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Should I keep my DROID X or trade it for a DROID 2 Global?
- Thread starter Zackbushy
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want a droid
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What is your preference on rooting and running roms? Droid X has a pretty decent amount of roms available to choose from while the D2G only has one rom to choose from.
I love my new D2G
They revamped quite a few things with the D2G. Most noticeably is the re-designed slideout qwerty and the 1.2GHz proc. But, like the X, it comes loaded with bloatware, but it's pretty easy to rename all the bloatware apk's using ADB to get rid of it. I've done that on my D2G after rooting it and the battery seems to be holding up pretty well so far. I also like the built-in Task Manager that you can use to auto-kill any application when the screen times out. I think that will help as far as battery goes. I do think the X is kinda cool, but it's too big for my liking, and not having a hardware keyboard kinda stinks too.
GO WITH 2!!
They revamped quite a few things with the D2G. Most noticeably is the re-designed slideout qwerty and the 1.2GHz proc. But, like the X, it comes loaded with bloatware, but it's pretty easy to rename all the bloatware apk's using ADB to get rid of it. I've done that on my D2G after rooting it and the battery seems to be holding up pretty well so far. I also like the built-in Task Manager that you can use to auto-kill any application when the screen times out. I think that will help as far as battery goes. I do think the X is kinda cool, but it's too big for my liking, and not having a hardware keyboard kinda stinks too.
GO WITH 2!!
Well from what I hear, just rooting is pretty safe to do and it's very easy to remove. But I understand, it can be a slippery slope
Even without rooting, the D2G will still allow you to use the built-in Task Manager app to auto-end any apps you want for when the screen times out. I have quite a few added to my list, as 90% of the apps I have don't need to be running when my screen is off. There are a few exceptions though, like email and messaging services, and some other things. Also helps to disabled facebook/twitter notifications and just have them update whenever you open the application. There is probably some hope for the D2G battery life without rooting, but I still think a lot of those Motoblur apps are pure junk and will suck a little life out of the phone. But you could always add those apps to the auto-end list in Task Manager.
dancedroid
Even without rooting, the D2G will still allow you to use the built-in Task Manager app to auto-end any apps you want for when the screen times out. I have quite a few added to my list, as 90% of the apps I have don't need to be running when my screen is off. There are a few exceptions though, like email and messaging services, and some other things. Also helps to disabled facebook/twitter notifications and just have them update whenever you open the application. There is probably some hope for the D2G battery life without rooting, but I still think a lot of those Motoblur apps are pure junk and will suck a little life out of the phone. But you could always add those apps to the auto-end list in Task Manager.
dancedroid
are you planning on traveling internationally at all?
Stick with the DroidX or maybe get the non global droid 2 then
want a droid
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Droid 2 (non global) is no longer sold by Verizon.
you can still get a refurb lol
want a droid
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If the keyboard is the biggest concern for you, then go for it.
Haha no, my experience with dnv touch refurbs was bad..
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