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HTC DROID Eris Android Phone (Verizon Wireless)

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Brand HTC

Color Black

Type Wireless Phone

Release Date 2009-11-04

List Price $399.99

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Description

Combining performance and functionality in one sleek package, the ultra-slim HTC DROID ERIS delivers the power of the Android platform and the quick, dependable Verizon Wireless network mutually. Powered by the open-source Android operating system, it proposes an intuitive interface together with an effortlessly customizable home screen and the capability to personalize it together with a wide selection of free and paid downloadable apps via the Android Market. It in addition consists of HTC Sense, a customer interface overlay from HTC this makes it simple for you to make an individualized mobile experience tailored specifically to your needs.

The 3G-enabled HTC DROID ERIS runs on the quick, dependable Verizon Wireless network and is powered by the customizable Android platform, together with 1000s of apps available to on the Android Market.

Customizable apps.

The 3.2-inch touchscreen interface features zoom ability and a virtual QWERTY keyboard, and it's paired together with a trackball for simple navigation. In addition to 3G connectivity, the HTC DROID ERIS proposes Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and business networks as well as hotspots while on the go and Bluetooth connectivity for together hands-free devices and stereo music streaming. It in addition proposes included GPS for navigation utilizing Google Maps and other setting services, as well as a digital compass together with a sensor this enables the phone to recognize what direction it is facing.

Together with included Google technology, the HTC DROID ERIS delivers one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use each day, counting Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. The DROID ERIS in addition offers simple access to together personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. Other features contain a 5-megapixel auto focus camera together with video capture abilities, memory extension via microSD memory cards (an 8 GB card is integrated together with the device), threaded topic and image messaging for seamless on-the-go dialogs, Visual Voicemail abilities, 3.5mm earpiece jack, and up to 3.5 hours of speak time.

The HTC DROID ERIS comes pre-loaded together with a diversity of Google and Verizon Wireless mobile services, counting:

Google Maps: Get turn-by-turn directions and instantly view maps and satellite imagery, as well as locate local business. And Google Maps Street View enables you to explore cities at street-altitude virtually while on the go.
Gmail: Multiple accounts support and undo for common operations.
YouTube: One-touch recording and playback from home screen widget or app, one-touch sharing together with friends, and the capability to view your own uploaded videos and high-resolution videos.
Google Speak: Effortlessly switch between chats, search your chat history, and preview images and videos sent by links.
Android Market: Browse and download applications created by third-party developers.
Calendar: Capability to see who has R.S.V.P.'d to your meeting invitations.
Amazon MP3 Store: Download the latest tracks over the air.
Verizon Wireless Visual Voice Mail: Delete, respond and forward voice mail messages not including having to pay attention to prior messages or voice instructions.

Key Features

Quick 3G connectivity thanks to the dependable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
Powered by the Android 1.5 operating system together with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market.
HTC Scene overlay: Make and switch between Scenes this reflect different moments in your life, helping you design your ideal weekend, journey or pure have fun phone.
3.2-inch touchscreen together with virtual QWERTY keyboard (320 x 480 HVGA resolution; 262K color depth)
5-megapixel camera together with auto–focus and video capture
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) consists of profiles for communication earpiece, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Memory extension via microSD card slot together with support for optional cards up to 16 GB (8 GB card integrated).
Multi-format digital audio player together with dedicated Amazon MP3 Store app for over-the-air downloads. Consists of compatibility together with MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, and WMA formats and the ability to make and manage playlists on the phone.
Real HTML Web browsing offers extra pages and better Web content brought efficiently to your phone; maintains Flash Lite 3.7.1.
Standard voice mail and compatibility together with Verizon Visual Voice Mail (subscription necessary), which enables you to delete, respond and forward voice mail messages not including having to pay attention to prior messages or voice instructions. Features contain on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), make up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and respond via call back, topic or even voice mail.
Topic, Image and Video messaging together with threaded messaging aspect
Organizer tools counting calendar, tasks, alarm, notes, stopwatch
Airplane mode lets you to pay attention to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Included Google, Exchange and Facebook contacts
Speakerphone
3.5mm earpiece jack
TTY compatible
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3/T3
Memory: ROM: 512 MB; RAM: 256 MB

Vital Statistics
The HTC DROID ERIS weighs 4.23 ounces and measures 4.45 x 2.19 x 0.51 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours (214 minutes) of speak time, and up to 373 hours (15.5 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as EV–DO, Rev A 3G frequencies.

What's in the Box
HTC DROID ERIS receiver, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 8 GB microSD memory card, fast begin guide, customer manual

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Customer Reviews

Droid Eris 2010-08-30

By coco

This phone is ok, but I really miss my blackberry. I don't think the touch screen phone is for me. However overall it is a good phone with lots of interesting apps to play with.

Good except for some inconsistent software 2010-08-13

By T. Herrmann (Eastern Oregon (not Oregon's left coast))

I've owned this phone for about two weeks and am still getting to know it. Lots of good things about it. Love the Google sky map app! This is my first smart phone; my previous one was a Dare, so I'm not an early adopter. But I'm technically proficient -- use Linux, program in C, all that. I downloaded the manual for this phone and am somewhat frustrated by the disconnect between what the manual says and how it really works, or doesn't. I can add "Favorites" but can't remove them --- the phone does nothing like what the manual says it should. To remove a favorite, I'm going to have to delete all and add some back. It is FAR from transparent how to get the list of choices (text, call, etc) to come up when you tap a favorite. The "obvious" way to add a favorite just gives you one default option; you can select either text or call, but not both in a menu. Moreover, I can't change the options on a favorite as the manual says I can: when I hold on a favorite (following the manual), the only option that comes up is to delete them all. I'll stick with the Android operating system because it's pretty clean and powerful, but maybe you can sense my frustration with the user interface. I mean, most people don't read the manual, and when you DO read it and it still doesn't help, something's amiss.

Decent but multiple issues... 2010-07-21

By D. Lee

Firstly, I would like to say that Droid is up and coming and getting better all the time. With that said, you can tell this phone is a prototype, used as a template to test out the Droid capabilities, but leaves you wanting more. There are several issues with this phone that have not only been verified in multiple forums, but even I have encountered these same issues. Before I get to the issues, I will rant a bit on what the phone is lacking. First, it is lacking camera flash. The 5 MP camera is nice, but HTC should have included flash because the camera is useless in darker areas. You also have to hold the phone extremely still to take photo's as any slight movement will end up causing blurry photo's. The camera has multiple features, but image stabilization is not one of them, which I thought was strange as even the cheapest digital camera's these days have this as a main feature. Another feature not included is within the software and that is flash. The Motorola Droid and Droid Incredible both have this feature so that you can view flash images and even Live Wallpaper, but the Droid Eris does not. Granted, I have been told that it is possible that the new 2.2 Android update that is supposed to come out by the end of July 2010 should have that capability, but I am not holding my breath. The apps, though great and mostly free for the most part, tend to run by themselves, slowing down the phone in which you have to constantly run a task killer in order to shut them all off to speed up the phone again. There are no options to cause these apps to stop running. The preloaded software, like MP3 Store, Messages, Internet, Voice Dialer, and a few others are constantly starting by themselves and there is no way to uninstall them or turn them off which I find very nerve racking. Another thing I have noticed with HTC is the lack of signal strength. I constantly have only a few bars and sometimes one or no bars in an area in which my Blackberry Storm got full signal strength at all times. I have swapped out my Droid for another Eris and am still getting terrible signals everywhere I go. The reason I swapped out my phone for another one is due to the fact that the home screen automatically, by itself, moves to the left, on its own. This is a major problem with this phone and I am not the only one having this issue. While Verizon is good in swapping out a replacement, they are still feigning oblivious to hearing about such problems. Looking this issue up online I have seen a host of forums and boards where people are having the same problems with this phone and where Verizon is reported as not having a clue as to this issue. My phone got so bad I could barely make phone calls or respond to text messages, which the screen automatically moving to the left constantly affects greatly as the cursor moves all the way to the beginning of whatever you are typing causing you to always having to touch the text box to advance the cursor back to the end of the message to continue texting. The screen also became unresponsive to where I had to pull the battery and replace to reload the software. Another issue is the fact that it takes forever to make a call. You tap the green button or the middle on screen button and while it takes you to the contact list the software takes forever to make the call. So far my "refurbished" phone I just got seems to be working just fine, but still with laggy screen response time (which I hope will be fixed in the 2.2 software update) and the screen has not moved to the left on its own yet, but according to multiple forums, swapping out the phone for another one doesn't remedy the issue. And mind you, my Eris I had before I swapped for another one, was brand new. If a brand new phone can still have those same issues that everyone seems to be having, then the phone is being sold defective by Verizon and I find that disconcerting. I just recently looked on the Verizon website and they no longer carry the Eris, which I am not surprised to see. This phone has so many issues, that it is only by Verizon's promise to alleviate any issue you come across with your phone that I am still a loyal customer. Verizon is getting the iPhone in January so I might be upgrading to that, but I still love Droid.

Love it! 2010-07-18

By K. Mallory (Seabrook, Texas USA)

I have had my Eris about 6 weeks. I have just fallen in love with my phone. It has taken me a while to get to know it but as I discover another capability, I just get amazed. I love how it is so integrated with google. I just spent 4 days out in the country w/no access to the internet except through my Eris and I was able to make reservations for another trip, do my research, check emails, facebook, etc. Just so handy!! I can't complain about the battery. I listen to my podcasts, NPR radio and music which is a drain but nothing serious. If I don't listen to podcasts, just surf the internet and talk on the phone, the battery easily last all day. I recharge each night regardless. I am very happy with it and don't have anything to complain about!

Annoying Phone 2010-07-02

By Wyatt Clark (Indiana, USA)

After having this phone for several months I was ready to throw it out in the street. Even after upgrading to 2.1 it was still laggy. I was constantly sending cryptic emails to friends because of the auto correct. Perhaps the most annoying thing about the phone was its behavior whenever I attempted to call someone back immediately after missing a phone call from them. I found that the phone would refuse to make or receive phone calls for several minutes. I also found that it I just couldn't answer phone calls.

The integration with facebook and gmail contacts was nice, especially since it would match a picture with people, but it was annoying that it imported all of my friends from facebook into my contacts list, especially seeing as how 95 percent of my "friends" are people I have no intention of ever calling.

On top of all that, Android boasts having lots of applications, but I found that most of these were of extremely low quality.

I switched to a palm pre that I picked up on craigslist (a phone I would recommend) and thought about keeping the eris as a backup phone, but I think I'll get rid of it. I'd rather go back to my motorola q than the eris.

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