WiFi is fast and stable, however; I have two EVO's and one D-INC and can verify that the range of the receiver on the EVO is drastically less than on the D-INC. Even compared to other devices, the EVO range blowz...
Very interesting. The Incredible has no battery life as it is. It will be nice once there is a stable root method for it. I would tackle the battery issues first and foremost.