My favorite quote:
So, let's just save you a bit of time from the outset: the Droid X is an imposing device, and it's definitely not for the small of hands. Makes no mistake, this is a big phone designed for use by big people. Well, not necessarily "big," but let's just say you're going to have a tough go of it if you're the kind of person that struggles to find a ball at the bowling alley where you can reach all the holes.
I almost shat myself after reading Engadget's review/videos & especially this quote... It was like they were told by someone to give a bad review/report...they couldn't really find much, so they just hadta go out on a limb. The way Engadget reviewed the DroidX made me never wanna visit their site again. The bowling alley comment only made their review sound elementary.
Their report was everything but professional...Let alone fair.
Thats my opinion & I'm stickin' to it.
If a bull takes a $hit right in front of you, you're definitely going to smell it.
They updated their reviews with Scores now.
X gets 7/10.
iphone4, 9/10
evo, 9/10
incredible, 8/10
Seriously Engadget, I know Mr. Jobs pays you to spice up the apple product reviews, but one thing I would like to know: Does he also pay you to cut down Apple's competitors' devices?
Especially the ones announced a day before his "revolutionary" new iPhone? No need.
No matter how well Apple markets their products, and no matter how much Jobs pay Engadget, I will never buy the iPhone.
(I'm not biased towards Apple, I own 2 Macbook Pros
They're for video/audio editing)
I'm more less Anti Apple/Jobs now due to his endless attitude. Especially w/ the issues w/ iphone4.
Not to mention the UI...He strangled it to death w/ his control a long time ago.
They were pretty happy with the iPhone 4. It's got some cool tech in it, no denying that, but not really a big surprise that Engadget loved it.
Of course
Apple gives them CHA-CHING!!!! to sauce up Apple Reviews & who knows what else for
Ooops they just forgot to mention "Don't hold it that way" on the iphone...and the 3 mics on X for superior call quality... iPhone=5 Droid X=9
Love how they didn't mention the superior antenna system found in the Droid X. Geee...I wonder why...
the i4 is not total crap, kids can use the gyroscope for games....those tied to thousands spent on itunes will surely enjoy it. Im glad there are many choices. I wouldnt spend my money on apple. I would get the droid X today. If that doesnt please me, I always have the Fascinate as a wonderful backup. To me and to many others, both those devices trump apple's glorified mp3 player
Edit: and just to clarify your thought process, you state:
"one can certainly argue that the iPhone is a better phone. The iPhone apparently has a better screen (although smaller) and the camera and videos are better than the Droid X."
LOL
the i4 struggles to make calls when you touch the lower left (NOW how da phuck does that make you think that a software issue can fix that without increasing the signal and endangering the well being of millions of sheep all across the globe?) corner. So "A better phone" it is not.
What you state is that it is a better camera, and thats it.
*GOLFCLAP*
1st off, Loved the Golf Clap & photo! LoL!
I can admit it is very disturbing that any site would knock a power house Android Device...
lets just remember TWO things...
Apple is jamming $$$ into Engadget's pockets...& MORE importantly
What WE think when we hold that device in our own hands & give it a go...
To me, thats the most important thing. What do I think of the device?
Besides... @ least I know I will give the device I'm holding a fair review/run... NO Matter who makes it.
Engadget is an Apple biased Tech Blog. Their rating system is also.
Don't worry about their half a$$ review.
Honestly, I didn't expect anything else from them.
I'll be holding my Droid X without having to worry about losing reception.
iphone who?
All I'm saying is......how can u review the actual phone, speaker aspects of the Inc, EVO, iPhone 4 and not do that for the X....and still give it a rating???
There is definitely some bias or someone was pissed at Motorola, something.... when the Diversity Antennas was a feature of the X and they dont mention it...but yet they mentioned the new antenna design for the iPhone.....
A logical, fair person wouldnt even give it a rating cuz it wasnt a complete review.....even if he woulda tested the phone aspects of it and still gave it a 7/10, it woulda been bs.... but fine....cuz even still, hands on testing with a member here, and the majority of reviews woulda said other wise..Lets keep it real ppl, that engadget review wasnt too kosher....
Engadget will never be "kosher" or fair as long as they keep receiving checks from APPLE.
Engadget should have @ least updated their iphone4 review, as well as its score card. @ best, a 6. Thats really being nice for a phone with such a severe design flaw. Sad But True.
Droid X should have hit an 8 or 9. Nothing is perfect.
The absence of Froyo should not be a minus. It was NEVER promised @ launch. Not to mention, it will be here this summer. BIG DEAL.
Haters motivate me. They only make me better,stronger, & want to do BIGGER things!
& I'm sure it only drives the development of Android & the devices that carry it, thru the roof.
Lets stay positive people.
Don't let a little bad press get you worked up.
Most importantly, don't let it ruin the atmosphere here on AndroidForums!
Besides...
We've got ANDROID!!!