Thunderbolt = Incredible 2? suggestions?

[jkwi]

Upgrading from my circa-90's tech flip-phone to Android on
Verizon. I think I'd be happy with HTC Incredible but
it's already a year old and I'd hate to have to live with
it for 20months if a new one came out soon. Is the
HTC Thunderbolt effectively the Incredible 2?

I'd like to lock in before V ditches the unlimited data
plans. Will that coincide with iPhone 5 release this
summer? I will not pay more than $30 for data.

If I'd be happy with HTC Incredible, and the 4g data
doesn't cost me anymore, I might just go for the
HTC Thunderbolt. Can't imagine it being a lesser phone.

Down side is the bigger screens (Droid X/Thunderbolt) are
a little bigger than what I wanted. Incredible is just the
right size.

Wish they would release that HTC Android slider, that looks
just right but I don't want to wait another 6 months for a
new phone. I get that confusion is good for V as it makes
for uninformed consumer decisions.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Hawaiian Princess]

welcome to the forum! in all honesty, any phone is great to have. I truly believe its the owner that has to make it fit to their needs. its what u wanna do with a phone versus how it looks. its how u wanna customize it after u root. but its IMO of course lol. but either phone u get, I just say try it all out before buying it and def read up on the pros and cons
good luck!

Swype with an Aloha from Hawaii

 

[huskerkate]

there is actually an Inc 2 coming out in the next few months (rumored to be Q2, i believe). personally, i would not buy the Inc now, since it is largely (or very soon to be) outdated.