kway64
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My bad, I got excited and didn't read the whole post.
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wordweaver27
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When I saw that pic a few days ago, I had the same thoughts. IIRC the SuperSonic prototype pics that are floating around have a white back. Sprints colors: yellow, black and *white*
Am I over thinking this and spending way to much time pondering cell phones? yes.
haha, good one! Actually, their staff are very nice to me. They are just kept ignorant of the information we crave.
haha, good one! Actually, their staff are very nice to me. They are just kept ignorant of the information we crave.
I know. I am actually VERY happy with the service I get from everyone I have spoken with. And I'm sure VZ isn't going to tell their reps what's coming out next until they're ready to, and I don't really blame them.
Thank you for the encouragement. I look at information I get from CSR's with a deeply jaundice eye. The salesman at my corporate VZW store told me that his boss told him that th iPhone was going to be announced for VZW by Steve Jobs at the same meeting he announced the iPad. FAIL.
Don't get me wrong. I do hope you are right! Welcome to AndroidForums!! (Wait a minute, I'm new too and have to right to extend you that courtesy...eh.. never mind. Welcome anyway!
)Something just occurred to me that MIGHT explain the positioning of the Incredible as other than a flagship device. Now...I'm not saying it won't be a flagship device...I'm just throwing another idea into the mix. Everyone is going on the assumption that we are waiting for the next great thing from Verizon. We are also just sure that Verizon will want to compete with the Desire on AT&T and the N1. The argument has been...."why would they release a less powerful phone?". This argument has been used many times with regard to RAM. BUT....WHAT IF....
The Incredible were actually more of a mid level replacement for the Eris? What if they are just upping their game....and that the true flagship device will be the iPhone?
Paradigm paralysis will keep you in a fixed state of mind. But what says the next flagship is Android? Dial the clock back to this last year. So many people were dying to have the iPhone be on Verizon. So...AT&Ts exclusive with the iPhone is rumored to be ending....and there have been rumors of an iPhone for Verizon. AT&T smartly grabs the gorgeous Desire...that we all want...because they need a replacement for their exclusive contract with Apple. Meanwhile, whose to say Verizon didn't listen to the clamoring from last year demanding the iPhone? If so, it would explain their positioning.
Okay, this is ALL just conspiracy theory. I admit even this is a long shot. Ultimately though, we could be surprised by the eventual specs and positioning of the Incredible...because you never know what's really happening behind the scenes.
One last opinion...6 months ago I would have taken the iPhone on Verizon so fast it would make your head spin. Today...what I really want is the Desire. I would take it over the iPhone in a heartbeat. That's an example of how things have shifted in Androids and HTCs favor. What if Verizon didn't get the memo?
The Incredible were actually more of a mid level replacement for the Eris? What if they are just upping their game....and that the true flagship device will be the iPhone?
Paradigm paralysis will keep you in a fixed state of mind. But what says the next flagship is Android? Dial the clock back to this last year. So many people were dying to have the iPhone be on Verizon. So...AT&Ts exclusive with the iPhone is rumored to be ending....and there have been rumors of an iPhone for Verizon. AT&T smartly grabs the gorgeous Desire...that we all want...because they need a replacement for their exclusive contract with Apple. Meanwhile, whose to say Verizon didn't listen to the clamoring from last year demanding the iPhone? If so, it would explain their positioning.
Okay, this is ALL just conspiracy theory. I admit even this is a long shot. Ultimately though, we could be surprised by the eventual specs and positioning of the Incredible...because you never know what's really happening behind the scenes.
One last opinion...6 months ago I would have taken the iPhone on Verizon so fast it would make your head spin. Today...what I really want is the Desire. I would take it over the iPhone in a heartbeat. That's an example of how things have shifted in Androids and HTCs favor. What if Verizon didn't get the memo?
Thank you for the encouragement. I look at information I get from CSR's with a deeply jaundice eye. The salesman at my corporate VZW store told me that his boss told him that th iPhone was going to be announced for VZW by Steve Jobs at the same meeting he announced the iPad. FAIL.
Don't get me wrong. I do hope you are right! Welcome to AndroidForums!! (Wait a minute, I'm new too and have to right to extend you that courtesy...eh.. never mind. Welcome anyway!
Steve, I just saw your post after creating mine! It's a coincidence about the iPhone/Verizon info. See my point?
Steve, I just saw your post after creating mine! It's a coincidence about the iPhone/Verizon info. See my point?
I do get your point. Thank you. I must confess, however, that my head is now spinning.
I can tell you, without question, that if Verizon offered an iPhone I'd be all over it. I already have an iPod Touch and the only thing I'm missing is a phone and a camera. Otherwise, I love it to death.
While I've wanted to Incredible and it's Touch UI for awhile now, it's only because I knew I was unlikely to get an iPhone on Verizon anytime soon.
An iPhone on Verizon would outsell every Android device out there.
While I've wanted to Incredible and it's Touch UI for awhile now, it's only because I knew I was unlikely to get an iPhone on Verizon anytime soon.
An iPhone on Verizon would outsell every Android device out there.
greggds
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That's a pretty interesting thought. However, there was a release in the last couple of weeks that stated Apple was having issues with CDMA and it would be 1st Qtr 2011 at the earliest before the iPhone hits VZW. I think the link may even be hidden in this thread somewhere.
Edit: link to article: http://www.thestreet.com/story/10686428/apple-iphone-arrival-at-verizon-delayed.html
No worries, ANY additional info is welcomed and just gives us more reason to believe
tluv00
Android Enthusiast
An iPhone on Verizon would spell doom for AT&T especially if it was LTE capable. All of those expiring contracts switching over to VZW from AT&T.
I was thinking something similar but more along the lines of this:
The incredible is a mid level replacement for the Eris.
The Nexus One gets released in store as a new top tier device.
I'd be all over that. The only thing is that I wouldn't think 256 RAM make the Incredible a mid level device considering all the other features it has. 2.1, Sense UI, Optical sensor, 3.7 AMOLED screen... sounds pretty much top of the line to me.
greggds
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and in the vein of speculation, if this is the case, the bold coloration may signify that it is targeted for a different audience, and not the techno-snobs like me that are concerned with specs and a clean-looking device.
There's this pretty saleslady selling phones at Best Buy (sorry, I originally said VZW. It was a typo), who recently bought an Eris. Why, did she do that, I thought? The specs are so light! Well, she doesn't NEED all those specs we geeks crave and she is perfectly happy with her phone.
I personally would NEVER buy an iphone. EVER. I am on ATT right now and have no problem with their service in my area. my friend has an iphone 3gs and he is sooo ready to jump to android. he has even talked about selling his iphone on ebay so he can pay the etf and get an androis phone. steve jobs is such a tyranical ***** I can't imagine why anyone would want a phone that they are constantly told how they can use it and what they can do with it. but thats just my opinion.
greggds
Android Enthusiast
I've said this before, but the vast majority of customers are probably like my wife that goes for the "pretty one that has internet, and email/facebook access"
Speaking of specs, it looks as if one of our recent favorite contributors (devdroidian) is getting his hands on a free N1 as a developer.
I totally agree with you. However, most people are ignorant and don't mind being told what's best for them on matters they know little about, such as cellphones or iPhones. There's where we differ. I want my:
FREEDOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!
Ok, now THAT is cool.
kyler13
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Same here, though it was more like 9 months ago for me. I then shifted to the Omnia II and by October I was sold on Android. Now, I'd love to have Sense. I demo'd the Sprint Hero when it came out and I loved it. It's great. I never pulled the trigger on the Eris because the specs were disappointing and rather "last year" (and that was last year!). I really want the Desire at this point. It embodies the complete fulfillment of what I'm looking for. That being said, I can't have that on Verizon and IMO the Nexus One is the next best thing. The Incredible would be an option because it has Sense, but not only do I not know the specs, I don't know when it will be available, and from what I've seen in the pictures, the design is rather bland and iphone-like. I'd wait until May/June for the Desire (if Verizon were getting it) but I'm not waiting until May for the Incredible. Alas, I'll sacrifice Sense (but I will get Android updates faster) and the optical trackpad for a powerful phone I can get in the next few weeks. My Nexus One clock is counting down!
Mine too.
pewpewbangbang
Android Enthusiast
Heres the plan peeps:
Have a really hot girl, walk into the Verizon Wireless store. Have her flirt around with a guy verizon rep. and then have her ask the rep when the phones will be released
It's bound to work, men have raging hormones and can't resist a hot girl nor her commands.
Have a really hot girl, walk into the Verizon Wireless store. Have her flirt around with a guy verizon rep. and then have her ask the rep when the phones will be released
It's bound to work, men have raging hormones and can't resist a hot girl nor her commands.
I'm worried about the Incredible really only being the new Eris. I'm worried about the N1. Even if it is sold in stores (which I am becoming more and more convinced it will be), what about the screen cracking so easily? I can't remember in the N1 has multi touch and I am too lazy to go look right now. I drooled over the N1 at first, but then I saw it was only sold by Google and not available on family plans. If it comes out with those available on VZW, I will be happy and confused again. I have been set on the Incredible for so long now. But now I am worried the Incredible won't live up to its name. VZW is going to give me an aneurysm.
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