Bleeding Edge TV 322: Motorola DROID Review

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Full Episodes, Gizmatic, Cell Phones, Features, GPS, Handhelds, Podcasts, Product Reviews, Software, Videocasts, Videos

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Yes, we definitely hit you with our full Motorola DROID review, but many wanted to see a bit more video of the device. That being the case, we recorded this episode of Bleeding Edge TV to show off the different features of the Motorola DROID smartphone. We give you a look at the hardware, some of the Android 2.0 features, Google Maps Navigation, and more. All in all, it’s a twelve-minute walkthrough of the DROID, the smartphone that has grabbed the attention of the industry, giving Google, Motorola, and Verizon Wireless a lot of attention.

If you are at all curious, be sure to hit the video above.

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Motorola DROID review

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Features, Google, Handhelds, Product Reviews, Videos

The Motorola DROID is a symbol of change, for a bunch of different reasons. The fact is, the DROID is a Motorola phone, exclusive to Verizon Wireless, and runs Android 2.0. There is major significance for each of those three bullet points, and that’s not even getting into the actual device. In many ways, the DROID is something new for all three companies involved, which is likely why the three worked to closely together on getting the device just right. So the question is, did they succeed? We’ve had the device for about a week now, and we’ve been playing with it non-stop for the most part. We know what you’re probably wondering—how does the DROID stand up to the iPhone? Is Android 2.0 actually better than what we’ve seen from the platform on other devices? Does the Verizon network really make a difference?

We’ve got all the answers for you in our Motorola DROID review, so sit back, and read on for our take.

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We open up Verizon’s Motorola DROID

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Features, Galleries, Handhelds

We were able to get our hands on the Motorola DROID a few days early, and we’ve got to say, this thing is a beauty. Android 2.0 is responsive and crisp, especially on the fantastic DROID display. We are going to be diving into the DROID a bit more in-depth in our full review, and we’ll have a few videos up as well, but in the meantime, please enjoy our Motorola DROID unboxing gallery. We’ve got a bunch of pictures up that’ll give you a nice look at the device.

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Gallery: We open up Verizon’s Motorola DROID

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Video: A look at Android 2.0

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Software, Videos

Google has released a video that shows off all the new Android 2.0 features. Of course, Android 2.0 is what powers the Motorola Droid. A few of the highlights:

• Android 2.0 can pull in contacts from multiple sources, and supports two-way syncing. There is a new feature called Quick Contact, that shows you just about every way you can possibly contact someone when you tap their user icon.
• Apps will now be able to turn on Bluetooth to set up connections with other devices
• Android 2.0 supports multiple screen resolutions. In the video, we see an application running at 800x480 and 854x480, as an example

Definitely some good stuff here. Color us excited.

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Palm Pixi launches on Sprint on November 15 for $99

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Corporate News, Handhelds

Right on time, Palm and Sprint have finally made their plans for the Palm Pixi public. In case you didn’t know the Pixi is just the second device from Palm that runs their webOS operating system (the first being the Palm Pre.) On November 15th, you’ll be able to pick up a Pixi from Sprint stores, RadioShack, Best Buy, and Walmart for a cool $99.99 after $50 instant rebate, and $100 mail-in rebate. So, really, you’ll need $200 in the back if you want to cop one of these on day one. Yeah, we agree with what we know you’re thinking - what is Palm smoking that gives them the confidence that they can sell this phone for $100, when the much more powerful Pre can be had for $150? We’d love to find out, because we expected to see this one launch at $49-79, but hey, we aren’t Palm.

Anyone gonna pick this one up?

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Pantech Reveal and Impact handsets from AT&T

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Cell Phones

AT&T has recently unveiled their newest texting handsets, the Pantech Reveal and Pantech Impact.  Each of them have an AT&T mobile browser that has three windows.  One will assign bookmarks and shortcuts, another for localized result for news, and a third for the latest news headlines. 

As for the Pantech Reveal (pictured right,) it’s a fat, candy bar phone, but slides out for a full QWERTY keyboard.  Also included is a GPS with AT&T Navigator, and a music player.  It will be available in red and blue on October 18. 

The Pantech Impact has an OLED touchscreen on the outside with touch-sensitive number keys.  Then it opens up with a secondary display with QWERTY keyboard.  This one will be available in pink and blue.

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Samsung unveils kid-friendly CorbyTXT and CorbyPRO phones

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds

Samsung recently announced their Corby series of mobile phones. These phones are designed for the tween market, and they have recently released the specs on the CorbyTXT (B3210) and CorbyPRO (B5310). 

The CorbyTXT is a quad-band GSM with a 2.2 inch display, microSD slot, plus a 2-megapixel fixed focus camera.  As for the the CorbyPRO, it is a Quad-band GSM with 7.2Mbps HSDPA, Wi-Fi, built-in GPS, microSD slot, a 2.8 inch QVGA resistive touchscreen, and a 3.15 megapixel fixed-focus camera. 

A definite price has not been stated for each of the models for now, and it looks like the Corbys will have a strictly European release.

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Verizon Razzle: the twisting phone

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Cell Phones, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Verizon has announced the Razzle, a mobile phone with an intriguing control interface.  The Razzle has a lower half that twists. On one side, you’ve got a QWERTY keyboard, and on the other, stereo speakers with music controls.  As for the other features, it has a 2.2-inch display, 1.3 megapixel camera, GPS, and microSD expansion card.  You can order it now from Verizon’s web store.

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AT&T TerreStar Genus is the first cellular and satellite smartphone

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Cell Phones, Handhelds

It would appear that another world’s first in electronics has been made as AT&T is launching the TerreStar Genus, a smartphone that combines both standard cellular phone connectivity alongside satellite connectivity.  This phone is aimed at subscribers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, specifically for government, energy, utility, and transportation officials. 

The Terrestar Genus uses Windows Mobile, and has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a 2.6 inch touchscreen. As for radios, it packs in GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and HSDPA, along with that whole satellite thing.  It will be available early 2010, but no price has been announced. 

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i.VoicePRO 901 Bluetooth headset takes on the Jawbone

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Cell Phones, Wireless / WiFi

I’m sure most of you have at least one or two Bluetooth headsets by now, but here is one by i.Tech Dynamic that is perfect for a noisy environment.  The i.VoicePRO 901 has “advanced noise-filtering software and voice separation technology to provide clear phone conversation.”  If that isn’t enough to make your conversation clear, it also has wind resistance and echo cancellation. 

You should be able to purchase the i.Tech Dynamic i.VoicePRO 901 on Amazon for about $79.99.  Does anyone else think that it resembles a Jawbone?

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