HTC DROID Eris Android Phone
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- Android 1.5-powered smartphone with 3.2-inch touchscreen and easy access to your Favorite contacts, YouTube and Facebook
- Access a wealth of Google mobile services including Google Maps for turn-by-turn directions, Gmail, Google Talk, Calendar and more
- GPS-enabled for location services; Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g); 5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD expansion (8 GB card included)
- Up to 3.5 hours of talk time, up to 373 hours (15.5 days) of standby time
- What’s in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 8 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide, user manual
Check Price: HTC DROID Eris Android Phone
Amazon.com Product Description
Combining performance and functionality in one sleek package, the ultra-slim HTC DROID ERIS brings the power of the Android platform and the fast, reliable Verizon Wireless network together. Powered by the open-source Android operating system, it offers an intuitive interface with an easily customizable home screen and the ability to personalize it with a wide selection of free and paid downloadable apps via the Android Market. It also includes HTC Sense, a user interface overlay from HTC that makes it easy for you to create an individualized mobile experience tailored specifically to your needs.
The 3G-enabled HTC DROID ERIS runs on the fast, reliable Verizon Wireless network and is powered by the customizable Android platform, with 1000s of apps available to on the Android Market. |
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The 3.2-inch touchscreen interface features zoom capability and a virtual QWERTY keyboard, and it’s paired with a trackball for easy navigation. In addition to 3G connectivity, the HTC DROID ERIS offers Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and business networks as well as hotspots while on the go and Bluetooth connectivity for both hands-free devices and stereo music streaming. It also offers integrated GPS for navigation using Google Maps and other location services, as well as a digital compass with a sensor that enables the phone to know what direction it is facing.
With integrated Google technology, the HTC DROID ERIS brings one-touch access to the popular Google mobile services millions use every day, including Google Search by Voice, YouTube and Picasa. The DROID ERIS also provides easy access to both personal and corporate email, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. Other features include a 5-megapixel auto focus camera with video capture capabilities, memory expansion via microSD memory cards (an 8 GB card is included with the device), threaded text and picture messaging for seamless on-the-go conversations, Visual Voicemail capabilities, 3.5mm headset jack, and up to 3.5 hours of talk time.
The HTC DROID ERIS comes pre-loaded with a variety of Google and Verizon Wireless mobile services, including:
- Google Maps: Get turn-by-turn directions and instantly view maps and satellite imagery, as well as find local business. And Google Maps Street View enables you to explore cities at street-level 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 with friends, and the ability to view your own uploaded videos and high-resolution videos.
- Google Talk: Easily switch between chats, search your chat history, and preview pictures and videos sent by links.
- Android Market: Browse and download applications created by third-party developers.
- Calendar: Ability 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, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions.
Key Features
- Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
- Powered by the Android 1.5 operating system with deep integration of Google services and access to thousands of apps to customize your phone via the Android Market.
- HTC Scene overlay: Create and switch between Scenes that reflect different moments in your life, helping you design your perfect weekend, travel or pure play phone.
- 3.2-inch touchscreen with virtual QWERTY keyboard (320 x 480 HVGA resolution; 262K color depth)
- 5-megapixel camera 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) includes profiles for communication headset, 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 expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB (8 GB card included).
- Multi-format digital audio player with dedicated Amazon MP3 Store app for over-the-air downloads. Includes compatibility with MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, and WMA formats and the capability to create and manage playlists on the phone.
- Real HTML Web browsing provides more pages and better Web content delivered efficiently to your phone; supports Flash Lite 3.7.1.
- Standard voice mail and compatibility with Verizon Visual Voice Mail (subscription required), which enables you to delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.
- Text, Picture and Video messaging with threaded messaging feature
- Organizer tools including calendar, tasks, alarm, notes, stopwatch
- Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
- Integrated Google, Exchange and Facebook contacts
- Speakerphone
- 3.5mm headset 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 talk 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 handset, rechargeable battery, wall/USB charger, 8 GB microSD memory card, quick start guide, user manual
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What can I say about the suckfest that is the HTC Droid Eris?
If you expect to get a signal… forget it, I don’t think there’s an antenna.
If you want to send a text/sms message to just one person… forget it, I’ve singled out a recipient and it’s gone to someone completely different.
It froze more often than my ice cubes and that’s saying something because I have automatic ice cubes.
I didn’t have a problem with the battery but I was prepared and kept it plugged in whenever I wasn’t using it.
I stupidly stuck out 3 months for the “OS upgrade” which never happened and I’m done. I contacted Verizon and they’re oh so helpful. For me to “downgrade” I have to go into a store and beg. It’s going to be fun!
Rating: 1 / 5
Although I am trying to change my 8 year old phone (that barely does texting and doesn’t even have a camera) to a modern Droid Eris phone, I am decently tech knowledgeable.
It takes about 2-3 button pushes to even get to the phone function of this phone so that I can dial or use my phone contact list. I also have to tap the home/menu functions several times because it’s not very sensitive to touch.
On the other hand, the contact list is way too sensitive to touch. While scrolling through my contacts, I am frequently calling people that I don’t mean to call. Very, very annoying.
It’s great to have the Internet at the tips of your fingers, but I really need to use a phone quickly and hassle free and this phone just is not working for me.
Plus, the battery life really sucks. I haven’t used my phone for very long nor very often and it has zero charge after skipping 1-2 days of charging.
I’m going back to Verizon tomorrow to find another phone.
Addendum: The Blackberry Tour (which does NOT have a touch screen) is soooo much easier to navigate and to use than the Droid Eris and doesn’t have the irritatingly inappropriate reactions to touch. Good to know that I am not a complete tech idiot and that I was able to send my first text message without needing to read any manuals.
Rating: 1 / 5
The voice dialer is hopelessly non-functional, and insists that you confirm your voice command with a tap. What’s the point? Blue tooth integration is barely there, though you can answer a call without tapping the phone. It’s just not safe to use this phone while you’re driving.
So far, I can only hook up my blue tooth headset to the phone audio, so I can’t use blue tooth at the gym. I’m sure there’s probably something I can buy to make this work, but I’m getting pretty tired of that.
Good luck using internet mail other than gmail. I’ve never got Yahoo! mail to work well.
The device has a GPS, but no decent on-board navigation software. You can buy navigation apps, but judging by the reviews none of the GPS apps are very good. My Nuvi isn’t going anywhere for a while.
I never would have bought this thing, it was a gift. The internet access seems good and the browser is pretty functional. Still, the software gives the short-shrift to the device’s role as a cell phone. If you love compromises, the Eris is for you. I miss my Motorola Razor.
Rating: 3 / 5
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.
Rating: 2 / 5
The Eris is the most underrated phone out there right now. It feels great. Solid. It’s backed by the Verizon network and it rocks the HTC Sense UI. I prefer it over the Droid.
Plus it’s cheap. Great phone for the money.
Rating: 4 / 5
i’ve had my pure for every week now and that i nonetheless dont know what to do… like changing the message alert tone to whatever i need it not simply the basic ones on the phone… every little thing about this phone is complicating.. i also needed to alter to that android software program as a result of windows is too gradual and somebody please help me how to do this