What I dislike about it is:
Hard to hear the other party (which I believe had same issue with droid maxx hd)
I don't find this is the case at all. I think in call volume is plenty loud enough...and I even have an inner ear thing going on right now where my ear feels half clogged.
Back of the phone, it slips out of your hands ( you'll need a case)
I opted for the ballistic nylon, and that gives it some texture. I don't think it is slippery. If I didn't opt for the ballistic nylon, I'd probably get a thin case, simply because I feel safer about bumps and short drops...even though I am very careful with my phone and am mindful not to drop it....plus the fact it would be easier to hold on to.
Keep in mind though, with the rubbery cases, sometimes getting them in and out of your pocket is a hassle as they grab the pocket lining. There is something to be said for a phone that easily slides out of your pocket when pulling it out.
I am not sure who is getting 48 hours usage, but I can tell you pulling around 14 to 15, if I am lucky
They removed smart settings from maxx hd (kinda blows because I think that helped with the battery)
I got 16 hours on a heavy use day...the very first day I had it, which is probably the heaviest use day you'll have. Which is great.
Motorola even said 48 hours isn't what you will get on heavy use days. Nobody ever thinks you'll get advertised battery life anyway...but on light use day I'll get 36 hours easy. I'm at 80% right now and I've had it off the charger for 9 hours...so that's on pace for about 48 hours. I think the battery is amazing.
Maybe turn down your screen brightness a bit, disable some of the bloatware so it doesn't run, look at how often some apps are sending notifications or syncing, etc. If your WIFI is crappy and going in and out, that could kill your battery as well as it is constantly searching and reconnecting. Or if your 4G area is spotty, your phone will be constantly looking for 4G if you are on 3G.
You also may have installed some battery sucking apps too. Something to keep in mind.
Not able to zoom with the camera
Nope. You can zoom with the camera.
I use Camera FX Zoom anyway. It also has an image stabilization feature, which helps offset the fact that the Turbo doesn't have it.
I strongly advice you to look into solo launcher (free and great application)
I use Nova Launcher. Same concept. I'd highly recommend that. I've used a few launchers and personally I think Nova is the best. But a launcher is a personal preference thing.
I would go into apps and disable all applications you aren't planning on using. I believe right now I have 24 disable.
Just be careful you don't disable something you need. Disabling something you aren't sure about could cause your phone to function in a way you don't like. In other words, you may be using the app or a service or process may need it and you not know it.
