Droid Eris is the name given to Verizon Wireless's version of an HTC smart phone. The Eris runs version 1.5 of the Google Android operating system and HTC Sense, a new user experience based on TouchFLO 3D. The Eris is essentially a lower cost version of the HTC Hero catering to a more economically minded clientele. This makes the Verizon Droid Eris the lowest priced Android based phone on the market. gizmodo.com/5401220/droid-eris-review The Eris is one of two phones offered under the Droid name by Verizon, the other being the Motorola Droid. Both were released November 6, 2009.http://gdgt.com/htc/eris/

Verizon’s Droid Eris manufactured by HTC has become the lowest android based phone available and offers a respectable alternative to higher priced smart phones. Like its bigger brother the Hero it has a Qualcomm 528 MHz processor and 288MB of ram with 512 MB rom. The Eris runs on the Android OS version 1.5 and uses HTC’s Sense user interface. The phone also has a 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and capable of capturing stills and video. Aditional storage is available in the form of an 8 GB microSD and can be upgraded to 16 GB. The unit is capable of Visual Voice mail as well as text, picture, and video messaging and can interface with several different social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. By accessing the Android Market many different apps can be downloaded and deployed on the Eris making it a versatile tool for those on the go. The phone also supports standard headsets via a 3.5 mm audio jack and also has version 2.0 Bluetooth capability. For those who encounter various types of environments the Eris is equipped with embedded ringtone capability as well as vibrate and silent modes. It is also compatible with TTY for those who have problems with hearing voice on a phone system. www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5070

In all the Verizon Droid Eris by HTC is an excellent choice for those on a budget who need smart phone capability but can’t afford the cost of other offerings on the market. Its functions provide the versatility needed for persons who require access to more than just the voice phone.