It is as if HTC took at step back on the TB, but looks like they have more than made up for it on the Vigor.
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Are you planning on buying the Incredible HD/Vigor/Rezound?
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I hope this new sense is a little lighter and doesn't cause any lag like on the sensation. Then again the EVO 3d which is pretty much the same just lower clocked processor has no lag so I hope that is a good sign.
magdelaine
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If you are thinking of getting the Vigor, vote in this poll: http://androidforums.com/motorola-spyder/419739-verizon-supah-fone-you-waiting.html
ZuneNinja!
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I'd like to comment on the speaker debate. If you look real closely on your TB, you'll see that the speaker grill is mostly cosmetic. The only area where sound actually comes out of is on the very right side (if looking at the back). Especially in bright light, you can make out two holes vertically stacked behind the "grill".
So, it almost appears that the Vigor has a larger speaker surface area than the TB does!
(typo earlier, I meant RIGHT side of the phone, not LEFT.)
ZuneNinja!
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I would say it's pretty darn close. The Vigor speaker area seems a bit longer than the Incredible, but the Incredible has a bit fatter area and no bit of plastic every few milimeters.
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Well, hopefully this is one of the areas they addressed.
I would say it's pretty darn close. The Vigor speaker area seems a bit longer than the Incredible, but the Incredible has a bit fatter area and no bit of plastic every few milimeters.
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ZuneNinja!
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Were you not impressed with the Incredible's speaker? I never owned one so I'm not sure what they're like.
I think the speaker on the Incredible is good, but could be better. I find it to be kind of pitchy and sometimes hard to hear at higher volume levels.
Dex
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I haven't had a problem with my Incredible or my Thunderbolt feeling flimsy or cheap on any of the buttons. I don't like the position of the power button on my Thunderbolt, but other than that I have no complaints.
And as far as the people fearing the "plastic" on these HTC phones... go pick up a Droid Charge, that thing feels fake. Like a toy. It's a decent enough phone, but with both of those HTC phones (Incredible and Thunderbolt), you feel a bit of heft and while it may not be metal (like the OG Droid), it is plenty sturdy. Fear not! This phone will be solid.
I would say it's pretty darn close. The Vigor speaker area seems a bit longer than the Incredible, but the Incredible has a bit fatter area and no bit of plastic every few milimeters.
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You know what I like about that.. the contour of the phone's back keeps the speaker port from being easily muffled by a surface or a hand.. I think that makes more of a difference than any size difference in speaker or grill..
Homan13PSU
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The speaker on my brothers DInc Is loud as hell and although I haven't watched a lot of videos or listened to a lot of music on it is seems like it is pretty decent. The speaker on my Droid X on the other hand sucks a big fat one. Its not very loud, and WTF were they thinking when they put it on the back of the phone?!?! If you're watching videos the sound is going away from you. I have to cup my hand over the back of the phone to redirect the sound towards me.
Though I have loved all four of my Dincs... the speakers have been the downfall of all of them. I never play tunes unless steamed via bluetooth so... I'm no fan of the Dinc speaker. I am now on the band wagon for the vigor though. I'm officially in line with the rest of you fine people. I'll take my chances with the speaker.
Must.Have.New.HTC.phone.NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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TxGoat
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I have a "slightly" used TB that's going up for sale soon
As much as I enjoy the Thunderbolt, it just misses the mark enough for me to consider this phone (and hope that HTC has improved on the TB's battery). The biggest issue for me is the battery life.
I don't so much mind the poor audio, the light leak at the bottom of the screen, the kickstand that has a peeling finish, but when I have to charge the phone 2-3 times per day and worry about having enough battery on my phone to last me the day (even when I'm 100% charged and it's mid-afternoon, I still worry about where I can plug in for my next "fix") I find it to be a big problem.
My other problem with the TB is that the screen has started going black (possible short somewhere inside) and I have to physically twist the chassis to get my screen back. I have received 5 refurbs from Verizon in an attempt at exchanging my phone. Each refurb has been in worse shape than the phone I currently have thus I've had to live with the screen going black on this phone. I'll be putting the heat on Verizon in the next couple of days for a good refurb so that I can sell this phone outright and buy the Vigor out of contract.
It would be nice if Verizon can give me an early upgrade but I don't see that happening, but at the same time I need a phone that's going to last me for my 2 year contract.
We've shared the agonizing wait line before and survived.
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TxGoat
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Oh and to answer the OP's question, there's a good chance considering I just ordered a spare battery for the HTC Vigor....
Did you order the one through Amazon.com?
Still think that an extra battery will be needed even though it sounds like they have increased the battery capacity?
Still think that an extra battery will be needed even though it sounds like they have increased the battery capacity?
I have the first release Inc with the amoled screen and have had no problems with the speaker in fact my phone is rooted running http://androidforums.com/incredible-roms/415978-rom-666th-sense-v1-3-9-27-2011-a.html and the dev puts a little tweek in it to make the volume louder. Being in construction it makes it easier to hear. Plus I'm happy with my Inc so I can wait for the Vigor or whatever it will be called. I thought someone said the screen might be bigger than 4.3? The Vigor will be my next phone.
Bigger than 4.3"?
I have the first release Inc with the amoled screen and have had no problems with the speaker in fact my phone is rooted running http://androidforums.com/incredible-roms/415978-rom-666th-sense-v1-3-9-27-2011-a.html and the dev puts a little tweek in it to make the volume louder. Being in construction it makes it easier to hear. Plus I'm happy with my Inc so I can wait for the Vigor or whatever it will be called. I thought someone said the screen might be bigger than 4.3? The Vigor will be my next phone.