They can't tell us what they don't know and it's my understanding that for the most part they are the last to know about the new phones and I think any training involving the Incredible would be minimal considering it's running Android OS just like the Droid,Eris and Devour.
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albiewan
Android Enthusiast
Or, the Incredible has been released as the "Genesis One" packed with a 5 ghz processor, 6" screen, 10mp infra-red capable camera with halogen flash, laser pointer, HDTV tuner, global capability, Bose surround sound amplified mini-speakers, video conferencing, 3500 MaH battery and all for $99 with no contract necessary.
woodraskam
Android Expert
I'd expect as soon as it's confirmed everyone will take off to the store.....so I'm going with the under
I doubt they'll annouce/release at the same time. They haven't done that in the past that I know of, so I don't think they'd start here. I think Apple has a patent on the simultaneous announcement/release anyway.
Almost embarrassing is not as bad as fully embarrassing, so I feel better about our little thread. Ty!
They make external HDDs that have HDMI ports built right in. Comes with a remote and everything. Plug in and go! Hello TB of movies/pics on the go!
Store employees know nothing. I doubt an entire country of minimum wage employees are keeping this thing under wraps for fear of losing such a well paying job.......lol At a MINIMUM, they would be telling thier family and friends. There are no more secrets in the age of the internet. Ask Tiger Woods.
I don't think they'll increase data plan rates anytime soon even with the extra strain on the network because once they have LTE up and running they are planning on a tiered data plan system anyhow and it will no longer be unlimited.
DodgerinNH
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I couldn't agree with you more, particularly if the picture quality remains true once you transfer up to the TV (which some people here have raised some doubts in my mind as to whether the image would be degraded or not. As I'm not completely tech-savvy I can't dispute it)
sic4672
Android Enthusiast
Technically yes, but rom is a misnomer. The "rom" in ur phone is really non-volitile flash memory. It holds data after power is removed while RAM must constantly be refreshed.
ChiefDroid
Newbie
On the HDMI topic....
I watched the presentation from Sprint on the Evo 4G; when they demo'd the HDMI feature I thought to myself...what would I need that for? Only for what they said, porting out your 720 video to a HD TV. I don't take worth-while videos to port out to a HDTV.
Would you be able to accomplish the same thing via the USB out port to a HDTV...they have USB ports now right?
I watched the presentation from Sprint on the Evo 4G; when they demo'd the HDMI feature I thought to myself...what would I need that for? Only for what they said, porting out your 720 video to a HD TV. I don't take worth-while videos to port out to a HDTV.
Would you be able to accomplish the same thing via the USB out port to a HDTV...they have USB ports now right?
Tonysracing
Member
Or they could be using it to play video shot with the phone.
You could also say that they should charge more if a phone has a headphone jack, because you're more likely to stream music. I'm not saying you're wrong, just that I would be surprised if they charged more.
Isror
Android Enthusiast
We've gotten some reps that know whats going on, but they just won't say anything because they don't want to "lose such a prestigious job."
h0lby5
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I was wondering when wood would make an appearance today.
Wait are you saying Verizon is going to officially announce a new android phone not called the Droid? Neverrrr
demosthenes
Member
And I could do the same with just my phone by remotely accessing my 3 TBs of HDDs at home. Why would I carry them around?
On a slightly different note, I'm not sure if Android is limited to just 32 gb but I can't figure out why they don't include a second micro SD slot in the phones. They take up almost no room and, at least in the case of the Incredible, you could include several of them in the back with all that extra space it has. It seems like it would be great for marketing too when you could advertise up to 64 gbs of storage space...
pragmatous
Android Enthusiast
I would argue that in this economy - It doesn't seem to matter which country you live in either - any job is a prestigious job.
jjfitz0
Well-Known Member
Well my "righteous indignation" approach hasn't exactly brought earth shattering results (for those who don't what what I'm talking about see the now-defunct "unofficial incredible thread", I'm not going to re-post here). Here's the response so far...
"I'm sorry to hear about your dis-satisfaction with your services through us. My name is XXX and I received your email regarding your concerns about any upcoming services or devices in comparison to other carriers and we understand your concern.
I have forwarded your feedback to our development and marketing group, who handles feedback and suggestions such as what you've provided. If your feedback may need more details or specific information our development and marketing group will be contacting you regarding your email.
It was my pleasure to forward your feedback for you about services we offer. We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Verizon Wireless. Should you have any further questions, please reply to this email.
Sincerely,
XXX
Verizon Wireless
Customer Service Internet Response"
Maybe the "development and marketing group" will be more offended and feel obliged to defend their honor!
"I'm sorry to hear about your dis-satisfaction with your services through us. My name is XXX and I received your email regarding your concerns about any upcoming services or devices in comparison to other carriers and we understand your concern.
I have forwarded your feedback to our development and marketing group, who handles feedback and suggestions such as what you've provided. If your feedback may need more details or specific information our development and marketing group will be contacting you regarding your email.
It was my pleasure to forward your feedback for you about services we offer. We appreciate your business and thank you for choosing Verizon Wireless. Should you have any further questions, please reply to this email.
Sincerely,
XXX
Verizon Wireless
Customer Service Internet Response"
Maybe the "development and marketing group" will be more offended and feel obliged to defend their honor!
I was thinking earlier if a phone like the Incredible could make my other gadgets redundant. I have a Zune HD for portable media and I doubt the Incredible can top the beautiful UI and ease of use. I have a Canon SD790IS and I doubt the Incredible can even come close to the picture quality of it. And there is no way the Incredible can touch the browsing speed and keyboard of a laptop. But the Incredible is powerful enough that I could leave the other gadgets behind for casual music listening/picture taking/web browsing/ etc. I hate carrying hundreds of dollars worth of electronics with me when they could easily be stolen.
Tonysracing
Member
I don't believe you would be able to get 720 HD through a USB.
DodgerinNH
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maybe the newer HDTV's have USB ports, but mine doesn't. I don't think USB on its own can deliver digital audio/video all in one bang like HDMI does.
I could be wrong there, though.
That's why I go from my Flip Video to External Hard Drive to HD Media Player to HDMI port on TV.
But if it's true what Keebler said earlier, that the newer external hard drives have HDMI ports, then the media player isn't even necessary any more.
woodraskam
Android Expert
Had a code cutoff this morning, so I had to dedicate myself.....it's hard, cause I had a lot of catching up to do by the time I got back. This forum is like a full time job.
I wish you guys could stay on topic.
Isror
Android Enthusiast
I see where you are coming from. I only use my smart phones for internet and phone calls, I could really care less about any of the media features. I love having my ZuneHD for music/movies. I personally like having multiple devices rather than one "do it all for you" machine.
All of the clowns with iPhones brag how great all of the features are, but by the time someone actually calls them, they don't have any power left because they were too busy fapping to Steve Jobs latest pod cast.
demosthenes
Member
What they are saying is correct. However, that is because they are severely shrinking the resolution and video size to save space on their phone. If you aren't as worried about space (say you only keep a couple movies on there at a time) you can keep them in a higher resolution and they will display better on a larger screen.
I have all of my dvds in .iso format which is the full video exactly as you see it on the dvd. The only problem with it is that VLC media player is the only player I know that actually plays the .iso format. I doubt I can use it on android right now. There are other formats that preserve video quality pretty well though.
ChiefDroid
Newbie
@ Tonyracing "I don't believe you would be able to get 720 HD through a USB."
I figured 720 wouldn't be possible, just thought that you would be able to get A/V from the USB cable....Now that I think about it, I don't thinks it's possible.
Thanks for the response
I figured 720 wouldn't be possible, just thought that you would be able to get A/V from the USB cable....Now that I think about it, I don't thinks it's possible.
Thanks for the response
Isror
Android Enthusiast
I'm thinking your going to get an expired "Buy one Droid, get one Eris Free" coupon if your lucky, the way Verizon handles "customer service" as they call it.Maybe the "development and marketing group" will be more offended and feel obliged to defend their honor!
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