OT: Sprint EVO Phone Debuts Today
Ordered mine online because of account stuff. Anyone purchase this bad boy yet or plan to?
The phone is fast! The EVO is larger, but I believe is running the same Sense IU and most everything else. I've had the Incrdible for just over a month and love everything about it. I'm not a hardcore techie, but I have a laptop at home that used to be plastered on my lap in the evenings while watching TV. I can tell you that I've had the computer powered up one day this week. This phone has replaced it for the most part. It really improves the time I spend shopping with my wife!! I am really impressed with this thing!
My buddy works at Sprint on their tech team and I just hung out with him over the Memorial Day weekend.
He couldn't say enough good things about the phone.
Sprint's biggest advantage is they will be the only ones with a "real" 4G network until 2012 or 2013 (when AT&T, Verizon, TMobile have the infrastructure).
You can also set up a hotspot using your phone, on a 4G network, thus presuming you'd never have to pay for internet again if you just paid for Sprint's data plan. That could be a bit presumptious.
[Edit - the hotspot is available but they charge you an extra $30 per month. Nothing is free.]
According to this site:
http://shop.sprint.com/en/stores/popups/4G_coverage_popup.shtml
Sprint doesn't even have any 4G coverage in Michigan and the only places in the B10 footprint that have coverage are Chicago and major cities in PA. So, the 4G aspect won't do a good number of people on this board any good in the near future.
Also, (this might be why you put 4G in quotes) isn't Sprint under some pressure because they don't meet all of the 4G standards with their network yet?
Cities scheduled to receive Sprint’s 4G network by end of 2010:
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Los Angeles, California
- Miami, Florida
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- St. Louis, Missouri
i never knew this but Sprint employees can't get new phones until a month after they debut. apparently they won't be able to get the EVO til July. how sucky would that be.
Apple does the same thing, but I think their waiting period may be even longer.
Unless you work for the tech team. My buddy got his today (missed out on the 10 or so they had passed around about a month ago) and he simply says: "freaking sick".
my gal is ordering one for me since I lost my last phone. Ulterior motives, hmmm? At least it's a high tech gadget, I like me those!
Ulterior motives? See: Posts above regarding surprise video chat check-ins and technology ruining your life.
to my good screen comment. You shouldn't drag keys across the surface, I'm not even sure if you had a cover that would protect it for all too long. I have an Ipod Touch though and there's no comparison on screen quality, even browsing the web it knows what I'm looking to tap on a screen full of links while all the way zoomed out. I had a blackberry curve prior and its like I just went from Nick Sheridan to Denard at QB.
Is by far the best phone OS out there.
That is all.
No George Lucas you will not get my money after you raped Indiana Jones!
"Droid" is not. (IIRC)
So as long as you buy an android phone that isn't the Droid, Droid Eris, or Droid Incredible, Lucas gets nothing.
I have a Droid, and I really like it. The Google Maps Navigation with the car dock makes it a legit GPS, and I can't wait for the 2.2 operating system
I received 2 of the phones from Google at I/O this year. One is being played with for work; I've sold the other online. The phone is a nice one, though battery life is terrible. Android 2.2 is a huge improvement over previous versions.
S has been a good short-term investment -- purchased shares in mid-May @3.50, waiting for a pop to 5.50 (half my position already sold at $5 last week, covering my investment).
I tried to get an EVO this morning at 10am and they were already sold out. I had to put my name on a waitlist that already has 150-200 names ahead of mine. Granted I'm at work in the loop in Chicago right now and that probably has something to do with it, but I'm really hoping to get one today...
you likely would get one sooner if you just order one online or over the phone. "overnight" delivery would get it to you Saturday or Monday likely.
I'm considering doing that. But I'm holding out hope if I go to a store that's not downtown I might have better luck. I guess we'll see...
from the way about 3-5 CSR talked about it to me on the phone yesterday, they didn't exactly send a lot out. in-store employees didn't even know how many they would have (and they weren't lying bc they couldn't care less down here) for today as of last night'ish. just order it, have a swan song with your current this weekend and have a brand new toy next week!
Just ordered it. I called 4 different Sprint stores around Chicago and all are sold out. Sucks.
I just picked up my pre-ordered EVO from Best Buy. Haven't done much with it yet, but I will this weekend.
bought mine online today. i upgraded from my 2.5 yr old katana ii. its gonna be like going from riding a tricycle around to zooming by in a lambo.
also the sprint network has never given me any issues. rarely any dropped calls, and their rates are quite good in comparison to verizon and att. plus 4G = the balls.
The main difference in your analogy is that in 2012 you're going to want a new phone already because your EVO feels old, whereas the guy who is riding in a 2010 lambo is still rolling in a lambo in 2012.
That said, it's good that you're happy.
well even if it turns into a camry by 2012, it sure as shit beats the hell out of riding the same trike.
Haha touche and +1 for you sir.
I took half the day off of work to pick my Evo up and mess around with it. Great phone. Absolutely love everything about it.
gel. us.
I am currently on my new Evo as well and it is amazing. The new version of the Android operating system is hands down the best system out right now. It is also capable of running the SkyFire mobile browser. I would definitely recommend this phone to anyone.
compared to an iPod touch or iPod? i like how those load so i'm hopeful it's the same
The web page display is similar to the Iphone in that you can resize it. Android resizes the text to fit your screen automatically - not sure if the iphone does that... The "Talk to Text" default program is awesome! I know there's a few in the Andriod market, but the one that came on my Incredible picks up words very well - doesn't capitalize, but does get the words right.
Drove my housemate to the Sprint store this morning and he got the phone. I played around with the store demo for around an hour and was very impressed
I've had:
HTC Touch Pro (Windows Mobile = death)
Currently using a Blackberry Tour - functional but not really fun
The Evo seemed like the perfect blend of form and function, but it was a little too big for my tastes. I found out that I'm a premier customer so I'm eligible for 2 years upgrades every year, so I might head back and get the phone soon.
Sprint is dirt cheap compared to AT&T and Verizon. My plan, Everything 450 includes unlimited mobile to mobile, data, and texts for like 50 bucks after taxes. My friend's comparable iPhone plans are all 90+
Yeah, Sprint is cheap, but that reflects the quality of the service. ATT is worse, but is expensive. Good business practices.
All these new phones are great and all, and I love my Droid, but I think it's really presumptuous to compare brand new phones to other phones. My previous three phones all lasted the full 2 years of my contract. I've had a Droid for a couple of months, and haven't had problems yet, but you never know. If it turns out that they are relatively fragile, then I'll be pretty upset.
I normally have a no early-adopting policy. Look at how much better the later generations of Apple products are than the originals. Give the companies a chance to see their products tested in the real world, make the necessary adjustments, and then see what their products are like.