard on the Droid 2 to be fine, it really boils down to personal preference, but for my money, I think the Droid X is a much better option.
9 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fast but lags too much
by marco17851 on August 14, 2010
Pros: *Fast response from touchscreen.
*Keyboard feels great.
*Swype is amazing!Cons: *Lags when too many apps running on background.
*Crashes too much.
*Camera too grainy even in good light and flash but camcorder looks great? Weird!Summary: -Pros
*Touchscreen is very responsive and so are the main buttons on the bottom.At the beginning the touchscreen had too much trouble reading what I typed but after a ...Summary: -Pros
*Touchscreen is very responsive and so are the main buttons on the bottom.At the beginning the touchscreen had too much trouble reading what I typed but after a day of usage and I think of getting to feel being touched it works great!
*Keyboard is very nice and stylish and the keys are really good for typing. They aren't as good as the keys on the EnV2/3 or EnV Touch but they work well.
*Swype makes my typing much much faster and it is built in without having to download.
-Cons
*I have noticed that it lags too much when going from app to app and not using Task Killer.
*This bothers me too much because I listen to music on it a lot and I might just be doing that and it will crash and the screen wont respond no matter how long I wait and I just have to take the battery out and it is frustrating. Anyone know what might be the problem?
*Anyways, the camera is too grainy and not good quality...I can pretty much say the camera on my old EnV2 was almost the same or better than the Droid 2. But then again the camcorder looks amazing and much much better than my old phone. Anyone know why again?5 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best phone I've ever owned bar none!
by dchendrixson on August 13, 2010
Pros: This phone is so easy to use a Cave Man could use it. Screen quality is superb. Battery life is fantastic. I love the feel and if it's like the original Droid is very rugged and will keep on ticking drop after drop.
Cons: I'm concerned in the future with Motorola selling their wireless division the quality and support will suffer
Summary: Motorola have always made superb products. I started with the Razor, then got the original Droid. I've never experienced a single issue with either. I couldn't wait to ...
Summary: Motorola have always made superb products. I started with the Razor, then got the original Droid. I've never experienced a single issue with either. I couldn't wait to get the Droid 2. I passed my Droid on down to my son. The Droid 2 might not have every bell and whistle some others promote but the bottom line is the Droid 2 is second to none in quality and dependibility. I love the Android system. Seems like everyday a hundred more apps have been made. I like the iPhone too. But when it comes to quality and dependibility the iPhone doesn't hold a candle to the Droid!
5 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone all around.
by tdlaw1107 on August 16, 2010
Pros: The phone is fast and the redesigned keyboard is actually quite easy to use. The "toned down motoblur" software is ok. It takes some getting used to, and can be a little annoying at times, but really not a deal breaker.
Cons: The only complaint I can come up with is that the preloaded applications cannot be removed without rooting the phone (and thereby voiding the warranty). Some apps open themselves and run in the background, which can impact the battery life.
Summary: Overall the phone is great. Solid construction including the sliding mechanism. The rubberized coating is also fantastic and serves to protect the phone. The display is crisp and responsive. No ...
Summary: Overall the phone is great. Solid construction including the sliding mechanism. The rubberized coating is also fantastic and serves to protect the phone. The display is crisp and responsive. No lagging in applications. Contrary to a couple of articles I have read, I have had no reception problems and the phone is nearly always in 3G. The websites load quickly and are easy to navigate. All in all, I am very pleased with the Droid 2.
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Near perfect, save for battery life.
by bleu_tropix on August 22, 2010
Pros: no plasticky cheap feel, touch + very usable qwerty, 3.7" sized screen is just right for reading & watching clips, FREE google nav (one of my main reasons for getting android), good selection of helpful & fun apps, excellent call/spkrph quality.
Cons: BATTERY LIFE. with the way they're cranking out smartphones like there's no tomorrow, you'd think we'd have a decent battery to go with all that innovation.
Summary: i recently moved to SoCal from hawaii (which only has 3 freeways), so instead of tacking on an additional $10/month for vz navigator, which would've brought my monthly ...
Summary: i recently moved to SoCal from hawaii (which only has 3 freeways), so instead of tacking on an additional $10/month for vz navigator, which would've brought my monthly total to $30 extra anyway, i decided to jump the messaging phone ship for android. i spent the last year window shopping for a smartphone, thought the original droid was IT, until i tried the keyboard and found that my small hands couldn't get past the intrusive placement of the d-pad. almost a year later, out comes the droid2...right in time for my NE2 :) so i went into verizon to check it out, and found that the removal of the d-pad with the addition of slightly domed keys, made for an excellent typing experience.
so there went my two main selling points: free navigation and a good physical keyboard. the rest of the package is what nothing less than what everyone who loves their D2 is raving about. the touchscreen is responsive, bright, clear, and just the right size. browsing the web and downloading apps is VERY fast, absolutely no lag. switching between apps and different functions is instantaneous as well. i downloaded a task killer to help my D2 function smoothly...beware that some task managers KILL your battery, so read the comments before downloading.
"ninja"blur blends in really well with stock android, i personally like it very much. having 7 homescreens to categorize my commonly used tasks is wonderful. universal voice search is amazing...i can see myself getting spoiled with it!
call quality (after turning off voice privacy) is near perfect with some slight digital glitches when in areas with spotty reception. speakerphone is plenty loud and clear. ringers and notifications are nice and loud as well.
and last but not least, beware of the battery. mine isn't as bad as some people are complaining about, but be prepared to get an extra battery or have a charger handy at work and in the car. i'm sure my battery life will improve after i get over my current newbie addiction ;)
overall, the D2 is almost perfect! it's fast, it's user friendly, and it feels like QUALITY. if you can't live without your hard qwerty and don't need a 4.3" screen, GET IT, you won't be disappointed.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Two month old phones go dead!
by cjbiscardi on October 22, 2010
Pros: It has a lot of gadgets to consume your time.
Cons: My husband and I both bought the Droid 2 phone a month and a half ago; his died then mine.
It is heavy and cumbersome, does not connect well to the bluetooth in my car, and the voice quality is poor.Summary: I would not submit such a horrific review, but Verizon has not been pleasant about the situation. "Oh! that's too bad," and now you have to go without a ...
Summary: I would not submit such a horrific review, but Verizon has not been pleasant about the situation. "Oh! that's too bad," and now you have to go without a phone for 4-5 days and we will send you one by Fedx; phones in store are only for sale and not for replacement. Of course, you are not home for the delivery and have to wait another day to receive the phone. Now you are responsible for downloading everything to the new phone.
BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Verizon is becoming a monopoly and you are at their mercy...3 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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DO NOT BUY! Terribly glitchy phone! awful programming
by Jker88 on October 9, 2011
Pros: Hey its big and bulky!
The camera is niceCons: The exterior chips and cracks easily.. leading to point number 2
Minor damage will void the warranty from motorola
Ive never dealt with a more frustrating device in my life. The programming of the phone is poorly thought out.
The phone is not easily naviSummary: Buy an Iphone.
Summary: Buy an Iphone.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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This is the worst phone ever
by Gatorpro on September 21, 2011
Pros: Slide out Keyboard, Fast web browser (when it works)
Cons: Phone freezes constantly, shuts down without warning, sometimes has a mind of its own and on and on and on...
Summary: I would not recommend this phone to anyone. Verizon has sent me three phones and they all have the same issues of freezing up, turning off periodically and doing operations ...
Summary: I would not recommend this phone to anyone. Verizon has sent me three phones and they all have the same issues of freezing up, turning off periodically and doing operations that you have no control over. Recently while just listening to the music player it will shut off without warning. Verizon tries to say that it is an app but this is bogus. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE. STAY FAR AWAY FROM IT!!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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WORST PHONE I HAVE EVER OWNED!!
by richappleton on September 3, 2011
Pros: ANDROID OS
Cons: BATTERY DRAINS WHILE NOT IN USE! CAN'T GO 8 HOURS WHILE NOT EVEN USING IT. IMAGINE HOW LONG IF YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO USE IT! SCREEN NOT VERY RESPONSIVE. KEYBOARD TOO SMALL!
Summary: DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THIS PIECE OF CRAP PHONE!! JUST SPEND A FEW MORE DOLLARS AND GET THE IPHONE!
Summary: DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT BUYING THIS PIECE OF CRAP PHONE!! JUST SPEND A FEW MORE DOLLARS AND GET THE IPHONE!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Motorola
- Part number: DROID2BLKVZW
- Description: Whether it's being used as a Wi-Fi mobile hotspot or a mobile PC, DROID 2 by Motorola is a juggernaut at both work and play. With its powerful 1 GHz processor and Android 2.2 with Adobe Flash Player 10, DROID 2 allows the kind of access to the web that only a Flash supported phone can offer - full and rich. And with the intuitive QWERTY keyboard and expandable memory, DROID 2 has the tools to turn you into a web-rocketing, message-crafting, super you.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Slider - Full keyboard,
Touch screen - Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Antenna Internal
- Width 2.38 in
- Depth 0.53 in
- Height 4.57 in
- Weight 5.96 oz
- Body Color Black
Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X
- Band CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Operating System Google Android 2.2
- Application Software Quickoffice,
Adobe Flash Player 10.1 - Input Device(s) QWERTY keyboard,
Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Google Talk,
Skype - Supported Email Protocols POP3,
IMAP4 - Supported Social Networks and Blogs MySpace,
Twitter,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Instant messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
E-Mail,
Voice mail - Downloadable Content Wallpapers,
Ring tones - Mobile Services VCAST,
YouTube,
Picasa,
Gmail,
Google Search,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission EV-DO
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.1 EDR,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Bluetooth Profiles Object Push Profile (OPP),
Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP),
Dial-up Networking Profile (DUN),
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP),
Human Interface Device Profile (HID),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Ring Tone Formats AAC,
MP3 - Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Digital compass - Additional Features DLNA Certified,
Picture editor,
E-911 compliant,
Software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air),
TTY compatible,
Widgets support,
Speech-to-Text (speech recognition),
Intelligent typing (SWYPE) Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards WMV (Sound),
eAAC+,
AAC +,
OGG,
WAV,
MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
H.263,
H.264 Processor
- Clock Speed 1 GHz
Memory
- User Memory 8 GB
- Supported Flash Memory Cards microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 720 x 480
- Features Video recording,
Geo-tagging,
Face detection,
Picture stabilizer Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS receiver - Simultaneous GPS (S-GPS)
- Navigation Software & Services Google Maps,
VZ Navigator Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology TFT
- Diagonal Size 3.7 in
- Display Resolution 480 x 854 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Features Wallpaper
Connections
- Connector Type Micro-USB,
Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1400 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk ( CDMA ) - up to 575 min,
Standby ( CDMA ) - up to 315 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter
- Also Included microSDHC - 8 GB
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Motorola
- Address:
600 N. Highway 45, Libertyville, IL 60048 - Phone: 847/576-5000
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