I'm liking my droid more and more...input welcome

By
Home Builder with The Flooring Girl

A few weeks ago, I lost my cell phone and all my contacts.  I was not happy.  But, it was time to upgrade and I got a Droid, and I have to say I'm loving it.  The more I use it, the more I love it and I keep finding new things and ways that it can save me time.

 

I still have tons to learn.  When I got it, I had to rush out of the store, so I never got a lesson.  I keep learning things by accident and from people telling me.  I still have much more to do and discover, but each week, it's getting better.

 

I now have my facebook contacts on there...so pictures of people I'm connected to...so they automatically got imported into my contact list.  And, some of those people had their cell phones connected to their account, so now I have them in my list.  Cool. Also, I see that I can leave them notes on their FB acct right there from my contact list. Another cool thing (although I barely use Facebook.

 

I added ringtones for those that call me most often, so I can quickly identify who is calling me before even looking for the phone. I also added several contacts to favorites.

 

I downloaded the apps for G+ and Pinterest, so I am able to use those now.  Cool.  I have 4 square, too...but am yet to check in anywhere and I'm not really sure how to use.  I don't really want to use 4 square (esp for safety reasons), but I do want to use it to check into my office as this may help boost my rankings on Google Places.

 

I also downloaded Evernote and I'm starting to use this for my to do lists.

 

Anyway, for those using the Droid, I'd welcome your input on tips and tricks that help, especially ones you've found to help make things more efficient.

Comments (18)

Eric Michael
Remerica Integrity, Realtors®, Northville, MI - Livonia, MI
Metro Detroit Real Estate Professional 734.564.1519

Debbie, I'm soooooo happy with my iPhone 4s that I won't even look at another phone. Maybe it's still a "honeymoon" period (going on 4 years), but I just can't do it.

Oct 06, 2012 12:28 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Eric - I'm glad you are so happy.  My sense is that these 2 phones have a lot of similarities.

Oct 06, 2012 12:32 PM
Mike Jaquish
Realty Arts - Cary, NC
919-880-2769 Cary, NC, Real Estate

Call Confirm will keep you from making butt calls.

Also, subscribe to the Amazon Appstore for their Free App of the Day.  I have picked up some real winners there.

Get the WordPress app, for posting to either WP.com or .org from your phone.

Oct 06, 2012 12:33 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

thx mike. i will do that.

Oct 06, 2012 01:07 PM
Charles Stallions
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pensacola, FL
800-309-3414 - Pensacola, Pace or Gulf Breeze, Fl.

I just am not that hung up on phones as of yet, but everyone  talk to that has a droid loves it and the same with the I phones so I guess the best one is the one you came to the dance with LOL, Good luck

Oct 06, 2012 01:19 PM
Janis Borgueta
Key Properties of the Hudson Valley - Newburgh, NY
LIC RE Salesperson

I have a droid Debbie.. I too am happy with it.. I haven't put an app in yet for pinterest or evernote.. I really should do both...good idea!

Oct 06, 2012 01:47 PM
Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage

It sounds like you have found a perfect phone match Debbie. I have an iPhone so I'm not much help here but you will surely hear from the Droid crowd.  :)

Oct 06, 2012 06:25 PM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

My Droid does lots of stuff too.  I have had it a couple of years.  I'm still learning too.  For instance, if you call me, I push the green button.  I think that's it.  Well, pretty sure.

Oct 06, 2012 08:18 PM
Charita Cadenhead
eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL
Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)
I am so ready to lose my Blackberry that I don't know what to do. I tried the Droid platform once, but didn't care for it. It may just have been the phone itself that I didn't like, but I didn't keep it long enough to figure it out. I am so glad thatnyou are loving your phone. When my contract is up, the Blackberry is a goner for sure.
Oct 06, 2012 09:03 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Charles - Yes, I think you are right.  Now, it's becoming my friend.

Janis - Oh good, I think you'll find those helpful.

Tom - Glad you're happy with your iPhone.

Jay - LOL, and glad you have been such an eager student.

Charita - Oh yeah, I hated my blackberry.  Anything will be an improvement over that.  I hope you can make the switch soon.

Oct 06, 2012 09:17 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debbie. You would laugh at my cell phone, just a very basic simple thing but I am simple. Your phone sounds great. Keep learning. Enjoy the phone and the day.

Oct 06, 2012 09:50 PM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Debbie, OMG. So sorry to hear you lost your cell phone but looks like it turned into an opportunity for you.  There is always so much to learn that we can do with our phones.  Good Luck!

Oct 06, 2012 10:07 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Deb, you do use technology so well I say..me i just love that Siri loves me! lol...i need a large screen to do business on so my laptop is still my fav.

Oct 06, 2012 10:28 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Sheila - It is really good.  And, I wasn't planning to buy one...but had to...and as it turned out, it did not cost me any extra.

Bobbie - Yes, in the end, it was a good thing (but not fun when it happened).

Ginny - Oh, I prefer the laptop, too...but now there is so much more I can do with the cell phone and I'm finding (at times), it's saving me time.

Oct 07, 2012 12:59 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Debbie - I have a droid-  love it.. took a while to get used to it.. but really like it.. I did find that my battery wouldn't last until the end of the day, and bought an extended battery.. not from Verizon (my carrier ) which would have been $50-75 depending upon promotions.. but from the internet.. it cost $30,000 and  a year later it is still working fine, and my phone goes til the end of the day.. all good..  have to download those apps-  so thanks for the suggestions.. Top of my list right now is a new tower.. ( need to upgrade my computer so I can start using it again for simple things like uploading photos!! LOL. G

Oct 07, 2012 01:27 AM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Gay - Thx for your input.  LOL, I'm guessing the battery was $30 (rather than $30,000).  I know what you mean...mine needs more charging too...but I got a free car charger, so that is helping, esp since I'm in the car so much.  Oh yes, you do need to take care of your computer.  I forgot abt that.

Oct 07, 2012 01:31 AM
Kathy Streib
Room Service Home Staging - Delray Beach, FL
Home Stager - Palm Beach County,FL -561-914-6224
Debbie...I just switched from my Droid X to the iPhone5. It was either going to be the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy s3. I'm on Four square but am careful how I use it. A Realtor here told me how he got a client through Foursquare and when he was at a small business dinner, he got on it and found the restaurant where was had a 15% discount thru Foursquare. I like the fact that I can comment on AR with my iPhone. I'm still a Google lover.
Oct 07, 2012 01:56 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

Kathy - Oh, that is interesting.  I'll need to check that out for discounts.  I forgot about that.

Oct 07, 2012 07:22 PM

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