I had to return/swap my Droid today because the slider for the keyboard essentially broke and the phone wouldn't stay shut and wobbled badly. I've also gotten to where I RARELY use the physical keyboard, so the Eris' keyboard that I played with today was more "accurate" for me.
Also, I REALLY liked the sleekness of the Eris and the cases were much nicer (IMO).
But the screen on the Droid beats the Eris' hands down. Also, the Droid does have 2.0, but while I was at the Verizon store a regional manager was there (and saw me struggling with my decision of whether to switch from Moto's Droid to the HTC Eris) and he told me they (Verizon) are actually planning to push the 2.0 update next week (to help with Christmas sales) instead of in January... This may have been "salesmanship" on his part, but everyone seems to be convinced the 2.0 push will come at some point. Also, the Eris does have the directions, just not the "navigation," but I have a GPS unit in my car anyway...
Basically, I'm strongly considering the jump, but would really like to hear from any Eris user who switched FROM Droid and what their likes/dislikes are or if they have any regrets...
I just can't get used to the numerous steps it takes to launch my call log on the Droid (and on the Eris, you hit the physical "send" button just like on any other cell phone) and the bulk of it. The "hand feel" of the Eris was great, and they have a clamshell case that was right up my alley on how I used to carry my BB Pearl. I like to carry my phone in a front pocket, clipped upside down - if that makes since, and the Eris has a case that is sleek and allows the phone to be slid right out. The Droid has the same case by the same maker, but it just adds even more bulk to the phone and made it quite uncomfortable (I tried a Verizon worker's Eris and my Droid in the same case today for comparison).
Again, just totally on the fence. If I make the trade I don't want huge regrets. Yes, I know I'll be giving SOME things up, but I'll also be getting some gains. But if you traded your Droid for and Eris, and have major regrets, I'd really like to hear why.
Thanks.
Also, I REALLY liked the sleekness of the Eris and the cases were much nicer (IMO).
But the screen on the Droid beats the Eris' hands down. Also, the Droid does have 2.0, but while I was at the Verizon store a regional manager was there (and saw me struggling with my decision of whether to switch from Moto's Droid to the HTC Eris) and he told me they (Verizon) are actually planning to push the 2.0 update next week (to help with Christmas sales) instead of in January... This may have been "salesmanship" on his part, but everyone seems to be convinced the 2.0 push will come at some point. Also, the Eris does have the directions, just not the "navigation," but I have a GPS unit in my car anyway...
Basically, I'm strongly considering the jump, but would really like to hear from any Eris user who switched FROM Droid and what their likes/dislikes are or if they have any regrets...
I just can't get used to the numerous steps it takes to launch my call log on the Droid (and on the Eris, you hit the physical "send" button just like on any other cell phone) and the bulk of it. The "hand feel" of the Eris was great, and they have a clamshell case that was right up my alley on how I used to carry my BB Pearl. I like to carry my phone in a front pocket, clipped upside down - if that makes since, and the Eris has a case that is sleek and allows the phone to be slid right out. The Droid has the same case by the same maker, but it just adds even more bulk to the phone and made it quite uncomfortable (I tried a Verizon worker's Eris and my Droid in the same case today for comparison).
Again, just totally on the fence. If I make the trade I don't want huge regrets. Yes, I know I'll be giving SOME things up, but I'll also be getting some gains. But if you traded your Droid for and Eris, and have major regrets, I'd really like to hear why.
Thanks.