Motorola DROID 4 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)
Powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, the Motorola Droid 4 XT894 makes multitasking a breeze. Running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, this Motorola smartphone lets you access a wide range of applications. Featuring a 4-inch LCD display, the Motorola Droid 4 XT894 is ideal for watching movies and browsing the web. Supporting 4G, this Motorola smartphone lets you stream music and videos at blazing speeds.
Scratch-resistant Corning(R) Gorilla(R) Glass display and water-repellent coating (view larger).
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Speed: Dual-Core 1.2 GHz Processor
Slice through multiple tasks simultaneously with a dual–core 1.2 GHz processor and 1 GB of LP DDR2 RAM, and enjoy brilliant optics with the 4-inch qHD (960×540) display. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows you to capture stunning still photos and the full HD 1080p video recorder features image stabilization, which improves video quality. It’s also outfitted with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera with HD 720p video recording for on-the-go chats.
PC-like, Edge-Lit Qwerty: A New Dimension of Design
Type with technical precision on the laser-cut QWERTY keypad so similar to a PC your fingers instantly know where to land. And with LED edge-lit keys, it’s like having night vision when you send digital messages in the dark. Also, don’t worry about everyday scratches and spills. The DROID 4 is tough with a Corning(R) Gorilla(R) Glass display and splash resistant nanocoating.
Business Ready: Keep It Safe and Secure
The DROID 4 also has security features that would make any IT department proud. FIPS 140-2 government-grade encryption; PIN lock and password protection; device and SD card data encryption; and the ability to wipe the phone remotely if it’s ever lost or stolen. Feel secure knowing your phone and information are safe.
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. With 4G LTE, you’ll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities, allowing you to check e-mail, browse the web, download an app, and check directions on Google Maps while on a call. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years (learn more about 4G below).
You can share your high-speed 4G connectivity with multiple devices–laptop, another phone, MP3 player, and more–via Wi-Fi using the built-in Mobile Hotspot functionality (additional service charge applicable).
With 16 GB of onboard storage, you’ll be able to keep loads of photos and videos directly on the device–and you can use optional microSD memory cards up to 32 GB for even more storage potential. Other features include GPS for navigation and location-based services, low-energy Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, and up to 12.5 hours of talk time (see full specifications below).
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Additional Info
The DROID 4 by MOTOROLA weighs 6.31 ounces and measures 2.8 (w) x 5.0 (h) x 0.5 (d) inches. Its 1785 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 12.5 hours of talk time, and up to 200 hours (8.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, as well as EV-DO, Rev A 3G and CDMA 800/1900 frequencies where 4G LTE is not available.
What’s in the Box
Handset, non-removable rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, rear cover removal tool, product Safety & warranty Guide, quick reference guide
LED edge-lit keys makes it possible to type in the dark (view larger).
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Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Network
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network allows you to download photos, apps, and games in seconds and entire movies in minutes. LTE (or Long Term Evolution provides significantly increased upload and download speeds over 3G networks, as well as significantly reduced latency (or lag time). Verizon Wireless expects 4G LTE average data rates to be 5-12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2-5 Mbps on the uplink in real-world, loaded network environments.
With these blazing fast speeds, you’ll be able to stream HD movies without the annoyance of constant pauses to buffer the video stream–as well as quickly download HD-quality movies right to your phone in minutes. Additionally, you’ll be able to download a new song file in about 4 seconds or upload a photo to your favorite social networking site in about 6 seconds.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE mobile broadband network will also redefine the mobile office for business users. Business applications that used to require wired networks will be untethered forever, allowing you maximized productivity and efficiency while you’re out of the confines of your office. Enhanced security lets you tap into most VPN networks with less waiting, and faster responsiveness enables you to upload 10 MB presentations back to your team in less than 25 seconds.
In areas serviced only by 3G, you can expect download speeds of 600 Kbps to 1.4 Mbps and upload speeds of 500 to 800 Kbps in Mobile Broadband coverage area.
Verizon Wireless Services
Backup Assistant Plus: This complimentary service automatically back up your mobile contacts to your online address book. If your phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, or you decide to upgrade, easily restore your saved address book to your new phone. You can also add, delete, edit, and print your contacts online and send the changes to your mobile phone. There are no subscription fees for the service.
VZ Navigator Capable: With this GPS-enabled phone, you’ll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
Verizon Video: Enjoy unlimited, on-demand access to full episodes of your favorite television shows from all of the major networks, plus the latest in local and national news, live and recorded sports and entertainment and weather. You will receive over 100 channels with over 250 full episode shows and an impressive list of live sporting events each month.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, reply, and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
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Android Gingerbread Operating System
The Motorola DROID 4 4G runs on the Android 2.3 operating system (dubbed Gingerbread). It features a cleaner, more refined interface with new icons, improved top notification bar, and more intuitive navigation. Multitasking in Gingerbread allows you the ability to run more than one app at a time. If you’re playing a game, you can easily switch to an incoming e-mail and then switch back to the game without losing your place. And like the previous version of Android (“Froyo”), Gingerbread provides support for Adobe Flash Player for access to the full Web. The onscreen keyboard makes it easier to type thanks to additional spacing between the keys and larger font sizes. And the more you use the keyboard, the easier typing will be as the enhanced suggest feature records previous input history to make better suggestions. The DROID 4 also brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services you use every day. It also provides easy access to both personal and corporate e-mail, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. And through Android Market, you’ll get access to thousands of useful applications, widgets, and fun games to download and install on your phone, with many more apps being added every day. |
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Product Features
- Display: 4.0-inches
- Camera: 8-MP
- Processor Speed: 1.2 GHz
- OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- 4G LTE-enabled smartphone with Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS, 4.0-inch Super AMOLED Display Protected With Corning Gorilla Glass, PC-like, LED edge-lit 5-row QWERTY keyboard, and dual-core 1.2 GHz processor
- 8-MP camera; full HD 1080p camcorder; front-facing video chat camera; Bluetooth stereo music; 16 GB memory; corporate and personal e-mail
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, Pre-installed 16GB microSD Card, Product Safety & Warranty Guide, Quick Reference Guide
- Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (with optional Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot service)
- released in February, 2012
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What You Need To Know 0
Droid 4 over the Razr Maxx If you’re upgrading from an original Droid with which you were very satisfied, like me, you’re probably trying to decide between buying the Droid 4 and the Razr Maxx. For me, the Droid 4 is much better. The two are identical in many ways. I see the following as the three key differentiators.* Battery life – advantage Maxx, by a long shot* Keyboard – advantage 4, by a long shot, and I consider this two advantages (see below)* Display – advantage Maxx, but only by a small marginMaybe it’s just me, but I don’t see a big difference between the two. I’m very happy with the Droid 4’s display, which is noticeably nicer than my original Droid.There are some other small differences. For instance, the Maxx comes with a 16gb microSD card preinstalled, but the 4 carries no preinstalled card. However both will support up to a 32gb card. I’m fine without the preinstalled card, since I’d rather have the full 32gb, and it didn’t cost much to buy one. (I went with a G.Skill Class 10 card. There were no ratings for it here when I bought mine, but it is highly rated elsewhere.)The Maxx is priced higher, but if the battery life is that important for you, it’s still cheaper than having to buy a separate extended-life battery (as we USED TO be able to do for our phones! Are you listening manufacturers?) and especially if you’d be satisfied with the 16gb preinstalled microSD card.-So for me, it really came down to a battle between the battery life of the Maxx vs the Droid 4’s keyboard. I opted for the 4 and am VERY happy I did.The Droid 4’s battery life is about the same or a little better than my old Droid. I’d love to be untethered at least for a full day, and fondly remember going days between charges with my former non-smartphones. I already have chargers at work and in my truck, and the old ones work fine with the Droid 4, so at least it’s not worse than my established routine from my original Droid.The Droid 4’s keyboard … I love the keyboard. The feel is great. I don’t find it too big at all, but rather more of a relief after a couple years with the smaller keyboard from my original Droid. My hands aren’t huge. My glove size is medium. It works well for me.Many are calling it a full QWERTY keyboard. It’s not. But it’s close enough. The dedicated numeric keys alone are a big improvement. Having the correct symbols also assigned to them is huge, especially for those of us with symbols in our secure passwords. My secure passwords were difficult with my original Droid’s keyboard, and with all of the virtual keyboards I’ve seen. This feature alone makes smartphone use a whole lot better for me.The old Droid keyboard was good. The new Droid 4 keyboard is even better. I am much more efficient and comfortable using the physical keyboard than a virtual keyboard. I’ve tried Swype. It’s a great idea, and I like it for some uses, but it’s usefulness seems seriously limited when I need to switch between the different virtual keyboard views – lowercase, uppercase, numbers with symbols, and another view filled solely with more symbols. Regardless, the physical keyboard with its shift and SYM keys is a big advantage for me. This might not be true for you.With the Droid 4 keyboard I can see everything on the screen while I’m typing. Especially when I’m replying to email or using the browser, it’s frustrating to have the majority of the page blocked by a virtual keyboard. To me this is a another big advantage over a virtual keyboard. The advantage of a nice, big 4.3″ hi-res screen is lost when I’m mostly looking at a virtual keyboard when I need to type.A shortcoming of the Maxx’s virtual keyboard is that it doesn’t have arrow keys. I use them fairly often, so this is another advantage for the Droid 4 for me.I have seen one or two complaints from people saying they keep accidentally hitting the power button while typing on the Droid 4’s keyboard. It’s easy to understand how frustrating that would be, but I have yet to have that problem after using mine for a week. I’m guessing it’s a difference in hand placement or something.-One quick side note …At first I was deeply concerned because music sounded awful. Actually, it wasn’t the music itself, but it sounded like the vocals were coming through a long tunnel and were being drowned out by the music. Thankfully I found that some of the Media Audio Effects had been turned on from the factory. My original Droid had nothing like this and, now that I know about it and have taken advantage of it, it’s GREAT! Bass was lacking when playing my original phone through my truck’s stereo. That’s no longer a problem. If the audio doesn’t sound right to you, go to Settings / Sound and find “Media audio effects” under the Feedback heading. Next hit “Wired stereo devices” and adjust…