Official HTC DROID ERIS Release Thread - Keep all phone discussion here

[FAUguy]

Use this thread to talk about the HTC DROID ERIS.
Keep all major discussion about the phone here.



Link for Verizon purchase:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/s...edPhoneId=5070

http://images.verizonwireless.com/mu...tc_droid_eris/

Before asking a question, please look in the Pre-Release thread, as it may have already been answered.
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1554184

HTC DROID ERIS FAQ & Tips-and-Tricks
http://www.howardforums.com/editpost...ost&p=13193230

HTC DROID ERIS: Picture-of-the-Day and Camera Reviews
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1586944

[bone23]

Just ordered online should be here monday. I know this isnt the "IT" phone here right now lol but for me it'll be great im more into the appearance and web surfing than the tech stuff. I still have a hard enough time with computers lol. Sense UI looks amazing!

[dbdynsty25]

Just ordered online should be here monday. I know this isnt the "IT" phone here right now lol but for me it'll be great im more into the appearance and web surfing than the tech stuff. I still have a hard enough time with computers lol. Sense UI looks amazing!

Yup, I'm with ya...so I am getting both! My wife can have whichever one I decided I don't want.

[cellmet]

Well, it sounds like its a good solid device. I have had many sliders in the past and that is pretty much the reason I am not going after the Droid. Every slider I've owned has loosened up over time, and I figure 1 less mechanical aspect to worry about. I am by no means a "power user". The Sense UI has proven popular and reliable, it looks great and seems to function fine. The Eris will work out just fine for me. BTW, the Eris avatar is up for those interested.

[norbert]

I am leaning toward the Eris, too, after all this time drooling over the Droid. The Eris has a way better UI, a camera that works, BT voice dialing and is not su fugly. Of course it has a slower processor, smaller screen and lower resolution. I am willing to accept the latter for the former. I'd wait for the Passion if I knew it was real and actually coming out.

[Cally95]

Does anyone know if the Best buy has the Eris? I was there the other day and they said they werent sure if they were getting both Droids?

Thanks

[auero]

I played with this in the store this morning and it was very difficult to choose. I went with the moto but I may still exchange it.

The phone ran VERY smooth. Highly recommend it. The only thing I tested was the browser on the droid was MUCH faster.

[unprocessed1]

Just got the Eris, so far everything is amazing. The only problem I noticed is that I'm pretty sure dust and dirt will collect in the crevices around the phone, so it will be interesting to see how these phones look after a few months.

I'll be around here for a little while, so feel free to ask questions.

[jiholl]

Just got the Eris, so far everything is amazing. The only problem I noticed is that I'm pretty sure dust and dirt will collect in the crevices around the phone, so it will be interesting to see how these phones look after a few months.

I'll be around here for a little while, so feel free to ask questions.

Congrats...can you comment on voice quality...no reviews on that yet. Thanks

[unprocessed1]

Congrats...can you comment on voice quality...no reviews on that yet. Thanks

I don't want to comment on that yet because my place gets very poor signal. However, I do get better 3G coverage as compared to my Tour in the same room.

[alejovh120]

Just got the Eris, so far everything is amazing. The only problem I noticed is that I'm pretty sure dust and dirt will collect in the crevices around the phone, so it will be interesting to see how these phones look after a few months.

I'll be around here for a little while, so feel free to ask questions.

does it have a proximity sensor? thanks

[UFO_Sasquatch]

Anyone know if push email is available to any POP/IMAP account, or is it google mail only on the Eris?

[unprocessed1]

does it have a proximity sensor? thanks

you can find that out with a quick google search, but yes it does

[cammy9]

I don't want to comment on that yet because my place gets very poor signal. However, I do get better 3G coverage as compared to my Tour in the same room.

I am a Tour owner as well...why did you make the switch?

[mobilehavoc]

Anyone know if push email is available to any POP/IMAP account, or is it google mail only on the Eris?

The Eris is identical to HTC Hero I have. The HTC Mail app supports POP/IMAP but does not support push via IMAP IDLE or anything else. So yes only GMail is push using the dedicated GMail app.