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[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] KrisPeezy:
You know how much I hate verizon right now?! it's ree-dik-you-lus

I've had enough, sent my preorder for SGS3 earlier today.

I really wanted this phone especially coming from the OG Dinc, but big red has been stringing me along for way too long. I'm sorry, HTC because now your release is going to be overshadowed by the SGS3 and definitely lost out on a lot of users and great devs.

It's been too frustrating waiting for this release, I just wanted the wait to be over with, so hello SGS3. I hope I can adjust to the screen size, touchwiz, and home buton. I'll be waiting for the day we can run Sense on it.

remember when we thought this was coming out in april? and then announced at CTIA? and then we thought it was coming out in MAY?? but it never came, so we had to go week by week because it felt like Verizon had abandoned it(like most of their HTC marketing). And June came around, and they announced they want to force us out of unlimited data? But they said summer, so Verizon timeline, that probably means mid-late july(whooptie doo, verizon released something on time). So then we thought, They have to release it before the end of June because there's no way they would be cruel enough to leave us with last gen phones and razrs to choose from before we lose unlimited. Oh wait, it's the big red... they don't care. They want us to get bigger faster phones with LTE, but restrict our usage by capping our data. Thanks Verizon, Thanks...

hehe, got a little ranty... At least I'll still have my OG Dinc for my sense fix, hopefully the devs can work out the kinks for luxe and have a sense 4 rom for a DD.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
There is no way they release this phone for $199.... Even if they do the $50 rebate and make it $150 it seems a lil high to me. Should be $100 on contract. IMHO

Just thinking that OneX and SGS3 are both had for $199 on contract and spec wise are above this device, it doesn't make sense to but the two near each other price wise...esp considering the screen differences and the lack of imagesense chip according to one site I read....though dunno for sure on the image sense chip bc only saw it one place and still not straight from VZ or HTC mouth....same goes for the confusion on the SoC used...
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Pandalero:
You're not alone. I'm gonna upgrade at Best Buy tomorrow (Wed 6/27) and then do a hardware swap once the Inc4G is out. I've spoken to numerous BB employees via chat and in person and they all say the same thing. You have 14 days to RETURN the device and essentially void the entire transaction. And you have 30 days to EXCHANGE the device (simple hardware swap) without affecting your contract.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] eng3:
I was going to order from costco or bestbuy. but I was told that I would not be able to keep my unlimited by verizon let alone trying to swap. Rather than take any chances, I just ordered from verizon directly.

I figure I can probably sell my GS3 on ebay or something, then use that money to buy an inc4g full price and still keep my unlimited.

I just wonder if I need to actually activate the GS3. I would think an unopened box should have more value.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] polarimetric:
Opening the box and activating the device will decrease the resale value, but since upgrading a phone in Verizon's store usually involves activating the device, I would suggest activating it to be safe.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] eng3:
Well I preordered it so I got it in the mail.

I wonder if I don't activate it, then buy the inc4g when it comes out and just activate that one, will I still keep my unlimited.

or do I have to first activate the GS3?

I guess I'll just ask verizon before I do anything.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] polarimetric:
That's what I'm talking about. I know you got it in the mail, which changes the process. But since upgrading in a Verizon store would normally involve activating the new device, despite the fact that you did not buy the device in a Verizon store, I think it is safer to activate the device upon receiving it. It's an extra precaution, but you can't be too careful.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] nattygirl:
I decided to take the plunge and pre ordered the S3 from Verizon. Figured if I was going to upgrade, I might as well get myself a newly released phone than settle for a rezound or an overpriced razr, and especially since there is no guarantee with the whole buy now, and return within 30 days plan. I get the feeling though that come July 5th, there are going to be a lot of S3s available for sale on ebay and craigslist. Hopefully I'll enjoy the phone though and won't be one of those people trying to sell it.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] thatexan:
sold this today,, will be enough to buy dinc4g outright no problem @ all ,, sold fast couldve gotten more but i wanted to sell it quick :))

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...sPageName=ADME:L:EOISSA:US:1123#ht_483wt_1289

so long suckah's! :PP
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] ohredwood:
That's awesome man, but I guess I just don't understand. I mentioned this same thing the other day, buying it, not opening the box when I get it, and selling it on ebay as brand new, sealed box. But the replies I got back here were, since I am not opening it/activating it, I will not complete the activation process which means I will lose my unlimited data, because they will use the date that I then purchase the Inc 4g which is what you are doing. Is that what you had planned on or do you believe you will still have unlimited data with this plan of yours???
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
either of you explain this to me? Is this guy below right? b/c I would of thought it was the other way around personally...plan on taking the wife to BB today to pick up something to hold her over till the 5th so would like to have this straight nonetheless..
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] nattygirl:
I doubt that... to pre order the 32gb from VERIZON, and it's going to cost you roughly $330, that's with the $30 upgrade fee plus tax. That leaves you with $320 profit. I I doubt full retail on an Inc 4G will be that cheap.

The only suckah is that person who bought the phone from you... A few days after release, and these are going to be all over ebay and will be a lot cheaper.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] thatexan:
pretty sure there is no 30 upgrade fee as i ordered the rezound when it was 50 online and had a 50 credit and never got charged for anything else, same unlimited data plan and just switched it from og dinc to rezound, cost me 0.00 -- although i did return the rezound cause of battery life there was never a 30 charge in the begining or end and they also tried to charge me 35 restocking fee which i got around that to! :))

and you are right the guy that bought from me on ebay is a suckah and the best part is that there are plenty more of them out there! you are also correct about the price going down after its released but its still not to late for all of YOU to do the same thing i did thats why i shared it on here :)) IM TRYING TO HELP YALL :)) also ill end up buying the dinc4g off ebay or craigs AFTER its released for way cheaper than outright from verizon and with doing all this still keep unlimited!

FU VERIZON! as charlie sheen would say,,, I'M WINNING! :))))

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU & I CANT WAIT TO HAVE THA DINC4G! ;)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dpwhitty11:
I got the 32gb, after all charges, for $189 :)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] thatexan:
OK, here's the deal,, whenevr buying a phone from verizon and using there discount from that date that you receive it you have i believe "15" days to activate it or you will be charged FULL PRICE for that phone! So yes i did sell it as new but anyone on the verizon network knows that (as mentioned above) that it has to be actived 1st or you get charged full price,, so im actually about to order it and it will be shipped to me, i will power it up to activate it, then right after its activated ill switch back to my other phone, then to go one step further ill factory reset it and power it down so and then ship it to the buyer, and by factory resetting it when he powers it up it will appear that it is the 1st time its been powered up :)) ITS STILL NOT TO LATE TO DO THIS! i gave the choice of color in my sell because i knew it would sell b4 today, but you can preorder blue or white today and then maybe use a 5 day action/buy it now,, i used a 3 day buy it now for 675,, this is how ive said i was guna do this from the begining and it worked/works,, the only reason im even a part of this forum is to help all of yall! good luck to you and everyone else hope my 2cents helps ya! :))

chuck,.,.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
To thatexan... The $30 upgrade fee most certainly does exist. I believe the $50 Rezound promototion was before they instituted the fee though.

To nattygirl and dpwhitty... Perhaps it's a difference in state taxes, but I got the 32gb white for essentially an even $300 (after all the taxes, fees, etc.). So it seems as if depending on where you live, there's a $60 swing centered at $300.

UPDATE: I'm a moron and didn't read dpwhitty's "$189" close enough... thought it said "$289." So if you add back the $100 he got off for his corporate discount, and then apply taxes and what not on that extra $100, it'd probably come out close to $300 after all.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] thatexan:
so then it really doesnt matter about the 30 upgrade fee as everyone will have to pay that anyways then
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
If that's the case, you probably should've mentioned that in the listing. If you say "new in box" without any further clarification, the person is not normally expecting that it's been opened and used to some (albeit very minimal) extent. Nothing you put in there is technically false, but it's a little bit disingenuous nonetheless.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dpwhitty11:
Mine was so cheap because I got a $100 corporate discount.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
You probably don't have to pay the upgrade fee when you buy full price.

Oh lol, I didn't even notice you said $189. I thought it said $289
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] thatexan:
and ill say it again but anyone buying a phone "new" when they know im buying it on preorder knows that it has to be activated 1st, i mean come on im not being sneaky at all ,, maybe thats just your opinion

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ok its time to unfollow this forum,, to everyone ive helped great hope ya enjoy your new dinc4g and your unlimited data!

again this is what i did

http://www.ebay.com/itm/30073213985...OX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1562.l2649#ht_483wt_1289

no need to reply to this as im outa here! good luck all! :))))

PEACE!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
I think it's probably a stretch to think that everyone already knows that, since even people in this forum (who are probably at least slightly more educated on the matter than the average joe shmoe) had to ask about it.

I don't think you were trying to be sneaky... I just would have mentioned it if it was me. That's all.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] chimpsnest:
+1 on this .... if I bought a phone on eBay and it said "new in box" I would assume brand new, unopened, etc.

I also don't think you're trying to be sneaky, just putting my .02 in :-)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] polarimetric:
I would strongly advise that no one follow that advice considering that there is a very high likelihood one or more of those steps constitutes fraud. You cannot sell something as new in box when it is not new in box. eBay and any other resale website has very clear categories for a reason. The buyer must be notified that the phone is going to be taken out of the box and activated before they pay. Anyone who sells the phone as new will be lucky if the buyer does not pursue a void of the transaction.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] ohredwood:
Sigh...

I will probably just wait it out at this point. I guess I want my cake and ice cream too. I do not want a larger phone than what I got now. My friend has that galaxy nexus and I thought that was really too big but gs3 phone is a little bigger than that even.

I guess I'll keep my unlimited for now, see how folks like their inc 4g's and then maybe vz will offer some stupid gimmick like double your data again, or I'll just buy the phone a few months down the road after the next greatest thing comes along, maybe by then the price will be cheaper for an off contract upgrade to keep my unlimited.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] tknips:
For those looking at buying the Incredible 4G retail, It's currently listed in the Verizon computer system at $549.99. That for me, reinforces the rumored $149.99 on contract price with a possible $50 rebate at the July 5th launch. They still aren't taking pre-orders though.

Think I'm going to try out a nexus for a week or so and keep my unlimited data. Hopefully, I'm able to exchange it for an Incredible 4G when its finally released.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] mclass55:
I could not wait any longer. Got me a Galaxy S III. Think its too big, lol
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dbrits:
Ha! I've had my Rezound for less than a day and I can't stand it's large size. I wouldn't able to handle the GSIII or a Nexus. And I mean that literally.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Pandalero:
At Best Buy, I just upgraded my black Incredible 2 to a white Incredible 2 and kept my unlimited data. I'll return next week the exchange the white Inc2 for the Inc4G.

I just called VZW and had them reactivate my black Inc2. The white one will remain safely in its box until it's time to make the swap for Inc4G.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dLo GSR:
gf couldn't wait. neither could her unlimited data plan. so we went and pre-ordered the SGS3. once it comes out, if she still wants the DInc4, we'll sell the SGS3 and but the Dinc4 outright. i'm pretty sure the SGS3 will almost or more than make up the cost of that.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] chimpsnest:
I feel your pain, after coming from my little Eris to my TBolt, ugh. It's amazing though how I've gotten used to it since I've had it (day one release), but I'm certain that I do not want to go any larger.

I know the Inc 4G is a smidge taller, but I believe it's thinner and not as wide as my TBolt. I think I can handle that. C'mon VZ bring it!:D
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
makes since there since VZ typically charges higher retail than others for the devices....Hence the EVOLTE was $549 in Sprints system and they sold for $199 2y pricing...

GF went to BB yesterday and picked up a rezound to lock her unlimited in with her upgrade she had...plan is to just have her use it till Inc4G comes out and then exchange it for that device within the 14day return period...hopefully that works, as im not sure exactly how ill have to word the process to the BB employee to guarentee this gets done correctly and not messed up...

Couldn't help but chuckle at the MSRP they had for the Rezound....some 6-700 bucks. lol wtf is that. haha
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] fp99:
I went ahead and ordered the SG3 as well. I will probably wait a few months with that phone before moving to the Inc 4G.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dbrits:
The Rezound is becoming easier to use now that I'm not reaching for buttons on the wrong side of the phone. Compared on my Inc, the volume and power buttons are on opposite sides of the phone. It's been annoying but it's getting better. Plus, I've not rooted the phone since I plan on returning it and the Verizon bloatware is very bothersome. That being said, I hope they manage to root the Inc4G fairly soon after it's released. Not being rooted is not an option for me. I love flashing until I find the perfect rom/kernel combo.

What I told the employees when I bought the phone is that I needed to upgrade to the Rezound so I didn't lose my unlimited data. Then I casually told them I wasn't crazy about the size, flipped through the Buyers Guide and showed them the pic of the Inc4G. I told them I liked it, and I asked them when it would be released. I received differing answers but I always posed this hypothetical situation: If the Inc4G is released in the next 30 days can I exchange it and still keep my unlimited data? A majority of the time I was told yes, and one employee even offered the exchange as a solution to my data quandary. I think it should be fairly simple doing the exchange. I'll just tell them I was told by multiple employees that I could exchange the phone and still keep unlimited data and see what happens.

And when I purchased the phone, the retail for everything I bought was close to $930. I have no idea why the figure was so high, but I freaked out until the employee told me it was just the price before the discounts.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] nattygirl:
With all this jellybean talk... I kind of wish i would have just ordered a nexus for now to keep my unlimited data. Could've been flashing and playing around with it already.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] eng3:
I think the earlier you sell it, the higher the amount of money you will get for the SG3. I'm not sure how much the inc4g will be priced for, I hope it will be enough.

I'm in your same boat, ordered the SG3. I haven't decided which I will keep. Really depends on if the size is something I will be able to get use to. I carry my phone in my pocket so it can't be too big. Other than the screen, I don't think there is too much difference. Similar or same weight, cpu, graphics. Not sure which camera is better, that is kind of important to me. Also, I have a Inc now so I do prefer Sense though.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Pandalero:
Finally. Something official.

https://twitter.com/HTCUSA/status/218822400224133121
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dbrits:
It's about damn time. :-)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Sleepy-T:
Man... I would have stuck with HTC if it wasn't for that whole unlimited issue.

Got a flyer in the mail from Verizon and it was touting the 4G LTE. So pretty and a spitting image of the Incredible (visually).

Good luck with this phone for the ones that are sticking to their guns on getting this phone! I will most likely just stick to my pre-order SIII. It IS a bit more future-proof than the 4G LTE given I just signed up for a two year contract again.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] blaqbird:
Ahh you beat my by a few hours lol. I was just getting ready to link an article from Droid Life about the confirmation.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dbrits:
nm
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] edster00:
I received a Costco coupon book in the mail yesterday. They have the Incredible 4g LTE advertised at $60 off from July 12th - Aug. 5th...It must be going to be released prior to the 12th. The coupon does not say what the actual price is.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] LyndenP:
07/05/12
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] HankPete:
Zollotech has a couple videos up on youtube about the DINC 4G.

This one is unboxing.

http://youtu.be/VQTQYM_nMfc

This one is benchmarks.

http://youtu.be/bR_jzcMcjhs
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dbrits:
It's official, although I believe the article is incorrect about ImageSense:

http://phandroid.com/2012/07/02/off...4g-lte-launching-july-5th-at-verizon-for-149/

Sent from my Verizon HTC (holy crap, I can't wait to ditch this phone for the Droid Inc 4G LTE) Rezound.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] mclass55:
INCREDIBLE 4G commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yGlx1cgQkw&feature=player_embedded
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] adomus7:
It's funny... official announcements somehow result in the least amount of activity on this thread since it began.

I will be buying this phone for my wife and I very soon... I'm really excited, though concerned that the video posted above shows no headphones in the box. I'm hoping they still do have them though... seems odd they wouldn't.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demarcmj:
HTC said a good while ago that they won't be doing that anymore.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] adomus7:
Oh really? Well that sucks. Is it worth buying the beats beadphones you think?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] NightxFall:
Beats are way way way way way overrated.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] mmalkin:
For those trying to decide between the Inc 4G and GS3.

FYI: I just tried the Galaxy S3 (just the dummy, really). I found that I could reasonably reach across the screen with one thumb so I can use Swype. That was actually one major reason I was waiting for the smaller Inc 4G. So I might stick with my pre-order. I really expected the phone to be more giant than it is.

Didn't really make me feel as if I was holding my Nook Color against my head. I hope it's as indestructible as my beloved OG Dinc.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] adomus7:
I suspected that may be the case. Good to know.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Senryo:
I don't think so.

BeatsAudio on the phone or laptop is just an equalizer. In a phone it's just software, a laptop might be hardware but still, nothing new. Someone was able to isolate the software in the Rezound and port it to a rom, but most people didn't care for it because even in stock it just took up battery life. Don't get me wrong; I love equalizers, but if Beats is only presets then I'll keep looking.

I see Beats headphones as nothing more than a brand-name for headphones. Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic, and (for the US) Grado are all premium companies for headphones, and the money goes to quality parts. I have a set of Grados myself, and I end up comparing everything to them.

I like that move by HTC of no longer including those headphones. But then again it makes the phone more expensive because I don't have something extra to sell.

Still looking forward to seeing this phone in person! I know what I'm doing on Thursday =) Incredible 4G, prepare to be fondled! Show me that you're worth the trouble of selling the GSIII through Craig's List or eBay to aquire.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] slacka-vt:
I just got to say, I'm a 36 year old, grown ass man, and I haven't been this excited since I was a little kid at Christmas.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] eng3:
I'm in the same boat. too bad you didnt have a real one to try.

For me, its the size (how it feels in my pocket) and the quality of the camera that will probably be my decider.

I hope there will be some inc4g in stores on jul5th for me to try
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Sephirothvfc:
I'm at work so can't search and not sure if this is posted but HTC DROID incredible 4G July 5 at 99.99 upgrade/new at best buy
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dbrits:
I so hope you're correct. I paid $199 to upgrade to the Rezound, so if I'm able to exchange if for the Inc 4G, I'll save myself $100. :-D

Sent from my Verizon HTC (holy crap, I can't wait to ditch this phone for the Droid Inc 4G LTE) Rezound.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] nitsuj17:
did you see that online or call bestbuy?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
And I swore some VZ or HTC rep tried to say this device didn't have a MSM8960 that was just underclocked at 1.2GHz....

pffffff, http://www.anandtech.com/show/6064/...g-lte-joining-verizon-wireless-july-5-for-149

Also find it funny that while the phone is smaller than the OneS slightly, it has a bigger and removable battery, while also adding SD card support...would think if they had to go for thinner battery that that would be reason for the under-clocking of the SoC....now, i just dont see the reason why they under-clocked it given the two devices...