***Official HTC Incredible Thread***

[KootRoc]

Maybe I'm really behind the times, but is anyone else surprised that the clock speed is 1 ghz? I thought they were going to under clock it at 768. I'm glad they didn't.

 

[sic4672]

QUESTION:

Never owned an android phone, but with internet capabilities I see no need to pay extra for texting/attachments.

If someone texts or sends an attachment, am I going to be charged for it?
Or do I somehow have to 'accept' it before being charged?

unless u have a txt plan, u will be charged for incoming SMS and MMS.

 

[haticK]

If anyone didn't read into the manual and was curious:

For some applications, like Photos or the web browser, you can “pinch” the screen using 2 fingers (for example, thumb and index fingers) to zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a web page.

 

[dm33]

i'm not sure. It has 512MB ROM + 8GB moviNand I think they called it. not sure why they would call it movinand + SD card.

So it would see 3 drives - the 512megs, the 8gigs, and the sd card. you won't see one large combined drive on your phone.

Here's my thought - you could use the 512megs for apps, 8gigs for movies, and the sd card for whatever.

512MB ROM for apps?! That would reek. One of the biggest issues with Android today is that apps are restricted to the built in ROM. 512MB is too small for a serious smartphone. Heck, there are some iPhone apps that by themselves larger than that. As an example, Myst is 700MB.
I "think" that this restriction is really about Android market so that there isn't an easy way to copy apps to someone else's phone.
It can also be worked around if you root and rearrange the file system, but its a huge hassle.

 

[sic4672]

If anyone didn't read into the manual and was curious:

For some applications, like Photos or the web browser, you can “pinch” the screen using 2 fingers (for example, thumb and index fingers) to zoom in or zoom out when viewing a picture or a web page.

You can also do that on the home screen and it will zoom out to show you all 7 home pages at once. You can then tap a homepage and go right to it.

 

[Red Leader]

I updated my comparison picture for you guys. It's actually smaller than the Nexus One!

 

[neomits]

Agreed. How are folks going to provide 3rd party accessories for these phones if they keep moving around the connector? Need a desktop and phone cradle that can be used for power and audio. Ideally video too.

agreed

 

[dm33]

If anyone didn't read into the manual and was curious:

For some applications, like Photos or the web browser, you can

 

[tdub88]

this has wet my appetite..

I think you mean 'whet'.

It's just plain making me drool!

 

[briankeith513]

Anonimac,

Any chance to upload/post some pics of the phone?

 

[Flaring Afro]

If the Eris comes with a MicroSD then it's guaranteed that this will come with one and I'm betting it's a 16GB card.

I seriously doubt it when it comes with 8gb built-in.

 

[Iam918]

*edit*
added to last post

 

[Ender11]

Oh, hell yes.

I have spent the last two years dealing with a dam LG Voyager which broke a few months ago and was replaced by a enV Touch. Minor upgrade to the Voyager, but still ridiculously clumsy UI. My contract is up and I'm ready for something Incredible. BRING ON THE ANDROID!!!!

 

[Isror]

512MB ROM for apps?! That would reek. One of the biggest issues with Android today is that apps are restricted to the built in ROM. 512MB is too small for a serious smartphone. Heck, there are some iPhone apps that by themselves larger than that. As an example, Myst is 700MB.
I "think" that this restriction is really about Android market so that there isn't an easy way to copy apps to someone else's phone.
It can also be worked around if you root and rearrange the file system, but its a huge hassle.

I'm sorry but if you need more than 512Mb for applications then you need to go out and buy a PSP. I've barely used 1/4th of the space on my Moto Droid for application and I've got everything I could ever want/need.

 

[mrmax86]

To all who were having file corruption errors, or if the file says it's damaged...

You probably need to download Acrobat reader 9. I only had 5.0 at work

Adobe - Adobe Reader download - All versions

It worked for me.

 

[ryguy0885]

I seriously doubt it when it comes with 8gb built-in.

Where does it state this in the guide? I was looking for this info. I didn't see it in the specs.

 

[dm33]

unless u have a txt plan, u will be charged for incoming SMS and MMS.

Use the AIM app or other IM app either to IM with them, or many of them will route messages for you via SMS without needing an SMS plan. SMS is the biggest profit maker for the phone companies. Much cheaper to implement that a few seconds of call time or internet time, yet they charge a bundle.

 

[y2kirk1028]

had to come out of lurking for this one.... thank you all for the great info...

The manual doesn't mention anything about BlueTooth voice dialing.
anyone can confirm if that's supported?

also, i see that it supports 1 button speed dialing and has a FM tuner...two things i wanted from the Driod....

 

[deadsix]

I joined because of the manual I cannot wait!

 

[cgulick]

Long time lurker, first post. Thanks for all the hard work getting info for this phone. With the usb port on the side, do you think there will be a multimedia docking station for the Incredible, like the one for the Moto Droid?

It appears that there will be a car kit available. From page 184:

Navigator gives you quick and convenient access to the phone, voice search, and navigation apps such as Footprints and Google Maps when the phone is mounted on the car kit. (The car kit with in-car holder for your phone is purchased separately.)

 

[sic4672]

Not too thrilled about the Verizon logo on the front...

A very little bit goo gone will most likely get rid of it if it's printed ontop of the plastic.



IF you use it, you do so at your own risk and do so very very carefully though as it WILL eat thru the rest of the plastic

you might not want to do that since the logo is on the glass screen and these screens have an oleophobic coating. the Goo gone will destroy that coating

 

[melophat]

A very little bit goo gone will most likely get rid of it if it's printed ontop of the plastic.

IF you use it, you do so at your own risk and do so very very carefully though as it WILL eat thru the rest of the plastic

there's also a tutorial that i saw somewhere (edit: found the link. How to remove Logos from your PDA / cell phone with sugar) that shows you how to use some sugar and scotch tape to get the logo off.. basically, the sugar is abrasive enough to strip the paint off, but not abrasive enough to scratch the screen..

 

[SMRTguy]

The USB connector is on the right side! What am I to do about a desktop cradle!!!

I think you are mistaken, the guide says it is on the left panel...not the right. I suppose that is good news, right?

 

[dm33]

I'm sorry but if you need more than 512Mb for applications then you need to go out and buy a PSP. I've barely used 1/4th of the space on my Moto Droid for application and I've got everything I could ever want/need.

If all you want is a phone, then 512MB is fine. Or get a cheap free phone.

These aren't really phones. They're powerful personal mobile computers that are connected to the internet all the time that can make phone calls too. The potential of applications is limitless... unless you run out of room for them.

Imagine having a home PC with your 500GB or 1TB drive, but be restricted to storing apps only in 512MB. You'd quickly run out of room. No one would take it seriously.

 

[GlacialBass]

The user guide states that photos will only be saved to the microSD card, though there is 8GB of storage built in. This doesn't seem to add up...