Yeah, the Droid and the X use the same GPU core. But the Droid's is underclocked (120MHz, I think) to save battery given the chipset is built on a 65nm process. The X's 45nm chipset allows the GPU to run at "stock" speed (IIRC, 200MHz) - plus the X has enhanced memory bandwidth. However, I will say that NFS: Shift on the X vs. the Droid doesn't show as huge a difference as I thought it would. Sort of like running it on an iPhone 3G vs. a 3GS.
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Yeah, the Droid and the X use the same GPU core. But the Droid's is underclocked (120MHz, I think) to save battery given the chipset is built on a 65nm process. The X's 45nm chipset allows the GPU to run at "stock" speed (IIRC, 200MHz) - plus the X has enhanced memory bandwidth. However, I will say that NFS: Shift on the X vs. the Droid doesn't show as huge a difference as I thought it would. Sort of like running it on an iPhone 3G vs. a 3GS.
JayDROIDX69
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Got mone the day it came out...im loving it. Only 2 things i think should have been addressed before the phone was released.
1 is the volume, its not really all that loud enough
2 the camera is good but could be better
other than that this phone is hot im using it to post this.
1 is the volume, its not really all that loud enough
2 the camera is good but could be better
other than that this phone is hot im using it to post this.
Got mone the day it came out...im loving it. Only 2 things i think should have been addressed before the phone was released.
1 is the volume, its not really all that loud enough
2 the camera is good but could be better
other than that this phone is hot im using it to post this.
The camera seems better with Vignette. Hopefully the update will fix this.
tomnationwide
Member
It looks like opinion is generally good for the item with high end phone users not being as satisfied as people who are doing a huge device upgrade.
Compared to other Android devices .... I can say I am not satisfied with it.
The only positive is the screen size, and that's it. Screen colors are bad (washed out), the device is laggy and slow.
I've had the Droid, Incredible, now the X, played with the Droid 2 (really fast device BTW!) and I also have a Galaxy S (AT&T variant).
I much prefer the Galaxy S for it's speed and screen colors / size. I liked the Incredible just as much as the Galaxy. I think the Incredible had the best Android "experience" for me. The device just ran better and was more "usable".
I don't root or use other roms so it's from a purely "end-user" type of use.
The only positive is the screen size, and that's it. Screen colors are bad (washed out), the device is laggy and slow.
I've had the Droid, Incredible, now the X, played with the Droid 2 (really fast device BTW!) and I also have a Galaxy S (AT&T variant).
I much prefer the Galaxy S for it's speed and screen colors / size. I liked the Incredible just as much as the Galaxy. I think the Incredible had the best Android "experience" for me. The device just ran better and was more "usable".
I don't root or use other roms so it's from a purely "end-user" type of use.
I have had my DX for almost a month now. I must say that I love this phone. I do however have a couple of issues with it. My first issue is the screen. It gets very washed out in sun light. While not a major issue it is bothersome. The speaker is my second complaint. While on speaker it sounds just fine but during media playback it is very flat and weak. The ringer volume even while on max setting is almost to quite to hear. The last and final gripe is the vibrate function. If it's on the desk or table it's okay, if it's in a holster or case you might as well forget about it. That all being said it is still the most power, beautiful and sophisticated phone I have ever owned and I've had my share.dancedroid
tomnationwide
Member
Compared to other Android devices .... I can say I am not satisfied with it.
The only positive is the screen size, and that's it. Screen colors are bad (washed out), the device is laggy and slow.
I've had the Droid, Incredible, now the X, played with the Droid 2 (really fast device BTW!) and I also have a Galaxy S (AT&T variant).
I much prefer the Galaxy S for it's speed and screen colors / size. I liked the Incredible just as much as the Galaxy. I think the Incredible had the best Android "experience" for me. The device just ran better and was more "usable".
I don't root or use other roms so it's from a purely "end-user" type of use.
I ordered the Incredible and am ending up with Droid X because I got 5 of them for $174. I don't know if I will like it but I'm certain I won't have much issue.
steeveegee
Member
i originally bought the incredible which is an awesome phone btw
when the x came out i was still in the 30 day satisfaction period so i decided to give my dinc back and get an x
at first i was miserable
the first issue was with syncing it to my pc (which turned out to be the usb cable i was using for some reason it doesn't sync with any other cable then the one they supply) problem solved
also htc sense was a little prettier and user friendly idk maybe i was just more used to the htc because it was my first smart phone and motorolas widgets are kinda lame looking
after messing with the x for a few weeks and really customizing I have to say this phone is awesome!
the incredible is a GREAT phone the droid x is even better
if you on the fence about buying this phone get it or if you just got another phone and your still within the 30 day satisfaction period run to the verizon store now and trade it in for an x
cant wait for froyo to make this phone even better
when the x came out i was still in the 30 day satisfaction period so i decided to give my dinc back and get an x
at first i was miserable
the first issue was with syncing it to my pc (which turned out to be the usb cable i was using for some reason it doesn't sync with any other cable then the one they supply) problem solved
also htc sense was a little prettier and user friendly idk maybe i was just more used to the htc because it was my first smart phone and motorolas widgets are kinda lame looking
after messing with the x for a few weeks and really customizing I have to say this phone is awesome!
the incredible is a GREAT phone the droid x is even better
if you on the fence about buying this phone get it or if you just got another phone and your still within the 30 day satisfaction period run to the verizon store now and trade it in for an x
cant wait for froyo to make this phone even better
1 star piece of ****. plagued with wifi issues and half of my text messages dont send, motorola refuses to acknowledge these problems because it creates bad publicity, customer service tells me to reset my phone and erase all of my songs pictures contacts and apps so i have to resync, and of course it doesn't fix it. until motorola acknowledges these problems and tries to fix them they are no better than apple
i have a love/ hate relationship with this phone. but i love it more than i hate it... you cant have it all you know... love swype and it the fact that it's so thin... it feels solid... the display is amazing... blur sucks, but with launcher pro it is much better. the original camera blows, but vignette makes it amazing... and i love the 720p video recording... which is probably the one reason i wouldnt give up this phone... with concert mode... because i record a lot of bands.
i tried to get the incredible but we all know what was happening with that phone... and i dont really care for all the HTC sense widgets... the X is the best phone for now... but im sure something amazing will come out eventually and then ill make the switch.
i tried to get the incredible but we all know what was happening with that phone... and i dont really care for all the HTC sense widgets... the X is the best phone for now... but im sure something amazing will come out eventually and then ill make the switch.
Amazonfemme
Active Member
I'm a smartphone newcomer, so I have no basis for comparison insofar as other smartphones are concerned. Obviously, the X is a staggering upgrade over my LG enV2. :wink:
Overall, I love the phone. Apart from the fact that it's just plain fun to tinker with, it's also fast and puts a world of info at my fingertips. The apps I've installed, on the recommendation of the good people here (yay LauncherPro, AK Notepad, Ringdroid, and Handscent!) have only enhanced what was a pretty great experience to begin with.
I haven't had the speaker volume issues others have -- at least not to the point where it's a problem. (It may help that I created ringtones from my downloaded songs, which are somewhat louder than the stock ringtones.) I did have a problem early on with lagging and freezing, but I uninstalled a few apps that weren't working properly and now all's well.
My one complaint -- and it's a fairly substantial one -- has to do with Contacts. Try though I might, on the phone or in Gmail, I can't ever seem to get my contacts to go (or, more to the point, stay) where I want them. I'd love to be able to default to Phone Contacts every time I press the Contacts shortcut button ... but no joy there. And I'm perplexed and extremely irritated by the random reassignment of my ringtones. I noticed earlier today that all of my co-workers suddenly show the Beatles' "Girl" as their ringtone, when I'd assigned them Steely Dan's "Dirty Work." It also inexplicably changed my default ringtone. If anyone has any thoughts on what could be causing it, I'd be grateful, because it's driving me batsh**.
On the whole, though, those are minor quibbles. After years of not understanding the need for phones that do everything but the laundry, I'm now officially a Droid convert. :hail:
Overall, I love the phone. Apart from the fact that it's just plain fun to tinker with, it's also fast and puts a world of info at my fingertips. The apps I've installed, on the recommendation of the good people here (yay LauncherPro, AK Notepad, Ringdroid, and Handscent!) have only enhanced what was a pretty great experience to begin with.
I haven't had the speaker volume issues others have -- at least not to the point where it's a problem. (It may help that I created ringtones from my downloaded songs, which are somewhat louder than the stock ringtones.) I did have a problem early on with lagging and freezing, but I uninstalled a few apps that weren't working properly and now all's well.
My one complaint -- and it's a fairly substantial one -- has to do with Contacts. Try though I might, on the phone or in Gmail, I can't ever seem to get my contacts to go (or, more to the point, stay) where I want them. I'd love to be able to default to Phone Contacts every time I press the Contacts shortcut button ... but no joy there. And I'm perplexed and extremely irritated by the random reassignment of my ringtones. I noticed earlier today that all of my co-workers suddenly show the Beatles' "Girl" as their ringtone, when I'd assigned them Steely Dan's "Dirty Work." It also inexplicably changed my default ringtone. If anyone has any thoughts on what could be causing it, I'd be grateful, because it's driving me batsh**.
On the whole, though, those are minor quibbles. After years of not understanding the need for phones that do everything but the laundry, I'm now officially a Droid convert. :hail:
Love it. Best phone I've ever owned. The screen size is fantastic, the touch screen is very responsive, the reception and all the "phone" aspects work so much better than my storm.
Battery life could be better but I can get a full day out of mine with moderate use (full meaning 12-14 hours). I'm probably going to get the extended battery to just take that concern out of the equation all together.
Android is great. It's still a little rough as a phone OS but the aps make it. Don't like the text messaging app? replace it. Browser? replace it. Launcher? replace it. You see the pattern. It's the most flexible phone I've ever had my hands on.
It's fantastic for me.
Battery life could be better but I can get a full day out of mine with moderate use (full meaning 12-14 hours). I'm probably going to get the extended battery to just take that concern out of the equation all together.
Android is great. It's still a little rough as a phone OS but the aps make it. Don't like the text messaging app? replace it. Browser? replace it. Launcher? replace it. You see the pattern. It's the most flexible phone I've ever had my hands on.
It's fantastic for me.
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