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Android on iPhone isn't that simple yet, tbqh.

also, flash for any portable device isn't ever going to be good as desktop/laptop usage but it will work in a pinch

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FOR SURE!

I'm not afraid to do basic jailbreaking/hacking/whatnot (my Droid is running a custom rom), HOWEVER even with the instructions I'm not sure I'd be up to getting android working on an iPhone just yet. BUT of course, give em a few years ;)

Flash for portables is HIGHLY OVERRATED, just nobody realizes it yet.
Here's what you do - Take a REALLY OLD desktop computer and go to a flash website. See how your computer (and the website) runs like **** because it doesn't have the horsepower to run flash properly? THATS YOUR PHONE PEOPLE!

Flash did very well on the web because it can be designed to be very frugal with the bandwidth.... rich interactive programs and stuff all can be run without serious bandwidth (of course it can also be made to be a bandwidth hog if thats what you choose to do). BUT that comes at a price, and the price is quite simple - WAAAAAAY too much rendering on the client side.

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Exactly, Not that it is a bad thing by any means, for it to work well it needs to have sites optimized to be low resource hogs, even with the almost standard 1ghz snapdragon processor going into most android devices, it still isn't strong enough for some of the crappy flash sites out there.
I'm stoked that they have mentioned a Hulu app and Netflix on Windows 7 means they are branching out now.

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Ordered myself the HTC Incredible the other day... ships on the 29th.

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I also ordered the Incredible, its great cause its an adjective for me, the network (VZW) and the phone all in one!

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Congrats! Still a huge fan of my Droid for the physical keyboard, BUT overclocking it up to 1gz made all the difference in the world for it. Without that, I might have gone a different route!

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just went to verizon and bought the droid, pretty damn impressed so far. Hopefully the battery will last a decent amount of time. My old phone the LG Dare lasted forever.

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depends on how much you use it.... if you use it as much as me, You'll need to drop it in the charger at the office at some point in the day or get a spare. I tend to run out about an hour shy of finishing the day.

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does anyone know of a good GPS app? My friends on their iphone have one that is like an outdoorsman gps that tells you your location as well as lat and long. It would be nice to have for work.

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spent all that money on the Droid with the idea I would be able to have the internet at my finger tips. Well after returning to Texas after a nice weekend home in NY, I don't get 3g on my phone which means no internet. Not happy.

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if no verizon 3g service in your area, then I'd take it back. you got 30 days.

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2 days til my Verizon Droid Incredible.

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x 2!!

got the tracking number yesterday :tu

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I got the HTC Eris earlier this month before I knew the Incredible was coming out. I chose not to get the Motorola Droid because of the size and weight, just a giant of a phone. Now that the Incredible is coming out, I'm thinking of returning the Eris for it. Does anyone know if there is a cost to doing that?

The Eris isn't a bad phone, but it is a bit underpowered. And from everything I have read, the Incredible is top of the line.

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If it is less than 30 days there is a $35 restocking fee. Over 30 days, I think, you are out of luck.

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It's under 30 days, I got the phone on April 9th. Thanks!

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Oh yea, go for it! It is totally worth the extra cash for the Incredible (I have the Eris and will be upgrading in July...)

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for those of you living in North Western Washington State do you get 3g coverage? The reason I ask is because that is where I will be moving to in December and would really hate to hang on to the DROID if I don't get coverage there either.

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I'm sorry, isn't the appropriate response to blast Verizon for their 3G coverage and failing to meet his needs??

All about equality here, :r:r:r

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try looking at the two 3g coverage maps and then we'll talk equality :tg:tg:tg

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my HTC Incredible just arrived :wo

Pretty bare-bones. Micro USB charger/cord, 2G micro SD card and adapter, and some manuals.

charging right now, will play around with it tonight and report back.

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2gb is all they are shipping it with? booo :td

As for the rest of the goodies, thats all you really need. just a charger :)

LMK if you need help finding an app for ______ job, I've probably already messed around with it.

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I heard Verizon has coverage problems, ;):r

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Hmm...Is the word BLOW..Pat? Does that complete the phrase? :r

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I think there's a word for that... what was it.... :hm......... oh yeah! "pot stirrer!" :tg :r

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Well I took my Eris back and picked up the Incredible this morning. This is one bad-ass phone. Definitely the fastest phone I have ever had. No slow-down at all when moving between apps and screens. Well worth the extra cash I laid down.

The one downside that I read was that it was tough to see in direct sunlight, but it isn't nearly as bad as the reviewers said.

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:tpd:

the only other complaint is the battery life could be better

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How long did it last? Thinking about getting one. If you are a current customer and order through wirefly.com you get it for $150. Some other site I looked at you could get it for $100 if you were a new custo.

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I ended up getting mine for $120 plus tax shipped. I got $50 off with their new every Two program, and then I was given a coupon code for an additional $30 off, which they were able to apply even after I had already ordered the phone... good through May 2nd I think.

I havent really let the battery die yet, but after charging it at around 4pm yesterday, the phone had half charge at around 10ish... while I was showing it off a bit, I wouldnt call it heavy use. However, I charged it all night last night, took it off around 6am. Right now the battery meter is showing almost full less a small bit. I'll report back at the end of the day.

Mind you, Im used to my blackberry that I could go 3 or 4 days without charging.

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oh, btw, if anybody is interested in that coupon code, pm me

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Fennec browser looks like it will be good, but the current pre-alpha release is so bug-ridden its irritating lol. But hopefully before long they can release something better

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Yes, the battery could be better. The Eris didn't last as long as this one does, so I am happier with that. It's a trade-off I guess. I could go days on my old phone, but it was only a phone with limited internet. So you take the good with the bad. -(P

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are you guys able to get onto the internet with your Droid even when you are not getting 3g? My friend has a Palm phone from Verizon and is still able to get onto the internet while I am not. We both live and work in the same area. I don't know if my phone is screwed up or if somehow the Droid only works with 3g. Thoughts would be appreciated. And FYI the closest Verizon store that I know if is 2hours away in San Antonio.

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I'm been able to get on the net (slowly) when my Droid was reading 1x.... on the other hand, it was in an area that should had 3g, so the more likely explanation is that it had a very weak 3g signal on and off and simply reported it as 1x.

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So, the battery lasted yesterday from 6am till about 11pm with moderate use. Was showing the phone to (Tim) TRicker yesterday and we watched a couple short videos, I took a bunch of pics using the flash, and Tim was messing around with it for a good amount of time- he is looking at one too.

At 11pm I plugged it in, it had gotten down to the last battery segment, which had also switched from green to yellow (perhaps a "charge me" indicator).

The camera on this thing is so impressive. Takes beautiful pics. This is a photo of a wedding cake I delivered yesterday afternoon.

http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...ewithroses.jpg

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My incredible is just that, INCREDIBLE

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is that for verizon or sprint?

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The Incredible is only available on Verizon at the moment (I believe), however the coupon expired on 5/3. Sorry pal.

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Looks like tomorrow the Droid X will be officially announced. Glad I waited on the Incredible b/c this looks like it will be on a whole 'nother level.

http://phones.verizonwireless.com/droid/x/

Speculation says July 2nd launch!

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That Droid X is going to be ginormous!! 4.3 in screen!!

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Dunno if I like droid x or droid 2 better. I still really want the dang iPhone to come to a real network
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Amen

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1ghz doesn't impress me, with slight modifications my Droid 1 runs at 1ghz. So that just leaves screen size and keyboard as the main factors.

Droid 2 gets my vote because of the keyboard..... but that's only IF the redesigned keyboard works better. Quite often designers take a massive jump backwards when they "redesign" a keyboard. And I would rather miss the ugly "chin" on my Droid 1, simply because it lets me orient it correctly by feel.

but really, we don't know much about the droid X yet....

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Not that big. I have the EVO which is 4.3 and it is not that big. Its big enough, but I like my phone large. The Evo is a monster in abilities though. I am loving it. Already rooted it and tonight I am going to add free wifi hotspot. Still debating on adding froyo to get native flash, but with the skyfire browser I am cool as it works on all the sports streaming sites I use.

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In comparison to other smartphones that is big. I suppose everything is relative though.

I'm prolly just going to end up with the Blackberry Bold :td Funds are a little short and my Dad is getting 1, so B1G1 is enticing me.

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mmm yeah, B1G1 can be very enticing.

Better yet, convince dad to a get a Droid, I think those were/are on B1G1 :)

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He doesn't like the droid because of the keys on the keyboard. My Dad is also enticed by the reliability and easy function of the blackberry. Honestly the way I treat my phones, I should just get something for free. Mine rarely make it a year let alone 2.

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Insurance policy :tu

I sent my droid into a VIOLENT encounter with the floor after 3 months. Now has a permanent 1/8" black line on the screen where it won't work. I'm gonna claim the insurance soon......

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Buy your phone at bestbuy and take their insurance. Its 3.00 more a month but no refurbs, no deductibles, covers lost or damaged regardless unlike the cariers.

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mm, no deductibles is nice!

Bear in mind when you buy a phone at best buy you're locked into BB's contract as well as Verizon's