Please recommend your Verizon phone (non-iPhone)

[Pinky]

I'm thinking about getting a new Verizon phone. I do not want an iPhone and am thrilled with my original Droid but I'd like to get something newer.

I use the camera all the time so want to make sure I don't down grade the quality of the camera... I would think size, camera quality and battery life are the most important aspects for me. (prefer not to have a physical keyboard if it makes the phone bulkier since I don't use the one I have)

So, do you guys have one you recommend? I was considering the Droid X, Droid X2 or the Incredible 2. Are there others I should consider?

[BillK]

In theory - a dual core phone "should" get better battery life - so either a Droid X2, Droid 3 (if you want a kb and don't mind a slightly smaller screen and fatter profile) - or wait on the Droid Bionic or hopefully a Samsung Galaxy S2 in August. Those are the only current and upcoming (soon) dual core phones on VZW that I know of.

Keep in mind - so far 4G phones have proven to be HUGE battery sucking machines. Tbolt, Revolution and Charge.

If you don't mind another month or so wait - do like me and wait on the Samsung Galaxy S2 "Function". It's a wonderful phone and is out everywhere BUT the USA so far. Get's pretty shining reviews mostly and has been outselling the iPhone in most countries.

[calv]

please tell me more about the Samsung Galaxy S2 "Function"! I have I believe I have an original/older (droid eris) and want to know more this one.

[Pinky]

In theory - a dual core phone "should" get better battery life - so either a Droid X2, Droid 3 (if you want a kb and don't mind a slightly smaller screen and fatter profile) - or wait on the Droid Bionic or hopefully a Samsung Galaxy S2 in August. Those are the only current and upcoming (soon) dual core phones on VZW that I know of.

Keep in mind - so far 4G phones have proven to be HUGE battery sucking machines. Tbolt, Revolution and Charge.

If you don't mind another month or so wait - do like me and wait on the Samsung Galaxy S2 "Function". It's a wonderful phone and is out everywhere BUT the USA so far. Get's pretty shining reviews mostly and has been outselling the iPhone in most countries.

So, the Incredible 2 is not dual-core? I had been leaning towards that one but for no particular reason really.

I don't really want a keyboard if it makes the phone thicker because I never use mine on my original Droid.

You've got me interested in this Samsung Galaxy S2 "Function" too. I wonder if they will keep pushing the date back or if it really will be available that soon. It never fails that when I set my sights on a phone Verizon delays it and I wait and wait. :rotflmao:

[marymoo86]

DH loves his Samsung Charge. Doesn't have a separate keyboard but the virtual keyboard has the letters spaced a bit to make typing easier. I think there's an app you can download to help with battery life. He hasn't complained about it.

[BillK]

please tell me more about the Samsung Galaxy S2 "Function"! I have I believe I have an original/older (droid eris) and want to know more this one.
http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys2/html/

[BillK]

Droid Bionic flyer leaked today by Best Buy...

http://phandroid.com/2011/07/06/motorola-droid-bionic-best-buy-flyer-leaked/

[Pinky]

http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys2/html/

Bill I'm drooling over the Galaxy S2! It is so thin... I wish I could see it in person to see if it is really that much thinner than say the X2 (which I'm now leaning towards do to the dual core)

[BillK]

Here's the video review of the Vodafone version:

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review-vodafone-network

4G or not - I'm pretty sure that's my next phone. All signs point to no 4G on it but I don't care.

[Pinky]

Here's the video review of the Vodafone version:

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review-vodafone-network

Thanks, I'll check it out. So, you think this will be out this summer for sure?

[BillK]

Thanks, I'll check it out. So, you think this will be out this summer for sure?
Before the end of Summer yes. Probably before the end of August if I had to place a bet.

[Pinky]

Before the end of Summer yes. Probably before the end of August if I had to place a bet.

I think I can wait that long! :)