[Q] Physical keyboard verdicts? - Motorola Droid 3

Hey guys,
This is my first serious thread, so please hit me over the head with a frying pan if I did anything wrong. I won't take it personally. I tried to search the forums for an answer to this question but I couldn't find a thread about it, so here goes...
I'm sorta looking at the Droid 3 as a replacement for my Milestone. I've also looked at the Desire Z, but I'd really like to have a dedicated number row, which is one reason I'm not too keen on the Desire Z. So the Droid 3 looks pretty good to me right now, but it depends on how the keyboard feels.
My question is basically, has anyone who's owned a Droid or a Milestone (or any of the other phys-key phones) bought one of these, and can they tell me how the keyboard feels in comparison? Since I'd have to import it, I can't really go out to the store and try it for myself, which is what I'd normally do. Preferably I'd like to hear if the keys feel like they are just one plastic sheet, or actual different buttons. That's my main complaint with the Milestone, that all the buttons feel like they're connected and just cut out.
(Note: I don't want to start an argument about physical keyboards vs. virtual keyboards. I can't live without my QWERTY! )

Had an OG Droid with the bubbling keyboard issue. So in my experience this is much, much better. Keys feel great, perfect size, etc.
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I had an OG droid since day 1... 3 days ago I picked up a D3 and I have to tell you, the absolute best part about the phone is how exceptional the keyboard is. The Keyboard is the #1 reason I picked up the D3, I just cant stand using a touchscreen to type.
The phone has it's flaws, but I couldn't be happier having such an excellent keyboard. Totally worth it man.

i have 3 milestones, each with a slightly different physical keyboard (one completely flat, on slightly raised, and one really raised), and a couple of my mates have desire z's. i havent played with a d2/ milestone 2, but what i can say is that the d3's keyboard is infinitely better than any of my milestones, and better than the desire z's... the buttons on the d3 are much much easier to press than the ones on the milestone
it took me a while to get used to the d3 cause if the slightly larger size, but after a week or 2 i'm back to being able to type without looking, and i'm probably a little faster than i was with my milestone.

Thanks guys, that sounds reassuring! It sure looks like a good device too. I might hold off until some ROMs start showing up and development becomes fired up (Cyanogenmod is so lovely on my Milestone, I don't know if I could go back to stock), but it's definitely at the top of my to-get list with comments like that.
And yeah, I tried the Desire Z briefly with a friend and it was ok, but I didn't like the hinge (maybe it was my friend's set that was bad, but it didn't snap, so it would get stuck halfway, and if you held it upside down, it would just sort of hang there and get in the way of the keyboard)... And the number row is a big deal for me, too!

The keyboard feels like each key is an independent button. Sort of like the newer 'Chiclet' style keyboards on laptops and netbooks. Honestly, it is the best physical smartphone keyboard I have ever used.

The keyboard is the reason I got the Droid 3 over the Bionic.

D3 definitely feels like the keyboard has seperated keys, extremely nice to use in hand

I'm pretty sure this verdict will all depend on what phone you're coming from. I had a Touch Pro2 and that keyboard was amazing, arguable the best available to date. After having the D3 activated and under use for about 6 hours i'm not as impressed as I would have liked. One thing that is really bugging me is the sliding mechanism...I did see on all the reviews that they mentioned there was no spring in it but I really underestimated how hard it would be to open the keyboard, especially with the thin styling (not much to push against). I always find myself pushing slowly until i hear the 'click,' because i don't want to damage it but need to slide it all the way to reveal all the keys. Also the buttons are a little smaller than the TP2 so this will be a learning curve for me...it took me about a month to get used to a Blackberry I had as a temp phone so I'm hoping I'll get accustomed to this one just as quickly if not faster.
I'm almost positive in the end it will be more than satisfying. Just sort of a downgrade for me.

Easily the best physical keyboard I've ever used. The keys have a nice layout, perfect spacing and size, and the click is just right.

GoogleAndroid said:
Easily the best physical keyboard I've ever used. The keys have a nice layout, perfect spacing and size, and the click is just right.
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Like (almost) everyone says . . . they keyboard is exceptional. I thought the Atrix4g was well made, but this D3 takes the cake. It's hard for me to believe I once thought that HTCs were well-made phones. Moto has come a long way in build quality since my squeaky, uncomfortable-to-do anything with Timeport!

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The Kaiser's keyboard!!

Hi All
Really interested in some opinions here.
I am on my second Kaiser in the shape of a Vodafone V1615. The first one I sent back as the key cluster on the front was really loose. This one is better but the qwerty keyboard seems pretty poor. What I mean specifically is that certain keys (the "Y" is worst) just dont have any tactile feedback making typing a rather nasty experience.
I think the keyboard overall is pretty rubbish compared to the likes of the Universal and dare I say it my Blackberry 8800. What do people think? Is this another dodgy one?
This is an expensive piece of kit, I dont see why I should have to tolerate poor build or quality control quality!
The craftsmanship of my tilt is excellent. Send it back until you're happy.
Keyboard is the worst part in Kaiser
I hardly use the keyboard, and few keys have stopped working already. I take care of my Kaiser very well.
Use it or lose it... You need to use it more.
A friend of mine has had 6 and and they have all had there problems! I just cant see that they are made very well at all.
Maybe its a problem with the UK sourced Vodafone branded ones???
i use my keyboard on regular basis writing messages and emails and haven't had any issues so far
fractal47 said:
Hi All
Really interested in some opinions here.
I am on my second Kaiser in the shape of a Vodafone V1615. The first one I sent back as the key cluster on the front was really loose. This one is better but the qwerty keyboard seems pretty poor. What I mean specifically is that certain keys (the "Y" is worst) just dont have any tactile feedback making typing a rather nasty experience.
I think the keyboard overall is pretty rubbish compared to the likes of the Universal and dare I say it my Blackberry 8800. What do people think? Is this another dodgy one?
This is an expensive piece of kit, I dont see why I should have to tolerate poor build or quality control quality!
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I like very much the Tilt, but I also have the keyboard issue... my "S" key is very less responsive than others, it's very annoying...
Try my solution
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431925
My D-K buttons used to not work, and the H button was the worst. but I installed a cab and it fixed it. I found it in the kaiser wiki. here. good luck!

Moving from Touch HD to Xperia

I have a Touch HD now and I'm thinking about moving to an Xperia. I really like how the X1 looks but I haven't played around with it so I'm not familiar with the software. The things I really like about the Touch HD are the calendar/tasks access from the home screen, and the weather feature. Do you all think I'd like the X1, would it be a good phone to switch to? Or what about waiting for the X2, from what I've seen it looks basically the same.
Hmm. It seems like you like HTC's software (touchflo etc.) Therefore you will have to live with custom roms. I mean you almost find the same software for Xperia as you used for your HD. But...to be honest...you have to have your hands on it before you decide to switch..
They're pretty similar phones, so it'll be more of a step sideways, than a step forward. The X2 has some improvements, but nothing that would stop me from buying the X1 over it (except TV out, but no biggie). Everything you have on the HD can almost certainly be on the X1, so its really just the looks and keyboard.
As you know X1 looks awesome, but keyboard may disappoint, although its perfectly fine once your used to it.
Personally I don't think theres enough of a difference to switch.
Camera on SE is much better too....
How is the software on the X1, does it have the features I mentioned, is it easy to use, how do you all like it?
Also, the X1 is definitely thicker than the HD, do you think it feels too big in your pocket or is it fine?
rpimps said:
How is the software on the X1, does it have the features I mentioned, is it easy to use, how do you all like it?
Also, the X1 is definitely thicker than the HD, do you think it feels too big in your pocket or is it fine?
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Firstly, X1 seems like a small device to me.
Looks like it's kinda thick on paper, but finally - its REALLY COMPACT.
I'm always surprised it almost seems like a normal phone in the pocket and I love this fact! It's like a bonus here....
As for your software questions: many many users here just installed HTC TF3D on their devices so the functionality would be the same in this case as HTC HD - you have the same thing on X1.
But if you want to use SonyEricsson solutions: their SE panels allow you
to customize WHAT is on screen in more ways than HTC, so you can display tasks events or calendar ones on the homescreen - or not. You can also set on the homescreen the applications icons or attribute any application to one of the two hardkeys. So absolutely plenty of options here.
As for weather - it's better on HTC but SE also gives you selected city/cities weather and current temp. displayed on homescreen.
For any detailed weather I use SPB Weather anyways....
Hope this is helpful!
One little thing that might be an irritant to an HD user is that the screen is recessed. Not a deal-breaker for me, but many users have expressed disappointment at this.
It makes using a software keyboard a bit hard when you want to hit q or p.
And well, after using the Xperia for quite some time, the recessed screen only irritates when hitting q or p, and that's only when I'm trying to type without visual aid, so the recessed screen is pretty much a non-issue, just a bitxh to clean.
Edit : TBH I feel like trying a Touch HD myself - HD2 is way too expensive (and huge) and N900 is not available in SG - and the reception of the Xperia is balls in my house. Hairy monkey balls preserved in 9000+ year old vinegar, what with it keep losing signal whenever I touch it. Outside - no issue. But I spend most of my time inside, so...
doministry said:
Firstly, X1 seems like a small device to me.
Looks like it's kinda thick on paper, but finally - its REALLY COMPACT.
I'm always surprised it almost seems like a normal phone in the pocket and I love this fact! It's like a bonus here....
As for your software questions: many many users here just installed HTC TF3D on their devices so the functionality would be the same in this case as HTC HD - you have the same thing on X1.
But if you want to use SonyEricsson solutions: their SE panels allow you
to customize WHAT is on screen in more ways than HTC, so you can display tasks events or calendar ones on the homescreen - or not. You can also set on the homescreen the applications icons or attribute any application to one of the two hardkeys. So absolutely plenty of options here.
As for weather - it's better on HTC but SE also gives you selected city/cities weather and current temp. displayed on homescreen.
For any detailed weather I use SPB Weather anyways....
Hope this is helpful!
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Thanks for all that info, it sounds like I'll like the SE interface and even if I don't I'd just be able to install TF3D anyway.
Hannigan174 said:
One little thing that might be an irritant to an HD user is that the screen is recessed. Not a deal-breaker for me, but many users have expressed disappointment at this.
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How big a deal is the recessed screen? Do you get used to it after a few days or is it constantly annoying you?
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How big a deal is the recessed screen? Do you get used to it after a few days or is it constantly annoying you?
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This is constantly annoying me, because i don't like the hardware keyboard (too small). It's a pain to use scroll bars or touch anything in the edges without the stylus.
But i suggest you to try it out somewhere.
locomarco said:
This is constantly annoying me, because i don't like the hardware keyboard (too small). It's a pain to use scroll bars or touch anything in the edges without the stylus.
But i suggest you to try it out somewhere.
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I'm trying to find a local store that has it but haven't had any luck so far.
rpimps said:
Thanks for all that info, it sounds like I'll like the SE interface and even if I don't I'd just be able to install TF3D anyway.
How big a deal is the recessed screen? Do you get used to it after a few days or is it constantly annoying you?
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Not a problem for me at all. Even me hitting corners with fingers (X button and Start Menu) is fine, but depending on how you hold phone, and size of fingers or thumb it may be an issue. If you can, a few minutes in-hand should let you know if it will be an issue.
Again, not an issue for me, but give it a feel before you commit to an Xperia
Just before you sell your HD an Buy an X1 ,think about it...
I have an X1 Silver,9 Months old...now i have to send it back for Warranty issues
6 Cracks on the Cover (some are really annoying..)and a broken MIC told me....NEVER BUY ME AGAIN
And I Obey...
don´t sell your HD for an Xperia,it IS really a nice Phone,ok....but on comparison on the Problem you´ll get it is not worthy!
had a hd before my x1 now. With the stuff i do, the x1 is more usefull for me.
like a lots of and fast sms, msn.
good luck
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Just before you sell your HD an Buy an X1 ,think about it...
I have an X1 Silver,9 Months old...now i have to send it back for Warranty issues
6 Cracks on the Cover (some are really annoying..)and a broken MIC told me....NEVER BUY ME AGAIN
And I Obey...
don´t sell your HD for an Xperia,it IS really a nice Phone,ok....but on comparison on the Problem you´ll get it is not worthy!
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What do you mean "6 cracks on the cover and a broken mic"? Like you dropped the phone and cracked it or what?
Cracks are usually a manufacturing defect, a well known one to the X1. It usually occurs in the battery compartment, and stylus holder. It doesn't do any real damage to the phone or affect use of it whatsoever, but its just a bit disappointing to have. Long thread about it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=447211
In fact, although SE will usually just repair the cracks under warranty, and my phone had a bit of crack, I didn't bother sending it in until another issue popped up. SE in Australia are pretty good btw, they sent a courier to pick the phone up, waiting on it to be sent back, its been 3 days.
Not sure about the broken mic though.
If your buying X1 used, its viable to try it out before you sell HD and if you don't like it, just sell it again.

Switch from Nexus one to Moto Milestone

I am considering a move from AT&T to another local carrier. I am seriously considering to go with Milestone as I prefer physical keyboard. When I am looking at the specs, I see that Milestone CPU is 500 MHz while N1 is 1 GHz. Its obvious that I am downgrading in terms of CPU speed. But, should it be a concern for me? What are your experiences with speed? Do you suggest Milestone over N1? I should mention that I am seriously unhappy about N1's lack of screen response when I need it (sometimes it does not respond properly - I really have to press it hard or 'perfectly' right for it to work. It would work GREAT for me if I dont have to worry about this kind of stuff with Milestone.
Please share your experiences and suggestions.
Firstly, I have an Incredible, and I love my screen response.. I am not experienced with the N1.. Have you tried swype?
After a few days of using swype I enjoyed the onscreen typing even more.
My wife has a Moto Droid, and I cannot use the physical keyboard because my thumbs are so manly in size... This is even worse with a phone case. The 1mm of thickness from the upper phone case causes the upper row of keys to be even more crowded.
Take your time finding the right phone.. I'm very picky, and I would believe I would be at a dealer kiosk for hours until I was certain I have the right phone.
One last thing.. I believe AWESOME hardware keyboards are going to be hard to find over time. Between swype and blind type, things look pretty good with onscreen keyboards.
The Milestone hardware keyboard is not great, but imho it is still bether than onscreen typing, IF your fingers (thumbs) are small enough
I would say that the cpu is as fast as the 1ghz in use. Nothing to worry about.
Thanks guys for your help. My fibers by no means are small, for sure that ea s the reason why I was not good with soft keyboards. Now that I started using swype, I now could care less for physical keyboards. Thanks a bunch. I am glad I am using swype - now I could type a while lot faster.
Cheers.
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You can see that I am still nube using swype
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[Q] Is this thing too big? Any regrets?

I was very excited about this phone when AT&T announced that they would be adding it to their lineup but now I'm starting to have some reservations because of its size. I've seen some videos on youtube comparing the size to the SGS II, Nexus, Skyrocket, etc. It looks freaken huge.
I know the HW wise the AT&T version and the European version are different. I don't care about that, I only care about the size. Does anyone find the phone to be too cumbersome or bulky?
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I was very excited about this phone when AT&T announced that they would be adding it to their lineup but now I'm starting to have some reservations because of its size. I've seen some videos on youtube comparing the size to the SGS II, Nexus, Skyrocket, etc. It looks freaken huge.
I know the HW wise the AT&T version and the European version are different. I don't care about that, I only care about the size. Does anyone find the phone to be too cumbersome or bulky?
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In my honest opinion, no. It's big, no doubt about that, but I have never felt that it's too big. I have slightly larger hands than normal, but many of my friends have tried it and none of them complained about it being too big to hold. My girlfriend on the other hand can't even hold it in one hand, so it's probably not a good phone for people with small hands.
It's thin so it goes down into my normal sized jeans pockets without any problem.
My recommendation: If you have normal sized hands and pockets, buy it, you won't regret it.
i find the size to be perfect, in fact, i would happily go up to 5.5inch or even 5.7 if they made it! after a day, you wont notice any difference and you'll wonder why you never had a huge screen phone before (because no-one made one, but thats not the point).
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I was very excited about this phone when AT&T announced that they would be adding it to their lineup but now I'm starting to have some reservations because of its size. I've seen some videos on youtube comparing the size to the SGS II, Nexus, Skyrocket, etc. It looks freaken huge.
I know the HW wise the AT&T version and the European version are different. I don't care about that, I only care about the size. Does anyone find the phone to be too cumbersome or bulky?
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The only way to find out is to try it out your self. I remember thinking my sgs2 was too big until I actually held it. But it does boil down to personal preferences. Also I don't think anyone here will tell you it's too big(It's NOTE FORUM)
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My girlfriend on the other hand can't even hold it in one hand
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Lol, that can't be a bad thing
Sorry couldn't resist above comment.... On a serious Note (pun intended), you will probably get used to the handset within a couple of days after seeing everything on a larger screen and then wonder how you got by all this time with smaller screens.
Just to be clear the screen size is 5.3 inches but the phone from top to bottom is 5.8 inches correct?
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yeap that's correct. I had doubts Note would be too big for me but after i get used to the large screen now i'm really happy with dimensions. It's big but not bulky and heavy. It's actually very light and slim. I didn't know that galaxy tab 7" plus has phone capability on honeycomband os. I thought to myself after i learnt it today if 7" would be even better. But i checked the technical spesifications and learnt that it is twice heavy (360g) with lower cpu power (1.2 GHz) and wider chasis around screen. So i'm pretty happy with weight and dimensions for now. Just longing for ICS official release to take full benefit of the hardware and use tablet mode like HC software wise.
I was using S2 and when Note launched , I thought what the hell is this ?
thought it's too big! one day I was shopping with me mate, he after the Note and he got it.
putting my S2 aside his newly acquired Note, My S2 was like a toy and was amazed by how much the screen looks better than my S2 .
Then we go back to the shop to get myself a Note as well.
Its big, obviously but after 3 days of use, I found the size is perfect.
except for sometimes one hand operation is virtually impossible.
it is awkward at best as a one handed since you can't reach the far Corners or the other edge of the screen. but outside of that it's fantastic
I just received my white note literally 2 hours ago and when I opened the box and first saw it sitting there I said out loud "wow"
I played with it for an hour and then put it on charge, while i do some work I need to do
I have since made and received 3 or 4 calls and I am used to it already and I do not consider it too big. But I am a person who always considered phone screens to be too small for anything useful, and until this phone haven't been motivated to change my HTC Touch HD. yeah I know sort of out of the arc.
Also I was considering buying a tablet, purely for aeroplanes and trains as to use my 18.4 inch laptop in a plane etc is a bit inconvenient. (but needed for how I use it generally). now i shall no longer buy a tablet as even with my short play i can see it can do what i was considering a tablet for.
But you really need to go and hold one and try it for yourself as other peoples and my opinion is always going to be from our perspective, which may not suite yours
seeya Ian
p.s the call quality was superb just like a phone should be and as far as I remember better than all my other phones
Thanks for the opinion guys. I'm getting real excited about it now. Only a few more days before we can pre-order. I know the specs aren't the same but I hope the AT&T version performs just as good as the international.
I was like you and had some concerns about the size, but I ordered the international version anyway. I've had it for about a week now and I find the size to be a non factor.
I have small hands. I can still use the phone with one hand with some maneuvering, but I don't find it too distracting. Sometimes the bottom of my thumb joint hits the applications button by accident when I try to reach for something in the far left top corner but I learned to adjust to it.
I love the phone and its size. I got used to it very quickly and don't even think about it now. It fits fine in all my pant pockets. The screen is beautiful and makes reading, watching videos such a joy. I don't think I'll be able to go back to a phone with anything less than 5" now.
It's just a wonderful phone.
Had the Galaxy Note for 4 days and it gets smaller by the day.
I'm on my second day with the Note, and am still adjusting to the size. By no means do I regret getting it, but it does mean that I need to walk a bit more carefully with it in my front jeans pocket (yes, they're a rather slim pair). I wouldn't dare sit with it in that pocket.
This is the first phone that can legitimately replace 98+% of my need for a laptop on-the-go, so I'll gladly live with that sacrifice.
Was doubting the purchase until I first inserted the battery, oh the gorgeous screen!
Nope, its the perfect size (this is 3 months into owning one).
Best phone I've ever had. (and I've had quite a few)
Seems large at first, but now! Now I get my iphone friends asking to see videos on my phone-"cause it looks better"
Size you get used to!
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Yeah it was BIG the first time ... now everything else is just too small
lol
On a serious "note" .... The 5.3' Screen size is amazing. So much on screen real estate for browsing, gaming drawing. There is a reason Samsung is selling so many Galaxy Notes. I was just typing something on my iPhone 3GS (Which i use for iPod purposes in the car) and damn that screen felt like a calculator hahah ...
deeken said:
I was very excited about this phone when AT&T announced that they would be adding it to their lineup but now I'm starting to have some reservations because of its size. I've seen some videos on youtube comparing the size to the SGS II, Nexus, Skyrocket, etc. It looks freaken huge.
I know the HW wise the AT&T version and the European version are different. I don't care about that, I only care about the size. Does anyone find the phone to be too cumbersome or bulky?
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You can always check out the device when it stocks arrive, Initially I thought it was very big for a mobile phone but after testing out the dummy phone I found that its actually a perfect size for a mobile phone for either landscape or portrait use.. I use it mainly in portrait. Also going back to a smaller phone might be hard for me which Im going to do eventually.
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Yeah it was BIG the first time ... now everything else is just too small
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+1 jajajaja
Galaxy Note it's not too big, the other phones are too small. Screen size on the phones have been increasing for years. I remember my Nokia with a 2" 176x220 screen, and thinking that you can really read some text there (previous phones had monocrome, 2 text lines screen). Then it went to 3.5" screens (the same as the iPhone, jajaja, it has the same size I had in 2006).
I remember the times when people said that 4" was too big, and now only the iPhone has a screen below 4" (and it will be solved on the iPhone 5). So 4.3-4.5" is normal for many people. 5.3 just makes it better, more glass and more pixels to work with. I can type in portrait mode without pressing 4 keys at the same time. Playing a 720p video on this screen impresses everyone.

XT890 / Razr I case in the UK

This phone has been out for like a month now (i think) yet there are no specifically designed cases for it!
I don't want mine getting damaged and I don't want a pouch/sock for it as they are useless!
Anyone found any in the UK? All I want is a simple silicon case for protecting the back/sides
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This phone has been out for like a month now (i think) yet there are no specifically designed cases for it!
I don't want mine getting damaged and I don't want a pouch/sock for it as they are useless!
Anyone found any in the UK? All I want is a simple silicon case for protecting the back/sides
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Hi. I start a similar treat a few days ago
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928618
looks good but where can I get one from in the UK?
mrapoc said:
looks good but where can I get one from in the UK?
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I've been looking with no luck yet for a UK distributor. I'm just looking for a simple gel case for a couple of quid, but can't find anything. Strange since I think that there will be quite a good market for this excellent little handset.
chronicle said:
I've been looking with no luck yet for a UK distributor. I'm just looking for a simple gel case for a couple of quid, but can't find anything. Strange since I think that there will be quite a good market for this excellent little handset.
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The phone deserves to sell well, but I am not sure it quite has the distribution to make it a success. I've tried my best by giving it a good (and totally deserved) review, and other reviews on the net are all positive too.
However, you'd have thought someone would have made a case by now, especially as it's essentially the same as the Razr M so the Chinese (and even UK factories that make cases) knew the dimensions in advance.
We also need to get a docking station (I am sure there must be one for the M) and the in-car holder, which - if it's the same as the one for the Atrix and original RAZR - is excellent.
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The phone deserves to sell well, but I am not sure it quite has the distribution to make it a success. I've tried my best by giving it a good (and totally deserved) review, and other reviews on the net are all positive too.
However, you'd have thought someone would have made a case by now, especially as it's essentially the same as the Razr M so the Chinese (and even UK factories that make cases) knew the dimensions in advance.
We also need to get a docking station (I am sure there must be one for the M) and the in-car holder, which - if it's the same as the one for the Atrix and original RAZR - is excellent.
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I agree, it's a very solid phone. I bought one as a stop gap after my SGS2 decided to die on it's ass. I actually much prefer it to the SGS2, the construction is top notch, it's very fast - i have noticed no difference in the OS speed compared to the SGS2, indeed I have noticed that the Razr i is a hell of a lot faster in the browser & camera department. I can see myself keeping hold of this for quite a while.
The only annoyance is the silly swipe right to get to the short-cuts instead of dragging down from the top, and there is no shortcut to turn off auto-rotate screen easily. Would prefer a user replaceable battery but I'm finding that this lasts about 4 hours longer than my SGS2 does with the 2000mah extended battery.
I'm sure cases will become available soon. If not then i'll just get a Razr M version instead. Top phone, pleasant surprise. 9/10
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I agree, it's a very solid phone. I bought one as a stop gap after my SGS2 decided to die on it's ass. I actually much prefer it to the SGS2, the construction is top notch, it's very fast - i have noticed no difference in the OS speed compared to the SGS2, indeed I have noticed that the Razr i is a hell of a lot faster in the browser & camera department. I can see myself keeping hold of this for quite a while.
The only annoyance is the silly swipe right to get to the short-cuts instead of dragging down from the top, and there is no shortcut to turn off auto-rotate screen easily. Would prefer a user replaceable battery but I'm finding that this lasts about 4 hours longer than my SGS2 does with the 2000mah extended battery.
I'm sure cases will become available soon. If not then i'll just get a Razr M version instead. Top phone, pleasant surprise. 9/10
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Get another launcher for a more traditional launcher experience, without the left hand settings panel (which is actually quite useful - but I agree would be nice to toggle on/off). You can however still get to settings from the pull down notifications - it's the star at the top right (next to the X to close all notifications).
The only annoying thing for me is the stuttering for the animation when you zoom out to view all the pages, which isn't even something I'd want to do - but I can't turn it off.
Oh, and not being able to change the shortcuts from the lock screen. I'd rather be able to quickly open GMail than the camera, which I can fire up at any time anyway.
But these are minor issues and overall I'm extremely happy with the phone and don't even feel like I'm missing out on the 1280x720 pixel display I had before, or even care about the PenTile matrix display - given how nice it is overall.
jonmorris said:
We also need to get a docking station (I am sure there must be one for the M) and the in-car holder, which - if it's the same as the one for the Atrix and original RAZR - is excellent.
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I have found a charge cradle/dock that fits and works for the Razr i. It's for a Motorola Droid 4 XT894 BC77 on ebay and item number 261086930145. Works a charm.
jonmorris said:
The only annoying thing for me is the stuttering for the animation when you zoom out to view all the pages, which isn't even something I'd want to do - but I can't turn it off.
Oh, and not being able to change the shortcuts from the lock screen. I'd rather be able to quickly open GMail than the camera, which I can fire up at any time anyway.
But these are minor issues and overall I'm extremely happy with the phone and don't even feel like I'm missing out on the 1280x720 pixel display I had before, or even care about the PenTile matrix display - given how nice it is overall.
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So it does. I hadn't held the home button down until now, I see the animation stutter slightly in both directions as it pans in & out. Obviously that needs a tweek, although Jelly Bean will hopefully be along before too long.
It's odd that we can't change the shortcuts on the home screen, I was looking for that feature for a while. I'd like to replace camera with an email shortcut too.
Just got a reply from mobilefun.co.uk - Looks like all the usual accessory paraphernalia for this phone will become available within the next 2 weeks.
Thank you for your email,
I am sorry to hear that you can not find any products for your phone however have some great news.
Please check back in the next 2 weeks at which point we should be live with a selection of motorola razr i products.
Hope this helps
Razr i case
I have just got a case from Amazon for my Razr i, & it fits almost perfectly.
I went around the local phone shops & compared sizes. The closest I got was a Nokia Lumia 800. This case is leather, extremely well made, & looks great.
It was, wait for it........................£4.99 for a real leather case with free delivery. Bargain!
It is a teeny tiny bit small, but the clasp closes with no problem, all the buttons & sockets are not covered, & it is securely held. To be honest, it looks like it was made for the Razr.
Search for "Terrapin Lumia 800" on Amazon & it is the second one down (leather with cream inside). Can't post links yet.
Mark
Not a great pic, but it should give you some idea
snitter said:
Not a great pic, but it should give you some idea
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Hii! can you post a screenshot of your home screen please? =D
This ok?
Nice homescreen
Did you changed launcher ? (say it because of the icons from the dock)
chronicle said:
Just got a reply from mobilefun.co.uk - Looks like all the usual accessory paraphernalia for this phone will become available within the next 2 weeks.
Thank you for your email,
I am sorry to hear that you can not find any products for your phone however have some great news.
Please check back in the next 2 weeks at which point we should be live with a selection of motorola razr i products.
Hope this helps
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good to know! mobilefun are my number 1 choice when buying accs for any given phone
thehunt33r said:
Nice homescreen
Did you changed launcher ? (say it because of the icons from the dock)
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Yes, it's Nova Launcher. Much better.
Mobile Fun
Mobile Fun website is down for almost a week now.
My Razr i on his way and i can't find any cases out there..
any news about skins and cases?
shai347 said:
Mobile Fun website is down for almost a week now.
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working fine here in uk for last week, i've been checking each day too
i go to google and look what i find!!!!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gel-Case-...90-RAZR-i-Screen-Protection-Kit-/170936654370 or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_o....m570.l1313&_nkw=xt890&_sacat=20349&_from=R40
its not hard go to google and type what your looking for!!!
all the best moley

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