Moving on from TP to Android - deciding on Droid X vs. Incredible

[Mylt1]

Originally Posted by arrrghhh

For this reason I would stay away from the Droid X.

Seems like a great device, but it sounds like Motorola & IBM have crippled it from any ROM modifications.

Stick with HTC would be my recommendation.

i think you will see that beat in short order. i know the guys here and over at XDA will have it figured out as soon as they can. they will find a way to make new "roms" "approved" or find a way around it.

[dsteinschneider]

I've always pay for Assurion mostly in case I need a replacement due to catastrophic damage so I don't really worry too much about build quality. I agree that HTC quality control should be improved. One issue is once you go into the Assurion replacement you are getting refurbs - I've had a few develop very strange problems like the buttons not working. On the other hand I have some HTC brand loyalty because they have provided the best Windows Mobile phones by far.

I'm going to let other people put the Droid X through its paces for at least a month. I also need to hold it in my hand to make sure I like the form factor. I've spent a day with the Incredible and thought it was excellent in every respect. I didn't get a chance to use it in a fringe reception area though. I thought the touch screen was equally responsive as the iPhone's but better visually.

I do need to root the phone so I guess that is a vote for the Incredible.

Over the years Motorola's phone software has been abysmal whereas HTC has down wonders with WM6.x athough reviews claim the overall user experience on both phones is almost indistinguishable.

I'm definitely leaning toward the Incredible.