GSM version of Motorola DROID spotted in the wild, on video

29 October, 2009
Yesterday, Motorola announced their Android 2.0 CDMA phone - the Motorola DROID. GSM users have nothing to worry about as the GSM version of the phone already passed through FCC testing and...

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  • P@c
  • 29 Oct 2009

i only got 3 phrases to say:
Ew, Ew, Ew!

Well, for a start it has nice features but one thing that it really downs my interest in this phone is that the design is REALY FUGLY! Look at its d-pad. Its like a tin can sticked into another can. xD

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    • jjsoviet
    • v0q
    • 29 Oct 2009

    Anonymous, 29 Oct 2009You must learn CPU Multimedia extensions is most important ... moreSeriously, the same processor as the PSP Go? Now I'm more amazed. Maybe an nVidia graphics card is the only thing missing from the Droid.

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      • Anonymous
      • St}
      • 29 Oct 2009

      Anonymous, 29 Oct 2009The processor is really weak with only 550MHz! Camera is on... moreYou must learn CPU Multimedia extensions is most important thing for device performance
      Intel Pentium 3 800 MHz is nothing when you compare with Intel atom based processors at 600 mhz
      This Texas industrial based processor using in PSP GO

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        • Anonymous
        • mrI
        • 29 Oct 2009

        couldn't watch the video klip on youtube

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          • ReVan
          • 2@t
          • 29 Oct 2009

          The video "as promised" is tagged as private and is in-viewable now.

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            • George
            • mEk
            • 29 Oct 2009

            Are these proper pics of the GSM version? If so then thankfully NO GOLD for us then! lol. or can I just not see the pics clearly enough on my winmobile hehe.

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              • jjsoviet
              • v0q
              • 29 Oct 2009

              Anonymous, 29 Oct 2009Don't you have eyes? Or taste? Though technically very i... moreI have different preferences than yours. Do not force me to conform to what your society perceives regarding this phone. I myself am okay with the design of the Droid. Is it the sexiest? No. Is it the ugliest? No. I'm neutral.

              If you hate it, then fine. Not everyone has the same taste as you.

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                • jjsoviet
                • v0q
                • 29 Oct 2009

                Anonymous, 29 Oct 2009N900 is still better overall. Hopefully this won't cost ... moreIt's only $199 through Verizon Wireless. A GSM version is also coming up.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • P%n
                  • 29 Oct 2009

                  Anonymous, 29 Oct 2009The processor is really weak with only 550MHz! Camera is on... more550MHz ARM 8 is a lot better than the N97, Nokia is going down.

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                    • een
                    • 29 Oct 2009

                    How is the n900 that much better? 600 arm processor and 30 fps video is all i see the major difference. the biggest let down of the n900 is permanent landscape mode. It does not switch to portrait mode, only when making a phone call. now maemo does look fast and fluid i have to admit. But the dang thing is a little thick for me. Droid is pretty slim for a qwerty phone. 5 mp camera, flash, wifi, ad2p same for both. I actually would pick maemo over this but landscape mode only???!!?!? C'mon nokia get real.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • xEI
                      • 29 Oct 2009

                      jjsoviet, 29 Oct 2009Tell me, what is the widely accepted criteria to judge some... moreDon't you have eyes? Or taste?

                      Though technically very impressive the Droid looks a total mess. Is there any reason why they had to make top and bottom sides different sizes? Or use at least 4 different, non-matching, materials for the casing?

                      Do you think that a Lada with a vinyl roof and a 2-tone paintjob is an attractive looking car?

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                        • Anonymous
                        • nbu
                        • 29 Oct 2009

                        jjsoviet, 29 Oct 2009More features =/= better phone Quality over quantity, my... moreN900 is still better overall.

                        Hopefully this won't cost more than $500 unlocked, because it really shouldn't.

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                          • v0q
                          • 29 Oct 2009

                          [deleted post]Tell me, what is the widely accepted criteria to judge something as "beautiful" and "ugly"? Isn't that everyone has different tastes in design? Not everyone agrees with you.

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                            • jjsoviet
                            • v0q
                            • 29 Oct 2009

                            Anonymous, 29 Oct 2009The processor is really weak with only 550MHz! Camera is on... moreMore features =/= better phone

                            Quality over quantity, my friend.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • uSN
                              • 29 Oct 2009

                              The processor is really weak with only 550MHz! Camera is only 5MP?? Good OS and UI though but otherwise this phone is full of..

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                                • uwilltry
                                • mxF
                                • 29 Oct 2009

                                looks smart

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                                  • jjsoviet
                                  • v0q
                                  • 29 Oct 2009

                                  Anonymous, 29 Oct 2009Sorry, but that thing is just FUGLY.Congratulations, you have an opinion.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • Uij
                                    • 29 Oct 2009

                                    i thought the Droid was gonna start reaping in the middle

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • xEI
                                      • 29 Oct 2009

                                      Sorry, but that thing is just FUGLY.

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                                        • jjsoviet
                                        • v0q
                                        • 29 Oct 2009

                                        Anyone who will attempt to bash Motorola yet again must look deeper into the specs of the Droid. With Android 2.0 inclusion and loads of features installed, I am positively sure that this will be a worthy competitor in the market.