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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!!
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.
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.
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.)
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
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..
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.
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