**OFFICIAL**: I got my BIONIC Thread!

[xmr405o]

Since the D3 uses the same tech and same resolution as the Bionic, the D3 will look brighter and sharper, since smaller display.

I know that's totally logical. It might be the phonecrush playing tricks on me but the display on the bionic seems a little brighter than my D3...to me.

 

[sx4dude2013]

On the fence. I heard someone rooted it already but playing chicken till more people do it with success.

DO IT NOW! lol
And create a youtube vid so I can do it tomorrow Purty Please!!!

 

[Vehtemas]

DO IT NOW! lol
And create a youtube vid so I can do it tomorrow Purty Please!!!

AKA "Please be my guinea pig!!!"

Hahaha

 

[mobimop]

It seems to be quit solid so far. Very light coming from an og droid. No lags, and 4g is fast. Blur does not seem to be slowing anything down either.

Yeah I just watched the video on engadget and it appeared to be fast, they mentioned zero lag so far.

 

[mobimop]

I can't give a good answer yet I keep messing with it and when I got it it was at 30%. Activating and syncing apps and contacts almost killed it , charged for 15-20 mins played again almost died after 45 mins. I have also been on 4g the whole time. I am charging now and will let you know more soon.

I think you have a 1700 mAh battery which is 200 mAh more than my X....

 

[rushmore]

I know that's totally logical. It might be the phonecrush playing tricks on me but the display on the bionic seems a little brighter than my D3...to me.

Not saying it isn't, since I have not seen one in person I should have put "should".

You have a Droid 3 and getting a Bionic too or just checking it out?

 

[HotDawg]

Got one right here, you want it?

Awesome timing for you! Happy...uh...Droid Day!!!

 

[xmr405o]

Not saying it isn't, since I have not seen one in person I should have put "should".

You have a Droid 3 and getting a Bionic too or just checking it out?

Yeah, I got the D3 for work. The D3 is what made my mind up on the Bionic. The Bionic will be under my personal account. Maybe when the phonecrush wears off, I'll have more of an objective opinion.

 

[BringItSon]

Since the D3 uses the same tech and same resolution as the Bionic, the D3 will look brighter and sharper, since smaller display.

For brightness.

not necessarily, if D3 is old pentile and Bionic has updated newer version of Pentile.

 

[charlie310]

I can't give a good answer yet I keep messing with it and when I got it it was at 30%. Activating and syncing apps and contacts almost killed it , charged for 15-20 mins played again almost died after 45 mins. I have also been on 4g the whole time. I am charging now and will let you know more soon.

FYI, you hurt your battery. You're suppose to initially charge the battery until a few hours after it's been fully charged. But, I don't think it did much damage.

Phone definitely looks great. I may skip the "buy from Costco for Prime exchange" plan and buy it from an online retailer for cheap.

 

[thatguy188]

FYI, you hurt your battery. You're suppose to initially charge the battery until a few hours after it's been fully charged. But, I don't think it did much damage.

Phone definitely looks great. I may skip the "buy from Costco for Prime exchange" plan and buy it from an online retailer for cheap.

Does it really hurt the battery that much? I mean, do you guys set timers as to how long to leave it on the charger for? All my phones in the past I just plugged in @ night when I went to bed and unplugged when I got up .... does it make that much of a difference?

Fill me in please.

 

[OutOfPhase]

I thought that was for older batteries. The new batteries don't have the "memory" problem that old batteries do and can be charged "as needed" and still retain their full capacity.

 

[rushmore]

I thought that was for older batteries. The new batteries don't have the "memory" problem that old batteries do and can be charged "as needed" and still retain their full capacity.

For the most part, you are correct.

 

[rushmore]

For brightness.

not necessarily, if D3 is old pentile and Bionic has updated newer version of Pentile.

True dat.

 

[trophynuts]

please do not root this device until there is a safe recovery method.

 

[OutOfPhase]

please do not root this device until there is a safe recovery method.

tempted but waiting......

 

[YankeeDudeL]

I thought that was for older batteries. The new batteries don't have the "memory" problem that old batteries do and can be charged "as needed" and still retain their full capacity.

Besides, when you're rooted, you can always clear bat stats.

 

[tmoney23]

Walked by a verizon kiosk and asked if they got the bionic in yet. Got one right here, you want it? Duh, of course. 30 mins. later out the door with a new bionic. This thing is awsome.

Have you tried Pdanet? Does it work?

 

[sx4dude2013]

Besides, when you're rooted, you can always clear bat stats.

AMEN! lol

 

[OutOfPhase]

Have you tried Pdanet? Does it work?

Wired tether works. I have not had a chance to try the bluetooth

 

[dirkbonn]

I thought that was for older batteries. The new batteries don't have the "memory" problem that old batteries do and can be charged "as needed" and still retain their full capacity.

Here's website with everything you want to know about cell phone batteries. Especially Lithium-Ion batteries.

Basic to Advanced Battery Information from Battery University

Lots of info on charging, prolonging battery life, etc.

 

[p8ntballah21]

Just got it! This thing is sweet, a lot lighter than I thought it was going to be.

 

[breadnatty08]

And she's home! Woot! Got the the Verizon store right when it was supposed to open and found out it opened at 8am, damnit! Either way, it's gonna take some getting used to. And now to play...

 

[sx4dude2013]

JUST GOT MINE!! lol
I got there at 9am and there was a line of 5 ppl.
I was the first to leave the store with one.
They had a lot of accessories including the otterbox case YAY!!!
My Bionic was on SALE!!! $249.99!!! I love it so far!!!! (after 20 min). lol

Store had A LOT of accessories and balloons and it was a great experience

 

[tma]

Got mine. Good by OD DROID. You'll be missed