Droid Technical Issue Summary

[New2u]

Just seems like a weird thing to leave off the droid, voice dialing is not exactly new, and alot of people use it.

[moparharn]

This is a major drawback for me. I like the Ford Sync and I want my hands free. With all the law changes going on country wide against cell phone use while driving, why the heck would Motorola leave this feature out. Giant strike against the Droid as far as I am concerned. The Ford Sync requires you to push a buttom at your thumb on the steering wheel, from then on you just talk to the car. This really sucks!

[_33]

Is the voice dial something that could be added with an update?

[Miami1683]

Is the voice dial something that could be added with an update?

Theoretically yes. I firmware update could add supprt for it. I wouldn't freak over this. I would ask to take it outside an try it first. Maybe he will be pleasently surprised

[bassic83]

The voice dial function should be implemented soon after product launch, I'd think...could GoogleVoice be used to do this? Seems to me someone will have a script for this within a week...

[_33]

It's not even close to a deal breaker for me. From what I have read, the speaker is loud and clear. It would be nice to have a handsfree way of dialing/answering though.

[xjman349]

Good Summary, we will be sure to add more in this thread. the Non GSM is kind of a pain as I travel out of country quite a bit but will keep two phones for now to switch between.

I'm hoping that I really like the keyboard as that is a must for me.

same for me with the keyboard. we get a gsm from verizon when we travel and with the droid having wifi, i'll be able to get email when in europe.

Yes it is a bit annoying the droid doesnt support GSM, however verizon wireless has a program called Global Travel Program if you are traveling out of the country and your phone wont work in that location we will send you out a phone to use while you are on your trip free of charge (except charges you will receive from making and or receiving calls)

[JimMariner]

Good Summary, we will be sure to add more in this thread. the Non GSM is kind of a pain as I travel out of country quite a bit but will keep two phones for now to switch between.

I'm hoping that I really like the keyboard as that is a must for me.

same for me with the keyboard. we get a gsm from verizon when we travel and with the droid having wifi, i'll be able to get email when in europe.

Yes it is a bit annoying the droid doesnt support GSM, however verizon wireless has a program called Global Travel Program if you are traveling out of the country and your phone wont work in that location we will send you out a phone to use while you are on your trip free of charge (except charges you will receive from making and or receiving calls)

Now this is something I didn't know Verizon Offered. Thanks for that Info !!!

[New2u]

Wow that's actually a really cool program, though I still support the idea, if your going to use the phone alot, just buy a pre-paid one over seas, it most likely would be alot cheaper (if your going to use it alot).

[JoeFresco]

I don't think you can just call simultaneous voice/data a non-issue. It means that when you need to route/GPS, you'll probably have to cut off the call. Sure, there may be caching of the GPS route on Google navigation, but there could easily be a time you'd need the Net back.

Also, there's no voice while tethering.

I don't consider this a dealbreaker just because I'd rather have 3G and no voice than 2G and no voice (ATT). But if ATT's coverage matched Verizon's, then it would definitely be superior.