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Old 08-15-2010, 09:40 PM
 
Location: Approximately 50 miles from Missoula MT/38 yrs full time after 4 yrs part time
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So far I have paid a grand total of zero for my apps. I will have to pay for Touchdown when my trial is up. I need it for my work email.

The quality of the games are VERY nice, too! They aren't what you might think of when you think free.

You will love android!
..........Hey photobuff.......

Maybe you'd help out an 'ole geezer with some info..................

What 'apps' come (from the factory) with the DROID X?

I just got mine and have not had time to read up on what it comes with....plus, I'm not very educated in "this stuff".

I won't be playing any games and will primarily be using it for:

a/ a phone; b/ to take pictures; c/ e mail; d/weather forecast(s), local and other areas while traveling; e/ travel info and motel and hotel info as I "go down the road"............

Would you kindly make some recommendations as to what other "apps' I might find useful, based on how I'm initially going to be using this phone.

I know I'll only be using a fraction of it's capabilities to begin with, and will (hopefully) get into expanding my use of it's capabilities as time goes on. At 78, I'm 'kind of a slow learner!' I'm hoping to find a "techy" widow (blonde/blue eyes) at the 60th reunion...(that will "teach me some tricks----with the phone of course),... I'll be attending in October back in Illinois.

Thanks for your help....................Griz (yea, I gotta brag....I have one hanging on the wall.....a once in a lifetime hunt at age 60). Carpe Diem!
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Old 08-16-2010, 08:32 AM
 
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Thinking of jumping to Verizon Droid, or iPhone when verizon gets it, and am just wondering if all the Apps free, or if not, what do they cost on average?

Depends on the app. You can buy or you can get free ones. Some pay ones, have free versions with less options and such.
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Old 08-16-2010, 04:27 PM
 
Location: Chesterfield, VA
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Okay, question for you. Just upgraded to a Droid a few weeks ago. I have not yet installed any new apps. When I look into it, it says you are granting them access to your phone. What exactly will be able to be accessed and are phones susceptible to viruses like a computer?
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Old 08-16-2010, 04:36 PM
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Location: Cary, NC
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Okay, question for you. Just upgraded to a Droid a few weeks ago. I have not yet installed any new apps. When I look into it, it says you are granting them access to your phone. What exactly will be able to be accessed and are phones susceptible to viruses like a computer?
Required phone access varies by the app.
Some need your location, so they want access to GPS.
Some will require text or talk minutes, so you have to acknowledge that.

I am sure there are abuses of that access.
There also are antivirus apps.
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Old 08-17-2010, 08:46 AM
 
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Anyone know of any free aps for NFL scores.
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Old 08-17-2010, 08:53 AM
 
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
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Do a Market Search for LIVE SCORES. The one you want it has a Blue logo with a White "S".
Does live updates of all major sports.
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Old 08-17-2010, 11:36 AM
 
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Do a Market Search for LIVE SCORES. The one you want it has a Blue logo with a White "S".
Does live updates of all major sports.
Thanks mate
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:06 PM
 
Location: Leaving fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada
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What 'apps' come (from the factory) with the DROID X?

There are a ton. 1. alarm and timer 2. Blockbuster Video 3. Browser 4. Calculator 5. Calendar 6. Camcorder 7. Camera
8. CarDock 9. Email 10. FM Radio 11. Amazon MP3 & Kindle 12. Maps 13. Android Market (to get more apps) 14. Navigation
15. Skype 16. Voice Commands 17. You Tube

Recommendations:

a/ a phone;
I don't think you will need anything for this but the device itself.

b/ to take pictures;
Trip Journal allows easily documenting your travel experiences and automatically tracking your itinerary in real time, while having fun vacationing. Trip stats including distance, time and geography traveled are also automatically documented and included in the journal.
Buy Trip Journal for Android | Trip Journal: iPhone and Android Application

Trip Journal is a app that costs $3.99

c/ e mail;
What kind of email account do you have? There are apps for Yahoo! There is also an app on the device that lets you set up your account. I did aol on that one.

d/weather forecast(s), local and other areas while traveling;
-weather channel app from android market

e/ travel info and motel and hotel info as I "go down the road"............
-WHERE for Android is a leading local search and recommendation service that helps ANY Android user save time and money while on-the-go. WHERE gives you easy access to local search and real-time user reviews for local restaurants, businesses, events, gas prices, movies, weather, news, traffic information, special offers and coupons. Select where you’d like to go and instantly get text or mapped directions.

Using the GPS chip inside your Android phone, Hotels Near Me consults a 60,000-hotel database to find places to stay in your proximity. You get star ratings for each hotel, together with the address, phone number, and user reviews.

Hotels near me - BluMedialab.com | no nonsense mobile app development


Plus you can use the browser to set up reservations via the web.

I know I'll only be using a fraction of it's capabilities to begin with, and will (hopefully) get into expanding my use of it's capabilities as time goes on. At 78, I'm 'kind of a slow learner!' I'm hoping to find a "techy" widow (blonde/blue eyes) at the 60th reunion...(that will "teach me some tricks----with the phone of course),... I'll be attending in October back in Illinois.

Maybe you will meet that techy lady. I know you're going to have fun!
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Old 08-17-2010, 10:21 PM
 
Location: Approximately 50 miles from Missoula MT/38 yrs full time after 4 yrs part time
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....photobuff42.....

Thank you very much for answering my (Droid x) 'app' questions. I really appreciate it.
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Old 08-23-2010, 09:38 AM
 
Location: The Hall of Justice
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Downloaded Alchemy (free game) last night. Soooo addictive!
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