AMOLED vs. LCD Screens

[Terabethia]

It will have a different SKU on it than your first one did... IF it's SLCD.

But it was my understanding that if you needed a replacement, you would get the same as what you originally ordered. At least that is what it said in the screenshot from the Verizon database.

If you really want AMOLED, call and complain.

 

[airjordan223]

Well if you can't tell the difference between the screens other than from the SKU, does it really matter?

 

[Terabethia]

Well if you can't tell the difference between the screens other than from the SKU, does it really matter?

To many people, yes.

I don't think I would care too much, but I do understand the whole "I bought X with Y features and I want what I paid for" idea.

 

[losvaldez]

I'll report back on Monday with some details

 

[remote]

FYI, ordered a DINC from the VZW website on Monday, got it Tuesday. SKU on the box was ADR6300VW2 and it was preloaded with Froyo. Looks like there are still some AMOLEDs left.

 

[Medion]

FYI, ordered a DINC from the VZW website on Monday, got it Tuesday. SKU on the box was ADR6300VW2 and it was preloaded with Froyo. Looks like there are still some AMOLEDs left.

I'm not surprised. BB only got the SLCDs in so quick because they had previously discontinued the Incredible due to supply shortages. They had not AMOLED stock to go through.

 

[fortesquieu]

FYI, ordered a DINC from the VZW website on Monday, got it Tuesday. SKU on the box was ADR6300VW2 and it was preloaded with Froyo. Looks like there are still some AMOLEDs left.

Yup I read that SLCD comes as ADR6300VW3.

 

[losvaldez]

FRU ADR 6300VW2.. So no SLCD on the replacement phone as expected. Still goes to show what kind of tech support from vzw. I actually believed the guy because he seemed to know a lot about the Dinc. I guess I shouldn't have expected much when he said it would be an overnight delivery and then I get the shipping status and it says 2 day Fed-Ex.

 

[budd1983]

Ok SO I ordered my Incredible yesterday and I was asked if I wanted the omled or lcd , I chose the omled screen but is there a way to insure i got the omled screen and not the lcd? the sales operator said they were able to chose between the too.

 

[Deleted User]

i dont think its possible to tell the difference without comparing them side by side looking at things like viewing angles, and colours etc.

 

[fortesquieu]

Ok SO I ordered my Incredible yesterday and I was asked if I wanted the omled or lcd , I chose the omled screen but is there a way to insure i got the omled screen and not the lcd? the sales operator said they were able to chose between the too.

Just check the serial number. ADR6300VW3 is SLCD.

 

[budd1983]

Just check the serial number. ADR6300VW3 is SLCD.

Ok so does anyone know the serial number for the omled?

 

[rankman]

Amoled is adr6300

 

[budd1983]

Amoled is adr6300

So if the serial number doesnt have the vw3 it is amoled?

 

[3gAndroid]

Ok SO I ordered my Incredible yesterday and I was asked if I wanted the omled or lcd , I chose the omled screen but is there a way to insure i got the omled screen and not the lcd? the sales operator said they were able to chose between the too.

I purposely ordered a TFT LCD, because that happens to be my preference between those two choices. Yet the overall appearance of the Omled is slightly nicer, when the two are placed side by side.

Then there is a huge jump when viewing a Super AMOLED like my Captivate / Galaxy S has. Most noticeably brightness, and color contrast.

Cheers...

 

[fortesquieu]

So if the serial number doesnt have the vw3 it is amoled?

Alright let me clarify.

ADR6300VW = AMOLED from launch day, 2GB OUTSIDE the box

ADR6300VW2 = AMOLED with 2GB IN the box

ADR6300VW3 = SLCD

 

[HawaiianLaker]

i ordered my droid incredible yesterday and called in to see which i was going to be sent, which turns out to be the adr6300vw3(LCD) but i just requested them to ship the adr6300vw2(AMOLED) and they did, but im sure they wont have them for very long. anyways i should be leaving blackberry and joining android within the next 2 days! i got an eris and though that it would have enough pull to get me away from blackberry but its not up to my speed so im hoping the incredible is.

 

[oneiztoomany]

is there that big of a difference between amoled and LCD?

 

[oneiztoomany]

just called bestbuy and they are selling LCD versions now...damnit! just when i almost made up my mind on Dinc another variable gets thrown into the mix!

 

[fortesquieu]

is there that big of a difference between amoled and LCD?

Spot the difference: HTC Desire's SLCD versus AMOLED -- Engadget

 

[HawaiianLaker]

just called bestbuy and they are selling LCD versions now...damnit! just when i almost made up my mind on Dinc another variable gets thrown into the mix!

you can still order them through VZW's customer care, just let them know you want the AMOLED screen which is sku adr6300vw2

 

[oneiztoomany]

so they still do have amoled in stock as you mentioned. consensus is that i should go with that screen?

 

[MutantCheese]

I wish they would have gone to SAMOLED instead of LCD on the Inc.

 

[oneiztoomany]

I wish they would have gone to SAMOLED instead of LCD on the Inc.

agreed

 

[euph_22]

I wish they would have gone to SAMOLED instead of LCD on the Inc.

Ok, 1) Samsung is keeping SAMOLED for themselves.
2) Switching from one type of AMOLED to another won't help the inherent shortages with AMOLED screens at the moment. If anything, alot fewer SAMOLED screens are available.