Beginner tips?!

[Gevis]

Ok. I know there are a few other (older) threads about this. I haven't even got my Eris yet, but will be getting it Saturday. I've read through the the how to extend battery life thread. I have yet to look at the tips and tricks thread though.

Anyways, what I would like to know is what are the "Must have" apps. What should I do with it right out of the box? Anything particular I should know/expect?

Thanks guys. I hope this will be a pleasant experience, it's my first Android phone (first smartphone actually) although I do have an iPod Touch, so I hope that will shorten the learning curve.

Thanks everyone.

 

[hrbib21]

Twidroid - Twitter
Bloo - Facebook
Dolphin - Browser
Where - find EVERYTHING
Shop Savvy and Barcode Scanner - shopping tools

 

[swe3t23]

bucket list
fx camera

are fun apps

 

[dmodert66]

Just my opinion, but SnapTell does a better job at scanning barcodes AND lets you scan a book, cd or dvd cover and get the same information. Shopsavvy caused me a few problems, but after switching to Snaptell the issues are gone...Either one is a great choice, but snaptell does more and is just as good imo...

 

[W4LLY]

Spare Parts: Cool settings tweeks
Handcent: SMS/Texting
Pandora
Tune Wiki
Hi AIM
Astrid - Task/schedule
Digital Clock - Alarm clock.
Locale
K-9 (push mail)
Ringdroid - Make custom ringtones/notificaitns
Remote Droid - Donwload script for computer, controll your computer with Droid.

 

[Gevis]

Thanks everyone. I'll update you tomorrow when I get the phone...Looks like I'll be doing a lot of experimenting.

 

[terigox]

ASTRO - Great app for browsing your SD card and doing basic file management on it

Agreed with Dolphin, it's a great browser.

Right out of the box... CUSTOMIZE! There's some awesome widgets you can use by HTC to add some really nice features and useful things.

I really wish the Market made it easier to find widgets vs apps... also in general wish there was more widget development (maybe I'm just not aware of it).

 

[Gevis]

Just got it today, been on it for 3 hours straight. It's amazing. Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[rigamrts]

forgot one pdanet for teathering. works great using it right now as I speak

 

[W4LLY]

Verizon is allowing tethering?

 

[Jlopcpa]

The coolest App I downloaded was Google SKY. It gives you a real time look at the stars and planets in the sky. Had a ball with my kids.

 

[weihl165]

The coolest App I downloaded was Google SKY. It gives you a real time look at the stars and planets in the sky. Had a ball with my kids.

The girlfriend really liked that app also

 

[rigamrts]

Verizon is allowing tethering?

no not really unless you pay that indiotic $50 teathering fee.
but pdanet does it for you without paying the fee.
just don't go over the 5 gig limit you'll be fine.
i teathered my G1 when i was on t-moble they never knew the difference.