I thought the same thing when I saw this Monday.
Also, this makes it that much harder to not walk in and get one right now.
I love that phone, but don't want something announced (N1, Bravassionedible) 31 days after I get it.
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I thought the same thing when I saw this Monday.
Also, this makes it that much harder to not walk in and get one right now.
I love that phone, but don't want something announced (N1, Bravassionedible) 31 days after I get it.
kyler13
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And I could care less about any phone not heading to Verizon. I'm guessing the Bravo is not, at least not the phone you'll be seeing in the UK. It's probably destined for AT&T here in the states. I know this is a Bravo thread, but it's also a Verizon thread and that's why I'm here. That being said, the Incredible could be a CDMA version of the Bravo straight up, or maybe some spin off.
Ruben
Android Expert
Great point. I just hope it is a good spinoff, like the Hero to the Eris.
Also guys, let's not give newsradio too much grief from now on. He'll talk to his contact sometime and then post info. If it's wrong...then what? I mean, the phone is bound to go to a carrier some time. I'm loosing hope. I'm guessing HTC because ATT said they were getting one.
Also guys, let's not give newsradio too much grief from now on. He'll talk to his contact sometime and then post info. If it's wrong...then what? I mean, the phone is bound to go to a carrier some time. I'm loosing hope. I'm guessing HTC because ATT said they were getting one.
ZOMG$n1p3r24
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OMG new pics of bravo
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Ruben
Android Expert
That's the old one -- likely to be the European version.OMG new pics of bravo
ZOMG$n1p3r24
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^^^lol thats why i put the roll eyes.
Ruben
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Whoops sorry.
ZOMG$n1p3r24
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ZOMG$n1p3r24
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I say we buy a bunch of AK-47s then raid the HTC production facility and force them to release the phone on Verizon now and give us free ones. With optimal specs of course. The Android Forum Elite. We attack at dawn.
Nigelahmad
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lol ugh i want news!!!
Nashdroid
Android Expert
I didn't photoshop that screen shot from The Wizard of Oz AT ALL. And if you think that the photoshop job I did with the Touch HD is "crappy" then you are just ignorant and jealous. I created EXACTLY what YOU have said that the Bravo will look like. The Touch HD with android, sense UI and an optical track pad. By the way, your grammar and spelling almost makes you sound as uncredible as your theories and failed attempts to persuade us that you have ANY "solid proof" at all.
Hey everyone, look at how "crappy" of a Photoshop job I did. Just horrible and SO obviously fake. haha Right...
ZOMG$n1p3r24
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tsk tsk pretty sloppy job there.
eipee73
Android Enthusiast
I didn't photoshop that screen shot from The Wizard of Oz AT ALL. And if you think that the photoshop job I did with the Touch HD is "crappy" then you are just ignorant and jealous. I created EXACTLY what YOU have said that the Bravo will look like. The Touch HD with android, sense UI and an optical track pad. By the way, your grammar and spelling almost makes you sound as uncredible as your theories and failed attempts to persuade us that you have ANY "solid proof" at all.
Hey everyone, look at how "crappy" of a Photoshop job I did. Just horrible and SO obviously fake. haha Right...
What the hell Nash? I thought this was coming with a kickstand? You're killing me with your bad info!!!
I'm so lost as to what newsradio is even trying to say anymore, so I'm just going to sit back and chime in on the fun photoshops and pics that Nash and others are adding!
I heard we're getting this with Android OS
...it might even be the Incredible, who knows?!
JMKosmo
Android Expert
You know who I blame? I blame Verizon. For the last 3 phones, they played this game with me about new releases for phones and denying that they exist right up to the day before release. How is this a good business practice? Of course they wait out that 30 day return period and release new stuff after customers get locked into a new phone. Why do other carriers straight out release their slate of new phones, but Verizon keeps them hidden better than the KFC recipe? I feel like I am in an abusive relationship. Verizon keeps throwing me down stairs, but I still keep coming back because after all Verizon loves me and it was my fault.
eipee73
Android Enthusiast
+1 haha very well said
Might be well said but you obviousley don't understand that you are in a bussiness relationship and not a friendship. Friends tell you what's up and what is comeing down the pike like in these forums....but mostley speculate. But in a bussiness relationshipthe front line employees many times find out about a launch of a new phone a few days before it launches. So in all reality they are not withholding anything or being dishonest....they really don't know. And if they know anything they got there info from Engadget or something. As a bussiness you want customers buing phones today and renewing their contract. Not delaying a purchace because a rep leaks info abot a phone coming in two monthes. What if durring those two monthes ATT launches something better while you were waiting and a rep told you to wait, you go to ATT because the latest thing is there but if the rep knew nothing you would bought a phone a month ago. Its bussiness. Nothing more. Its not misleading. The reps and 99% of people don't know crap in retail. Its just bussiness.
eipee73
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Although I thought JMKosmo described the feelings of the typical eager consumer towards a situation like this perfectly I do completely agree with you Dmac. It is certainly a business and you're also right that sometimes the employees truly don't know.
For example, Jan. 5th it was announced that the N1 would be coming to Verizon in Spring. I called VZW support no more than 3 hours after the announcement to discuss possible timelines, my upgrade options, ect. When I spoke to the woman on the phone she had never even heard of the phone or that it was going to be on Verizon's network. I had to direct her to Nexus One Phone - Web meets phone. to show her what I was talking about. Remember, this was me dialing *611 from my cell, so it was nationwide support, not my local store and they still had no idea. After discussing she said she was going to spread the word to her coworkers so they would be better informed.
Mobile phones are one of the most competitive fields out there right now. I can completely understand that the companies cannot disclose information on a particular device prior to a few days earlier than the release date because a different carrier may beat them to the punch with a similar device. It's in the interest of keeping their business booming and frankly without VZW customers there is no money for VZW to buy towers and frequency space to support everyone. It's a circle here, if everyone left for AT&T today they could afford to be as good a network as VZW, but then they wouldn't be leaking info fast enough for us and we'd just continue on to the next carrier...it'll never change.
For example, Jan. 5th it was announced that the N1 would be coming to Verizon in Spring. I called VZW support no more than 3 hours after the announcement to discuss possible timelines, my upgrade options, ect. When I spoke to the woman on the phone she had never even heard of the phone or that it was going to be on Verizon's network. I had to direct her to Nexus One Phone - Web meets phone. to show her what I was talking about. Remember, this was me dialing *611 from my cell, so it was nationwide support, not my local store and they still had no idea. After discussing she said she was going to spread the word to her coworkers so they would be better informed.
Mobile phones are one of the most competitive fields out there right now. I can completely understand that the companies cannot disclose information on a particular device prior to a few days earlier than the release date because a different carrier may beat them to the punch with a similar device. It's in the interest of keeping their business booming and frankly without VZW customers there is no money for VZW to buy towers and frequency space to support everyone. It's a circle here, if everyone left for AT&T today they could afford to be as good a network as VZW, but then they wouldn't be leaking info fast enough for us and we'd just continue on to the next carrier...it'll never change.
JMKosmo
Android Expert
I don't blame customer service reps. It's company policy. And I am not blaming ANYONE of being dishonest. If I wanted something better, I would leave Verizon and go immediately to AT&T and the iphone. But I like Version's service area and customer support better. I would not leave a carrier based on a phone alone. So, are other customers "friends" with TMobile or Sprint because they give their customers a heads up of what is coming down the pike? By your definition it does. I just want less secrecy and more information from the company in general so as a customer I can make the best choice for me. And because they are withholding any info on this new HTC WHATEVER, I am delaying my purchase, contract renewal which will need to be upgraded AND $30 / month smart phone plan waiting for this phone.
BTW I corrected your spelling errors........Occupational hazard.
JMKosmo
Android Expert
I agree. Once again. I am not scolding the customer service reps. I think the company should GIVE them so much more information so they can answer questions about new and upcoming phones. Cricket could release a phone that drove my car, massaged my neck and connected to the internet and I still wouldn't go change carriers for that. I love the whole idea of the iphone, but I'm not going to AT&T for it. GO AWAY LUKE WILSON -- NOBODY LIKES YOU. WHERE'S OLD SCHOOL 2? They can say they have better coverage but Luke Wilson isn't able to explain why, at my mother-in-law's house, I get a full signal on Verizon and she can't stay connected on AT&T. Map or App or whatever! Eipee is right. The mobile phone business is huge. And I feel, as a customer, that Verizon is number one as a carrier but so far behind in phones and new product information. At least kiss me and nibble on my ear a little -- keep me interested.
Thanks for fixing my spelling. Iam forcing myself to use the Droid keyboard. I am getting better. Figgure....got it, might as well try to get good with it, but I caqn blaze on the on screen keyboard and it spell corrects better.
But in responce. There are many reasons why vzw does so well even without the iphone. One of wich is what we have been discussing. Tmobiles avg cust is 3years. ATT is about 6 years. Vzw is over 8years...used to be closer to 11
JMKosmo
Android Expert
I'm an English teacher....LOL. I have been a customer with Verizon since the Bell Atlantic Mobile days!!!! I live in the middle of nowhere and I still get awesome service from Verizon. I like the iphone concept, but for me it would be a shiny, expensive paperweight.
Doit2it
Android Expert
Dmac, I thing your posts are the best reason NOT to buy a Moto Droid. LOL It's not your fault that keyboard leaves MUCH to be desired. Keep pecking away though.
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