I've owned my Droid for just over a year now and although I don't go out and download every new app that I read about, I have found a few that I use regularly, so I thought I'd share my favorites. All of these are available in the Android Market for FREE, and I've included some links below for additional information on them.

Shapewriter – This is a great app, used for typing on the on the touch screen keyboard. If I was going to pick an app that I HAD to have on my phone, this would be it. It allows you to drag your finger from letter to letter to type words. There is a bit of a learning curve, but its well worth the time. My previous phone was a Blackberry, so I was insistent that I get a phone with a physical keyboard. I don't think I've even flipped the keyboard out more than a handful of times.

Handcent – This is an enhanced texting app. There are LOADS of ways to customize it, but my personal favorite is the ability to display text conversations in bubbles.

Kindle for Android-I love, love, love this one. Many people say that they don't think they would like reading a book on their phone, but I'd say to give it a try. I have to admit, I'm a little addicted to it. Its great to have my own reading material while waiting for the kids after school, in the docs office, or wherever else I seem to get stuck. You can adjust the font size and background color, plus its backlit, so you don't need a light on when reading in bed. The app is free, and many of the classics are available for free download. Most other books are available to download for $5-$10 each.