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Review: Motorola Droid RAZR HD / MAXX HD for Verizon Wireless

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The Motorola Droid RAZR HD and Droid RAZR MAXX HD are significant improvements over their predecessors, though not without faults of their own.

The modern design language may not appeal to all consumers, the sharp edge along the rim of the display is somewhat uncomfortable. Neither device is the thinnest or lightest in this category.

The displays are good, but not perfect. The same can be said of signal performance, and call performance. Aside from some stutters here and there, both phones ran all the apps and services I loaded with no problem. The cameras do a good job and the user interface is flexible enough to meet the needs of most users.

The real star of the Motorola Droid RAZR HD and Droid RAZR MAXX HD show, however, is battery life. These two smartphones have some of the best battery life I've ever seen from a mobile device. Power users who prioritize battery life shouldn't bother looking at any other phones. The RAZR HD and MAXX HD fit the power-user bill perfectly.

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Droid RAZR HD and MAXX HD Go On Sale October 18

Oct 11, 2012
Verizon Wireless today announced that the Motorola Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD (pictured) will be available online and in Verizon Wireless stores starting October 18. The RAZR HD will cost $199.99 and the MAXX HD will cost $299.99 on contract.

Motorola Announces the RAZR HD and MAXX HD

Sep 5, 2012
Motorola and Verizon Wireless today announced the RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD. Both phones run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a Jelly Bean update planned to reach them before the end of the year.

Motorola Updates List of Devices to Receive Jelly Bean

Dec 7, 2012
Motorola recently revised the customer support page that lists which smartphones will receive updated versions of Android and approximately when those updates will arrive. The RAZR M, RAZR HD, and MAXX HD have all received Jelly Bean.

Verizon Prepping Jelly Bean for RAZR HD, MAXX HD

Nov 30, 2012
Verizon Wireless today provided more information about when it will deliver the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software update to the Motorola RAZR HD and MAXX HD. According to Verizon, the new operating system will be pushed out in waves beginning next week.

Motorola Droid RAZR HD

4.7" display HD+ resolution
Snapdragon processor 1 GB RAM
2,530 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX HD

4.7" display HD+ resolution
3,300 mAh battery
Memory Card Slot, Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC

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