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September 5, 2012
Verizon And Motorola Unveils The New Droid RAZR Family!
Today Verizon Wireless and Motorola have unveiled the new Droid RAZR Family, and they are the Droid RAZR M, Droid RAZR HD, and Droid RAZR MAXX HD! All of these device will be taking advantage of Verizon’s 4G LTE Network! Let’s start off by talking about the Droid RAZR M! The biggest feature about the RAZR M is that it features an edge-to-edge 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection. While it has the same display size as the Droid RAZR, the body of the device is more compact. It comes in at just 8.3 millimeters thick! It also has the famous Kevlar backing, making the device thin and tough. For speed you get 4G LTE from Verizon and a 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM. In terms of space you get 8GB of internal space plus a micro SD card slot. It will be running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, and will be updated to JellyBean. On the back of the device you have an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and on the front you have 0.3 megapixel camera. You get a 2000mAh battery, as well as NFC, BlueTooth, WiFi, and more. It will be available in either Black or White, and will cost just $99.99(after a $50 mail-in rebate) with a 2-year contract. Starting September 5th 2012 at 5PM EST, you can pre-order the Droid RAZR M from http://www.verizonwireless.com/droidrazrm . It will be available in stores and officially launches on September 13th 2012.
Droid RAZR M Photo Gallery
Next up we have the Droid RAZR HD! And as you may have guessed from reading the name, it brings a better screen to the RAZR family of devices. You get a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED HD display that has a resolution of 720pHD! However, video playback is in 1080pHD. It features an 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM, and is running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box. It will eventually be upgraded to Android Jellybean. It does have 16GB of internal space and this can be expanded with a micro SD card. Verizon’s ViewDini application does come pre-loaded on the RAZR HD, this way you can take advantage of the screen by streaming videos from places like Hulu Plus, and more! In terms of cameras you get an 1.3 megapixel on the front and a 8 megapixel with LED flash on the back. You also have a larger battery that comes in at 2530mAh, and they are saying the battery life should last you all day! The Droid RAZR HD will be available before the holidays and will come in either back or white.
Droid RAZR HD Press Photos
And last but not least we have the Droid RAZR MAXX HD! The main feature of the Droid RAZR MAXX was that you get a 21-hour long battery and as you may have expected they included in the RAZR MAXX HD! And they have made the battery life even better rating it at 32-hours with normal use! And it does have a 3300mAh battery, yet still its just 9.4 millimeters thick! It features a 4.7” 720p Super AMOLED HD Display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection! And the same 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM! It is running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, and will eventually be updated to JellyBean. It has 32GB of internal space and has a micro SD card slot! On the back you still have the 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and on the front you get 1.3 megapixel camera. No pricing or exact availability just yet, but as of now we know that it will be available before the holidays and will only be available in black. Overall, I am very excited about the new Droid RAZR Family and cannot wait to check them out! For more information check out all of the galleries and the press release below!
Droid RAZR MAXX HD Press Photos
Droid RAZR Family Photo Gallery
Press Release
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Add Three New and Exclusive 4G LTE DROID RAZR™ Smartphones
All the power, battery life and cool design of DROID RAZR™ with the speed of 4G LTE three times over
Sept. 05, 2012
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility today announced that they are adding three new and exclusive smartphones, DROID RAZR™ M, DROID RAZR™ HD and DROID RAZR™ MAXX™ HD, to the DROID RAZR™ by Motorola family on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network.
All three devices offer the power and reliability that customers have come to expect from Motorola and Verizon Wireless. DROID devices give customers speed, power and revolutionary technology, while the RAZR design delivers a thin, compact device built with strong, top-of-the-line materials and long-lasting battery life. The new smartphones are powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, giving customers the capability to simultaneously talk and browse the Web and also access the blazingly fast speeds that cover more than 75 percent of the U.S. population. With three brand new options, this lineup has something for everyone.
DROID RAZR M: The Full-Screen Phone
DROID RAZR M is an unbelievably compact smartphone that puts the world in the palm of your hand with an edge-to-edge 4.3-inch Super AMOLED™ Advanced display. Customers will be amazed with the DROID RAZR M’s design, which is significantly shorter and narrower than the original DROID RAZR, yet includes the same size display, making it the most compact 4.3-inch 4G LTE smartphone.DROID RAZR M also features powerful Web browsing capabilities by combining Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network with the speeds of Chrome™ for Android™ mobile browser for an unrivaled mobile Web experience.
The DROID RAZR M’s SMARTACTIONS™ feature maximizes battery efficiency with every charge, allowing customers to browse the Web and watch videos without worrying about draining their device’s battery.
DROID RAZR HD: Performance and Power
Building on the DROID RAZR legacy, the new DROID RAZR HD expands the innovation with a new 4.7-inch Super AMOLED HD display that allows movies, photos, magazines and even websites to appear with vivid clarity. DROID RAZR HD provides customers with 78 percent more pixels for a more vibrant display and features 40 percent greater battery capacity than the original DROID RAZR.The viewdini app is at its best with the HD display and 4G LTE speeds to watch movies, television shows and other video content. Viewdini brings the power of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network to the screen by streamlining access to videos from a wide range of content providers, including cable operators, websites and other popular video sources. The viewdini app can be downloaded from Google Play.
DROID RAZR MAXX HD: Long Live the Battery
Packed with the same leading features as DROID RAZR HD, the DROID RAZR MAXX HD raises the industry standard for battery life with 32 hours of normal use. The DROID RAZR MAXX HD is remarkably thin, yet packs sufficient battery power for 13 hours of straight video playback, enough to watch a movie trilogy without needing a charge. Customers also have enough battery life to talk the day away with up to 21 hours of continuous talk time or browse the Web on 4G LTE for up to a full eight hours.A Trilogy of Premium Design, Speed and Features:
● 4G LTE – customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE coverage areas.
● Interactive Circles Widget allows quick access to notifications, weather, time and more
● Quick Settings can be accessed directly from the home screen so customers can easily manage their volume profile, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS and more
● Enhanced Help Guides provide interactive tutorials, help topics and tips to become a DROID RAZR expert
● Global Ready so customers can have voice and data service in more than 205 countries
● Business ready with enterprise grade security and data encryption, remote wipe, complex password support, IPsec multi-headed VPN client and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® support
● 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB RAM
● Mobile Hotspot – Share a 4G LTE connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
● 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and 1080p HD recording
● Front-facing camera for video chatting
● NFC-enabled so customers can send contacts, links, maps and more directly to compatible phones with Android Beam™
● Corning® Gorilla® Glass display, DuPont™ KEVLAR® fiber and water-repellent nanocoating
● microSD™ card slot with support for up to 32 GBThe new DROID RAZRs run Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean by end of 2012) and come with the best of Google Mobile Services, including:
● Chrome™ for Android™, giving a personalized Web experience
● Google Play™, apps and games, millions of books and songs, thousands of movies and TV shows
● Google Maps™ for Android (Beta) for voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions
● Voice Actions for Android™, letting customers control their phones with their voice
● Google+™, which can automatically upload photos to a private album online
● YouTube™, watch videos in stunning HD, Preload subscribed channels or individual videos and the YouTube app will automatically download videos over Wi-Fi while the phone is charging – making them ready to watch in an instantPricing and Availability:
● DROID RAZR M will be available for pre-order starting today, September 5th, at 5 p.m. ET athttp://www.verizonwireless.com/droidrazrm and will be available on September 13th in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. The DROID RAZR M will be available either Black or White.
● DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR MAXX HD will be available before the holidays. The DROID RAZR HD will be available in either Black or White and the DROID RAZR MAXX HD will be available in Black.
● Customers who purchase a DROID RAZR M, DROID RAZR HD or DROID RAZR MAXX HD will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. Share Everything Plans allow customers to add smartphones to their account for $40 monthly access. For additional information, customers should go to www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverythingFor more information please visit: www.razr.com
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July 26, 2012
Sprint Unveils The Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE!
Today, Sprint announced the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, and yes it is their latest 4G LTE device! And it is the next generation of the Motorola Photo brand, that was unveiled last summer. And for all of you people who like having a physical keyboard, you will be rewarded with a full QWERTY Keyboard on the Photon Q 4G LTE, and it’s Sprint’s first 4G LTE device to feature a physical keyboard and world phone capabilities. So, the Photo Q 4G LTE will work internationally which is always a nice feature to have. The device’s QWERTY keyboard features laser cut keys with LED backlighting to make it easier to use. For a display you get a 4.3-inch ColorBoost™ display, which will give you rich images. For speed you have Sprint 4G LTE and a 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor. It will be running Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich with a Motorola User Interface for the operating system. On the back you have an 8 megapixel camera with LED flash, that records video 1080pHD. For the front you have a VGA-HD camera that is perfect for video chatting on the go. It will also have a HDMI port, which if you buy a separate cable, let’s you mirror your phone screen on the TV. And of course you have NFC(Near Field Communications) built-in, this will let you use Android Beam and many other features. This will also be the first device to feature Motorola SmartActions, which makes the phone easier to use. Pricing and Availability of the Sprint Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE will be announced in the next few weeks, in the mean time check out this site for more information: www.sprint.com/photonq. Today, Sprint also announced that before Labor Day Baltimore-Maryland, Manhattan/Junction City-Kansas, Gainesville-Georgia, and Sherman-Denison-Texas, will be getting Sprint 4G LTE Speeds. So on or before Labor Day 2012 those cities will have access to Sprint 4G LTE, their latest and greatest network! For more information please see the press release below!
Press Release
First Sprint 4G LTE-Enabled Device with Full QWERTY and International Capabilities, Motorola PHOTON™ Q 4G LTE, Coming Soon
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. & LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. (BUSINESS WIRE), July 26, 2012 – Sprint (NYSE: S), the only national wireless carrier offering truly unlimited data for all phones while on the Sprint network1, and Motorola Mobility today announce Motorola PHOTON Q™ 4G LTE, the next generation of last summer’s popular Motorola PHOTON™ 4G. The new device will boast a five-row, PC-like QWERTY keyboard, international capabilities and a generous 4.3-inch ColorBoost™ display, as well as the ability to operate on Sprint’s new lightning-fast 4G LTE network2.
Pricing and availability for Motorola PHOTON Q will be announced within the next few weeks. Customers seeking additional information can visit www.sprint.com/photonq.
“Motorola PHOTON Q will be the first 4G LTE device with a QWERTY keyboard and world phone capabilities to join the Sprint line-up,” said David Owens, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “We want to make sure our 4G LTE handset portfolio has the full complement of choices for our customers. Adding a product with both a physical keyboard and world mode makes this a great addition to the Sprint family of devices. This is a dynamic smartphone that customers will really enjoy using and we are pleased to have Motorola as part of our 4G LTE device portfolio.”
Motorola PHOTON Q equips customers with the best of both worlds to communicate – a virtual keyboard for quick texts and a slide out PC-like QWERTY keyboard for double-thumb efficiency. Each laser-cut key is outlined in LED lights so users can see what they’re doing, even in the dark. It also has a dedicated number row for maximum typing efficiency and accuracy.
“When we talk to people who love their QWERTY smartphones, it’s evident this segment is passionate about their keyboards,” said Mark Shockley, senior vice president, Go-to-Market, Motorola Mobility. “Motorola PHOTON Q offers a class-leading keyboard and an amazing big screen so you can see and do more with your smartphone.”
Offering an impressive 4.3-inch ColorBoost™ display, Motorola PHOTON Q offers the largest screen currently available on a 4G LTE QWERTY smartphone. This makes it easy to browse the Web using Google Chrome without enlarging text, look at detail-rich pictures without having to zoom in, and watch a show without straining your eyes. Motorola’s exclusive ColorBoost™ display enables colors to be richer and more vibrant than other smartphones on the market. And with scratch-resistant glass and splash-guard coating, Motorola PHOTON Q resists everyday scratches and spills.
In addition to its technological prowess, Motorola PHOTON Q is the seventh device in the Sprint line-up to receive ULE Platinum Certification, the highest level of environmental performance recognized by sustainable requirements established by UL Environment and Sprint.
Additional key features on Motorola PHOTON Q include:
- Android™ 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich
- 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
- Rear-facing 8MP camera with 1080p video capture and playback so you can leave your digital camera at home. Plus, those photos can be set to automatically upload to Google+™ so you don’t have to worry about accidently deleting them.
- Front-facing HD camera for easy Google+™ Hangout video chats or conference calls
- Mirror mode when connected with HDMI cable (sold separately) to view images, files and movies on a larger screen, like your TV at home.
- Sprint ID, offering an innovative way to personalize an Android smartphone with apps, widgets, ringtones and more all, in a single download
- NFC support to share links, apps, YouTube™ clips and more with Android™ Beam
World Smart with 4G LTE Speeds
Motorola PHOTON Q is the first Sprint phone to feature SMARTACTIONS™, the free Motorola app that helps extend battery life and intelligently automates routine, everyday tasks so that smartphones can do more for consumers. For example, walking into a meeting, SMARTACTIONS can turn the ringer to silent so an incoming phone call won’t interrupt the meeting. If the battery is low, SMARTACTIONS can automatically lower the display lighting to ensure the battery lasts longer.
Motorola PHOTON Q is Business Ready with full corporate security including remote wipe, pin lock, and data encryption. It is one of several devices available with Sprint Professional Grade, a new designation for select smartphones that deliver enhanced security, device management and Exchange Active Sync capabilities to business users. Click here to learn more about Sprint Professional Grade designation.
On July 15, Sprint launched 4G LTE in 15 cities including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Atlanta, Kansas City and Waco, Texas. Sprint today announced that four more cities will soon experience the speed and power of the all-new 4G LTE network. As the first national wireless carrier to introduce 4G service in 2008, Sprint will bring 4G LTE to the following cities before Labor Day:
- Baltimore, MD
- Gainesville, GA
- Manhattan/Junction City, KS
- Sherman-Denison, TX
Additionally, by the end of 2013, Sprint expects to have largely completed the build-out of its all-new 4G LTEnationwide network – with an enhanced 3G network – covering 250 million people across the United States. The launch of these metropolitan areas demonstrates Sprint’s continued commitment to investing in its network through Network Vision. For the most up-to-date details on Sprint’s 4G LTE portfolio and rollout, please visitwww.sprint.com/4GLTE.
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June 1, 2012
Verizon Motorola XOOM Gets Android 4.0 On June 4!
The Motorola XOOM landed on Verizon Wireless a while ago, but Verizon wants to take care of all of the people who bought it. Today Verizon announced that it will be their first tablet to receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade! This update brings a new launch bar, a built-in photo editor, speech-to-text technology, and more easy ways to use the operating system. and of course you get a tune-up and the functionality of what you can do with the device will improve. The biggest feature is the new photo editor, with this you can now add effects (like those in Instagram), red eye reduction, correct the saturation or color elves, crop photos, and much more. Be sure to check out the photo below. Once again the Verizon Motorola XOOM will be jumping on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich via an update that lands on June 4! For more info see the press release below.
Press Release
Motorola XOOM Upgrades to Ice Cream Sandwich
Built-in photo editor highlights latest upgrades.
Earlier this year, the Galaxy Nexus became the first smartphone to feature the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. Starting June 4, the Motorola XOOM will be the first Verizon Wireless tablet to begin upgrading to the latest Android OS.
The upgraded functionality includes speech-to-text technology and the ability to dismiss individual notifications by swiping a finger over an item. Users can also customize the new launch bar as well as create folders to access frequently used apps from the homepage.
In addition to app management and functionality improvements, the upgrade comes with a built-in photo editor allowing customers to crop and rotate photos, remove red eyes, add effects and correct levels of images.
Here’s a full list of Verizon devices coming to or currently on Ice Cream Sandwich. For the latest Verizon Wireless news follow @VZWnews on Twitter.
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April 27, 2012
NJTR Deal: Verizon Droid RAZR 16GB On Sale For $99!
Verizon is all about deals, and this one is in honor of mothers days! As many of you know the Verizon Droid RAZR is one of the best smartphone’s on the market. In fact NJTechReviews Reader’s said it was the best smartphone of the year! Well, now you can get it an unbelievable price for only $99.99 with a 2-year contract! And you can either get it in your choice of white, black, or purple! The Droid RAZR is the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone not he market and you can barely feel it in your hands. It features a 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor, Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread with Motorola User Interface(Upgrade To Android 4.0 Is In The Works), 16GB of internal storage, micro SD card slot(card not included), Kevlar back, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced Display with Corning Gorilla Glass, Verizon 4G LTE, 8 mega-pixel back camera with LED flash, front-facing VGA camera, and much more! You Can Get This Awesome Deal, By Clicking Here. Keep in mind that this deal with eventually come to an end, but Verizon has not said when it will end just yet. However, at the time that this article was written the deal was still active. Be sure to let us know if you take advantage of this deal and You Can See NJTechReviews Review Of The Verizon Droid RAZR, By Clicking Here.
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March 22, 2012
Motorola Unveils The MOTOACTV Golf Edition!
Today, Motorola Mobility announced the MOTOACTV Golf Edition! It is a top-of-the-line GPS Golf Tracker, and it even has a virtual caddy and online club house. You can track your games on up to 20,000 golf courses and the GPS tracks all of your distances. The virtual caddy will keep track of your scores, key statistics, and clubs. It wireless syncs from the device and you can view the statistics from either your smartphone and MOTOACTV.com . Now, this special edition of the MOTOACTV also does everything the original unit does. They have teamed up with 3-Time PGA Tour Winner, Bubba Watson and he has been using he MOTOACTV Golf Edition. He believes that the Golf Edition of the MOTOACTV will help improve your game and keep track of all of your statistics. This device is available for pre-order today and will be shipping on April 1, 2012. It will cost $299.99 and as usual the price of the MOTOACTV is the only thing that makes us not suggest everyone to buy it. For more info on the MOTOACTV Golf Edition check out the press release below or hit up this link: www.motorola.com/motoactv . Also, be sure to check out the NJTechReviews review of the MOTOACTV, By Clicking Here.
Press Release
Motorola Mobility and Bubba Watson, Three-time PGA Tour Winner, Team Up to Introduce MOTOACTV™ Golf Edition
Making golf even more social on and off the course
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – March 22, 2012 – Open your stance. Head down. Eye on the ball. Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) introduces the MOTOACTV Golf Edition, a cutting-edge GPS Golf tracker, virtual caddy and online clubhouse. Users can track their golf game on up to 20,000 courses worldwide right from their wrist. GPS tracks the front, center and back distances to green and to hazards. A virtual caddy keeps track of your scorecards, clubs and key statistics. Plus, users can sync their rounds wirelessly to visualize and study their game online atMOTOACTV.com and view rounds from the Pros. Track data like total steps taken, distance covered and calories burned on the course – it’s the ultimate way to stay fit and shave shots from your score. Attendees of the Arnold Palmer Invitational will get a sneak peak of these exciting golf capabilities in Orlando, Florida starting today where pro golfer and three-time PGA Tour winner Bubba Watson will be taking the course.
Yardage from Your Wrist
Play up to 20,000 courses globally and see your distance to the front, center and back of green, as well as distance to the hazards. It also contains the PAR information for your favorite courses. No more fumbling with laser finders, phone apps or rummaging through your bag.
Virtual Scorekeeping
Throw away those tiny pencils. MOTOACTV keeps track of your scorecards, clubs and key stats such as the number of putts taken and even the greens in regulation that you hit. Users can even customize the clubs that you have on MOTOACTV to match the ones in your golf bag.
Online Clubhouse
MOTOACTV syncs your rounds wirelessly at MOTOACTV.com where you get an unparalleled virtual representation of your round using a satellite view of the course. Move your mouse over the arc of the ball flight and pull up details of the shot you played. You can also keep every scorecard for reference, and similar to other MOTOACTV workouts you can share your rounds with friends. Plus, see how the pros like Bubba Watson play on select courses before you play them yourself.
MOTOACTV has teamed up with pro golfer and three-time PGA Tour winner Bubba Watson, a self-taught golfer who definitely knows a few things about taking his game to the next level.
“The new Golf Edition of MOTOACTV has features that allow players to make better decisions on the course,” said Watson. “From the weekend warriors trying to find the distance to the back of the green to great golfers who want to analyze their game and share their stats with friends, MOTOACTV helps improve scores and makes the game more enjoyable.”
Be sure to visit www.motoactv.com to hear more from Bubba Watson about how MOTOACTV Golf Edition can help amp your game. Also, Bubba will be featured in digital advertising across various golf outlets starting today.
Best of the Best
From golf to cycling to ultramarathons, MOTOACTV encourages athletes and fitness enthusiasts to boost their game. In addition to Bubba Watson, check out MOTOACTV.com for expert advice and inspiration from other top athletes, including:
Dean Karnazes – After running in all 50 states and on all seven continents, ultramarathon man Dean Karnazes uses MOTOACTV to push his body to even higher heights.
Chris Carmichael – A leader in innovative training methods, professional trainer Chris Carmichael adds MOTOACTV technology to train the best coaches and athletes in the country.
George Hincapie – A 15-time Tour de France veteran who was once hailed as “America’s premier classics rider,” world-champion cyclist George Hincapie uses MOTOACTV as he prepares to dominate his next race.
The Logistics
The MOTOACTV Golf Edition can be pre-ordered starting today via www.motorola.com/motoactvand www.amazon.com with an MSRP of $299.99. Devices will begin shipping on April 1st.
For more information on MOTOACTV, please visit www.motoactv.com and follow us on Twitter @motoactv.
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March 1, 2012
Verizon Droid 4 Review
Our friends over at Verizon have sent us the Verizon Droid 4 for us to review. Yes, it is the only “Droid” smartphone that has a slide out keyboard and it is the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone with a slide-out keyboard. It was unveiled at CES 2012, after many months of it being leaked out. It combines the best of both worlds, a touch screen and a physical keyboard. Ah but, does it live up to all of they hype? We will answer that in our full review, so now let’s dive into the full review of the Verizon Droid 4!
Design
The Verizon Droid 4 has a nice design. It comes in at only half of an inch thick, so it is really not that bad. On the top of your device you will find the power/sleep button and headphone jack. Your volume rocker can be found on the right hand side. The left hand side is home to your mini HDMI port and the micro USB port. On the back of the device you with the Verizon logo, 4G LTE logo, Motorola logo, speaker,and the 8 mega-pixel HD camera with LED flash. If you take the back cover off you will find the micro SD card slot and your Verizon 4G LTE SIM Card slot. There is no removable battery on this device but, it is in there somewhere. Towards the right hand bottom corner on the inside, you will find some pins. I am assuming that Verizon will be releasing an extend battery for this device and that is where it will be plugged in. We will let you know if Verizon or Motorola does come out with a such an accessory. To open the back cover you do need a special key and some strength. The back door itself feels very breakable, so do not handle it too much. On the front of the device right above the screen you will find the Motorola logo, a earpiece, and a VGA front facing camera. Under the screen you will find the 4 classic Android buttons (menu, home, back and search) and the Verizon Logo. Sliding out from the left hand side of the device is your laser cut full QWERTY keyboard. We will get into that later. Around the devices edges you will find a nice silver finish, while the rest of the phone is a blackish grey. The back of the phone has some grip to it, this way it won’t fall out of your hand when you are using the device.
Keyboard
Now, the full QWERTY keyboard is what the Droid 4 is famous for. It is the thinnest 4G LTE phone on the market that has a slide-out keyboard. This is by far the best slide-out keyboard smartphone on the market, it make’s the QWERTY keyboard on the Verizon Samsung Stratosphere, look pretty bad. This slide function of the keyboard if very smooth, and it does click when it is fully out. And it won’t get pushed back in by accident, you have to use some force to make it go back in and this adds more durability to the device itself. Now, once the keyboard is out the screen will automatically turn to horizontal mode. If you tape one button it will immediately start searching through your contacts, the web, and more. Keep in mind that you are on Verizon 4G LTE so it will not take long at all to see those results you have been waiting for. The keys themselves are both slightly raised and back light. Making them very easy to use and to see at night. They Android buttons are not in key format, but worry not as they are just a few steps away at the side of the screen. However, since they are capacitive touch buttons they do not turn when the keyboard slide’s out. This is something I would have liked to seen on this device, so hopefully with the Droid 5 we will see it. Congrats to Verizon and Motorola for a great job with the keyboard on this guy.
Hardware
Now, Motorola did not just make the keyboard good on the Droid 4 they also gave it some other nice features. For starters it has a 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor, 1GB of RAM, and Verizon 4G LTE speeds. So it is appropriate to say that this device is very fast. There is zero lag time when swiping between screens or opening the keyboard. As with any device everyone once in a while it may take a little while longer, but for the most part the Droid 4 does very well. The display is where Motorola could have done much better. It has a 4.0 inch qHD display with a resolution of 960 X 540. This is also known as a PenTile display, but it also has a scratch and scrape resistant glass on it. The screen does not perform very well, the colors are not rich and the contrast of the display could be better. However, the viewing angles are very good. It has a 8GB of internals storage and it does have a micro SD card slot that holds up to a 32GB micro SD card. On the back you have an 8 megapixel HD camera with LED flash. It does record video in full 1080pHD quality. On the front you have a VGA front-facing camera.
Network
The Droid 4 runs on Verizon’s insanely fast 4G LTE network. Call quality on the Droid 4 was great and there was almost no static. Both us and the person on the other end, had no issues hearing one another. In our area were we tested this device we had anywhere from 3-5 bars of service. Please keep in mind that Verizon’s 4G LTE service in your area may vary. If no 4G LTE is available it will connect to Verizon’s 3G Network. We did run speediest on the Droid 4 via the “SPEEDTEST.NET” application. You can see our results from the test below.
- Ping 75ms, Download 16.52Mbps, Upload 11.82Mbps
- Ping 101ms, Download 9.42Mbps, Upload 5.04Mbps
- Ping 139ms, Download 20.75Mbps, Upload 8.29Mbps
- Ping 72ms, Download 12.23Mbps, Upload 3.98Mbps
- Ping 68ms, Download 7.96Mbps, Upload 4.56Mbps
Our speed test were very good with Verizon’s 4G LTE Network. Our lowest download speed was 7.96Mbps, while our highest was an awesome 20.75Mbps. Our lowest upload speed was 3.98Mbps, while our highest was a good 11.82Mbps. Keep in mind that your data connection varies on how strong Verizon’s 4G LTE Network is in your area. The Verizon Droid 4′s Networks is great!
Operating System
The Verizon Droid 4 By Motorola is currently running Android 2.3 Gingerbread with a Motorola User Interface. However both Verizon and Motorola have said that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will be coming to the Droid 4 and it’s close relatives the Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX. No date has been given but, I’m assuming it will be sometime in the near future. In terms of pre-loaded apps on this device, there are a bunch of them. They are Amazon Kindle, Verizon Apps, Blockbuster, Google App Suite, YouTube, Device Setup, Emergency Alerts, Flash Player Settings, GoToMeeting, Help Center, Guided Tours, Let’s Gold 2, Madden NFL 12, Android Market, Mobile Hotspot, MOG Music, MOTOACTV, MOTOPRINT, Music, My Accounts, My Verizon Mobile Netflix, NFL Mobile, QuickOffice, Slacker, Slingbox, Smart Actions, Verizon Video,VZNavigator, VCast Tones, and more. Overall, the app selection is very similar to that of the Droid RAZR and Droid RAZR MAXX. The operating system and applications run very fast on the Droid 4. This thanks to it’s 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor and 1GB of RAM.
Bottom Line
The Verizon Droid 4 By Motorola is a great phone! It is by far the best slider on the market. It runs on Verizon’s insanely fast 4G LTE Network. It has speed by itself as well with a 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor and 1GB of RAM. It features an 8 megapixel HD camera with LED flash on the back. The slide-out keyboard come sin very handy, is says to use, is backlight, and much more! The only bad part is that the screen is not the best out there, but it does get the job done a good amount of the time. If you’re looking at a new phone and you are on Verizon be sure to check out and consider the Droid 4. The Verizon Droid 4 by Motorola retails for $199.99 with a 2-year contract. Without a contract the Droid 4 will cost you $549.99. Currently at the time of this review if you buy the Verizon Droid 4 online you can get it for $99.99 with a 2-year contract. You Can Get The Verizon Droid 4 By Motorola, By Clicking Here. At the time of this review Verizon is offering an awesome deal, “Twice The Data. For The Same Price”. You Can Get More Info On This Deal, By Clicking Here. We would like to thank Verizon for providing us with a copy of the “Verizon Droid 4 By Motorola”.
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February 17, 2012
Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX Review
Our friends over at Verizon have sent us the Droid RAZR MAXX for us to review. Most people who bought the original Droid RAZR, may be a little mad. The only difference between the Droid RAZR and the Droid RAZR MAXX is that the MAXX features a 21 hour battery. But, is that enough to upgrade, read on to find out. Now, let’s get started with the full review of the Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX!
Design
The Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX features the same design as the Droid RAZR with only some minor differences. It is thicker, but not buy much. It is still thicker than some of the other phones on the market. It comes in at 8.99 millimeters thick, while the RAZR comes in at 7.1 millimeter. So while it’s not the thinnest 4G LTE smartphone on the market, it is most certainly not the thickest phone on the market. The back of device is made of Kevlar, which gives you more protection. On top of the screen you have the Motorola logo and a 1.3 mega-pixel front facing camera. Under the screen you will find the Verizon logo and the touch Android buttons. On the back you have the 8 mega-pixel HD camera with LED Flash, speaker, Motorola, Verizon, and 4G LTE logos. On the right hand-side you will find the power/sleep button and the volume rocker. On the left hand side you will find, under a cover, the 4G LTE SIM card slot and micro SD card slot. On the top of the device you have the headphone jack, micro USB port, and the HDMI port. The Droid RAZR MAXX is currently only available in black, but more colors are always a possibility. As many of you known the Droid RAZR is available in black, white, and purple now.
Battery
The Battery on the Droid RAZR MAXX is the biggest feature of the phone. The Droid RAZR MAXX’s battery life has continued to amaze me since day one. I had it working for a solid 20 hours of phone calls, streaming video, and more. I have only charged it twice since receiving it and it blows me away every time. This is also with full brightness and it doesn’t bring the devices to battery to a fault what so ever. It has a 3,300mAh battery, this doubles the original battery of the Droid RAZR. I was expecting amazing battery life. And while it says it gets 21 Hours, we pushed it and we got around 20 Hours. Maybe if you don’t use it as much as we did or if you had Motorola Smart Actions turned on, you could have gotten 21 Hours. Either way if you need a large battery look no where but the Droid RAZR MAXX.
Hardware
The Droid RAZR MAXX is identical to the RAZR besides the battery and the thickness. So we will be brief here in the Hardware section. In terms of a battery you get a 3,300mAh battery inside. For network you have access to Verizon’s 4G LTE Network, which is insanely fast. The screen is also the same, I seems like Verizon and Motorola missed the chance of making another huge and revolutionary device by not improving the screen. It still features 4.3 inch Super AMOLED qHD Display, with a resolution of 960 X 450. While the screen is good we have seen better on many other devices. It has a 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM. It has a total of 32GB of Space, 16GB internal and a 16GB microSD card. So space is no issue on this device. I would have liked to see some hardware improvements but, they are nowhere to be found. Maybe in a future version of the device they will be added.
Operating System
As you may have expected the Droid RAZR MAXX has an identical operating system to that of the Droid RAZR. With that begin said we will be brief in the Operating System section as well. It is running the same build and firmware as the Droid RAZR, it seems as if Verizon and Motorola are holding stuff back from us. It is running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with the Motorola User Interface. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is coming, it will also be coming to the Droid RAZR. Pre-loaded apps are for the most part the same as well. You get Amazon Kindle, Verizon Apps, BlockBuster, Google App Suite, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, Device Setup, Emergency Alerts, Flash Player Settings, GoToMeeting, Guided Tours, Help Center, IM, Let’s Golf 2, Madden NFL 12, Android Market, Messaging, Mobile Hotspot, MOG Music, MOTOACTV, MOTOPRINT, Music, My Accounts, My Files, My Gallery, My Music, My Verizon Mobile, Netflix, NFL Mobile, Quickoffice, Slacker, Slingbox, Smart Actions, Social Location, Social Network, Task Manager, V CAST Tones, Verizon Video, Video Surf, Voice Commands, Voice Search, VZ Navigator, and YouTube. It comes with a good amount of items pre-loaded and if that isn’t enough you can get more in the Android Market. One thing that is different is that thanks to the larger battery you can use the operating system and apps more on one full charge than the original RAZR.
Camera
We did not give you a camera test for the original Droid RAZR. Ah but, since the cameras are identical on the Droid RAZR MAXX you get the camera test now! The camera app is exactly the same as the RAZR’s. In terms of the front facing camera, it is 1.3 mega-pixels. It is there for taking picture of yourself and/or selfless and video calling with your friends and family. The quality is okay, and is what we would expect for a front-facing camera. On the back is where this bad boy shines. It has an 8 mega-pixel HD camera, that put the Galaxy Nexus camera to shame. It records HD in 1080ph HD and if you take photos or video at night, no worries thanks to it’s LED flash. You can see our video camera test below!
Bottom Line
The Droid RAZR MAXX is pretty much a better version of the Droid RAZR. It’s biggest feature is a huge 21 hour battery life, we only received around 20 hours while testing. It still features the 8 mega-pixel back camera, the not so great display, 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor, and more. However, I feel it is one of the best phones in Verizon’s lineup. So what if it adds some more thickness having a 21 Hour battery tops it all. However, the Droid RAZR MAXX leaves the original Droid RAZR buyers in the dust. It does have the best battery of any phone currently on the market and for that one reason you should certainly consider it if you are looking for a new Verizon smartphone. Verizon is throwing to many RAZR devices at the consumer. I would have just come out with the MAXX and the first place. However, that is Verizon’s decision and not mine, but hopefully you are happy with your RAZR as it is a great phone. Sure we would have liked to see improvements with screen and other items, but what we got was an awesome new battery. It will cost you $299.99 with a 2-year contract from Verizon. Without a contract it will cost you a total of $649.99 . You Can Get Your Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX, By Clicking Here. At the time of this review Verizon is offering an awesome deal, “Twice The Data. For The Same Price”. You Can Get More Info On This Deal, By Clicking Here. We would like to thank Verizon Wireless for providing us with a copy of the “Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR MAXX By Motorola”.
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February 15, 2012
Verizon Droid Bionic Is Only $99.99!
Today Verizon Wireless has announced that the Droid Bionic is now available for only $99.99 with a 2-year contract! It will be available in Verizon Wireless Stores for only $99.99 in the upcoming weeks. It will still features all of the great features of the device when it was more expensive. In terms of the space on the device it has 16GB on board. There is also a micro SD card slot on the device. If you need more space just get a micro SD card and you are good to go. Verizon and Motorola also offer some great accessories like the Motorola SF200 Sports Headphones and The OtterBox® Defender Series® Rugged Case. Overall, it is great to say that the Verizon Droid Bionic is more affordable. If you were holding back on one, now is the time to get it. For more info check out the Press Release below!
Press Release
DROID BIONIC™ by Motorola Now More Affordable Than Ever
02/15/2012The DROID BIONIC™ by Motorola is now available online atwww.verizonwireless.com for $99.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. The BIONIC, at its new price, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores in the coming weeks. Enhance the BIONIC experience with a suite of accessories ranging from memory cards for music and picture storage to sports headphones for listening to music.
The DROID BIONIC comes equipped with 16 GB on-board memory (actual formatted capacity is approximately 10 GB) and a microSD™ card slot so customers can choose a memory card to fit their needs. Verizon Wireless offers memory cards with 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB and 32 GB of space to save pictures, music, documents and more. Each memory card comes with an SD card adapter so customers can insert their microSD card into their laptops, home computers and other compatible devices. Starting at $24.99 for a 4 GB card with an adapter included, microSD cards are available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com
Customers can rock out to their favorite tunes with their BIONIC andMotorola SF200 Sports Headphones while at the gym, running outdoors or during their daily routine. Available for $49.99, the durable headphones are designed to withstand rigorous workouts, and with a built-in microphone, customers can easily answer calls.
While running outdoors, customers don’t have to worry about dropping their BIONIC. The OtterBox® Defender Series® Rugged Case, available for $49.99, keeps the device protected against impact, scratches and more.
Customers that purchase a DROID BIONIC by Motorola will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data. To purchase a wide array of accessories for the DROID BIONIC, or for more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go towww.verizonwireless.com.
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February 7, 2012
Verizon Droid 4 Lands On February 10!
Verizon Wireless has just announced the highly awaited Verizon Droid 4 will land on February 10. It will be available in both Verizon stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. It will cost you $199.99 with a 2-year contract. It was introduced at CES 2012. It is thinnest 4G LTE slider on the market. It measures in at only half an inch thick. It packs a 1.2GHz Dual Core Processor and 1GB of RAM. It features a 4.0-inch qHD display. full QWERTY Keyboard. It features tools like MotoCast and SmartActions! It features an 8 mega-pixel back camera with LED flash and records video in 1080pHD! It has a built-in mobile hotspot feature, that can give WiFi to up to 8 devices! It is currently running Android 2.3 Gingerbread with a Motorola User Interface. It will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich very soon! It features a Water-repellent nano coating, which makes it water-resistant. It features 16GB of internal space and a micro SD card slot. Overall, it seems like an awesome device! Once again it lands on Verizon on February 10! For more info check out the Press Release below!
Press Release
DROID 4 BY MOTOROLA READY TO WORK AND PLAY ON THE VERIZON WIRELESS 4G LTE NETWORK
Power, Speed and Reliability Get the Job DoneBASKING RIDGE, N.J. – The award winning DROID 4 by Motorola will be available to handle even the most demanding lifestyles starting Feb. 10 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online atwww.verizonwireless.com. Introduced at this year’s Consumer Electronic Show (CES), the DROID 4 is the thinnest and most powerful 4G QWERTY smartphone measuring at less than half an inch thin. DROID 4 not only features a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, but also a five-row QWERTY keyboard with a PC-like layout and edge-lit keys for fast, precise typing, even in the dark. Powered by America’s fastest, most reliable 4G network, DROID 4 customers will have access to 4G LTE coverage in 195 markets covering more than 200 million people.
Additional features
- Verizon Wireless 4G LTE – Customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas
- Android™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread, to be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- 4.0-inch qHD display with scratch and scrape resistant glass
- Government-grade encryption (FIPS 140-2) for email, calendar and contacts; preloaded with Citrix®Receiver™ for Android (available in webtop) for desktop virtualization and access
- 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture
- Front-facing camera for video chat
- 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot supporting up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
Business Ready
Business professionals can leave their laptops behind and use the MotoCast™ app to remotely stream documents, videos, music and pictures from their laptops to their handset. Presenting to a conference room full of potential customers is a snap when customers plug the DROID 4 into an HDTV and present directly from the phone. The remote access of MotoCast eliminates the need to store documents on the handset as everything is stored on their office laptop.
Customers can combine the DROID 4 with the Lapdock 500 and its 14-inch display to create a full-featured mobile office. They can download documents, make edits using Lapdock’s full keyboard and email the updated documents to colleagues or customers. The Lapdock also features a built-in webcam so customers can attend virtual meetings and manage their business face to face.
The Smart Actions app on the DROID 4 helps automate everyday tasks and optimizes battery efficiency by letting customers create rules, such as automatically setting the phone to vibrate during work hours or dimming the display at a specific battery level.
Pricing and availability
- DROID 4 by Motorola will be available on Feb. 10 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
- The Lapdock 500 is available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online for $299.97.
- Customers that purchase a DROID 4 will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.
For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
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January 24, 2012
Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX Lands On January 26!
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Verizon has just confined that Droid RAZR MAXX is landing on January 26! This means that leak out on Motorola’s site was correct! It will be available on online at www.verizonwireless.com and Verizon stores for $299.99 with a 2-year contract. It is super thin at 8.99 millimeters and has the longest battery on the market. It last for an amazing 21 hours on a single charge. It also has speed with Verizon’s 4G LTE Network and with a 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor! It is powered by Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread and will be upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich soon! It has an 8 mega-pixel back camera with LED flash and records video in 1080pHD. It has a front facing camera for video chatting and self portraits. You can share your 4G LTE connection with up to 8 WiFi devices! It has a total of 32GB of Space, 16GB internal and a 16GB microSD card. The Droid RAZR MAXX is awesome device and I cannot wait to get my hands-on it! Be sure to let us know if you go out and get it! For more info see the Press Release below.
Press Release
Verizon Wireless Takes DROID RAZR™ To The MAXX™ On Jan. 26
01/24/2012
The DROID RAZR™ MAXX™ by Motorola will be available on Jan. 26 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online atwww.verizonwireless.com for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. At just 8.99 mm, the RAZR MAXX is the longest-lasting smartphone on the block and still impossibly thin. Customers can have a smartphone with the endurance to talk on the phone for more than 21 hours straight on a single charge. Equipped with the same great features as the original DROID RAZR, customers can expect to rip through the Web at blazing speeds with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and Verizon Wireless 4G LTE. Verizon Wireless leads the way in 4G with the fastest and most reliable 4G network in the United States, covering more than 200 million people in 195 markets.
Additional features:
- Powered by Android™ 2.3.5 Gingerbread, upgradable to Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
- Powerful 3300 mAh battery
- 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with 1080p HD video capture and image stabilization technology for crisp and clear videos
- Front-facing HD camera for video chat over 4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi
- 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot capable – customers can share 4G LTE speed with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- Remote wipe, pin lock and government-grade encryption for email, calendar and contacts, as well as voice and video chat conferencing
- 32 GB memory – 16 GB on-board memory and 16 GB microSD™ card pre-installed (actual formatted capacity is less)
Customers that purchase a DROID RAZR MAXX will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data. For more information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go towww.verizonwireless.com.
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January 17, 2012
Verizon Selling The Droid RAZR For $199.99
Well, Verizon Wireless will beginning selling a version of the Droid RAZR(Black) that only cost $199.99 . The catch is that the micro SD card is not included with this version of the device. So, for $100 less you lose the micro SD card. However, you still receive the 16GB of internal memory. Meaning that this Droid RAZR features 16GB of space right out of the box. The $299.99 version features 32GB of space. Keep in mind you can go out and buy the a micro SD card. This will definitely help make the Droid RAZR available to the masses. Since, it is $100 cheaper at only $199.99 . The device still features a 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor, 4.3 inch Super AMOLED Display, thinnest 4G LTE smartphone, Kevlar backing and much more. No word on when the device is shipping but, it is currently up for pre-order. You Can Get More Info On The $199.99 Verizon Droid RAZR, By Clicking Here. Keep in mind that the Droid RAZR MAXX is also coming soon,t hat features both 21 hours battery life and 32GB of space for the price of $299.99 . I recently did an article on the Droid RAZR MAXX and That It Might Be Landing On January 26 2012. You Can See That Article By Clicking Here. Be sure to let us know if you go out and get the $199.99 Droid RAZR! You Can See Our Review Of The Verizon Droid RAZR, By Clicking Here.
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January 14, 2012
Verizon Droid XYBOARD 10.1 Review
The Verizon Motorola Droid XYBOARD is Motorola’s flagship tablet using the Android Honey Comb operating system. It is upgradable but for this review I used the stock 3.2 operating system. Now, let’s get started with the full review of Verizon XYBOARD 10.1
Body
On the outside, you’ll find a large 10.1’ LCD screen which had great detail and produced beautiful images. At the top, the XYBOARD sports a 5 mega-pixel camera on both the front and back of the device. The left side has deeply recessed buttons for power and volume which some times could be hard to find and press. Motorola conveniently placed the micro HDMI and charging ports at the bottom for neat connectivity of the device. All in all a good feeling tablet.
The XYBOARD physically is similar to most tablets. It is very slim and has good weight at 603 grams, giving it a good feeling in the hands. The feeling of the device in hand is aided by the soft touch, rubber material that the coats the back and buttons. This is very important and the biggest plus to the device for one reason: It doesn’t feel delicate. Which is GOOD!
Why is this important? Tablets have been burdened with the need to be thin and light while having a high-resolution large glass screen, and a cpu; all very delicate parts with no protection. This has pledged (or aided business wise) the market for tablets as everyone is almost required to have a case for their device to protect it. Tablets have been available for a few years now but rarely do you see them out as freely as they were designed to be. Most users conceal their tablets and use them in the same fashion as a notebook computer which defeats the purpose of the tablet in some ways. With the XYBOARD being made the way it is, it felt truly portable and ready to be used everywhere. This was an eye opener as millions of tablets have been sold world-wide by many manufacturers though many are still being used like their predecessor, the notebook computer. I truly enjoyed the portability of the XYBOARD because it allowed me to transport my computing, FREELY, unlike many of the other tablets I have used. For anyone looking for a computer that feels like it can truly go anywhere, Motorola has you covered that with the XYBOARD. Also, having a sticker on the back with the serial number and other info, made the design go down a bit. It would have been better if it was just included in the operating system.
The Operating system
The XYBOARD’s operating system simply is not for the novice user. I would consider myself to be very technologically savvy and at many times I was puzzled by the Android operating system. If you’re already familiar with the operating system, you’ll have no problems getting around that. If you are planning on purchasing this for a computer novice, tablet novice, or android novice, you might want to think about it before doing so. This is due to a lack of introduction to the operation system. Androids are common but their operating system could use more text for buttons and an introductory walk through in the beginning. However, if you are willing to go with XYBOARD 10.1 you can attend a Verizon Wireless Workshop. The UI suffers significantly because of the XYBOARD’s processoring. This was evident in just about every application I used. From scrolling to keyboard use (typing is a nightmare), the XYBOARD’s 10.1 model really disappointed due to slow response times for touch sensitivity. I am unsure if the slow response is due to the screen’s digitalizer or simply the device’s 1.2ghz dual-core processor which is lightning fast on the 8.2 model. This was major draw back because I commonly found myself seeking other devices to do simple tasks, especially ones that involved lengthy typing. That being said, the XYBOARD is not for the daily typer. Also, at times the certain apps like the Android Market become very glitchy.
Network
The Verizon Droid XYBOARD 10.1 uses Verizon’s insanely fast 4G LTE Network. While I was testing the XYBOARD 10.1 I was browsing the web insanely fast. Keep in mind that in the New York Metro Area the rollout is almost complete. They will have the entire country done by 2013. While using the tab i had around 4 or 5 bars when using their network. Having a great network is very important. As when you take your tablet with you, there may not be a WiFi connection always there. Having access to Verizon’s 4G LTE Network was a huge help and was awesome to experience and use.
Camera
The Camera on the XYBOARD was mediocre. After taking a photo in a well-lit room and getting mediocre results, I went outside to test the camera’s capabilities and got the same results. The image was rather grainy in appearance from both cameras but will do the job for a quick pic like most tablets. The camera seems robust and well protected but don’t get your hopes up for point-n-shoot quality images.
Conclusion
The XYBOARD is for the android user only… It won’t make you jump ship if you are using a tablet my another manufacture unless you own an older android tablet and want a bigger screen. If you require a slim tablet that’s ready to go anywhere, this might be the tablet for you. My personal recommendation would be to go with the 8.2 XYBOARD for it’s faster response to touch commands but if you require a bigger screen, you might want to look elsewhere or wait for a version with a faster processor than that 1.2ghz processor inside this one. The Verizon Droid XYBOARD 10.1 retails for $529.99 for the 16GB, $629.99 for the 32GB and $729.99 for the 64GB. You Can Get More Info On The Verizon Motorola Droid XYBOARD 10.1, By Clicking Here. We would like to thank Verizon for providing us with a copy of the “Verizon Wireless Motorola Droid XYBOARD 10.1″.
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January 13, 2012
Verizon Droid RAZR MAXX Coming On The 26th?
Last week at CES 2012 Verizon Wireless and Motorola announced the Droid RAZR MAXX. The Droid RAZR MAXX features an increased battery life, it will last 21 hours on one charge. It is designed for the user who multitask all day long and all night long. It is a truly amazing that they have a battery that last 21 hours on once charge. They said that it will retail for $299.99 with a 2-year contract. It also stores 32GB of space. However, Verizon and Motorola did not sate when the Droid RAZR MAXX would be landing. But, it seems as if Motorola has let the cat out of the bag. On there website for the Droid RAZR MAXX, earlier today it said, “Available 1/25, From Motorola And Verizon“. It no longer says that on the site as of now. Instead it says, “Available Soon, From Motorola And Verizon“. I’m hopping that the Droid RAZR MAXX is landing on the 26th and Motorola and Verizon retracted that statement as it was not supposed to be announced yet. You Can See The Webpage For The Verizon Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX, By Clicking Here. Let us know if you saw it give out the release date early as well. We have reached out to Verizon Wireless for a comment but, have not heard back yet. We will update if we hear or find anything else.
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