Phone envy

I am so behind the phone times, it’s not even funny.  OK, laugh at my Motorola RAZR if you will.  I don’t mind.  It’s been a great phone for lo these many years, but it’s starting to tell me that quitting time approaches.  Fritzy screen, no battery life, dropped calls (relating to the fritzy screen, I’m sure).

All the cool kids seem to have these smartphones where they can play games and watch movies and start their cars.  That sounds like fun, doesn’t it?  My RAZR can make calls and send texts.  Not a real multi-tasker.

My carrier is Verizon, which informs my choice of phones.  Now, before you say some other carrier is better / cheaper / faster / a “sure thing” on the first date, let me tell you that I’ve tried a few different carriers and for me, Verizon is the winner.  Your mileage may vary.  Please consult your physician.

The contenders for the New Miss Manbadly Phone 2011 Award are:

Motorola Droid X

This one is a festive little performer, isn’t it?  HDMI output, records 720p video, 4.3″ display, bluetooth and wi-fi.

Ignore the product website, coded by Satan in Flash with some of the most annoying visual and audio effects available.  At least one can turn the audio off on that website.  Too bad the vertigo-inducing spinning phone effects can’t be quelled, too.

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HTC Droid Incredible

Same Satanic product website as the Droid X, so I guess that evens the playing field.

Also has bluetooth and wi-fi, with the added bonus of bluetooth stereo connections.  That’s fun.

Also acts as a speakerphone, which is a must as far as I’m concerned.  As far as I can tell that feature is missing on the Droid X.  Has a camera but no HDMI output.

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Apple iPhone

Ha ha, just kidding.  I wouldn’t buy an iPhone.  I own an 5th gen iPod shuffle and that’s enough Apple for me, thanks.

So, kids, I open it up to you.  Recommendations?  Thoughts?  I’m more concerned with features and reliability than cost at this point, so if you’ve got stories, share ’em!