HTC Droid eris questions?

[o k]

So I want the droid eris, and I have a few questions. What are the apps and widgets like and are most free or pay? Do you need internet to use downloaded apps and widgets? What is android os and how does it compare against other 3g phone os. Do I have to pay to connect to wireless internet that belongs to me like I have to pay to use verizon 3g internet?

 

[Brian F]

You can go to http://androlib.com to look over the apps, screen shots, descriptions, ratings prices etc.

about 2/3 of Android Apps are free, 1/3 are paid. Once you buy an app, it's your's, even if you replace the phone - it is "tied" to your Google Account.

Android is much more advanced than ANY of the other phone OS's out there - I'm not saying it's "better" for a particular person's needs and such, but it was designed from a "clean slate" to do EXACTLY what it is being asked to do - provide a mobile computing experience on a cell phone. since it was designed for this purpose from day-one - there is not "legacy baggage" to contend with as with other phone OS's that have "evolved" into what they are now.

You *must* get the $30/month unlimited internet access plan with Verizon for any "smart phone" be it the Eris, the Moto Droid, a Black Berry etc...

There is no additional charge for using your own internet if it happens to be faster than Verizon's 3G speeds.