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DROID #1, iPhone 3GS #4 in TIME Top 10 Gadgets for 2009, Take that iPhone!

09 December 2009 by Juventino Quinones



I know this one is going to hurt those who drink too much iDon’t koolaid, because they never, in their most wildest dreams thought about any other phone beating the iPhone. But it happened, TIME announced their “Top 10 Everything of 2009″ list, and the Motorola DROID ranks on number 1, and the iPhone 3GS took number 4 on the gadgets category.

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As a matter of fact, the Barnes & Noble nook is the device that took the second place, and Dyson’s Air Multiplier bladeless, nonbuffeting fan took third place. Now, as we all know, many upset iPhone followers will not believe this, but who cares now. Do you? TIME, of course, is just one magazine saying this, for now anyway, there might be more coming down the pike.

Next, for your reading pleasure, is what TIME had to say about the DROID and the iPhone:

1. Motorola Droid
Everybody likes Android, Google’s open-source smartphone operating system. But a smartphone operating system isn’t all that satisfying without an actual kick-ass smartphone wrapped around it. Now Android has one: The Droid is a hefty beast, a metal behemoth without the gloss and finish of the iPhone, but you don’t miss it. The Droid’s touchscreen is phenomenally sharp and vivid, it has an actual physical (not great, but good enough) keyboard, and best of all, the Droid is on Verizon’s best-of-breed 3G network. It’s Android’s first credible challenge to the iPhone. Price: $300.

4. iPhone 3GS
Take the iPhone. Make it faster. There, you’re done. Yes, the 3GS has a better camera — with video. And it has a compass and voice control. Those are all improvements over the original. But the main point of, and the best thing about, the new iPhone is speed. It has more of it. Period. Price: $200 to $300.

[Via SlashGear]

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  1. It's a big step in proving that iPhone is not the best phone on the market. Android is a better based system then what Mac can put out for the iPhone. Everyone around my area keep talking about Android phones, and I confirm to them it's the way to go. Soon the iPhone will be a paperweight for companies...my idea at comedy, lol.
  2. Forget the Droid.... That fan that took the number three spot sounds like something even sweeter!
    And despite taking fourth spot, I personally think the Iphone is still the most user friendly mobile device on the planet.
    I do have to give it up to Google/Motorola though, they have a nice device on their hands. Too bad they chose to link themselves to Verizon. Who cares if they have coverage in Horsesbreath, Montana if they piss you off with sub-standard customer service and excessive pricing in Chicago.
    I might give the Droid a try though when it shows up on any other provider.
  3. I am so disappointed with the Droid. I was VERY excited for it's release and was thinking about buying one the day they came out. I am glad I waited. The keyboard is virtually useless. How on earth could they use that keyboard over the G1's design. I just do not get it. I will be keeping my G1 until a Droid like device comes out with a proper keyboard....
  4. good for u android *thumbs up*
  5. Quote:
    Originally Posted by robmpulse View Post
    I am so disappointed with the Droid. I was VERY excited for it's release and was thinking about buying one the day they came out. I am glad I waited. The keyboard is virtually useless. How on earth could they use that keyboard over the G1's design. I just do not get it. I will be keeping my G1 until a Droid like device comes out with a proper keyboard....
    I've never had a problem with the Droid's keyboard. It feels and works perfectly well. Anyway, this is great publicity for the Droid and for Android in general.
  6. I think I'm just gonna take a snapdragon processor and replace the processor in my G1. Any thoughts?
  7. Quote:
    Originally Posted by mgs991099a View Post
    I think I'm just gonna take a snapdragon processor and replace the processor in my G1. Any thoughts?
    DO IT!!!!

    it would continue being the best phone if you do it
  8. I'd pay for that lol
  9. Yes the Droid is the King at the moment. I finally broke down and left Tmo's pitiful line up and got myself a Droid. Its wonderful! Droid# 1

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