Android :: Eris Vs Incredible
May 3, 2010
Buy 2 Eris's for $20, wife and I on an every 2 upgrade and buy one, get one free deal, OR spring for the Incredible @ $200 for me and something for the wife.
I'm a long time Handspring/Palm user, Visor, Visor Deluxe, Treo 90, 600, 650 and now Centro. Even with the HP buy out of Palm, I wasn't impressed with the Palm Pre, the OS seemed slow at times. Plus I believe the Android OS is going to be a killer system.
I did like the Eris I played with, as did my wife, who's never had a smartphone. Had no issues with the touch screen keyboard. I DO hate lag in a device, waiting for a app to open, etc... which I noticed on the Pre.
The real question is, for someone who likes my Contacts, Schedule, Phone and Memo book on one device and who would be perfectly happy using Google for contacts and schedule, but who desires some add'l functionality such as Google Maps/GPS capability, web access, is the Incredible TOO much OS/Phone and would I be happy with an Eris ? and is HTC/Verizon going to upgrade the Eris to Android 2.1 (without so called root hacks) and do I NEED 2.1 ? and as a side question, is the Eris battery life better - in theory then the Incredible and is battery issues on Incredible anything to worry about ?.
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Oct 6, 2010
I am currently on my second Eris and I am having problems with my trackball not responding and something screwy with my camera not saving my pictures.
Right now I would rather pay to downgrade to another phone like a BB or even pay full retail value for a completely different Droid because I am afraid if they send me another Eris it is just going to break again.
If I call VZW and talk to them, will they send me another Eris that will most likely to break or will they send me a D1 or an Incredible?
I love my Eris but i just can't use it anymore and i feel like i will keep having problems if they keep sending me refurbs.
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Aug 26, 2010
Was just thinking about replacing my Eris, and was wondering if the Incredible would be the logical step up from the Eris. I like the Eris a lot but there ARE a couple things that I think I'm getting tired of. First is it's slow most of the time, and second, the camera is just not living up to my expectations. Anyone have opinions on this?
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Apr 21, 2010
Do you think the Eris battery will work on the Incredible?
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Jul 1, 2010
i have a droid eris,im thinking of getting an incredible.can somebody tell me if they have made the same switch and if the battery life is better, the same or worse to the eris. i realize this will very by user im hoping to find some eris users that switched. but if you have a incredible and want to tell me your opinion on the battery life, fine by me. i use mine on and off some phone calls,some texts, some emails and check facebook a couple times a day.some times more sometimes less. as long as i dont use my pandora radio i make it through the day before i need a charge, but i always charge at night.
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Apr 25, 2010
I have an eris and am switching to the incredible. Am I correct that the eris uses a mini USB and the Incredible uses a micro USB? More new stuff to buy....
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Apr 30, 2010
Im Thinking that there would be less work than hero roms to optimize it for eris, since the incredible is more of the similar phone than hero. Maybe delete some minor features. I'm wondering about that because ive heard that theres no lag in the dialer. Also, live wallpapers functionable with sense ui. That could be the precursor to evil eris 1.3, hint hint.
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May 11, 2010
Not that I am going to do this, I love my Eris seeing as its the "underdog" droid phone, but is there any possible way of BSing verizon or anything to be able to trade it in for the Incredible even if you are past your 30 day return limit?
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Aug 5, 2010
Maximize your new smartphone's potential at our free in-store training on August 10th.Learn more about tips and tricks and free apps that will keep you up to speed on everything your new Droid Incredible and Droid Eris has to offer.Anyone get one of these emails from Verizon?Are they standard with new smartphone purchases?
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Sep 25, 2010
I got fed up with my music player constantly skipping/phone lag on my Eris and got a VZW manager to approve a early upgrade for me. I was thinking should I go with the Droid Incredible? I wanted some current owner's opinions before I drop $200 on it.
Currently I mainly use my phone for:
1. Texting- I send at least 80 texts a day.
2. Web Surfing- I spend a lot of time on-line google, news..etc
3. Picture taking- I love to snap photos of friends and travels.
4. Talking- I maybe use 500 min a month if that. I text a lot due to working in a call center.
5. Mp3 player- i use my phone in the car and at work prob 45 hours a week
Considering these points do you think it would be wise to choose the Incredible or do you think my issues with the Eris could haunt me again on the Sense UI altogether? Any input is welcomed and appreciated guys.
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Sep 26, 2010
I won a auction on ebay last night and Honestly didn't think i had a chance on winning it and man is my wife mad at me. I have the Eris and like you guys say its a ok phone but i just want that faster speed!!! I bid 290.00 on it on ebay thinking i never had a shot it says the phone has no scratches on it anywhere and is only a month old with a clean ESN and no contract. well like i said i won the phone and she is not happy with me lol, i guess being i just bought my eris 4 months ago.
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Oct 26, 2010
My wife has been happy with her Eris, but it's time for an upgrade. I thought that she'd like the Incredible, but hear about the issues with battery life and phone reception. Are these problems actually an improvement over the Eris? She's had problems with both, but can live with them if they're not worse.
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May 30, 2010
Besides the speed of the processor, what are the big differences in the Incredible and the Eris?
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May 22, 2010
I'm currently without a phone and am in the market for a new smartphone on Verizon and I'm so confused right now.
I really want the HTC Incredible but I can't really afford to be without a phone until they get more stock, is the HTC Eris something I should consider? Is it alot better now that it has the 2.1 OS update?
I had a test drive of an Eris the other day and it seems okay, I only played with it for 5-10 mins and have no idea if I like it or not, but I really need to know more about it, the girl at the store I went to also has one, and absolutely loves it.
I can get the Eris next wednesday or I can use some POS temp phone until I'd be able to get my hands on an Incredible.
What else should I know about it? Hows the battery life? I'm coming from having a BlackBerry Storm 2 previously.
Does the Incredible only have a faster processor/better camera over the Eris?
I have no interest in the Motorola Droid, the slide out QWERTY keyboard annoys me.
Does anyone have an accurate timeframe of when there is likely to be more stock of the Incredible? Would it be any quicker ordering it online?
Every Verizon store tells me something different when I ask when they'll have more stock. I just don't want to buy the Eris and then decide that I really wished I'd waited for the Incredible.
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Aug 16, 2010
I really love the Sense widgets for messaging and email and was wondering if there are any alternatives out there I have overlooked. I have tried Launcher Pro and I have tried every app on the market for these items and can find nothing that does the trick for me. I love the speed and features of Froyo but it does nothing for me without these type of widgets. Am I forever stuck with extra Sense, Plain Jane, and Smash and Suave Sense? Has anyone made any progress with porting 2.2 Sense from the Incredible or Evo to Eris?
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Jun 28, 2010
I'm getting my Inc anyday. I use Astro to back up my apps on my Eris. Can I put my SD card in my new Inc and restore the apps after downloading Astro to my new phone?
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Oct 13, 2010
I have the update.zip file meant for the Incredible. Before I brick my phone: I've allowed non-sanctioned software in Settings. 1) Will this allow me to use the 2.2 meant for the Incredible, and 2) will it brick my phone? I have the procedure to root the phone and install the 2.2 ROM that way, but this seems easier. Plus, can I then unroot?
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May 4, 2010
I purchased an Eris 28 days ago with my NE2, and am upgrading to the Incredible tomorrow w/in the 30 day return window. I know how to transfer most of my stuff from one to the other (google sync, paid apps should be in the new market, save pics and docs to SD card, etc.), but is there a way to transfer my texts? I've been using Handcent, if that makes a difference.
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Apr 28, 2010
I came from a Moto RZR a few months ago to be an early adopter of the Nexus 1. Soon found that tMobile didn't cut it coverage wise so I returned it. However, I really loved the OS and so I decided to wait for the N1 to come to VZW.Not being able to wait for the N1 I bought an Eris for $10 and signed up for a 2-yr contract. During the couple months or so with the Eris I flashed both leaks. My Eris was working very good indeed with few problems.I then pre-ordered and received the Incredible today. It is a sweet phone however, this is the point I want to make. Once the official 2.1 is available, the Eris is and will continue to be one fine phone. If speed is your cup of tea then upgrade but just realize you'll be able to do the exact same thing on your Eris so think twice before you take the plunge.This is in no way a buyer's remorse statement as I really wanted the speed and it is nice to have everything functioning as it should. I'm sure there will be problems. Remember, the Eris will work just as well in the future minus the speed.
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Aug 18, 2010
I just switched from an Eris to Incredible. Can I plug the SD card from the Eris into the new phone?
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May 4, 2010
When every I go into my ATK and kill the apps it will say like 60m which I'm assuming means memory, but on my friends incredible when he clears his apps he has 200m or over. How much memory is on the eris compared to the incredible?
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Jul 16, 2010
Vanilla keyboard available for the DINC like the one I had on the Eris? Can't stand the HTC keyboard!
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Oct 27, 2010
First off, i want to say thank you to all those who have helped me since i got the phone late jan. I am switching because of the deal Wirefly is offering.Ok first, i brought an extra battery (Seidio 1750mAh) and was wondering does anyone know a good website to sell it, also for a pack of screen protectors? I'm not sure about other sites like ebay (Never used it), i usually sell stuff online to online companies. The same applies to the phone itself.I'm not sure if this on topic so either disregard or I'll delete later. I have a car charger for the droid Eris, not sure which brand but will it still work for the Inc? Also, is there a better deal for an extra battery other then what Seidio is offering? Also is the screen on the Inc. just a durable at the Eris in which i don't have to get a screen protector?
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Dec 29, 2009
Like most Eris owners, I am eagerly waiting for an Android upgrade. I was just looking at a newly released video of the Nexus One and I wondered if the ERis gets updated to 2.1 would it be able to handle the movement of the background images. I noticed with Beautiful Widgets, before it was laid to rest, that if you clicked on the weather when it was cloudy you could see the clouds moving in the background. But will the constant moving images on 2.1 slow up the processor on the Eris.
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Sep 8, 2010
Is the Eris at end of life as far as OS upgrades? I have 2.1 now and am wondering if I will ever see 2.2. 2.2 introduced support for Exchange policies and I would like to see that support added to my phone.A friend with an Incredible got an update to 2.2 on Verizon, but so far my Eris remains at 2.1.
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Jan 27, 2010
Just saw this article at Brighthand. HTC Hero Getting Android OS 2.1 in Early Spring.I would assume that may mean the Eris is also going to have to wait until Spring time as well?
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May 3, 2010
I can't figure out how to get my Eris to save deleted and saved emails under Exchange ActiveSync. Can anyone help with that?
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Mar 2, 2010
Since the Eris doesn't have a flash is there anyway to take good night/dark photos? All the good "kodak moments" happen at night.
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Jan 4, 2010
Assuming the "Better Terminal Emulator" selling for $3.99 in the marketplace works, are there any other terminal apps that work with the Eris that people are using? I tried the free "Terminal Emulator" but it appears a virtual keyboard does not work.
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Apr 17, 2010
will I be able to transfer the paid apps from the Eris to the new phone?
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