New To Android

[sparker781]

I am new to Android scene...I was eying the HTC Incredible but also hear that the Google Nexus was to come out in the near future whenever that is no one knows for sure....Whats the main difference and is Verizon going to dumb down the 1gighertz snap dragon processor supposedly in the HTC Incredible?

Thanks

 

[takeshi]

Whats the main difference and is Verizon going to dumb down the 1gighertz snap dragon processor supposedly in the HTC Incredible?

I haven't heard anything along those lines. Have you compared the specs? That would be a good starting point.

 

[sparker781]

Specs

So pretty much all of the sites I've checked have said the Nexus One and Incredible are pretty much the same specs wise. I guess I have to decide whether or not I like teh Sense UI or not. Personally if I could turn that off I'd be happy...

Thoughts?

 

[doogald]

Two other issues to think about are these:

1. Since the Nexus One is not running a home shell and core app replacement like the Incredible's Sense, it is far more likely that Google will have OS upgrades available for it before Verizon and HTC do for the Incredible, if the experience with the Hero and Eris are any indication.

2. Because the Nexus One is sold by Google and its hardware is supported by HTC, you will have multiple customer service support contacts to think about if you do have issues, and you have no store that you can go to for any repair or replacement. The Incredible will have a single point of contact for warranty, tech support, etc., and if you have a hardware failure you should be able to get the handset replaced at a Verizon Wireless Store.

 

[sparker781]

Exactly. Part of me is torn....Don't how Google would be for Customer Service/Support. I do like the idea if need be to go into a VZW store and get help right away....The only downside is that yeah if an upgrade is announced for the Incredible I'd have to wait for it to be approved before its sent to my phone....Hmmmmm too many choices eh?