My OG D1 just bit the dust, so I am borrowing a phone (forwarding my Google Voice #) HOPING that the BIONIC will drop Sep. 8. Just concerned about the locked bootloader. Kinda stuck getting it though, because I have no other option. I will be so sad if I can't flash ROM's. I had so much fun and enjoyment with my D1!
Any input would be appreciated about other options YankeeDudeL, I've been on the site for a long time!
I don't think you'll have to worry about ROMs. Many of us here are OG Droid owners, and the majority of us are flash happy ROM addicts. Knowing that the D2 and DX are running CM7, the DX2, D3, and Photon are all rooted (with the Photon even unlocking the bootloader), and with Google's purchase of Motorola, I think most of us are banking on being able to fully customize our Bionics. Still, even with a locked bootloader, you can still flash ROMs, just not custom kernels.
Hmm. If I buy the CostCo card now, and I give you my Debit card Num....nm.
how about if I call you on that morning, have you buy it for me doing exactly what I said above, and then have you ship it to me? (all at no cost to you, of course)
See this - it might make you happier....
http://androidforums.com/bionic-all...-has-root-same-exploit-might-work-bionic.html
There extra incentive for using my upgrade? *clears throat, extends hand, rubs thumb against index finger*
i usually try to not buy from retailers, but what is the major difference between costco and a vzw local. due i still get my discount for upgrading?
The major diff is the price. You could go to VZW and pay $300 for the Bionic. Or you can walk into Costco and pay $300 for the Bionic, the desktop cradle, the car cradle, an extra battery, the battery charger, a leather carrying case, car charger, and most likely screen protectors.
Also, if you were starting a new line or new contract with Verizon, we'd take care of the $35 activation fee. Not to mention walk you through how to use and customize your phone, as to where at VZW, most associates are gonna push you out the door to get to the next customer.
But will costco have it on the 8th?
An excellent question I can't positively answer. We really won't know until that Wednesday, most likely. However, I can imagine that with the info of the bundle being leaked, and knowing that Costco has every intention on pushing this phone more than any previously, I'd confident that we will.
We change our signage, inventory, and prices every Wednesday. If it's in stock on the 7th, you can bank on us selling it that day.
See I don't have a Costco card however if you really wanted the sale lemme know I'll paypal you the cash and shipping charges
See my response to JG. lol