Android Incredible!
 

I didn't want to put this in the media center, because I wanted as many people to see this as possible. Was curious if anyone has a Droid Incredible? I just got mine, ordered it on the 12th and it finally came in. I am very pleased with it, it is quite a machine. Wanted to know if anyone had any really good apps they would recommend. I had pandora, zedge, google maps, google earth and a couple others. What do you guys/girls have on yours?

No but what I have seen on the Droids make me think that they are some awesome devices.

I have a Droid....

Weatherbug Elite seems to me to be the best weather app I have found

handcent sms is good

Honestly I am not huge into new technology, I just kind of get things after people I know have them so they can teach me how to use them. This thing is pretty freaking sweet, very useful.

You people have way more confidence in yourself than I have in myself not to leave your cellphone sitting on the bar, in the back of taxi, or on a plane. If there was a $20 cell phone available with nothing but voice and text messages that I could call and destroy all the data remotely I'd be all over it.

There should be an app for that.

When I have to carry our departments on blackberry for on call which is a password away from some pretty sensitive data and the ability to bring down an infrastructure it never leaves my house because of my history of losing cell phones.

Good luck though, they sound fun.

my brother has a Droid. He has an awesome fart machine app. Comes in handy more often than I thought. Then again, we have the mentality of 12 year olds.

Just looking at the list of free stuff I have installed on my Hero (in no particular order):
ColorNote Notepad
Shapewriter Keyboard
Where
flashlight
movies
Rings Extended
Google Translate
Google Goggles
Shazam
Advanced Task Killer
Barcode Scanner
Google Sky Map
Compass
Gmote

I have a BB bold and I love it.I'm not a fan of the touch screen phones at all.I understand the cool apps and all the flashy features that attract people but I have to have the buttons on my phone.My wife has a I Phone as well as damn near everyone I know and they love them,but even being a "mac guy" I still cant stand the I Phone.I guess I'm just not cool enough to understand the hype behind it.:spock:

I am looking into getting the Incredible. Right now I don't even text. But I am feeling it is time to get caught up with technology. However I am not eligible for an upgrade until the end of July. So I will wait. Who knows I may get over it by then and I will stay with my cheap ass phone.

Could you explain to me how to get these? I am assuming through the market?

DIRECT TV. APP IS AWESOME
DIGG
ASTRO. A MUST HAVE FOR MANAGING ALL FILES
CELESTE LITE

Ok clue me in on these, I haven't heard of any of them.

THIS THREAD IS SO IMPORTANT I HAD TO PUT IT IN THE LOUNGE SO PEOPLE WOULD SEE IT!!!!!!11!11!

I got a new phone, let's talk about it......

DIRECT TV GIVES YOU THE ABILITY TO SET DVR RECORDINGS
DIGG IS A NEWS APP
ASTRO YOU CAN MANAGE FILES
CELESTE IS LIKE GOOGLE SKY, BUT WITH PLANETS AND ORIENTAION OF PLANETS IN THE SKY

This was an interesting column on iPhone vs. Droid (Apple vs. Google) in yesterday's Wall Street Journal:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...585303350.html

I have a Verizon BlackBerry Storm that I like a lot (although I appear to be in the minority). But the stuff I've read about the Droid makes me want to trade up when my contract ends.

If you have directv, they also have a superfan app. I watched JC run wild over the Donks on my droid. The battery life can go for a whole game. Awesome just plain awesome!!!!

Advanced Task Killer
Newspapers
Google Sky
Tigers News
Cardinals News
Directv
Directv Superfan
NFL Mobile
TMZ
YouTube
Yellowbook
Pandora
NPR News
Movies
Flashlight
Bubble

Cannot go wrong with any Android device.

Noble Fart? lol

Ok

Yup, all in the market.

The Flixster app is cool.

Android depresses me because I can't get one unless I dump my SERO plan, and I'm not willing to pay an extra grand a year (for our two phones) for a toy. :sulk:

I am probably going to be getting one shortly, it will be my first smart phone

Interesting article. I think the comparisons are at the front of everyone's mind already, but it's interesting to see the facts laid out.

I'm definitely getting the Evo when it comes out in about a week. I can't wait to have 4g.

I dont think im important enough to own a Smart Phone. It would be just be a really expensive toy.

Wish I could though, but there are some toys my budget just doesn't allow. I'll save my money for the extra $50 bucks a month it costs for NFL Sunday Ticket......

I think it is late, but Happy Birthday Mike! :toast:

I've had my Droid for about 6 months now. Best decision I ever made. This phone is amazing.

Ive had the Incredible for a month now...it is sweet!

Best game app (& I am not a big phone gamer) = 3D Homerun Derby

Also, if into puzzle games, Wordup is incredibly addictive.

On the whole, though, as a media center/phone/etc is is top notch. I like it better than the Iphone, but I am a bit biased as I have never owned the Iphone.

Only issue = battery life. The battery sucks, so get a 2nd charger for car/work. You WILL drain the battery in a 24 hour period.

Thanks! Maybe I should have told Verizon it was my birthday and maybe they would have let me upgrade.

I highly recommend Tradin4iphone 4.0 Best Android app ever! :thumb:

I got to play with a Droid for a bit yesterday; ****ing blew me away.

ROR want.

Droid or iPhone?

Which one should I buy & why?

Definitely get the NFL Mobile app. You can watch NFL Network live.

Depends on what you're looking for, but there are apps like "Where" and "Yelp" that can tell you where restaurants, stores, etc. are.

Ringdroid is a great app for making your own ringtones. You can take any song on your phone and it opens up an audio file that allows you to make a ringtone out of any part of the song.

Shazam is a good one to impress people who don't know anything about smartphones, I use it more than I thought I would. It pretty much never fails... you hear a song you don't know on the radio and it'll tell you what it is.

A stupid but entertaining one is "Steamy Window"... you can blow on the screen and fog it up, then wipe your finger across it like it's a window. It's completely pointless but it will impress people who are new to smartphones.

Oh, if you buy the Droid, DON'T leave the text alert set to "DROOOOID".

It gets REALLY ****ing annoying after a minute or three to everyone who isn't you.

I have a G1 and had the Droid for about a month before I sold it and I love the Android system. I am honestly not looking forward to switching to the iPhone despite all the hype it gets. I wish MU didn't have a contract with apple... I don't mind buying a MacBook, but a iPhone, I wish we didn't have to.

on my hero i have:
Facebook
Gowalla
Last.fm
wifilock
wifi onof
amdroid
Estrongs File Explorer (the best)
pinball
googlevoice
FlickrFree
DroidSCP
Connectbot
USB WebCam
GoogleMaps
Remote RDP lite
Weather Channel
Urban spoon
Nagroid
gStrings
Drobox
Meebo
RideTrac
qik

I'm planning on getting the EVO. If I shell out the extra dough for Sunday Ticket, it'll be nice to watch Chiefs games wherever on my phone. Also I assume I'll be able to use the HDMI output to play it on a t.v. of any size. So if I have to go to a family function I won't have to miss the game and can view it in all of it's glory.

I'm still trying to figure out which one is better...Droid, iPhone & now the EVO? What separates them from one another?

EVO has 4G, bigger screen and faster processor. Additionally, if you want to pay the extra $30/month, it will serve as a wireless hot spot for up to 8 other devices.

I just got my incredible yesterday, ****ing awesome phone. It is my first 'smart' phone and first non flip old school style phone. Been using it alot, and man that battery will drain with the apps and shit i am using and i constantly keep screwing with it. i saw some app suggestions, any new ones since this thread that are worth it? So far i just have a twitter and facebook app dl'ed along with the general stuff that was preinstalled. BTW-does chiefsplanet have a mobile site or do you just view it using chiefplanet.com

I just view it as chiefsplanet.com personally. Also, if you are looking for app suggestions, check the Evo thread in mediacenter, there might be a android thread too, I don't know.

Thanks for the link and suggestion to the other thread

I'm looking into the Droidx. I already have the Droid. I'm not due for an upgrade, but my sons line is. He just has a plain texting phone. I'm thinking I may use his upgrade to get the Droidx, then sell my Droid... :)

I couldve gotten an X and decided id stick with the incredible since that is what i wanted before and its perfect size to fit in my pocket and friends vouched for it. the X is ****ing huge though

only if it was compatible with present microsoft os games and other software.

I am so in love with my Evo.

It is pretty big. I was messing with one at a Verizon store. I'm not sure what my upgrade price will be. If I can get the Incredible for less, I may go that route. Of course, If I can sell my Droid for $100 or more, the upgrade will essentially be free.

I got mine for $199 with a 2 year contract (i was going to reup anyway)

I think the droid x would be similiar cost, not sure though

DRRRROID...

Nobody wants microsoft horse shit on their phone. People want things that work...and work quickly.

Except that the EVO and the X are getting far better reviews than the Ipod.

The Evo is incredible.

What does that have to do with microsoft crap on their phones. Android isn't microsoft.

Besides that...comparing those phones to the ipod is totally apples and oranges.

Esto.

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I'm illiterate...:crybaby::crybaby:....carry on

Got a Droid X a few weeks ago and the thing is ridiculously cool

I'd disagree. Check out the good idea gone horribly wrong that is the "Garminphone".

I'm thrilled with my Android phone, just waiting on Froyo at this point. Great technology.

I like it when some idiot kid sets his every text to notify, and quite loudly, by going "DROOOID"!

"DROOOID"!
"DROI"!
"DROI"!
"DR"!
"DROOID"!

fantastic...:facepalm:

I heard about the Garmin phone. Looks like a cool device. Not nearly as good as a Google device, I'm sure. Whats the problem with it?

there is not a problem with it - and its good for introductory users

some might say issues with it are : only running 1.6 and on older hardware


I wish there was a rooting guide for it but not enough people own it that they root it

I'd say being stuck with Android 1.6 (I remember reading something stating it couldn't/wouldn't be upgraded to 2.1 or Froyo) is a pretty major issue. The older hardware might not be an issue with Froyo thanks to the JIT complier if they could pull off that upgrade.

I played around with one for a bit. IMO, very slow response and clunky to use.

However, each to their own.

Anyone have any ideas on how preserve battery life? or a bigger battery for the incredible? Battery is OK i'd say

Usually go 730-530 with half or 3/4 battery gone with regular use. Disabled most syncing...

Other than the camera and video capabilities, the Droid X and Evo are both better the the I-Phone and the top phones in the US right now. Can't go wrong w/ any of them.

The Droid phones are selling like hot cakes, love my incredible...

Turn off Wifi and
Turn off Bluetooth when not using them

I have the evo but don't see NFL Mobile as something i can get in the market.
I would like nfl network

I picked up the Samsung Vibrant. It is fabulous. I love Android. I have been using for almost two years.

:D On my phone my wife's ringer is the Daleks from Dr. Who.
'Exterminate, exterminate, exterminate" Loud and obnoxious as hell, scared a waitress one day.

BTW I frigging LOVE Android.

Advanced Task Killer

LMAO Awesome. I might actually buy one of the ****ers since I'm going to have some money.

Sprint's Contract with the NFL expired and they did not renew

Verizon Picked up the contract so they have it now

Did you get the dispatcher gig?

Turning off wifi helped alot today, i had alot more battery than ive had before. What is the point of the wifi? i mean i have unlimited data and it goes fast anyway. Also vail ill dl that advanced task killer app. thanks

Anyone know how you clean the touch screen of the incredible? water and cloth? I know it gets smudgy at times due to oily skin or fingers, for the most part i wipe with a tissue and its fine but it has some specs that i know i need to get wet to clear. Any ideas how i should do that? or whats safe to use? dont want to **** it up

I am assuming that the screen is similar to that of an LCD monitor. If that's the case, I've heard that a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water makes a good cleaner. The main thing is not to ever spray anything on the screen itself. Dampen the cloth, then use that on the screen.

They haven't even started the second round of testing yet, nor have they released the test scores from the written exam yet.

A City gig is a long process. A Police gig even longer. I'm hopeful though, and I really want that job. I enjoyed the process of studying and I found that I can read and retain a lot of information pretty quickly. I'd also like to be able to help people and maybe save a life or two now and again.

But I'm also participating in other options in the realm of school/training in case it doesn't pan out. I've got a clean record, but I'm concerned that my four years clean is about two years too short. We'll see.

(sorry for momentary hi-jack)

Wifi is usually faster and more consistent than 3G. Especially if you're indoors.

Thanks Daface adn BCD, im so new to this 'smartphone' stuff...

Yeah i may try that alcohol, i also heard that cloth that you use to clean glasses may be a good alternative. ive been very picky and wiping it alot and for the most part its stayed really clean like new.