The Droid X is a fantastic phone. It's one of my favorite android phones and probably The best 3G phone available and even gives most 4G phones just hitting the market a run for their money. I love it's brilliant display, huge screen, superb call quality, nice camera and strong wifi chip. The camera bulge was a strange thing, but it distingushed it and gave it character. The buldge is someone common I suppose. Most of HTC's phone have it, just not as big. Well, the reason for This is that while the X is a solid phone we've all been waiting for the Droid Bionic to make this a dream phone. A phone with Capacitive buttons, no camera hump, although probably thicker overall, a front camera, dual core processors, and certainly not least, 4G LTE connectivity!
Well, we thought it would be here by now, but of course maybe a month ago we began to hear it was being delayed. I heard of a June 9th release date, but can't confirm that and haven't seen that anywhere else. I've called several Verizon corporate stores and one representative said that the Bionic may be released in July, but doesn't know for sure. He said that developers are having difficulty keeping the battery from draining insanely fast with the dual core processor inside the beast.
There have also been reports that the device has been abandoned. It may resurface with a different name and design. We think the Motorola Targa, which may look alot like the Droid X, will have a dual core processor and 4GLTE compatibility.
So my dilemma is this. I need a phone now, and I want the Droid Bionic. I was holding out, but had hoped it would be here by now. And I'm beginning to loose faith on it. Verizon's three LTE offerings; the Thunderbolt, Charge, and LG Revolution(which should release May 26), as well as the T Mobile G2X.
All of these devices has features I want, but none of them have it all...the Bionic is rumored to.
None of Verizon's 4G phones have dual core processors. A huge disappointment. This doesn't rule them out yet though. It's said by many that these dual core beasts arnt getting the full benefit because there just arnt apps that use that dual core potential. The dual core is supposed to help with web browsing and especially flash, say some. Others say dual core just eats the battery.
And screens. These manufactures are still slapping on 480x800 displays. It's the time of 580x960 qHD screens please!
The Thunderbolt is huge, and thick. I'm a strong guy, but can a 6.23 oz phone get to me? Thats 2 oz heavier than the Samsung Galaxy phone! The T-Bolt battery kills, but a Verizon rep told me there is an app that let's you turn off 4G and use 3G. 4G kills the battery at about 5% an hour just in standby so switching to 3G in stand by or when you're not by a charger is a definite plus.
The T Mobile G2X with it's sleek design and dual core processor is definatly attractive, but it's 5GB "unlimited" data plan and mediocre screen are a considerable downer.
I have to say I am blown away by Verizon's 4G LTE network. The speeds and low ping is just phenomenal!
I'm gonna have to wait at least until May 26 and see what the LG Revolution delivers and see if we hear anymore news about the tardy Bionic.
