Poor Harry McCracken of PC World wrote an article comparing the Verizon Droid to the Google Nexus in an attempt to “alert” the rest of the technical junkies on the new Google product.  I didn’t think it was all that bad but the comments that followed the article were priceless! 

Numerous anonymous “experts” showed off their Geek-like technology prowess by one upping Harry with their lists of facts and insider info!  One nameless writer even claimed to be a journalist and a computer technician.  After touting his credentials, he went a step further to offer his services should PC World want to fire Harry.

What happened to constructive criticism?  This kind of drive-by sniping at each other really doesn’t raise the bar for good journalism.

Anyway, if you are trying to decide which phone to buy, my advice is to wait about six months.  Yes, a whole six months!  Because the true difference in the two phones is really more about the carriers.  The Droid runs on Verizon and the Nexus runs on T-Mobile.  The trick to finding a phone that will serve you well is to find the carrier with the best reputation for support.

And by support I don’t just mean coverage and reception; I mean a good 1-800 customer service system that can help you with the features your phone offers.  I wish I had another nickel for every nickel my company has made on teaching Blackberry users and IPhone users on how to get their email.  These new products have the cool factor but are meaningless if you can’t make a phone call or get your email!

If you absolutely have to have the latest bit of technology, stop obsessing on the features, go down to the phone stores and test drive each model.  My advice – select the phone that “feels” right, is easy to use and looks good with your everyday black purse!

Libby Lucas
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