
DROID BIONIC by MOTOROLA - 16GB - 4G LTE
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DROID BIONIC by MOTOROLA - 16GB - 4G LTE
SUPERHUMAN SPEED
A ridiculously fast 4G LTE network joins forces with a dual-core 1GHz processor, letting you browse the Web at breakneck speeds while multitasking seamlessly.PC’S HARD DRIVE IN YOUR POCKET
The free ZumoCast™ app lets your Droid Bionic by Motorola access or stream data straight from your home or work computers.WEBTOP APPLICATION & LAPDOCK
Turn your Droid Bionic by Motorola into more than just a smartphone with a full Firefox 4.0 browser, keyboard, trackpad and multi-window capabilities all on the big screen with the LapDock accessory (sold separately).Included Accessories
- Droid Bionic by Motorola Phone
- Standard Lithium Ion Battery
- Wall/USB Charger (USB Cable)
- Quick reference Guide
- Product Safety & Warranty Brochure
Customer Reviews click to collapse contents
DROID BIONIC by MOTOROLA - 16GB - 4G LTE
Customer Rating: 4.8
by Brad -- March 31st 2012 -- SLC, UT
Customer Rating: 4.8
by Jeffrey Riggs -- March 12th 2012 -- Palm Springs, CA
Great experience so far!
Customer Rating: 5
by Jose Cassiday -- March 1st 2012 -- Palm Springs, CA
Extremely satisfied and very happy with my choice of buying the DROID BIONIC so far I love everything about it!
Customer Rating: 4
by Ronald Miles -- February 14th 2012 -- Washington, DC
Overall, I love the phone would recommend to others.
Customer Rating: 4.8
by Rachel -- February 5th 2012 -- STerling, CO
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DROID BIONIC by MOTOROLA - 16GB - 4G LTE
What cell phone compares to this model? It sports similar features to the DROID X2 by Motorola for Verizon Wireless, but the DROID Bionic works with the companys 4G LTE network.
Why should I get this phone? You want an Android smartphone with a spacious 4.3-inch display that works on Verizons speedy 4G LTE network.
In a nutshell: The DROID Bionic by Motorola is an impressive high-end Android 2.3 phone that works well for both business and play. It can record 1080p HD video, handles streaming music and video over Verizons 4G LTE network with ease, and it has all the connectivity options needed on a cell phone.The DROID Bionic by Motorola is a solid cell phone with a sharp and crisp 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display. Its bright and viewable in direct sunlight. The entire front of the cell phone is essentially a large screen. The cell phone has a black rubberized-like casing that helps it from sliding around on a slick surface. Beyond the large screen there isnt a lot more to describe. It has the standard 4 dedicated Android keys across the bottom of the display for Menu, Home, Go Back, and Search. Overall, the cell phone does have a bit of weight to it, so it feels solid in the hand. Those with smaller hands likely wont be able to wrap your fingers around the smartphone, but youll probably still enjoy using it.
On one side, youll find volume keys and on the other side youll find a microUSB port and a microHDMI port. On the top of the DROID Bionic are a 3.5mm headset jack and the power/lock button. Turn the cell phone around and youll see the 8-megapixel camera lens and LED flash (Note: The camera can also be used to record 1080p HD video). Youll need to remove the black rubberized casing from the back of the Motorola DROID Bionic to access the included 16GB MicroSD card, but not the battery.
As noted, the DROID Bionic by Motorola is a touchscreen-only phone and therefore lacks a tactile QWERTY keyboard. You can choose between two onscreen keyboards: SWYPE or a basic multi-touch version with predictive text. We were impressed with the amount of times we tapped the correct letter on the first try and how well Swype works on this cell phone.Testing the DROID Bionic by Motorola
Making Calls: During calls we could hear callers clearly and callers said they had a similar experience on their end. Regardless of how close you hold the smartphone to your face, the End Call button never seems to get accidentally hit. We also appreciate that its fairly easy to do three-way calling on this cell phone. For those afraid of pocket dialing theres an In-Pocket Detection feature that essentially locks the phones screen when in a pocket. (Tip: To access this feature, select Settings from the Applications Menu and choose Display Settings. Scroll down to In-Pocket Detection and tap the box next to it. A check mark will appear in the box when the setting is activated.)
- Volume Adjustment: You can use the side buttons to adjust the volume, but we rarely needed to use them.
- Speakerphone: Call quality is solid when using this feature. We didnt cut each other off when speaking simultaneously and callers didnt know we were using the speakerphone.
Operating System: The smartphone comes loaded with the Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread OS, sports a dual-core 1GHz processor, which makes for a responsive user experience. The smartphone has 16GB of internal memory so youll have plenty of room to store music, photos, videos, and more. You can switch between the five home screens and launch applications without delay. This also means video playback is smooth and seamless. Overall, the user interface is fairly straightforward and icon friendly.
At the base of the screen are four changeable quick launch buttons for Phone/Contacts, Camera, Messages, and Apps. (Tip: To change a quick launch button, simply press and hold on the button you want to change until the Add to Dock menu appears on the screen. Then simply select the app wanted.) As is the case with Android phones, its fairly easy to customize the phone by adding a shortcut, widget, folder, or apps to any of the screens. Verizon has included a few apps on the cell phone such as the Blockbuster, Amazon Kindle, NFL Mobile, Skype Mobile, Slacker Radio, and of course access to the various V CAST offerings. We should also note that this cell phone will work with corporate e-mail accounts and corporate sync.
- Web Navigation: Surfing the web is actually pretty fast on this cell phone via the 4G connection. It also shows the full web site in a single view. You can zoom in and out of a page, set bookmarks, and manage multiple windows. We did also appreciate that you can have multiple browser windows open simultaneously and easily navigate between them. The cell phone does support the latest Adobe FlashPlayer.
- Social Media: The smartphone comes loaded with a social networking app that lets you add a variety of social media accounts such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Picasa, and more. If you want access to more social networking options you can easily download them from the Android Market. It also has a Social Location app that can be used to see checkins made by friends on Facebook. Theres also a Channels section that lets users know whats happening nearby including things like deals, live music, MeetUp events, and more.
Camera Features: The DROID Bionic has a rear-facing 8-megapixel camera with LED flash and a front-facing camera that can be used for video chat and snapping self-portraits.
- Shutter Speed: We found the shutter speed to be a bit slow, so dont try to capture any action shots. You can also choose between three picture modes: single shot, panorama, and multi-shot.
- Picture Quality: We found colors to be true and details crisp when a picture was in focus. Since the shutter takes a while some shots werent as sharp as we would prefer.
- Photo Settings: You can control the flash, zoom, brightness, effects (normal, black and white, negative, sepia, red tint, green tint, blue tint, and solarize) and scenes (sport, portrait, landscape, night portrait, sunset, macro, and steady shot). There are also location tags, the ability to add personal tags, and an option that lets you turn off the shutter sound. If you like a picture you can share it to Picasa, V CAST Media Manager, send it in a message, copy it to a media library, show it in a slideshow, save it as a contacts photo, or Print to Retail. If you dont like it, you can always use the included editing features to improve it.
- Video Features: You can record 1080p HD videos with this Android cell phone. We found quality was solid. If you dont want to shoot your own videos, you can also watch movies downloaded from the Blockbuster and V CAST video apps.
You can also view videos or pictures taken with the DROID Bionic by Motorola on an HDMI capable TV using an optional HDMI cable accessory.
Music Features: Playback of music through the phones speaker is loud. We particularly enjoyed listening to streaming music with this phone.
- Formats Supported: We were able to play MP3, and unprotected AAC (Apples audio format), and unprotected WMA (Microsofts audio format) music files.
- Features: Repeat, Shuffle, and Playlists (you can even create playlists on the cell phone). You can save tunes stored in your cell phone as a ringtone or notification tone. If the music app is launched, you can still pause or play music even when the phone is locked.
Connectivity: The DROID Bionic by Motorola works with Verizons 4G LTE network. When theres a 4G connection available theres no need to use WiFi. Were happy to report that when connecting to Verizons 4G Network the phone maintained the signal consistently.
- Bluetooth: The cell phone worked seamlessly with the Motorola Roadster and the Bluetooth feature in the Lexus RX350. Callers didnt know we were using a Bluetooth connection. We were also able to connect the DROID Bionic by Motorola with a MacBook Pro and transfer contacts, pictures, and music.
- WiFi: It has 802.11 b/g/n WiFi (thats pretty secure) and we were able to log onto available WiFi networks to surf the Web or send/receive e-mail with ease. It just takes moments to set up. The only thing you need is the WiFi network you want to use and password if needed. You can also share the phones 4G data connection with up to five WiFi-enabled devices. Though, we should note, that this did drain the battery quickly.
Battery Life: The battery life performance on the DROID Bionic by Motorola was on par with other 4.3-inch smartphones. We were able to go a full day before needing to recharge the cell phone, when we had the cell phones screen set at full brightness and used it to check e-mail, surf the web, stream music, play games, and take a few pictures.With its 1GHz dual-core processor, 4G LTE connectivity, and Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, the DROID Bionic by Motorola is a solid smartphone that performs both fun and business functions equally well.