Verizon sells 100,000 Motorola DROID units in first weekend
0. phoneArena posted on 10 Nov 2009, 16:25
With 200,000 units ready at launch, Verizon stores are said to have sold half of it's stock during the first three days' of launch...
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39. *HOVA* posted on 11 Nov 2009, 12:26 0 0
Just because I use facts to backup my statements doesn't mean you should all be hating. Maybe you should learn to post comments with support of facts to make your comments actually valid. It would be nice to see more of that on PA instead of lists of idiot comments like most of you.
41. BrokenImaege posted on 11 Nov 2009, 12:30 0 0
Let me ask yo something...... How does Apples ass smell becuase you sure seem to have your head burried up thier ass!!!!! Give the Droid its dues seriously.....
43. *HOVA* posted on 11 Nov 2009, 12:41 0 0
I haven't said anything bad about Android OS. Just that it's funny how it came about, and how everyones on it's dick, yet it's not that revolutionary coming from someone who's been using a jailbroken iPhone for years. It's old news to me.
46. hkphooey posted on 11 Nov 2009, 15:01 0 0
I've had a change of heart...I'm now on the Hova badnwagon...I've drunk the cool-aid of Steve Jobs. ALL HAIL APPLE! iPhone ROCKS! YOU ALL CAN SUCK IT! I don't understand why all you fools don't just buy an iPhone and be done with it!
48. JackFace posted on 11 Nov 2009, 15:06 0 0
Finally!! It is about time you jumped off the Verizon's Dick Wagon. Good Job!
57. Dood posted on 11 Nov 2009, 21:08 0 0
You say that like you couldn't play Zelda on the blackberry. I had it on my Curve.
4. tuminatr posted on 10 Nov 2009, 18:05 0 0
I think people are underestimating the sales of this device, these figures are unofficial. I will wait to see the actual numbers but there is no doubt that Verizon has started something here I hear it outsold the BB storm Also if you read a little bit you will find the figure that AT&T activated 146000 Iphones at launch on opening weekend yes they sold a lot more than they activated but from a cell providers standpoint that is real bad to sell 130k plus phones only to have them shipped overseas or sold on ebay. if the 100k figure is correct and you compare it to 146k of activated iphones you realize how well Motorola and Verizon did I am trying to be neutral but Verizon has a hit on there hands nuff said
5. E.N. posted on 10 Nov 2009, 18:17 0 0
Don't forget that the iPhones were sold out basically everywhere when it launched. And in my opinion, most of the people who want the phone already bought it or are going to buy it. I doubt that this phone will have a large audience.
8. *HOVA* posted on 10 Nov 2009, 18:36 0 0
You also have to keep in mind that the original iPhones required customers to activate on their own via iTunes. Many (dumb) customers took a few days to either get ahold of someone from Apple or ATT to get help or figure it out on their own. I do partly agree with you because obviously being a GSM device it was being sold overseas as well, but I think your figures are a little misguided in the activation issues. If the DROID was a GSM device, I'm sure the same could be said about it.
19. tuminatr posted on 10 Nov 2009, 21:28 0 0
don't forget most industry annalists say android will make up about 30 to 35% of the world smart phone market Apple will only get about 10-13% so you could be correct these figures only represent the Motorola sholes / droid I wonder if you put all the android os phone sales together for that weekend what the total would be? If I had T-Mobile and wanted something like the droid I could get a my touch or moto click or if I had sprint I could get a hero or moment and AT&t doesn't offer one now but I bet they will. I have a gaming system and I always like to draw comparisons its kinda kike apple Iphone is the sony PlayStation 2 and Microsoft just launched the Xbox 360 (in our example the android OS) all the fanboys talk about home games are available for the PS how the graphics will be better on a PS3. meanwhile Microsoft silently takes 60% of the market, Mark my words this OS is not a apple killer its a game changer
60. Dood posted on 11 Nov 2009, 21:16 0 0
Too much great 'logic' on todays forum!! 'most of the people who want the phone already bought it OR ARE GOING TO BUY IT' NO FUCKING WAY!!! REALLY!?!? :O
61. Dood posted on 11 Nov 2009, 21:19 0 0
Wow. Someone using market share and actually making sense. You sir, are allright in my book.
10. Ebonyks posted on 10 Nov 2009, 19:18 0 0
10 million units sold next year? Is it just me, or is that an absolutely silly figure? According to my math, they expect to sell 25k droids a day, everyday in the year 2010. It's like motorola doesn't expect anyone to release a superior android phone in the next year.
12. blackirish24 posted on 10 Nov 2009, 19:27 0 0
the figure is high. however, maybe there are things about this phone that haven't been unlocked, talked about, etc. just yet....time will tell
18. jtm1208 posted on 10 Nov 2009, 21:25 0 0
I wonder if they are talking about 10 million worldwide not just here in the states.
20. Trobes05 posted on 10 Nov 2009, 21:29 0 0
IN the article it says Motorola excepts 10 million sold and I know they are working on a GSM version so I wouldn't be surprised. I thought it was high until you made that point and now I can see 10 million once other carriers get it.
24. tears posted on 10 Nov 2009, 22:04 0 0
10 million is a bit high. I wondering if they are factoring all the GSM type units in that number? Also it's possible that Motorola will make a world phone too, and they are lumping that into the 10 million estimate.
11. Mateo8326 posted on 10 Nov 2009, 19:23 0 0
They need to post a article of accurate coverage and network between ATT and Verizon before they start running there mouths b/c more people have problems with verizon where im at over ATT it ridiculous
