Which Android Phone and Why?

[imnuts]

I've been having issues recently with my TP2 and will likely get a new phone soon, within the next month. I'm getting my 4th replacement device now as all of them have had some sort of issue, and I'm getting tired of replacing my phone every few days. So, I'm wondering which of the new VZW Android phone's you would pick and why. ATM, I'm thinking of trying to get it replaced with the Incredible, but could be swayed to another device, depending on what others think. Although I have a hardware keyboard now, I rarely use it, so that's why I'm not automatically going with the Droid 2, though the physical keyboard would be a better argument for getting that as a replacement over something else.

[gTen]

To answer this I must first ask what exactly do you use your phone for on a daily bases..and what do you expect to do with your phone. And what your hopes are for the phone in the future.

[imnuts]

I use it for personal use only ATM. Primarily text messaging, very few phone calls. I also keep track of my email, Twitter, Facebook, and browse the web. I also try to keep up with news and weather. I want it to be customizable and at least somewhat easily update-able as far as the base OS goes. Speed is nice as well, though I think all of the phones have relatively similar specs, so I'm guessing that will come down to what all is running on it and how resource heavy the UI and apps are.

[gTen]

In terms of raw specs, the Fascinate has the best specs by a decent margin, though it is preloaded with Bing and Verizon crap..and since it just came out may take a bit for customizations.

In terms of easiest to update, most likely the Incredible as it is pretty much a Nexus One...while it may not get official upgrades it will probably easily get them from the community.

I do suggest visiting a Verizon store and trying to type on both the on screens and the keyboard phone...cause if you say you text message a lot and onscreen keyboards don't work out it could be an issue in itself.

The Droid X may be the easiest to type on with an onscreen keyboard just from the sheer size...

Judging from your situation I would wait to make your decision till your willing to buy right that moment as in a month or 2 the Droid Incredible HD may come out...there is also a rumor of the HTC phone with a 1.2ghz, a keyboard (4 row unfortunately), 4inch screen and a world phone...And if not in that time Fascinate and Droid 2 will have more development in them to have a better judgement of the 2 devices.

[imnuts]

Thanks for the info. I'm sure that the Droid X is likely the easiest to use for the on-screen keyboard, but the problem I'd be worried about with it is just because of its size that it's more prone to getting damaged and breaking, or getting in the way of other stuff in my pocket.

I think that the Incredible is about the same size across as my TP2, which I have few issues with the on screen keyboard, at least the HTC one. I've tried using the stock android keyboard via the in-progress android port, and it's a little more difficult to use.

I did hold the Fascinate the other day, and it seems to strike a good balance in size between the Incredible and Droid X.

Thanks for the info though. Hopefully others can provide some insight as well.

[BenC]

I have to agree with the statement in #2 and then the keyboard thing. I was most unhappy with the Evo until I found a decent screen keyboard and now I almost like it.

[outlaw.99]

I have had the Ally, Devour, and Droid... The best was the Droid on 2.2, but waiting to see what the Ally 2.2 is like (still 2.1)for a fair comparison....The Ally has the nicest keyboard and only loses a little screen space to the Droid....

[MrObvious]

Honestly you'll just want to spend time on each phone. The Samsung phone that's new looks interesting.

[imageek2]

I lean toward the Samsung Facinate. It really look and feels wonderful. I believe someone has a way to free up the Google apps, maps, search, etc. I hesitate to say this because I am not quite ready to buy and I don't want to flood Amazon so they take the offer off the table, BUT, they will send the phone for free - free shipping and zero cost for the phone as opposed to V's $199. Hard to beat. I a thinking of buying one even though I'm not out of contract yet. The savings will pay for any penalty.

[MrObvious]

You can unlock Google with a patch.