A Night Under the Stars with Verizon & the New Moto Z Droid
Thank you to Verizon for sponsoring our visit to the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium! As always, all thoughts are my own.
Last week, my family and I were invited by Verizon to the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium here in Kansas City. It was a night under the stars, a guided tour of our constellations along a 60 foot dome. I’m 36 and have never been to a planetarium before, my kids were excited and I was excited to experience this with them for the first time together.
Before the live sky tour of Kansas City, Verizon had catered in some of the best BBQ in town, Jack Stack BBQ! We also had a chance to check out the new Moto Z Droid phone from Verizon.
If you thought you were up on technology, this will leave you mind blown… seriously.
Verizon introduced to us the Moto Z Droid phone, a device that is not only impressive by itself, it is also compatible with Moto Mods to turn this high-end phone into a solution for all of our busy lives.
If you aren’t familiar with Moto Mods, they are a line of modules that you can purchase separately and they attach to the back of your phone via a magnet system.
Intrigued? I was! When my son picked it up, my heart just kind of panicked. Don’t drop it!! Until we learned that the Moto Z Droid phone is shatter resistant. *Phew*
We were first introduced to the Moto Insta-Share Projector mod. Upon walking in, this device was projecting a movie on the wall for us to enjoy! I could imagine so many uses for the Insta-Share projector, from a movie night in the backyard to being able to share photos on your phone with a group of people or even presentations at your work.
The projector includes an integrated kickstand, up to 70” projection and a built-in battery for up to an extra hour of projection time. Retail is $299.99.
My 8 year old snuck away and I caught him falling in love with the JBL SoundBoost Speaker mod. With a simple snap onto the back of your phone, the speaker instantly gives you a powerful stereo sound that is perfect for the backyard, a dance party with your kids, at the beach or anywhere really! The speaker features a kickstand, built-in battery for 10 hours of playtime and speakerphone capabilities. Retail is $79.99
Some of the other mods that we had a chance to see:
• TUMI Power Packs — Add up to 22 hours of battery life to your phone without adding bulk. The Power Pack snaps on so you can recharge on the run. Forget about fumbling with batteries or searching for open wall outlets…and get it done in style. Prices range from $59.99 to $89.99.
• Hasselblad True Zoom Camera – Add an advanced imaging experience to your Moto Z Droid, Moto Z Force Droid or Moto Z Play Droid in a snap. The Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod™ enables you to capture shots normally impossible with a standard smartphone camera. And because the Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod becomes one with your phone, sharing results in the moment is virtually a click away. Hasselblad is known worldwide for the finest camera equipment. $199.99
As a Samsung user, I had no idea that Moto has been innovating this kind of technology and it was really cool to see up close.
Are you a Samsung or Apple diehard? Watch this video of what other Apple users think of the new Moto Z Droid and learn more about them on the Verizon Wireless Website!
Looks so much fun, My kids are asking me for a new phones Glad you share this
What a super awesome event! Going to the planetarium has been on my list to do for awhile!
I never heard of this phone and the mods that are available. This seems like a really great system. I would like to see it in person.
That looks like so much fun! my family uses Verizon for all of our devices as well!
That looks like such an awesome fun. And what a great time you had. I need one of those phones.
What a fun event with your kiddies! I haven’t check out this phone yet, but I will now for my husband who is due for a new one soon!
What a fun event for your family to attend! Looks like a cool phone, too.
We love our motoz and my kids truly are over them moon for all their accessories! Honestly I love the picture clarity it is truly unmatched! Oh yeah and it’s shatterproof!
Sounds like a great phone! My son needs a new one, I will be checking it out!
We have the Droid Turbo and would love to upgrade to this model. I’ll have to check it out this weekend.
A planetarium visit is a great idea.
And who wouldn’t like a new phone.
My husband loves the droid phones. I wonder if he has heard about this one yet. I’ll have to let him know!
My Son needs a new phone. I will have to take him to look at this phone. He will love the powerful speaker.
I haven’t been to a planetarium in ages. Sounds like your family had a wonderful evening. And, great phone btw.
Wow, what total fun. I love learning about the stars and the sky. It sounds like there are some fun things coming up with the Moto-z. Thanks for sharing
I love my Android phone. This would be such a fun event to go to. This phone would make a great Christmas gift.
I am in the market for a new phone. I will have to go and take a closer look at this one. It has a lot of the features I a looking for.
I have always wanted to go to a planetarium. This looks like it was a great event. I will have to check out this phone.
I am an apple girl, but this looks awesome. It is so fun to see all the fun stuff they add and have!
I must say that I’m an Apple girl, but I do love seeing all the innovations. Just in case…. you never know!
What a fantastic camera!! I love that it is shatterproof. My kids, and I, have butter fingers!
I wish my phone had cool mods like that. I think it’s time for an upgrade.
Sounds like a great phone! My husband is on the market for a new phone along with my brother and I think this is at the top of their list.
Wow- they are coming out with some super cool stuff! Thanks for sharing this one; will keep the Droid in mind when it’s time to upgrade.