Since its recent release, the device that many are hoping to be the “iPhone killer,” the Motorola Droid, has been getting some great reviews in the last few days. If you haven’t heard about it through Motorola’s expensive ad-campaign for the Droid, the Droid phone is the newest smart phone from Motorola (on Verizion), and it is has Google’s newest Android 2.0 software. Apple’s iPhone has surely set the standard of what smart phones should do but if anyone can de-throne them, we’d put our money on Google. I am annoyed by Apple anyways so I think it really is time for a change. Let’s check out what the Droid has is store for us.

The first thing that many hands on reviews of the device have reported is that it instantly feels very fast and smooth. Browsing menus and switching between applications is incredibly fast, and it’s clear that the new Google Android 2.0 OS is a big step up from its predecessors. In combination with its way better processor, the Droid’s huge 3.7-inch display, containing over 400,000 pixels, makes web browsing and watching videos easier than it has ever been. The impressive screen also displays impressive pictures from the Droids 5 mega-pixel camera, which has flash, zoom, and auto-focus. The Droid also records video of incredible quality.

Because the Motorola Droid runs Google’s Android 2.0 software, it comes with Google Maps and Google’s navigation, built in and for free. The voice guided navigation looks really impressive and should definitely save you from the need to buy a stand-alone navi system. Motorola is offering a suction-cup window cradle for the Droid, which contains magnets allowing the Droid to automatically convert to Navigation Mode.

Another really sweet accessory for the Motorola Droid is the alarm clock cradle. When you insert the Droid into the cradle, the units combine to form a really nice looking alarm clock. If you’re like me, you use your phone as your alarm clock anyway, so this just makes it easier and more stylish. To be honest this is my favourite feature although it’s simple.

The Droid also includes a 550MHz Texas Instruments OMAP3430 processor, separate PowerVR GPU, 256MB of RAM, CDMA Rev A., Wi-Fi, GPS, a digital magnetometer, accelerometer, proximity sensors, a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual-LED flash, notification LED, four touch-sensitive navigation buttons, a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, 3.5mm headset jack, and a microUSB port.