It is in fact surprising to see a Motorola device getting so much of media attention and that too for the positive reasons. Now, a company known for product disappointments has reversed the trends and cornered all the attention for all the positive reasons. Well, Android powered Droid has given its company all the reasons to be a coveted brand name.

On the outer shell, Motorola did not have moved forward. Most reviewers are peeved by the sharp edges. Isn’t it a cool thing to have sharp edges when everyone else is going for the rounded design?

The screen fills most of the visible part. In fact, this is the largest touch-screen for a smart phone. The images are crisp. Feel impressed at the fast response. The onscreen keyboard works in both landscape and portrait orientations.

Beneath the display is a slider QWERTY keyboard. The keys are back-lit. So no problem typing in the dark. No one is going to complain the 5 mp camera either. Its photography capabilities would put many digital cameras to shame.

As mentioned earlier, the phone responds fast. It seems Android has taken a huge leap from 1.0 to 2.0. The operation is just as smooth as any other phone. Google™ Maps, Gmail™ and other Google apps are there for obvious reasons. You can access Google search with a single press of a button – a common feature for Android phones. In addition, there is also support for AOL mail, hotmail, IMAP and POP. Add calendar and contacts management tools to the mix. It also supports a mega collection of 10,000+ apps. Android 2.0 does not leave you enough room to moan.

The full functionality of Google Maps and navigation system is yet to be revealed. The layered maps – traffic data, satellite view and Google latitude – must make highway driving a lesser hassle.

Did I miss something? Call Quality! Well. Motorola Droid has crystalline clear voice in Verizon device. No static or noise. Just the sound you want to hear. And, it pairs smoothly with a Bluetooth headset.

Will it be an iPhone killer? Not likely. Will it be a great smart phone? Yes, definitely.