Comments on: DROID Incredible 2 Confirmation on April 28 Launch, Full Spec Sheet

By: Hab60

Hab60 — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:41:00 +0000

Global !!
Without global capabilities, no go for me. Some people do leave this country once in a while…

By: Bear

Bear — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:51:00 +0000

Does it have a FM radio?

By: Flavio

Flavio — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:29:00 +0000

Why is everyone speaking about leaked specs, when it’s always been clear that this was going to be the US version of the smartphone already released in Europe as Incredible S? In fact all specs are the same, the only news here is the pre-installed 16GB memory card!

By: DBK

DBK — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:43:00 +0000

True enough. That’s why many are going to benefit from a few more 3G phones. Not everyone wants to be an early adopter. Why switch to a network that’s not quite “there” yet and is still not widely available? Better to wait until it is more stable and other, superior 4G phones come out.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:22:00 +0000

The specs list four bands — not sure if that answers your question or not though. I’m also interested in the answer, as global is why I’m thinking of getting this phone.

By: LionStone

LionStone — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:07:00 +0000

Yes, the two are different but I was just saying the ‘task’ (which is really just a few taps) of turning it on then off only when needed, was the same, because they both use up the battery to some degree. Even though the technology is still new and the efficiency levels aren’t where they ‘should’ be. I mean yea, if/when they come out with a 1750mAh, that’ll be one thing that helps prolong battery life, but even with the 1600, it’ll last me anywhere from 8-12 hrs (80% in 4G area) and for me, that certainly meets my needs. What we are talking about is an equation that everyone will have to weigh up on their own really.

By: DBK

DBK — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:16:00 +0000

Using 4G and using Navigation are two different things. Navigation utilizes more resources than using 4G does. (it’s just data being processed by the radio that then gets filtered into the many apps/widgets that use it). Using 4g SHOULD NOT kill your battery like using Navigation does.

I do agree that if you are in a 4G area that switching to it would be more beneficial than staying with 3G, but if you are not in a 4G area, then it shouldn’t even be a consideration (at least until your area gets it).

By: LionStone

LionStone — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:06:00 +0000

To explain further, why use 3G? Well, if I’m not browsing, streaming or downloading and I’m using the phone for just a phone, 3G is all that’s necessary. The same as if I’m using navigation, I’ll turn on the GPS…should I be able to leave the GPS on all the time without penalty? We know the answer to that already. So managing 4G for better battery life is much like other things we already do with our smartphones. Yes, it’s still new and evolving, and it’s only going to get better. I can understand if people are on the fence about making the 4G purchase if they aren’t in a predominant 4G area, but if you are and manage it carefully, it makes for a nice experience, regardless if the technology isn’t as efficient as we’d like.

This morning I tested my first Skype video/chat with my friend in Budapest. The call was about 40 minutes long and it used almost 25% battery with a 4G connection. Is that good or bad? To me, that’s great. The capability and the quality of the video/audio was a great experience.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:54:00 +0000

Froyo? Common HTC

By: Dan

Dan — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:19:00 +0000

This is exactly why people might not want a 4G phone until the technology matures.

“if you leave it on 4G the whole time you are in a 4G area, it will put a drain on the battery”. That’s a joke. You shouldn’t have to do that. The technology just isn’t there yet.

By: jester4281

jester4281 — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:09:00 +0000

Now who is actually going to want one of these with it having the same specs as the HTC Thunderbolt and HTC saying Sense 3.0 will not be available for due to the specs on the Thunderbolt, ya got to figure its going to be the same BS with the Incredible 2.

By: DBK

DBK — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:24:00 +0000

Actually, I think they are still going to release it. It just may take a while. I was waiting for that phone, too. :/

By: DBK

DBK — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:22:00 +0000

Depends on the person’s preference. I’d probably go for the 3.5 qHD. Want to be able to fit the phone in my pocket.

Btw, I have a 32″ 1080p HDTV and it’s a beast, so step off!

By: Immolate

Immolate — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 03:18:00 +0000

Saying a screen is better resolution because it has a smaller screen is like saying you’d rather have a 32″ HDTV than a 50″ because it has better resolution. Obviously a small screen with the same resolution has more pixels per inch, but that doesn’t make it better. There are trade-offs of course, but generally a larger screen is more attractive with the same pixel resolution…. to a point. Where that point is will no doubt be different depending on who you talk to, but put a 32″ 1080p TV next to a 50″, both LED or LCD or plasma, and ask your friends and family which they would rather have.

Give me a 4.3 qHD over a 3.5 qHD any day.

By: DBK

DBK — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:11:00 +0000

That’s just it. If you get a 4G phone, then why use 3G? Plus, you should be able to always be on 4G without penalty. That’s why many are sticking with 3G until 4G is more stable and the 4G phone’s get more advanced batteries.