Anybody here using a Verizon Droid Razr?

[JDgreen227]

Looks like Verizon just cut the price from $249.99 to $99.99 for an upgrade....seriously considering doing the upgrade to replace my 4 year old Curve 8330.

What are your opinions of the Razr? To me 4G performance has little importance but strong battery life, an easy to use keyboard, and a good camera are what matters. Thanks for any input.

 

[schoolsout]

A few buddies have the Razr and like it.

Be aware that if you use a lot of data on your phone, Verizon is trying to get the old grandfathered "Unlimited" data plan guys off when they upgrade phone, supposedly.

 

[JDgreen227]

A few buddies have the Razr and like it.

Be aware that if you use a lot of data on your phone, Verizon is trying to get the old grandfathered "Unlimited" data plan guys off when they upgrade phone, supposedly.

Thanks for advice....I am a heavy data user...appreciate your tip on that !!!

 

[beersngars]

I have one and like it. The screen is a tad larger than most so it works well with my bad eyes. Only question now is, if I am smart enough to have a smart phone. :laughing:

 

[salopez]

if you like it get it now before the new plans come out...lock in unlimited for 2 years!

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I got the Max so the battery life is equal to my Droid X battery life. With normal usage for me I have 70% left when I put it on the charger each evening.

 

[scrappy isb67]

A few buddies have the Razr and like it.

Be aware that if you use a lot of data on your phone, Verizon is trying to get the old grandfathered "Unlimited" data plan guys off when they upgrade phone, supposedly.

just upgrading the phone does not do away with the unlimited data plan, I just upgraded my phone to the RAZR 32gig. and still have unlimited data. unless I change my plan, the data will stay unlimited .

get the MAXX, I can kill mine in about 3 hrs! and that is NOT talking on the phone!

 

[two_bit_score]

Thanks for advice....I am a heavy data user...appreciate your tip on that !!!

Sprint still has an 'unlimited data' plan. They don't have the Razr but they have a Droid that's pretty close with an 8.0 camera.

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[JDgreen227]

Been reading reviews about the Razr and most of them mention the poor battery life, may spend the extra $$ for the Maxx. As for Sprint, our landline and DirectTV are both thru Verizon so it makes sense for us to stay with Verizon.

 

[schoolsout]

just upgrading the phone does not do away with the unlimited data plan, I just upgraded my phone to the RAZR 32gig. and still have unlimited data. unless I change my plan, the data will stay unlimited .

get the MAXX, I can kill mine in about 3 hrs! and that is NOT talking on the phone!

My understanding is when you go 4g, they will take you off unlimited data

Edit: Just found this. Looks like you have to pay an unsubsidized price to keep the old plan, but it hasn't started yet, I guess.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/255786/verizon_unlimited_data_plans_faq.html

 

[JDgreen227]

Thanks, but not going with 4G...coverage is very spotty where we live.

 

[schoolsout]

Thanks, but not going with 4G...coverage is very spotty where we live.

The Razr is 4G, right? It switches to 3G when there is no 4G service available. Lucky in Charleston as 4G is here. My Droid x2 is only 3G capable, though, but that's still fast enough for me. I think the 4G kills batteries faster, too.

 

[scrappy isb67]

My understanding is when you go 4g, they will take you off unlimited data

Edit: Just found this. Looks like you have to pay an unsubsidized price to keep the old plan, but it hasn't started yet, I guess.

Verizon Unlimited Data Plans: FAQ | PCWorld

I went from a 1st gen droid to the RAZR and still have unlimited data. I guess I got my phone at the right time!

Thanks, but not going with 4G...coverage is very spotty where we live.

The Razr is 4G, right? It switches to 3G when there is no 4G service available. Lucky in Charleston as 4G is here. My Droid x2 is only 3G capable, though, but that's still fast enough for me. I think the 4G kills batteries faster, too.

I live right on the fringe of a 4G coverage area,but where I work is 3g. The phone will switch back and forth between 3 and 4 G depending on which is stronger.

supposedly a 4g capable phone will use less power on 4g that it will on 3g.
like I said before, mine sucks the power down when I am not at home. but seems slightly better on power consumption at home.

 

[Eddie89]

Get the iPhone it way better.

 

[JDgreen227]

Get the iPhone it way better.

My wife has had an Iphone for 6 months now she liked her older device better that one was an LG with the flip-out keyboard (Envy or something like that).

 

[Eddie89]

I only had phones with keyboards till I got this iPhone and it was a lil diff at first and now I love it.

 

[salopez]

just spoke to a buddy that works at vzw corporate...seems they are going to let people keep their unlimited if they pay full retail for phones...so all is good.

 

[JDgreen227]

just spoke to a buddy that works at vzw corporate...seems they are going to let people keep their unlimited if they pay full retail for phones...so all is good.

Full retail for many newer phones is $600-$700...how is that good?

 

[schoolsout]

Full retail for many newer phones is $600-$700...how is that good?

You pay for that in a plan anyways. They subsidize the phones so that you sign up for those 2 years of service. That said, you won't save any money by buying a phone at full retail then getting a service contract so you do have a point...