Motorola Droid 2

“Conversely, there are current Motorola DROID owners who are contemplating on bailing with their handset for the DROID 2. Undoubtedly, the only compelling reason to make the jump with the newer hardware is to experience the customized Android experience combined with the faster 1GHz processor. Of course you're treated to an even better physical QWERTY that offers more prominent buttons that are accompanied with a better response when pressed over its predecessor. In addition, there are some amenities found on the DROID 2 that are missing on the DROID – such as Flash 10.1 support (for now) and Mobile HotSpot. Design wise, there is nothing considerably different between the two since they both boast a fantastic industrial design that's able to tuck away a physical keyboard. Ultimately, there are a handful of justifications to jump up to the DROID 2 since it's looking like Froyo will be the last major build of Android that the original DROID will receive. In addition, the faster processor will allow it to easily handle some of the most grueling games and apps out there in the Android Market. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Motorola DROID ultimately executes the same functions that are found with the DROID 2 – although it might not be as fast, it definitely can get the job done too. In the end, both handsets can continue to spread the word of DROID DOES.”

“When you have an army of Android devices out there, especially when we witness multiple top shelf devices being released, it makes it rather difficult for any specific one to stand out unless it's able to set the bar higher. Back in the fall of last year, the Motorola DROID was able to make a name for itself, because it boasted stellar hardware backed with a full bodied platform, while competition was scarce as hen's teeth. However, the DROID 2 is coming in at a time when it's facing stiff competition from basically every side. Case in point with the recently released Motorola DROID X, and we mean recent, which managed to attract consumers with its fresh new looks and equipped power. The Motorola DROID 2 does improve a lot over its predecessor, but it doesn't offer the compelling features found on the DROID X to make it a substantially superior or even equal handset. Granted though it has a slightly improved QWERTY keyboard, its $199.99 on-contract pricing is rather less appealing – even more when the DROID X offers 720p video recording, a larger screen, and the soon-to-be equal size of DROID DOES with Android 2.2. That said, the DROID 2 will surely appeal to those users, who find a 4.3-inch screen handset too big, just can't go without a physical QWERTY, and still want to enjoy multimedia and web in a decent way.”

“If anything, the makeover from Droid to Droid 2 is more of a brow wax than a face lift, which judging by the success of the original version, and the ghastly results of many cosmetic surgery fiascoes, is probably a good thing. No one ever said that the first Droid was a looker, and the second version of the phone isn't doing much to change that. With its thick gray body (2.4 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches), and surprising heft (5.96 ounces), the device is neither pocket-friendly nor swoon-inducing.”

“When Verizon first launched the original DROID by Motorola, it marked the carrier's first step into the world of Android smartphones - and it was a good one. The DROID, like the DROID 2 we review today, features a large 3.7-inch WVGA resolution touchscreen display and a slide-out 4-row QWERTY keyboard in a design with subdued styling. Just as the original DROID was a good device, so is the new DROID 2. It still has all of the basic features users want, as well as some bonus apps and things like BlockBuster streaming movies and free Google Maps Navigation. It does fall short on the camera, though, lacking HD video recording and even great still photo capabilities.”