When Will the ThunderBolt Be Available for Purchase

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Really? Photos or it didn't happen. If they are switching over to Apple is it because up to now they didn't want the crappy AT&T coverage and can now get real coverage on Verizon. It may be anecdotal but 2 out of the three Apple IPhone users I know are looking at switching to a Droid phone when they can. They basically say there is no longer a compelling reason to stay with Apple.

I don't understand why this is hard to believe? I guarantee you most people were just slogging along with their Android in hopes that the iPhone would eventually make its way to Verizon. As for getting new subscribers, this is the best way for Verizon to entice potential new customers from AT&T and, especially, T-Mobile/Sprint.

54% of Verizon Android/BlackBerry Users Switching to iPhone

While most people are waiting for their contracts to end or, at least, for the iPhone 5 - you will see a lot of people moving from BlackBerry and Android to iPhone.

I get that it doesn't make sense and it's stupid - but the vast majority of people want an iPhone. Specs, power, data, speeds, capability, how closes or open a device is, hacking, rooting, tethering - none of these things matter to the vast majority of people who just want the iPhone because it's heavily advertised and most of their friends have one. It's a status symbol as much as it is a phone, and for the average joe, it's Verizon's ticket to success.

Androids are for enthusiasts and geeks. We're a minority. I think I compared the iPhone to Justin Bieber in the closed thread - yeah, he sucks. We know it. It doesn't make sense. But that doesn't make him any less popular.

effington, you have hit the nail on the head sir. I have been saying the same thing for years!!

You guys know not of what you speak!

iOS is flat out more efficient than Android. I've explained this countless times... Android runs advanced Java code on a Virtual Machine that is running on a Linux kernel. iOS runs native code, made specifically for its architecture. This is why iPhone 4 and iPad can run; Angry Birds, MLB at bat (with streaming video), ESPN Radio, and anything else that's available on both platforms, better than Android. (While also running at a higher resolution, with lesser "specs") Its also why iPhone has better battery life, and a smaller size than all of its top competitors.

iOS also has VERY good "unofficial" devs, and just as many "tinkerers" (people like us) as Android. Seriously, check out the forum sometime.

There's a reason iPhone 3gs is still being sold and supported, and it isn't just the marketing...

With that being said, LTE and other technological advancements tend to lean things back in Android's direction, simply due to its rapid deploy rate.

Thunderbolt could help "Team Google."

 

[stumbleflyx]

That is cryptic do you know soomething?

I don't understand why this is hard to believe? I guarantee you most people were just slogging along with their Android in hopes that the iPhone would eventually make its way to Verizon. As for getting new subscribers, this is the best way for Verizon to entice potential new customers from AT&T and, especially, T-Mobile/Sprint.

54% of Verizon Android/BlackBerry Users Switching to iPhone

While most people are waiting for their contracts to end or, at least, for the iPhone 5 - you will see a lot of people moving from BlackBerry and Android to iPhone.

I get that it doesn't make sense and it's stupid - but the vast majority of people want an iPhone. Specs, power, data, speeds, capability, how closes or open a device is, hacking, rooting, tethering - none of these things matter to the vast majority of people who just want the iPhone because it's heavily advertised and most of their friends have one. It's a status symbol as much as it is a phone, and for the average joe, it's Verizon's ticket to success.

Androids are for enthusiasts and geeks. We're a minority. I think I compared the iPhone to Justin Bieber in the closed thread - yeah, he sucks. We know it. It doesn't make sense. But that doesn't make him any less popular.

effington, you have hit the nail on the head sir. I have been saying the same thing for years!!

You guys know not of what you speak!

iOS is flat out more efficient than Android. I've explained this countless times... Android runs advanced Java code on a Virtual Machine that is running on a Linux kernel. iOS runs native code, made specifically for its architecture. This is why iPhone 4 and iPad can run; Angry Birds, MLB at bat (with streaming video), ESPN Radio, and anything else that's available on both platforms, better than Android. (While also running at a higher resolution, with lesser "specs") Its also why iPhone has better battery life, and a smaller size than all of its top competitors.

iOS also has VERY good "unofficial" devs, and just as many "tinkerers" (people like us) as Android. Seriously, check out the forum sometime.

There's a reason iPhone 3gs is still being sold and supported, and it isn't just the marketing...

With that being said, LTE and other technological advancements tend to lean things back in Android's direction, simply due to its rapid deploy rate.

Thunderbolt could help "Team Google."

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[stumbleflyx]

Oops I only saw the first line :edit

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[stumbleflyx]

So if Thunderbolt could help Team google would that be a threat to apple and give them cause to want to dalay or even try to take it out of the market?

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[stumbleflyx]

The htc Thunderbolt must be a scary cool phone if apple and intell would try to steal the thunder from htc Thunderbolt at this precise time it makes me want it more!

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[Its TwiX]

The htc Thunderbolt must be a scary cool phone if apple and intell would try to steal the thunder from htc Thunderbolt at this precise time it makes me want it more!

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'Steal the Thunder'. I see what you did there!

 

[stumbleflyx]

Engadget just threw us a bone just in:http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...ory=classic&subCategory=top&icid=eng_tp_click

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[stumbleflyx]

So Verizon and htc employees ARE reeling about apple and intells Thunderbolt release

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[Its TwiX]

Engadget just threw us a bone just in:HTC Thunderbolt delayed until March 4th, says a Best Buy store with a Twitter account -- Engadget

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That same store's twitter said the 24th.

Best Buy has no reliability at this point.

EDIT: To be honest, it seems like they release the same rumors everyone else does. The 24th was going on forever and then they say 24th. Then earlier today we see OG Incredible on AC saying March 3rd/4th and then magically Best Buy posts March 4th.

 

[stumbleflyx]

I was not so much interested in date but the commentary on the delays as in apple and intell Thunderbolt

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Although I wouldn't be surprised if it came out next week. If they release it through best buy first then best buy might have to deal with trademark dispute first and Verizon can keep a distance from that hot potatoe in light of there new partnership with apple. Apple does not want the Thunderbolt in Verizon stores?

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[ToastyZ71]

More Thunderbolt news Apple and Intel unveil Thunderbolt I/O technology -- Engadget

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Stop posting Apple crap... it's not for the ThunderBolt.

 

[stumbleflyx]

Im not even going there

More Thunderbolt news Apple and Intel unveil Thunderbolt I/O technology -- Engadget

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Stop posting Apple crap... it's not for the ThunderBolt.

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Well see how it all plays out until then its been fun they couldn't have givin us more twists and turns codenames and men in black for this release so I say it has been interesting watching the power play and story unfold in the htc Thunderbolt release day. Peace

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[A1deerhunter]

This Thundergate is akin to a monkey trying to catch a football. My wife gave birth to all three of our kids within one week of the due date. But Verizon/Best Buy can't get a grasp on a release date for a phone. Ahhh I feel a little better now. Carry on.

[Had to clean that up. Please keep it clean]

 

[IceAngel8381]

So, tentatively the release date is March 4th but may be later in the month?

 

[StevieJ]

Forgive me if this has been posted. HTC ThunderBolt may launch on March 3rd or 4th; unlimited 4G LTE data for $29.99