How-D Folks, new lurker here

[rollingrock]

Just converted from the BB Storm 2 to a Droid 2 but I have a delima.

The main reason I left the BB was b/c typing on it was too difficult and i figured I would get the D2 so I could have the keyboard and more importantly, wifi tethering. But since having it now for about 6 days I never use the slide keyboard. Typing is so much easier and faster on the screen and a pure joy after coming from the storm 2 BB.

I also used Z4Root and rooted the phone but now thinking of swapping the phone out to something that doesn't have a keyboard.

I never really researched any of the Android phones just saw the keyboard and said, "I'll take that one"

Now that I have my arms around this thing...should I use my 30 return policy and pick up something different? If so, which one? (Verizon)


Lastly, do I un root the phone then remove the app? Then factory reset the phone? I have no problem setting up mail again etc...no big deal but if I swap, I have to have a phone that can be rooted so I can get the wifi tether again.

Sorry for the long first post, this forum has been so much help to me before I registered. Hopefully I can contribute to a new Droid user in the future and I have been on BB's for 6 years.

Cheers

RollingRock

 

[spaz33g]

I would strongly suggest the dx for your needs and yes unrooting and doing a factory reset should cover it. Just make sure its fully unrooted.

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[DF Smod]

Welcome to D/F - glad you finally joined us

 

[spaz33g]

Where are my manners. Indeed, welcome to the forums. My mother would be so disappointed.

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[rollingrock]

I would strongly suggest the dx for your needs and yes unrooting and doing a factory reset should cover it. Just make sure its fully unrooted.

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Thanks for the quick response...I don't mind the keyboard just won't use it and sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. As for the X I did look at it but the form factor was too big at least I thought. Dunno. I got some thinking to do.

 

[spaz33g]

I would strongly suggest the dx for your needs and yes unrooting and doing a factory reset should cover it. Just make sure its fully unrooted.

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Thanks for the quick response...I don't mind the keyboard just won't use it and sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. As for the X I did look at it but the form factor was too big at least I thought. Dunno. I got some thinking to do.

I say go and play with it a little. I rely more and more on the virtual kb these days as its to cold for me to use the physical one outside these days. Also there is a lot more to offer in the way of a development community for the dx which will come in handy if you plan on flashing roms or themes.

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[rollingrock]

Welcome to D/F - glad you finally joined us

Thank you...this place is amazing...the site and folks here are very helpful...been lurking for a few days but have been very impressed with the amount of helpful data and posts...great search feature here!

 

[rollingrock]

so I don't need to look at the incredible or fascinate?

 

[spaz33g]

By all means look at them but i've tried them both out and they felt somehow wrong in my hands.

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[gunz.jones]

Dx is the way to go. Devs picked it up quick and are running the distance it seems. I kept my d2 out of stubborness but I love it. Hopefully we get a few more on this dark side soon.

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[mrtubz69]

I have owned the DX D2 and now the D2G but I like the keyboard for faster responses and its great for emulators but if u like the virtual keyboard the x is great, I switch for the D2G cuz I like the fast responses

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[rollingrock]

so the X has better bat life than the D2?

 

[mrtubz69]

Um bout the same, they accommodate for the screen size with a 1540 mah battery vs a 1390/1420

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[mrtubz69]

Btw welcome friend very useful forums, if u need to contact me fast email me at [email protected], will try to help quick

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[rollingrock]

Btw welcome friend very useful forums, if u need to contact me fast email me at [email protected], will try to help quick

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Hey thanks...!

Dumb question but I read here in my numerous searches that someone stated you have to think about when the Dev's will stop supporting the D2...is that really a problem for this phone to consider?