[Closed] Win a free Thunderbolt Innocase II Surface Case!

[eudaemonic]

My VZW store manager called me and made an appt. with me @ 9am Thurs. and said he'd make sure I got one even if supplies were limited. Made me realize I might be emotionally unprepared for this rollercoaster to finally stop. I'm worried I may cry on my new TB like a young WWE fan learning wrastlin is fake.

I'm a big fat HTC fan, and found myself having to switch to VZW from ATT - and this is what VZW is offering right now. I hope to see many, many unique ROMs and a huge dev community behind this - FUN stuff and I can't wait!

 

[mbisson]

Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
I first started looking for a smartphone about 2 months ago. My interst in the TB came quickly after that. I have and Alias 2 now.
What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
It seemed the best equiped phone out there. The HTC seems to be the best maker.
How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
Heck I am retired. I try not to let anything bother me.
What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
I plan to be at my corp. store bright and early

 

[hmackenz]

At first I thought I wanted the bionic but the more I heard about the thunderbolt the more I was drawn in... I got the og droid on launch day, and will have to order online since according to verizon today I'm not eligible to upgrade instore (contrary to what someone at the nearest store told me over the phone...). Probably for the best, since I have 3 exams between Thursday and Friday! If the tbolt causes me to fail out of school, I think that would take the cake story-wise, so let's pretend that's my story (but sincerely hope it isn't!). My droid I'd showing more and more signs of its age... No room left on internal storage, and it's getting to be pretty sluggish. I'm more than ready for the thunderbolt!

Coming here to ac only furthered my obsession with the device, and I've been checking here about 10x/day for the past week or two lol. I plan on sticking around though, since I look forward to actually tweaking this thing with everyone's help

I was considering waiting it out until summer to see what the i*hone5 will be like, but no I'm not doing that. For phones, I like android much better than iOS.

 

[tbuchs2001]

tbuchs2001

i started following the thunderbolt last fall. i want it because its the 1st 4g lte, i have been checking all the sites and forums several times a day since i first heard about it. im on the list at 2 local stores, they will be the only ones to get the phone and they will call in order of your name on the list. you can camp all you want at these 2 stores and your not getting it, also bb in the mall said that they were gonna be the only ones to carry it for 2 months and not even the verizon stores would have it, ha he must have been desparate for a sale that day!! i need a case for my new thunderbolt, yea!!!!!!

 

[skeemmer]

Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
I've been waiting for a new phone since July 2010. When I heard Verizon was going to have an Android Phone on 4G LTE, so I've been on AC everyday for the last 4 months waiting for this day!

What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
The fact of being on 4G, and the Processor.

How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
I've been eligible for an upgrade since July, and been waiting to get the right phone. Needless to say, I've check AC 2-3 times a day waiting for a date since DECEMBER.

What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night? Maybe not all night, but I'll be there before they open!

Anything else that you think we'd find humorous or interesting.

I've had every Verizon Android Phone and non of them have the expectations that I have for the TB...I've been driving people crazy telling them about this phone. I finally get to show it off!!!(hopefully in a nice new Innocase)

 

[swimrage]

I wanted this phone ever since you guys linked the BGR leaked photo. I have since really come to admire how polished HTC phones are. This phone made me so crazy, I actually read the first 100 pages of the CUPHOLDER thread. Come Thursday I plan on recycling my old phone at Best Buy, even my wifes old phone.... my wifes current phone. I going to set her up on my Droid (hello Latitude, goodbye "are you on your way home yet?").

 

[nickb64]

Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
-I first started showing interest in the TB when I saw the rumors of the Mecha last year, and I have been having a hard time deciding whether I wanted to get the TB or the Merge, but I've pretty much decided on the TB because I like the bigger screen.

What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
-I tried out the DInc, and while I could definitely work with a device that size, the screen is a tad small for my thumbs to type with both thumbs, so the larger screen of the TB is more my size. I've played with classmates' Evos, and definitely like the screen size better. I really love the looks of the phone and I like HTC Sense from what little I've messed with it. HTC's relative openness to hacking is also big for me.

How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
-These delays have been driving me nuts.

What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and mortar, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
-I will probably buy online, we've been eligible for upgrades since August, and I've been dying to get off of my flip phone that I've had for almost 30 months. I have school all day on the 17th, but we'll probably order on the 18th or so I think.

And anything else that you think we'd find humorous or interesting.
-"Unfortunately", my mom dropped her enV 2 the other day, and is just making do for a tiny bit longer with a broken interior display until we all upgrade at the same time. My line is listed as the primary, and I'm eligible for a $100 credit on an upgrade if we buy online from something through mom's employer I guess, $150 is a much nicer price for the TB.

 

[optimizt]

Please, please, please pick me!!!

I'm an Android virgin. I've lurked around Android Central for quite awhile, trying to pick my next phone, knowing I was ready to make the leap from my crummy LG Dare to a real phone, and when I heard about the upcoming HTC phone, it seemed all others paled in comparison... As my Dare gasps its last breaths (seriously, zero battery life, restarting itself, the screen dies, the speaker dies...) I have been begging and praying for an early release, hoping I wouldn't have to give in to a lesser device, and checking AC every morning, noon, and night, hoping for good news. Best believe I will be at Verizon ASAP to pick this one up!

 

[dehvokahn]

Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
I've never been a big smart phone person - I loved the old flip Samsung I had with AT&T for years...then my boyfriend moved me into the world of smart phones through a series of hand me downs...first with a Treo, which was replaced with a Motorola Q (that died within about a week), and eventually, a Touch Pro Diamond all brand new. Except - even from the first day of using that phone, I couldn't stand it...slow, unresponsive...meh. When he tried to sell me on the idea of the TB, I balked - but picked up a Droid X to try Android out - and fell in LOVE with Android based phones. When he showed me more of the info on the TB, I was hooked, especially knowing that we're in a 4G area. Been stalking AC ever since.

What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
The 4G is a big draw, as I probably gave up on "using" my past smart phones because of how slow they were when it came to looking anything up. Android based was another big seller - I almost fell for the iPhone 4, but I'm glad I dodged that bullet.

How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
Well - the first week that it was supposed to be out (week of 2/14) I think I called my BB every day...poor people. After that, I resigned myself to stalking the forums, blogs, etc - anyone that might have info. Every little rumor, every tidbit was more fodder for my overactive imagination. It's been a wild ride, but I do have to say I hope this is the only time I go through this over a phone!

Is it bad to admit that I may have had several dreams about the Thunderbolt? And that I woke up from said dreams and checked for news, regardless of what time of night it was?

What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
Brick and mortar - Best Buy - I'll be going in to trade in my Droid X for the Thunderbolt, since I've only had it for about...10 days. Woot!

And anything else that you think we'd find humorous or interesting.
Not terribly so - but I find it funny! My SO is the super tech of the two of us. System engineer, working with computers since he could crawl, 20 years in the field, etc. etc. etc. But he hasn't cracked into the world of Android yet, and I'm enjoying being able to show him what I've learned to do with the platform so far and watch him go, "Hm, wonder if I could make something like that work on the iPhone..." It's even more fun, when he asks me how I made something work, I get to toss back at him his usual staple of, "Google is your friend." It's not often I get to be more knowledgeable about something tech with him around!

 

[tomskag]

1. Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
2 weeks before christmas when i seen the "incredible hd"
2. What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
4.3 inch on verizon with 4g and 40gb of stporage.
3. How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
i called some one a D*%K, but besides that not too crazy.
4. What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and mortar, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
goto bar, get ride to bby, get phone, not lose phone..... im serious

 

[Charles Dolly]

Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.

I have been fowllowing the Thunderbolt since we called it the mecha... so what about 9 years
What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?

Coming from the Incredible I am excited about the bigger screen faster snap dragon possessor and the better camera

How crazy you've gone through all these delays?

Extremely.

What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?

Brick and morter... can't wait on shipping

Thanks AC I sure do love a good contest!

 

[_Wes]

Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
When I first heard about the 32 G card installed, meaning I can ditch my BB and my old mp3 player!

What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
The metal case - and the 32G SD card.

How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
Not too bad - since I'm deployed until late April, the dates slipping to the right didn't really bother me. I'm hoping I get a phone that's good - and I won't have to return for bad (i.e. trackball) issues, like I did with the BB.

What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
I'll be looking for a deal. I (over) spent top dollar on the tour - and got ripped off. I don't want to do that again. Maybe wirefly?

And anything else that you think we'd find humorous or interesting.
As I have a daughter with a pace maker, I'm really looking forward to trying out the heart monitor app. That will be cool.
Not to mention a few of the other apps. . .

 

[VetteVert]

Buying one online, as soon as it is available!

Why? LTE! 4.3!

 

[wctaylor79]

MY PRECIOUS NEEDS SOME LOVE TOO!!!!

First started with the TB back in August when BGR broke the story with the couple pics. From that day on I knew this was going to be my next phone. Got a D1 originally back when they first launched. Wanted the Eris due to loving the HTC look and Sense. I just knew the D1 was going to be the winner of the two.. Now HTC finally has something that I can feel comfortable with and not fear that it will be the crooked step child like the Eris was. The larger screen, FFC, and kickstand were my first likes with the phone, and now you throw in the updated specs and internals compared to the Evo. I am not a huge gamer on my phone as I just use my Xbox, so the single core is perfect and this will have what I need to keep for a while.

These delays have been driving me, my family, and friends nuts. I am the tech guy in our group and everyone comes to me for answers. I have successfully convinced my sister in law and friends to hold off on upgrading until now. One is on an old Ally that stopped working a month ago and another on an old BB. For the past few months I have heard nothing but..?When is it coming.. should I get this or something else.. ? You know the same stuff we discuss here and other forums.. I feel for Phil, and BMX, and Miami over at DF.. They have taken the heat on this launch and man what a mess. Glad people like them are around to help us..

Purchasing I am set for 9AM tomorrow morning at corp store. They are letting me sign a one year using my two year annual upgrade. Only want the one year just in case.. $70 difference for 10 months sooner of an upgrade.. I feel that the TB will last me for a while, but we all know you can never be that sure..

Want something funny. Did anyone watch the roast of Donald Trump last night. . as if The Situation wasn?t bad enough for the public eye.. what an embarrassment last night.. If you didn?t catch it I am sure it will be online today.. Guarantee watch that and you have your fill for funny today.

To close this long post out.. I REALLY HOPE YOU ALL HERE AT AC COULD SEE FIT TO BLESS ME WITH A NICE NEW CASE FOR MY TB!!

Oh and my wife would thank you as she already wants to kill me for what I am about to spend tomorrow to get the phone, much less accessories to keep ?my precious? safe..

 

[Darthpapercut]

1. Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
- Last summer I needed a new phone(I still have the same phone). I?m finally jumping into the android world from a being a dumb phone user. I started watching the European DesireHD and hoped it came to Verizon when it came to the states.

2. What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
- HTC Sense. Large screen.

3. How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
- I got nothing for my Birthday because it was rumored that the phone was going to come out in Nov and it didn?t. I got nothing for Christmas because I thought the phone was going to come out and it didn?t. I hope to get the phone for St. Patrick?s Day.

4. What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
- Show up when the store opens and hope they have a good many phones.

 

[dougeetx]

I had a phoonegasm when I first read the specs!

 

[bigsexyy81]

1. Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
I've had an iPhone for the last year and a half and tweaked it as much as I possibly could. Always been somewhat interested in Android so figured I'd take a look. Really liked the look and feel of the Droid X and the Inspire 4G intrigued me as well, but when I heard about the Thunderbolt and read up on the specs I had to hold out for it. I am very impressed with the Sense UI which is one of the big reasons I'm going with the TB over the Bionic.
2. What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
4G, FF camera, preinstalled 32 GB card
3. How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
Stupid crazy. I keep the Google 'Latest' feed up on my computer and phone almost on the hour. So nice to stop freakin' over it!
4. What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
After this much anticipation, I'll be going to a Verizon store the morning of.
5. And anything else that you think we'd find humorous or interesting.
My wife gets SO PISSED when I get new gadgets. No idea why. She uses the excuse that it's because of the money, but after I wear her down she just doesn't like that I am 'never happy with anything for long'. Whatever. She's a photographer and started out with a Nikon D40x. Shortly after, upgraded to the Nikon D300S. Now she wants either the D700 or the D3. Course, she uses the excuse that HERS is an investment while mine doesn't make us any money.

(She's also a little pissed because she is still using the iPhone 3G. If any of you have used it for long, you'd understand why she is pissed. Slow as molasses. But she has an upgrade coming soon.)

 

[dloseke]

Longest wait....ever....

So...I became eligible for an upgrade in August. I wanted something with a 4.3" screen, but didn't love the Droid X. I really liked the Evo 4G, but I get a corporate discount on Verizon and so far have been pretty good (I was one of the many taken over when Alltel was purchased by VZW). The Incredible is a great phone, but I figured there was something better...I was drooling over the rumored, then vanishing, and then re-rumored Mecha. In the mean time, the Thunderbolt was rumored. Being a storm spotter, a phone named the Thunderbolt just had to be fate. So I have long put up with my BlackBerry Storm 1. Hate this phone....wouldn't wish a BlackBerry on my worst enemies, and as an IT guy, have never and could never recommend one, but I digress. So long awaited some sweet android goodness, and plan on being at the front door of my local store at 9am when they open up.

I was planning on purchasing a Seido Innocase II for the TB, as well as one for my wifes dinc she got a couple weeks ago (she managed to destroy a Storm1 and a Curve -- well Storm 1, the curve got a milk bath by my 2-year old) before she moved to Android, and seems to love it (or is at least addicted to angry birds). And since I was having a hard time holding out, I did pick up a Nook Color and rooted it. Next step, froyo and then Honeycomb when it's matured a bit.

 

[Mo_Chedda]

i would love to win

 

[yankswinagain]

Wonderful World of Android

Tell us when you first started showing interest in the TB.
My 'New Every Two' was on the horizon.
That's like getting a bonus from the guys at Verizon.
I knew that the iPhone wasn't for me.
It must be an Android from the folks at HTC.

What interested you the most (features/aesthetics,etc.)?
The storage, two cameras, the FM radio band.
If I must pick just one, it would be the kickstand.
On the LTE network, it will be the first.
With a snapdraggon processor at 1Ghz.

How crazy you've gone through all these delays?
I'm not crazy at all, who told you that lie?
I always believe teen clerks at Best Buy!
With release dates leaked 2 dozen times.
I am reduced to posting in nothing but rhymes.

What your purchasing plan is: online, brick and morter, waiting outside Verizon's store all night?
I'll be sleeping outside, among all the tents.
Dreaming of Froyo and HTC Sense.
I'll set the alarm, on my old ENV Touch.
It will work one more time... (I won't miss it too much).

And anything else that you think we'd find humorous or interesting.
I just realized, I am really at fault.
How could I forget, to work in Thunderbolt?
I must be very tired, that was really off base.
I guess I just really wanted to win a free case.