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Well, after all of the hoopla, the Verizon Droid is out on the market. This is a phone that will give the iPhone a run for its money.  Check out the deals for the Droid phone here.

The Droid by Motorola for Verizon Wireless is a touch screen, QWERTY slider smartphone that has gained early attention for its super fast speeds. Featuring Google’s Android 2.0 operating system, the Droid has a desktop-like web experience and is fully customizable with apps downloaded from the Android Market.

Android is how Google has decided to participate in this arena.  The features in this phone a very similar to the features its uses in the new Verizon Hub. 

The integrated GPS and eCompass can be used with Google Maps Navigation and other location-based apps, geo-location web search, and even geo-tagging photos. Beyond geo-tagging, the Droid’s DVD-quality 5.0 megapixel camera/ camcorder also has auto-stabilization, flash, zoom and editing tools.  You can share videos and photos either online or via multimedia messaging. The Droid by Motorola has everything you would expect a smartphone to do plus a few gizmos you’d never expect.

Highlights

• Highlight-A Touch Screen, QWERTY Keyboard Slider Smartphone Featuring Android 2.0
• Highlight-Fully Customizable With Thousands Of Apps Downloadable From The Android Market
• Highlight-Advanced 5.0 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Geo-tagging, Flash, Edit Tools, and More
• Highlight-Lots Of Your Favorite Apps, Like Google Maps and Facebook, Pre-installed
• Highlight-Integrated GPS Supports Google Maps Navigation and Other Location-based and Navigation Apps
• Highlight-Amazing 3.7" Light-responsive Color Display Is Perfect For Watching Videos
• Highlight-Fast 3G and WiFi Support For Streaming Multimedia Like YouTube Videos

What’s In The Box

• Custom Ringtones-Yes
• MP3 Player-Yes, Media Player With Advanced Features For Quality Music and Video Experience
• Streaming Multimedia Support-Yes, Stream Music and Videos (Like YouTube) Online With 3G Speeds
• Customizable Graphics-Yes
• Picture Caller ID-Yes
• MP3 Ringtones-Yes
• Ringer Profiles-Yes
• Facebook-Yes, Pre-installed
• MySpace-Yes, Downloadable
• Twitter-Yes
• Games-Yes

Core Features

• Alarm-Yes
• Calendar-Yes, Support For Corporate (Exchange) Calendar and Google Calendar
• Speakerphone-Yes
• Voice-activated Dialing-Yes
• Vibrate-Yes
• Calculator-Yes
• Style-QWERTY Slider and Touch Screen
• Color Main Display-3.7", 480 x 854 Pixels, WVGA TFT Light-responsive Color Display
• Color-Licorice (Black) With Brown Sugar Accents
• To-Do List-Yes
• Voice Memo-Yes
• PDA Device-Yes

• Talk Time-Up To 6.4 Hours
• Battery Type-Li-Ion
• Standby Time-Up To 11.3 Days

Technical Specifications

• Network Compatibility-CDMA 800, 1900
• Data Download Speed-3G/ EVDO Rev. A, 1XRTT
• 3G Data Speeds-Yes, Where Available
• Platform / Operating System-Android 2.0
• Compatible Carrier-Verizon Wireless
• Predictive Text Entry-Yes
• WiFi-Yes, WiFi (802.11 b,g) To Connect To Personal and Corporate Wireless Networks (Hotspots)
• Micro-USB Port-Yes
• Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack-Yes
• Hearing Aid Compatible-Yes, M3/T3
• TTY Compatible-Yes
• Touch Screen-Yes, Touch Screen With Haptic Feedback, Accelerometer, and Proximity and Ambient Light Sensors
• Weight-6.0 oz
• Dimensions-2.4" x 4.6" x 0.5"
• Expandable Memory Capacity-Store More Music, Photos and Videos With Up To A 32GB microSD Memory Card (16GB Card Pre-installed)
• Multiple Numbers Per Name-Yes

SSH into DROID?

How can I SSH into my Verizon DROID? I’ve been able to use the SSH client to SSH into my desktop and work system(s). What I’m looking for is a way to connect to my server. [...]

Common Where is the Dynolicious for Droid 

This should have been the one of the first apps they should made for Droid. When I saw it on the Iphone I almost bought the I phone just for that app.  [...]

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This blog http://thebestringtonesblog.com details how to download free ring tones, and recommended sites to find the best ring tones. There are a couple of videos detailing sites that list some of the better and comical ring tones that can be downloaded either free or for a small fee. In addition, this site has numerous articles on some of the latest cell phones from Nokia and Verizon, as well as numerous additional articles on polyphonic ring tones, and sites that can be reviewed to download ring tones.

In addition, the process of downloading ring tones is briefly explained, per the following; a ring tone maker allows a user to take a song from their personal music collection, select whatever section of a particular song they especially like and send the file to their cell phone. Files can be sent to a cell phone by direct connection (e.g., USB cable), Bluetooth, text messaging, or e-mail.

Some cell phone providers allow users to create their own music tones, either with a "melody composer" or a sample/loop arranger (such as the MusicDJ in many Sony Ericsson phones). These often use encoding formats only available to one particular phone model or brand. Other formats, such as MIDI or MP3, are often supported; they must be downloaded to the phone before they can be used as a normal ring tone.

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Here is a pretty good cell phone if you need it in damp and rugged conditions.  This one won’t stand a dip in the pool but it holds up under most conditions and has some great Web stuff as well.

Act now and buy the Motorola Adventure here!

Motorola Adventure V750 Silver

The durable and attractive Motorola Adventure V750 for Verizon Wireless is one of the first Verizon cell phones to offer push-to-talk technology. With a built-in MP3 player, a 2-megapixel camera, Bluetooth support and an expandable memory card slot, the Adventure gives you more than just rugged good looks. The Adventure V750 supports VZ Navigator, V CAST Music with Rhapsody and V CAST Videos. This phone is ready for anything, indoors or out.

Highlights

• First Verizon Cell Phone With Push-To-Talk Capabilities
• Rugged Shell Meets Military Standards For Shock, Dust, Heat, And Vibration
• Slim Flip Phone With Feather-Touch Precision Crafted Keypad
• Built-in V CAST Music Player With Up To 8 GB Of Expandable Memory
• Large QVGA Color Display
• Watch On-Demand TV or Listen To Music With On Verizon’s EV-DO Rev A Network
• 2 Megapixel Digital Camera Takes Print-quality Stills or Video Clips
• Outstanding Voice-Activated Dialing Functionality and Stereo Bluetooth

What’s In The Box With The Phone

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide

Advanced Features

• Digital Camera – 2.0 Megapixels (1600 x 1200 Pixel Resolution Max), Self-Timer, Brightness Controls
• Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, On-Demand TV And Music With V CAST V PAK Feature
• Camera Megapixels – 2 Megapixels
• V CAST Music Player – You Can Download Songs From V CAST Music And Store Them On Your Phone
• GPS Services Support – Yes, Get Turn-by-Turn Directions with VZ Navigator
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, V1.2, Supports Headset, Handsfree As Well As SPP, DUN Profiles
• Video Capture / Camcorder – Record And Send QVGA Video Clips To Friends, Length Limited Only By Available Memory
• Voice-driven Menus – Advanced Voice Recognition Requires No Phone Pre-training
• Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
• PC Synchronization – Yes, With Software Sold Separately
• Parental Controls – Yes, Keep Track of Your Child’s Whereabouts with Chaperone from Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Messaging Features

• Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send PIX And FLIX Messages With IN Messaging Features
• Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 – Yes, WAP 2.0 Browser Built-in
• Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, With IN Messaging Feature
• Email Client – Yes, POP3 Email Software Built-In
• Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes

Personalization and Fun Features

• Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get In Now Service
• Custom Ringtones – Yes
• Pre-loaded Ringtones – Yes
• MP3 Ringtones – Yes
• Ringer Profiles – Yes
• Picture Caller ID – Yes
• Multiple Languages – Yes
• Languages Supported – English, Spanish
• Games – Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service
• Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable From Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Core Features

• Color Main Display – 2.2", 240 x 320 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed
• External Display – 1.6" TFT LCD, 120 x 160 Pixels, With Music Controls
• Style – Flip Phone
• Color – Silver
• Warranty – Motorola Factory Warranty
• Speakerphone – Yes
• Push-to-Talk – Yes, With Verizon Wireless Push-To-Talk Feature
• Voice-activated Dialing – Advanced Voice Recognition Requires No Phone Pre-training
• To-Do List – Yes
• Voice Memo – Yes
• Alarm – Yes
• Calculator – Yes
• Calendar – Yes
• Mini-USB Port – Yes
• Vibrate – Yes
• Phonebook Capacity – Up To 1,000 Contacts
• Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes, Store Up To 5 Entries Per Contact, Plus 2 Email Addresses
• TTY Compatible – Yes
• Basic Phone – Yes
• PDA Device – No

Battery Life

• Battery Type – Li Ion
• Talk Time – Up To 230 Minutes
• Standby Time – Up To 84 Hours

Technical Specifications

• Application Platform – BREW v. 3.1.5
• Data Download Speed – EV-DO Rev A (Up to 3.1 Mbps) And 1xRTT (Up To 70 Kbps)
• Network Compatibility – CDMA 850, 1900
• Compatible Carrier – Verizon Wireless
• Ringtone Types Supported – MIDI, MP3
• Predictive Text Entry – Yes, T9
• Built-In Memory – 128 MB
• Expandable Memory Capacity – Supports MicroSD/Transflash Format Cards
• Dimensions – 4.0 in x 2.0 in x 0.6 in
• Weight – 3.9 oz
• V CAST Enabled – Yes

Compatibility Features

• Device Supports Verizon Connect Plans – Yes
• Device Supports Verizon Premium Plans – Yes
• Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
• Device Supports Verizon Push to Talk Plans – Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

• Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Push To Talk Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless V CAST Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options – Yes

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What a terrific phone that can compete with the iPhone – the Blackberry Storm!

Act now and buy the Blackberry Storm here!

BlackBerry Storm 9530 Black

The hugely anticipated BlackBerry Storm for Verizon Wireless is the world’s first touchscreen BlackBerry, with a brilliant 3.25" display that uses the breakthrough SurePress technology. The internationally compatible Storm supports Verizon’s high-speed EVDO network, and comes loaded with 1 GB of on-board memory, a 3.2-MP camera, a full featured web browser, and a removable battery. The full BlackBerry experience on a touchscreen device – it’s set to take the world by storm.

Highlights

• First BlackBerry Smartphone With Tactile Touch Software
• 3.25" Display Adjusts Orientation And Provides Click Feedback
• Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Lets You Send Text, Instant and Email Messages
• 3.2 Megapixel Autofocus Camera With Facial Recogition Takes Crisp Pictures, Long Video Clips
• Built-in Music Player Lets You Download Music Over-the-air Or Sync With A PC
• Exclusive For Verizon: Only True Internationally Compatible, "World Phone" BlackBerry
• Supports VZ Navigator Audible Turn-by-turn Directions
• Smooth, Attractive Web Browser With Touch Navigation

What’s In The Box With The Phone

• Additional Items Included – Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide, USB Cable, 8 GB Micro SD Card

Advanced Features

• Digital Camera – 3.2 Megapixel Resolution (2048 x 1536 Pixels Max), LED Flash, Face Detection, Editing Tools
• Camera Megapixels – 3.2 Megapixels
• MP3 Player – Plays MP3, WMA, WMA ProPlus, AAC, AAC+ Files
• GPS Services Support – Yes, Get Turn-by-Turn Directions with VZ Navigator
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, v2.1, Headset, Handsfree, DUN, OPP, FTP, BPP, HID Profiles Supported
• Video Capture / Camcorder – VGA Resolution, 120 FPS, Multiple Formats
• QWERTY Keyboard – Yes, Virtual QWERTY Keyboard Displays On 3.25" Touchscreen
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Supports A2DP and AVRC Profiles So You Can Stream Music To Compatible (A2DP) Devices
• Voice-driven Menus – Yes, Advanced Voice Commands With No Pre-training Needed
• PC Synchronization – Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Email, Address Book and Calendar
• Parental Controls – Yes, Keep Track of Your Child’s Whereabouts with Chaperone from Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Messaging Features

• Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Picture or Video Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature
• HTML Web Browsing – Full HTML Web Browsing With Touch Navigation, Bookmarks, High-speed Data Downloads
• Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging
• Email Client – Works With BlackBerry Enterprise Server, Integrates Easily With Personal Accounts
• Instant Messenger Built-in – Yes, Send and Receive Instant Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging

Personalization and Fun Features

• Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable
• Custom Ringtones – Yes
• MP3 Ringtones – Yes, Supports MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ Files
• Ringer Profiles – Yes
• Picture Caller ID – Yes
• Games – Yes, Downloadable BREW Titles
• Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

• Color Main Display – 3.3" LCD, 360 x 480 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors
• Color – Black and Silver
• Style – Candy Bar Touchscreen
• Touch Screen – Yes, Intuitive Touchscreen With SurePress Tactile Click Interaction
• Speakerphone – Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers
• Voice-activated Dialing – Yes, Advanced Voice Dialing Requires No Phone Pre-training
• To-Do List – Yes
• Voice Memo – Yes, Up To 1 Hour Total
• Alarm – Yes
• Calculator – Yes
• Calendar – Yes
• Vibrate – Yes
• Mini-USB Port – Yes
• Phonebook Capacity – 1,000 Entries
• Multiple Numbers Per Name – 5 Number Entries and 2 Email Address Per Contact
• TTY Compatible – Yes
• Hearing Aid Compatible – Yes, M3 Rated
• Text to Speech – Yes
• PDA Device – Yes

Battery Life

• Battery Type – LiIon
• Talk Time – Up to 280 Minutes
• Standby Time – Up to 360 Hours

Technical Specifications

• Application Platform – BREW
• Data Download Speed – 1xEV-DO Rev. A (Up to 3.1 Mbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)
• Platform / Operating System – BlackBerry OS
• Network Compatibility – GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS 2100
• Built-In Memory – 1 GB On-board Memory
• 3G Data Speeds – Yes
• Expandable Memory Capacity – Supports MicroSD/Transflash Format Cards, Up To 16 GB Card Size Max
• Dimensions – 4.4 in x 2.5 in x 0.6 in
• Internationally Compatible – Yes
• Weight – 5.5 oz

Compatibility Features

• Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Visual Voicemail Compatible – Yes
• Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Recommended Optional Plan Features

• Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Rhapsody Options – Yes, Supports Access To Unlimited Music From Rhapsody
• Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options – Yes
• Verizon Wireless Tethering Plan Options – Yes, With Verizon’s Broadband Access Connect

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