[Merged] HTC Evo 4G / Supersonic / Sprint Evo

[kdarling]

This google conference going on right now really has me excited to go to Android.

With Android phones, tablets and even TVs here or on the way, it's looking like a good job skill (in my case) to add.

I've semi-ignored Android up until a week or two ago, partly because of negative talk about it around here. Most of that was with earlier models, though.

Then I got an Incredible to program on. It's now a favorite device for me to use, and family members with iPhones are tempted with its widgets and notifications and universal voice input and so forth. Apps have not been a problem.

 

[ChazUK]

The Google TV demo is failing hard! 😱😀

 

[r3voLoL]

I may go with android 2.2 now... uh oh

 

[DougB541]

The Google TV demo is failing hard! 😱😀

Haha yeah it is.

Luckily its really only the keyboard/mouse.....the actual features seem to work fine.

They should've just gone wired instead of bluetooth.

 

[Alchematron]

EVO Will Get Froyo

http://www.androidcentral.com/most-2010-htc-android-phones-will-get-froyo-2010

 

[tonie]

I think EVO is prob going to be the best phone for this year, but we still have to wait to see what the upcoming iPhone has to offer.

 

[GamecockMac]

No need to be a jerk, I haven't seen that article, thanks Alchematron.

You had to scroll right past a post that gave the same link to get to his. Very observant of you. 🙄

 

[capn7]

holy......

holy **** google just gave everyone at the i/o this bad boy for free.

 

[GamecockMac]

holy **** google just gave everyone at the i/o this bad boy for free.

And why wouldn't they?

Carriers will be handing them out buy one get one free by this Thanksgiving to try to entice customers, once they see the new iPhone kicking its ass. 😀

 

[corriewf]

And why wouldn't they?

Carriers will be handing them out buy one get one free by this Thanksgiving to try to entice customers, once they see the new iPhone kicking its ass. 😀

Sad but true +1.

 

[Alchematron]

holy **** google just gave everyone at the i/o this bad boy for free.

Hello EVO optimized apps

Yeah baby

 

[AbSoluTc]

holy **** google just gave everyone at the i/o this bad boy for free.

eBay here they come! 🙄

http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-Sprint-Evo-...d=ViewItem&pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item19bc75800b

 

[Alchematron]

Cnet Reviews EVO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnPYLGnTORI&feature=youtube_gdata

SlashGear Unboxes EVO

http://www.slashgear.com/htc-evo-4g-first-impressions-unboxing-video-2086335

InToMobile Unboxes EVO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83AtENRX1Fs&feature=youtube_gdata

PhoneDog Unboxes EVO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuiYfc6v5PA&feature=youtube_gdata

 

[corriewf]

holy **** google just gave everyone at the i/o this bad boy for free.

What?

Anyway, why spam every single article etc about this phone. I mean im interested but it's like an RSS feed in here.

 

[Cod3rror]

You had to scroll right past a post that gave the same link to get to his. Very observant of you. 🙄

That was couple of posts above and not as clear as a quote, in fact you quoting is what got my attention.


Anyways, saw the camera samples and the HD video on engadget and in one word: Disappointed. Very unimpressive, the "HD" was compressed to hell and had tons of artifacts just not good, the camera has tons of noise and just isn't that good.

Camera was always HTC's biggest weakness and it's still present in the EVO.

They should just stop with the megapixel ******** and concentrate on the lens/sensor.

There really is no need for more than 5 megapixels, an old 5 megapixel DSLR takes incredible photos why the need for 8 and 12MP+ ?

 

[kdarling]

Carriers will be handing them out buy one get one free by this Thanksgiving to try to entice customers, once they see the new iPhone kicking its ass. 😀

Right. They should instead be artificially moving lots of their customers' equipment upgrade dates up a few months, to make sure more people will buy one right away.

 

[RetiredInFl]

Maybe, but the Dell Streak and Sammysung is supposed to come this summer.

The key words here are "supposed to."

 

[Alchematron]

Don't hold your breath. AT&T just released the Palm Pre. They are so far behind the rest of the world. Apple must have them tied up from selling any new technology phones other then the iPhone.

Dell Thunder is due this fall on ATT

http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/21/dell-thunder-explodes-android-with-4-1-inch-oled-screen-promise

 

[corriewf]

The key words here are "supposed to."

I don't trust Samsung. The original Galaxy is not getting an Android update and it's less than a year old.

 

[Dammit Cubs]

I may go with android 2.2 now... uh oh

Uh oh spaghetti oh's!!!!!

 

[GamecockMac]

Anyways, saw the camera samples and the HD video on engadget and in one word: Disappointed. Very unimpressive, the "HD" was compressed to hell and had tons of artifacts just not good, the camera has tons of noise and just isn't that good.

Camera was always HTC's biggest weakness and it's still present in the EVO.

They should just stop with the megapixel ******** and concentrate on the lens/sensor.

There really is no need for more than 5 megapixels, an old 5 megapixel DSLR takes incredible photos why the need for 8 and 12MP+ ?

Because they understand their target audience perfectly. Geeks and spec whores who value nothing more than being able to boast about their Android phone's "superior" numbers in forums such as this one. Who cares how the device actually performs, right? Four-hour battery life in the "best Android phone ever made"? Way to knock that one out of the park, HTC.

Case and point: the new TV commercials for the Incredible that actually bother to brag about the phone's "1Ghz Snapdragon processor". Does anyone actually believe that resonates with more than a tiny percentage of potential smartphone customers? Are John and Jane Q. Public going to sit up straighter on the couch and say, "Oh my...did they say it has a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor? Well that settles it, I have to go out and get that phone as soon as it goes on sale!" The new iPhone will feature a 1Ghz A4 chip, but I'll bet anyone who reads this, any amount of money they care to wager, that fact never gets mentioned in an Apple TV ad.

 

[AbSoluTc]

Uh oh spaghetti oh's!!!!!

Those taste just as good coming up as they do going down. It's like double meal! 🙂

 

[corriewf]

Because they understand their target audience perfectly. Geeks and stat whores who value nothing more than being able to boast about their Android phone's "superior" numbers in forums such as this one. Who cares how the device actually performs, right? Four-hour battery life in the "best Android phone ever made"? Way to knock that one out of the park, HTC.

Case and point: the new TV commercials for the Incredible that actually bother to brag about the phone's "1Ghz Snapdragon processor". Does anyone actually believe that resonates with more than a tiny percentage of potential smartphone customers? Are John and Jane Q. Public going to sit up straighter on the couch and say, "Oh my...did they say it has a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor? Well that settles it, I have to go out and get that phone as soon as it goes on sale!" The new iPhone will feature a 1Ghz A4 chip, but I'll bet anyone who reads this, any amount of money they care to wager, that fact never gets mentioned in an Apple TV ad.

Wow, four hour battery life? Is that factual info? I have a feeling the next iPhone is going to be amazing with battery life.

 

[AbSoluTc]

No, it will be..

MAGICAL!

 

[GamecockMac]

Wow, four hour battery life? Is that factual info? I have a feeling the next iPhone is going to be amazing with battery life.

Yep, based on a review from the Wall Street Journal.

And I have the same feeling as you about the new iPhone's battery life. 😉