Android 2.0.1 pro's and con's

Overall the update is pretty nice but I've noticed the keyboard vibration isn't as pronounced anymore.

 

I do not like the new unlock screen. The vibration, the off center clock, and the new slide bar all piss me off.

 

Although the phone is more responsive, I think they slowed down the "flick" scrolling. Before if I browse the web or read a long email.. I'd flick and I would have to stop it because it moved fast. I like this though. Now when I do it it takes tad bit more effort. Me no like.

 

I have noticed NO change except the slider to unlock and the clock being off center. Kinda weird update. Was hoping for something we can see or use.

 

Browser can no longer emulate different browsers (used to emulate desktop, Apple, mobile), when is FF mobile coming out?

Screen transitions are MUCH smoother.

 

I've noticed that it completely broke my ability to sync my Exchange calendar and contacts. =( If you are similarly affected I'd suggest you star this bug:

Issue 5337 - android - 2.0.1 on Motorola Droid Breaks Exchange Calendar/Contact Syncs - Project Hosting on Google Code

For those wondering what I mean by "starring", log in to the site with your Google/Gmail credentials and click on the star you'll see on the upper left of that page to "vote" for the bug. You may also be interested in this one:

Issue 4475 - android - Support for ActiveSync provisioning protocol - Project Hosting on Google Code

The latter is the real root cause of the issue I believe (lack of support for ActiveSync policies).

 

Pros:
Moves way faster
Nicer screen transition
Like the new unlock slider/offset clock

Cons:
Phone intermittently turns off/can't view SMS txt msgs.
Phone can't answer calls (sliding to answer is not responding)
Takes FOREVER for the droid to mount SD card

 

Pros:
Moves way faster
Nicer screen transition
Like the new unlock slider/offset clock

Cons:
Phone intermittently turns off/can't view SMS txt msgs.
Phone can't answer calls (sliding to answer is not responding)
Takes FOREVER for the droid to mount SD card

Overall the update kinda ruined my day if the cons can be fixed ASAP, then I'll be a happy droid user again !

 

Pros:
Moves way faster
Nicer screen transition
Like the new unlock slider/offset clock

Cons:
Phone intermittently turns off/can't view SMS txt msgs.
Phone can't answer calls (sliding to answer is not responding)
Takes FOREVER for the droid to mount SD card

 

I thought something was different when I went into the VZW store to play with one yest. Before the slide to unlock and silent bar was like a curve shape, now it's just horiztonal :L

 

I don't like the new straight unlock slider. I found the curved one to be more comfortable and natural. This one also seems to take a little longer to unlock, and the slider freezes awkwardly as its unlocking, which looks and feels unprofessional to me.

I do, however, like the disconnect between the unlock slider and the sound slider. I think it's now clearer to the average user.

Also, I think I see an improvement in my camera, but I haven't rreally put it through the paces enough to be sure.