Update: Bought it. Played with a Droid X today. Decision time.

[MJinZ]

Here's a pretty good comparison of the Incredible vs the X.

http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Motorola-DROID-X-vs.-HTC-Droid-Incredible-review-r_2472.html

I've owned every one of Verizon's Droid branded phones and I'm also going to try out the X, which was the Droid phone I wanted the Eris/Incredible to be (hopefully).

When HTC makes a good phone, you can slap me.

Otherwise, Motorola and Apple - someone who uses material OTHER than plastic.

 

[Anubis]

Here's a pretty good comparison of the Incredible vs the X.

http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Motorola-DROID-X-vs.-HTC-Droid-Incredible-review-r_2472.html

I've owned every one of Verizon's Droid branded phones and I'm also going to try out the X, which was the Droid phone I wanted the Eris/Incredible to be (hopefully).

reading that IMO the Droid X is too fucking big,

3.7 is small and 4.3 is too large for a screen. IMO need more at 4.0

 

[preslove]

reading that IMO the Droid X is too fucking big,

3.7 is small and 4.3 is too large for a screen. IMO need more at 4.0

1 Samsung Galaxy variant for you, then.

 

[Anubis]

1 Samsung Galaxy variant for you, then.

does it work with verizon? if not then that number is 0. anyway its 18 months until i get to get a new phone anyway.hopefully there are more by then

 

[preslove]

does it work with verizon? if not then that number is 0. anyway its 18 months until i get to get a new phone anyway.hopefully there are more by then

All 4 major & even some regional carriers will be getting a version of the galaxy. But 18 months is a couple phone generations, so there will probably be a better 4.0" form factor droid by then.

 

[Phobic9]

does it work with verizon? if not then that number is 0. anyway its 18 months until i get to get a new phone anyway.hopefully there are more by then

The Galaxy S is being released on all of the major US networks. Verizon's version is the Samsung Fascinate, which is the only US version with a camera flash I believe.

Edit: too slow.

 

[Anubis]

Fascinate? god phone names a getting dumb

thanks for the info

 

[MJinZ]

Fascinate? god phone names a getting dumb

thanks for the info

HTC has the stupidest ones. Most stem from poor translation department from Chinese.

 

[CTrain]

When HTC makes a good phone, you can slap me.

Otherwise, Motorola and Apple - someone who uses material OTHER than plastic.

The HTC HD2 said HI.

 

[olds]

Olds with a smartphone, I think I'm in an alternate universe

(I know someone with an Incredible for sale Olds, IIRC he wants $350 for it)

$350? It's $149 on Amazon.

Spoiler

If I add it to my plan for two years...

 

[Glitchny]

The Galaxy S is being released on all of the major US networks. Verizon's version is the Samsung Fascinate, which is the only US version with a camera flash I believe.

Edit: too slow.

this just annoys me. I don't get why Samsung isn't releasing them all with a flash and offering the keyboard/no-keyboard to all carriers.

 

[hanoverphist]

i read that the galaxy S didnt have the flash but the galaxy S Pro did. mebbe its just a version issue.

 

[SirStev0]

I made a pact with myself that I'd never buy a Samsung phone again. I broke that pact with this last phone. It was a typical samsung piece of shit. Not even considering a Galaxy.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

Fascinate? god phone names a getting dumb

thanks for the info

they're dumb because of the idiotic consumers of the US. They NEED a damn name. Like LG enV, Samsung Moment..etc.

HTC phone names are fine. HTC Hero, HTC Legend, HTC Desire. That's what it was supposed to be. Unfortunately companies like AT&T and Verizon need special branded phones with a special design.

Well Firstly, Fuck AT&T. I'd want to be able to actually use the phone.

Secondly, what would be the point? Could I somehow sell it for more than I paid? I doubt it.

iphones sell for more than cost. It has to do with carrier exclusivity and a limited release and the fact that the rest of the world wants an iPhone and can use GSM technology. Unfortunately I'm not sure how much the AT&T one sells for as its carrier locked. The Canadian one should go for $800 or something...

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

should i add my own little dilemma to this thread or start a new one; my Black Berry Storm (1) just died last night after giving my # to a hot chick (no bullshit)

Bryt Eyes or not, I need a new phone and am in the market... i have to buy one either way.

 

[you2]

They are talking about camera flash; the version in Asia/Europe does not; verizon and spring version does. This is not to be confused with software for showing flash streams.

i read that the galaxy S didnt have the flash but the galaxy S Pro did. mebbe its just a version issue.

 

[Tristicus]

I held the little "fake" version today at a Verizon booth...weight felt nice (hoping that is how it feels), and it looked great. Very big.

 

[Bateluer]

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/10/droid-x-bootloader-locked-custom-roms-unlikely/

Rules it out for me.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

So should I wait for the Droid X or go with the Moto Droid?

 

[Spoooon]

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/10/droid-x-bootloader-locked-custom-roms-unlikely/

Rules it out for me.

That's a bummer. Half the fun is messing with the different ROMs. Currently Kangerade with the Droid X theme.

 

[thescreensavers]

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/10/droid-x-bootloader-locked-custom-roms-unlikely/

Rules it out for me.

we knew it was encrypted, the phone is going to be much more popular then the Milestone, so just time will tell.

 

[Phobic9]

http://www.droid-life.com/2010/07/10/droid-x-bootloader-locked-custom-roms-unlikely/

Rules it out for me.

I'd imagine the Droid 2 (and pretty much every Moto Android phone after it) will suffer from the same restrictions.

That being said I'm getting my X first thing. I'll still have my Droid if I want to tinker.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I'd imagine the Droid 2 (and pretty much every Moto Android phone after it) will suffer from the same restrictions.

That being said I'm getting my X first thing. I'll still have my Droid if I want to tinker.

what can you do with an unlocked boot loader? I am considering a new phone because my Black Berry Storm died. I am not really keen on the 5" phone because I work with my phone in my pocket (physical job) but at the same time I am considering either the new Droid X or the Moto Droid.

help

EDIT: when does the Motorola Droid 2 A955, come out?

 

[Tristicus]

I'm debating whether to upgrade to this or wait and see if anything is coming out near January when the plan is up.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Looks like the Motorola Droid 2 A955 comes out August 23 with a 1Ghz Texas Instrument processor; Droid vs. Droid 2 benches - for those who don't want a large screen. It also will be able to record in 720p as the HTC incredible will also get this in a firmware update.