Incredible vs. Moto Shadow

[AndroiDad75]

OK, so I have seen a few Incredible vs. threads here, and this looks to be like one that hasn't been done. Hear me out, I have been ecstatic about the Incredible coming out, but if the "rumored" release date of June is correct for the Shadow, would it be worth it to wait? I wanted to hear what thoughts were out there on the whole thing. Here are the specs for each:

HTC Incredible

Update:
3/24/2010 14:51 CST
Weight confirmed.

Confirmed:
1 Ghz Snapdragon processor (QSD8650) (245 Mhz at idle)
RAM - 512 MB (320 usable...like N1...more to become available with OS update)
ROM - 512MB flash + 8GB moviNANDe
8 MP camera (Dual flash and AF)
Android 2.1
Sense UI (w/ Friendstream)
Optical track pad (vs. "ball")
3.7 inch screen
WVGA resolution
AMOLED
1300 MaH battery
FM Tuner
802.11 b/g
Dimensions: 117.5 mm (L) x 58.5 mm (w) x 11.9 mm (T)
Weight: 4.59 ounce
No 720p recording
No multitouch BUG as found in N1

Unconfirmed:
8GB MicroSDHC card
RAM - Possibly 1 gig...further confirmation needed
Noise canceling dual mic? (like on Nexus One)
Release date: March, 27th, 2010 (in inventory systems starting March 23rd) Note: This is still being vetted for additional sources but enough evidence so far to post...will be moved to confirmed once more is known.

Moto Shadow

Confirmed (through sources, so not official thus Unofficial Thread):
- 4.3" FWVGA (854 x 480) screen
- TI OMAP 3630
- 720p recording
- 512MB RAM
- FM Radio
- GPS
- HDMI port
- USB port
- Android 2.1 running Moto Blur with 7 homescreens
- Very thin and light
- 4 physical buttons on front (Back, Menu, Home, Search)
- Slated for a June release for Verizon if everything goes well

Unconfirmed:
- 8MP camera
- AMOLED/OLED/TFT...
- ROM / Storage
- External storage (ie card slot)
- LED notification light
- Ambient light sensor
- Accelerometer

 

[AndroiDad75]

Again, just wondering what others think, especially in regards to the close release - if true.

Maybe pick which one and give a reason as to why you would make that choice, i.e. Sense UI vs. MotoBlur, etc...

Lets have some fun!!!!

 

[Kaleb Randleaxe]

Shit, if there's definite proof that it's slated for June, I might put off getting the Incredible.

 

[wkd1]

Incredible for me. I've been waiting for this phone since December. I cannot wait another 2 months for the 'next' best thing. Hell, two months after the Shadow release, there will be another phone to wait for. I love my Dare, but the time to upgrade is near.

 

[xfuchsiax]

I'll be going with the Incredible, because I want Sense UI, and I've been waiting since November.

 

[AndroiDad75]

OK,

Here are some things for me:

1) I do not think MotoBlur is for me, and kind of like the way SenseUI is. +1 Incredible

2) Physical Buttons on HomeScreen. +1 Shadow

3) 8MP Camera, "confirmed" on Incredible, not "confirmed" on Shadow. +1 Incredible

4) 720P recording. +1 Shadow (although rumors now that may be in Incredible)

5) Screen. Tie (assuming both are AMOLED)

6) Screen Size. +1 Shadow (kind of). If the overall size isn't any thicker, wider, etc.. than the extra screen size would be nice. If it does affect overall size, than for pocketability it would go to Incredible.

I could see where I would be totally happy with either phone, so I know when the Incredible does come out, I probably will cave and buy it. But then again, I can see myself then paying full price for the Shadow, when it is released, if it lives up to it's hype.

Next...

 

[Flaring Afro]

In theory if they both get released on the same day than I'd likely go with the shadow for the bigger screen (assuming it's amoled). Unless it's ugly or white or something. But unless I had an official release date with official specs within a month of incredible release, I don't see anything with it that makes it better enough to wait for.

 

[TheSkiShow]

I'll be grabbing an Incredible and keeping a close eye on this phone as well. If there is a definite release date announced within 30 days of the Incredible release, I may have to return it, depending on how impressed I am with the Shadow as time goes by and we recieve more confirmations and specs.

 

[pixie06]

INCREDIBLE! Most likely the release of the Shadow will be dragged out forever too and people will be waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...and waiting...

 

[gavin77]

So true....and who knows if or when the Incredible will ever come either...

 

[QrafTee]

Considering we don't even know what the Shadow looks like and most of its... existence is partial speculation, I'm going to pick up the Incredible so as long as it doesn't spontaneously catch fire.

 

[AndroiDad75]

LOL, true. I can't wait to see some leaked pics on the Shadow though. Renderings are cool, but that is all they are: renderings.

 

[windstrings]

How fast is the processor on the Shadow?

One of the main things I'm reluctant to give up is the ability to go wireless hotspot on the DINC without having to pay for it.... I doubt the shadow will do that.

 

[fortesquieu]

wow thanks for dragging out a 7 month old thread lol

 

[MutantCheese]