Before it's launch Verizon and Phone Dog teamed up for Google+ hangout showing the Droid DNA. You can watch the entire video below. The Droid DNA is released today in time for Black Friday. Because it is just launched, you will find it hard to find a deal. However, we went snooping online and found an excellent discount for the first day of sale
First Aaron opens up the box, shows how to use the Droid DNA with a wireless charger. The designer said that HTC set out to create the best of the best, 1080p, quad-core, Beats Audio and super thin.
There were just a few problems doing a live Hangout. Aaron couldn't work the video chat (at 9 minutes 51 seconds). He also had trouble playing games which he didn't learn in Phone Dog school.
In a side by side comparison. The Droid DNA is longer than the Samsung Galaxy S III but not as wide as the LG Intuition. Aaron claims however that it still pocketable.
The demo is very fast ,Aaron is a very fast phone typist which he does while the talks. It does point out with the larger screen text reading with the 1080p is excellent. Typing is also easier on a large screen.
A neat feature is on the back of Droid DNA is a notification light above the camera, you can see that you've gotten emails.
The Droid DNA will appeal to many types of users - media watchers, content creator,s someone doesn't have great vision or power users
The speaker is great for music and speaker phone. Bluetooth keyboard should work with it. There is no expandable microSD card slot therefore Aaron suggests using cloud storage. Wireless charging can be done with Qi wireless charger.
Features of the Droid DNA include a quad-core processor, 5"inch HD Super LCD3 touchscreen, Beats Audio, NFC, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, global roaming, 8MP camera, 2GB of RAM, HTC Sense 4+ and 2020mAh battery.
The Verizon Wireless list price for the Droid DNA is $199.99 with a contract. We checked at Wirefly that has a price that is too low to show (about half a c-note off) for new accounts and upgrades and ships when available. For primary and secondary lines only. You can also get up to $100 cash back with a trade-in. Commenters have verified the price below.
A added bonus is Use Wirefly Coupon Code WIREFLY4G12 for a FREE 4GB Memory Card with phone purchase. Amazon is not offering a discount, yet.
See all Black Friday through Cyber Monday Deals 2012.
Yup I checked at Wirefly the Droid DNA is selling for $149.99 with a contract. That's a Sweet deal!
Wow $149.99 for a 5" extra-large phone with HD. The only problem is that I don't want to give up my unlimited data because I'm using more and more data. It may be worthwhile for somebody who doesn't mind opting for the share everything plan.
I don't think the Droid DNA is as good as the Samsung Galaxy Note II. It's more of a phone than a phablet. I think I would get it if I just watched video and didn't need to write on the screen or do a lot of text and e-mail.
Well, well, you can't get an iPhone that big or that cheap. I guess it's a good deal. That guy Aaron should have rehearsed using the phone. He is slick and good looking for a geek. I just don't believe him. I like the original phone dog better Noah Kravitz. what happened to him?
That looks to me like a giant Droid Incredible. I think video would look really good on the Droid DNA. I can't tell if the price will go down to $99 next year. I also don't want to give up my unlimited data plan. For right now it's just wishful thinking.
I wish I could get the NExus 4 to work with the Verizon Network. GRRRRRRRRRRG
I I don't like the video quality of Google hangouts. It looks like everybody is in the dark basement somewhere in their pajamas. The guy in the white shirt with the popping had is really funny.
I I don't understand why everybody is picking on HTC. They make great products and have the unique clean style. I always find their products likeable.
This Droid Does does does and does everything.