HTC Droid Incredible officially official for Verizon, April 29 for $200 (updated with a live shot!)

Though some information leaked out of Verizon's pipes yesterday, HTC just got really real with the Droid Incredible at the 99% Conference in New York today. Specs are pretty much what we expected: Android 2.1 with Sense, an 8 megapixel cam, 1GHz Snapdragon (not the underclocked core we'd heard rumored before, thankfully), WiFi, and a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display. Basically, this unit is a Sense-ified HTC Nexus One with an up-spec'd camera and a penchant for Verizon's airwaves -- and for a whole lotta Android users, that's exactly what the doctor ordered. It hits on April 29 for $199.99 on contract after a $100 mail-in rebate -- but in the mean time, you'll be able to pre-order starting on the 19th. Full PR after the break.

Update: We've also got a live shot of the device after the break. Thanks, Bryan!

Update 2: Verizon's own Incredible site is now live -- have fun over there! Thanks, Artem!

Update 3: We've confirmed that the phone will be up for pre-sale at Best Buy starting on the 18th, and per usual, this route will ensure you get the handset for $199.99 sans any mail-in rebate hassles.

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IT'S A DROID, IT'S INCREDIBLE, IT'S ON THE NATION'S LARGEST AND MOST RELIABLE 3G NETWORK

DROID Incredible™ by HTC Combines Power of Android™, Usability of HTC Sense™, Exclusively from Verizon Wireless

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and NEW YORK – Verizon Wireless today announced DROID Incredible by HTC, the newest Android device on the nation's most reliable wireless 3G network, will be available beginning April 29.
Featuring a "topographic" design that demonstrates the powerful engineering just beneath the surface, DROID Incredible by HTC is designed with craftsmanship and precision while making it easier than ever to stay connected.
DROID Incredible by HTC features the newest version of the HTC Sense experience, a seven-panel home screen with a wide selection of interactive widgets so the most important content is immediately available at a touch. Customers will enjoy seamless integration with Exchange ActiveSync®, quick and easy access to Flickr for sharing and viewing pictures, video, and Android Market™ with more than 30,000 Google applications. DROID Incredible by HTC is the first Verizon Wireless phone that takes advantage of Qualcomm's 1GHz superfast Snapdragon processor, and it's the first available phone from Verizon Wireless to include an 8 megapixel camera.
Shortly after the phone becomes available, customers will be able to enjoy two of the latest exclusive apps from Verizon Wireless – NFL Mobile and Skype mobile™.
Additional Key features:
Android 2.1 with HTC Sense experience
1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ processor for maximum responsiveness
Friend Stream for unified Flickr, Facebook and Twitter updates
"Leap" view for quick access to all seven home screen panels
8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash for crisp, detailed images
Razor-sharp 3.7 inch WVGA (480x800) AMOLED capacitive touch display
Optical joystick for smooth navigation
Dedicated, touch-sensitive Home, Menu, Back and Search keys
Proximity sensor, light sensor and digital compass
Integrated GPS
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
3.5 mm headset jack

Price and availability:
DROID Incredible will be available for pre-order online at www.verizonwireless.com beginning on April 19 and it will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on April 29. Pricing will be $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
DROID Incredible customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access. Email and Web for Smartphone plans start at $29.99 for unlimited monthly access.
For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

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(EDITOR'S NOTE: Media can access high-resolution images of DROID Incredible by HTC in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.)

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

[LowSky Posted Apr 18th 2010 4:00PM]

@goodsir I actually pre-ordered it. I had to put down $50, and will have to pick it up on the 29th, but I figure getting the phone without worrying about the dumb mail in rebate is worth waiting a few extra days.

[MayankS Posted Apr 18th 2010 5:22AM]

awesome. and i don't think it looks too bad

[bruceb Posted Apr 18th 2010 4:28PM]

Have you noticed Verizon copies Sprint first the HTC hero-Droid eris and now EVO 4G-The incredible wow Verizon can't you get your own ideas

[jamor Posted Apr 18th 2010 6:59PM]

@bruceb

I think I'm dumber after reading that comment. You, little boy, are truly an idiot that lack must lack a real degree and any common sense.

[jamor Posted Apr 18th 2010 7:14PM]

@EVO/Sprint fanboys/girls

I thought we just had to deal with Apple losers. Now little Sprint arrogant fanboys are polluting boards? First Apple fanboys and now you queers?

Now an HTC Droid Incredible comes out *yes it's incredible* and you have all of these jealous EVO/Sprint fanboys just blasting the shit out of an amazing product because they have to beat it for another 3 months in their parents basement while we are rocking the best phone on the market. Simply incredible.

You do realize it's bigger and clunkier.. and has a stand? Ghetto. Why would you watch a movie on something you need to answer calls on? Stupidest thing I've ever heard. You wouldn't be able to even watch it on one charge..

Get a Zune HD or an equivalent multimedia player that will blow the battery life of any phone out of the water 10x over.

Really the only argument you have is that it has 4G.. but that's not even going to be implemented until 2011 for phones.. it only works for the other devices like computers right now.

So enjoy your spotty 4G for downloading kiddie porn in the work bathroom because you will all feel like idiots when Verizon comes out with a better 4G phone right after sprint and all of your gloating will have been a waste. Now get lost pedophiles.

Did I mention I can't wait to get the HTC incredible - - and I'll have it for 3 months longer than you?? On the #1 network in the world?

Incredible.

[jamor Posted Apr 18th 2010 9:21PM]

The WiMax (4g) for Sprint will also be slower than Verizon's LTE (4g).

It will also be a couple more years until 4g is actually at full speed and nationwide - probably not until 2012-13.. So jumping onto the 4g band wagon in 2010 may be 'cool' but it isn't going to get you much faster or farther than everyone on 3g.

http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100415-714109.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines

[jamor Posted Apr 18th 2010 9:40PM]

Another good article on the issue.

http://money.cnn.com/2010/02/23/technology/4g_networks/index.htm

[jamor Posted Apr 18th 2010 9:58PM]

With the enormous costs, questionable speeds and a need for carriers to maintain multiple networks at once, it would seem like 4G may not be a worthwhile investment ... at least in the near term.


SPRINT is trying to suck you in with a fake 4g phone without real 4g speed.

Stick with your gut and invest in 3g for at least 1-2 more years - Verizon or ATT or T-Mobile.. Doesn't matter. As I've said, the 2010 fake 4g Sprint bandwagon is a scam.

[jamor Posted Apr 18th 2010 10:02PM]

The No. 3 wireless carrier, Sprint Nextel (S, Fortune 500), claims to have a 4G network in place based on a different technology called WiMAX, though WiMAX is actually just an enhanced 3G technology.

[truKash13 Posted Apr 19th 2010 12:06AM]

Pre order page is up and fully functional! just ordered mine!