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

i buy apple stuff because apples stuff is GREAT!. i dont care if another phone is better because of software if the hardware is mind blowing then i might be tempted to switch, but if i can get it by jail breaking them maby ill do that but as of now im fine with my iphone (non jail broken) and the next one.:D:apple:
 
Comparing a brand new phone to one that came out a year ago is silly, and I'm sure Apple will have something more competitive to show in a few weeks.

That being said, the Evo is a bangin' phone and definitely worth consideration. I myself am drawn to it because my bill would drop about $30 for the same service I get through AT&T. Plus 4G is coming at some point and I want to get abroad that train when it arrives. I just need to figure a way to drop my AT&T plan without incurring any ETFs.
 
I just love the 4.3 inch screen on the Phone. It's so nice actually being able to see and read webpages and ebooks, rather than having to squint to read anything as you do with the current iPhone. (I'm basing this on my experience with the HD2).
 
I've noticed that apple products perform better than their competitors even if the specs don't match. Look at the Nexus. 1GHz processor yet it still lags compared to the 3GS. Apple will find some way to blow everyone's minds.
 
rtabdo said:
http://www.mobilecrunch.com/2010/05/31/htc-evo-4g-sprint-review/

Another review saying battery sucks and not as polished as iPhone. Must be fixed...........


this is the 3rd review so far with battery complaints. LOL
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yeah but there's more reviews that says the battery life is good. Battery life will be different for everyone. That goes for all phones. I still see many ppl complain about the Iphone only lasting 6hrs.


*EDIT* he lost all credibility when he reference techcrunch.com in one of his comments below. So he's another Apple drone. Also doesn't help when the guy that did the silly fanboy review is also writing in the comment section.
 
Apollo 13 said:
yeah but there's more reviews that says the battery life is good. Battery life will be different for everyone. That goes for all phones. I still see many ppl complain about the Iphone only lasting 6hrs.


*EDIT* he lost all credibility when he reference techcrunch.com in one of his comments below. So he's another Apple drone. Also doesn't help when the guy that did the silly fanboy review is also writing in the comment section.
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He wrote a review for TechCrunch (well, MobileCrunch, same thing), didn't he? I never saw MG as being a fanboy. He prefers one phone over the other, does that automatically make him a fanboy? Does that mean you're an Android fanboy?
 
DeathChill said:
He wrote a review for TechCrunch (well, MobileCrunch, same thing), didn't he? I never saw MG as being a fanboy. He prefers one phone over the other, does that automatically make him a fanboy? Does that mean you're an Android fanboy?
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http://techcrunch.com/2010/05/29/htc-evo-4g/

Did you read the comments? The Evo review is simply biased. He is the only reviewer who thinks the HTC keyboard is worse than the stock keyboard. Seriously, every reviewer, regardless of their final verdicts, prefer the HTC keyboard over the stock keyboard. How can anyone take this review seriously ;)
 
kenypowa said:
http://techcrunch.com/2010/05/29/htc-evo-4g/

Did you read the comments? The Evo review is simply biased. He is the only reviewer who thinks the HTC keyboard is worse than the stock keyboard. Seriously, every reviewer, regardless of their final verdicts, prefer the HTC keyboard over the stock keyboard. How can anyone take this review seriously ;)
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I just can't comprehend posts like this. Why can't someone dislike something? Tons of people love physical keyboards on their phones; I tried it and absolutely hated it. Does that mean I am just biased and am wrong? Or does it mean that people have different tastes?
 
DeathChill said:
He wrote a review for TechCrunch (well, MobileCrunch, same thing), didn't he? I never saw MG as being a fanboy. He prefers one phone over the other, does that automatically make him a fanboy? Does that mean you're an Android fanboy?
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can't be a fanboy of something you don't have.
 
Alchematron said:
EVO Battery Life?

Some plan to soup it up with the

Innocell Battery 3500mAh

133% more capacity than the original battery

Adds only 3-4mm to back

http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bacy35hev4-bk.htm

For me I plan to max it out with the

HyperMac Mini Battery 7200mAh

Since I work out of my car all day and will be surfing the iPad via EVO hotspot

http://www.hypershop.com
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I think I see your phone now...

Motorola_Cellular-One_Cell-Phone_web.jpg
 
If battery life is so important to you guys, how did any of you ever make it with an iPhone?
 
DeathChill said:
I just can't comprehend posts like this. Why can't someone dislike something? Tons of people love physical keyboards on their phones; I tried it and absolutely hated it. Does that mean I am just biased and am wrong? Or does it mean that people have different tastes?
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No he is bias because half his review of negative things would be solved if he spent more than a a day or 2 with the device.. he going from a iphone, who knows how long he has been a user... to a phone with OPTIONS and CHOICE... it does simply put you in some box and say you can touch only these walls... Android kicks that box open and says HEY EXPLORE(If your capable and willing)

I have had the EVO for going on 2 weeks... I can say this is the best phone out hands down...
 
dgree03 said:
No he is bias because half his review of negative things would be solved if he spent more than a a day or 2 with the device.. he going from a iphone, who knows how long he has been a user... to a phone with OPTIONS and CHOICE... it does simply put you in some box and say you can touch only these walls... Android kicks that box open and says HEY EXPLORE(If your capable and willing)

I have had the EVO for going on 2 weeks... I can say this is the best phone out hands down...
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...in your opinion. I switched from the iphone to a N1 (which many android fans prefer over the iPhone) and I hate it. I'm open minded and I gave it a chance, it's just not for me. You can read about my experience switching in my sig. You'll find that they're fair and valid complaints.
 
Badandy said:
...in your opinion. I switched from the iphone to a N1 (which many android fans prefer over the iPhone) and I hate it. I'm open minded and I gave it a chance, it's just not for me. You can read about my experience switching in my sig. You'll find that they're fair and valid complaints.
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I have the N1 also, and my wife and best friend have 3GS. I can say EVO is better than BOTH in almost every way... I mean if you dont like big phones obviously N1 or Iphone would be competing choices, but outside the size I can fathom what the Iphone has over Android in general..

Iphone has the appstore and its ridiculous amount of apps... but I do not thins Iphone is "Easier" to use(Which is a common counter arguement against android.) In fact I think its harder use that Android.. given its "app for everything" operation...

I did read your review, as well as commented on it... I am not doubting your experiences.. I understand for some people switch from the Iphone is "hard" but once you COMPLETELY make the switch(like get rid of your iphone, so as to not have a chance to fall back) and give it a month... you will be sold!

N1 has a weird touchscreen and hardware buttons.. EVO does not have ANY of that... so that already makes it better...
 
dgree03 said:
Iphone has the appstore and its ridiculous amount of apps... but I do not thins Iphone is "Easier" to use(Which is a common counter arguement against android.) In fact I think its harder use that Android.. given its "app for everything" operation...
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I don't get this.

I did read your review, as well as commented on it... I am not doubting your experiences.. I understand for some people switch from the Iphone is "hard" but once you COMPLETELY make the switch(like get rid of your iphone, so as to not have a chance to fall back) and give it a month... you will be sold!
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I no longer have an iPhone. I completely switched and I still hate it. I will be buying the new iPhone the day it comes out. It's one thing to like the EVO or Android more than the iPhone and iPhone OS. It's quite another to say it's unequivocally better. I'd prefer an iPhone 3G to my Nexus One any day of the week. Sure, a large part of it might be the fact that it syncs so well with all my other Apple stuff, but that does matter to me.

N1 has a weird touchscreen and hardware buttons.. EVO does not have ANY of that... so that already makes it better...
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The OS, quite frankly, is a POS. People might not notice it just playing around, but after using it exclusively for a couple months, I just get angered by it. Taps don't register, web pages move around five times right before they're going to finish loading, copy/paste sucks, apps are not nearly as polished (this isn't just something people say because it's a talking point, it's true), things lag for no reason (with a 1ghz SnapDragon no less!), and a million other small issues that bug the hell out of me. It just adds up. It's tiring having to deal with that stuff all the time. I know I can customize Android, but at the end of the day, I just want to get stuff done. I am more productive on iPhone than I am on the stock Android 2.1.
 
Badandy said:
The OS, quite frankly, is a POS. People might not notice it just playing around, but after using it exclusively for a couple months, I just get angered by it. Taps don't register, web pages move around five times right before they're going to finish loading, copy/paste sucks, apps are not nearly as polished (this isn't just something people say because it's a talking point, it's true), things lag for no reason (with a 1ghz SnapDragon no less!), and a million other small issues that bug the hell out of me. It just adds up. It's tiring having to deal with that stuff all the time. I know I can customize Android, but at the end of the day, I just want to get stuff done. I am more productive on iPhone than I am on the stock Android 2.1.
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All of that is a simple fix with a root and a custom ROM installed, something you cant do on an iPhone by the way :) Sell that N1 to someone who will appreciate it :)
 
mbell75 said:
All of that is a simple fix with a root and a custom ROM installed, something you cant do on an iPhone by the way :) Sell that N1 to someone who will appreciate it :)
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I shouldn't have to root and custom install ROMs, that's the whole point. I want a phone that works well out of the box.

You want it?
 
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