HTC EVO 4G

[clivo1050]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/

Thoughts?


This absolutely crushes the iphone in terms of hardware. Android is getting better everyday and now has a significant amount of apps. If they make a GSM version, i'm sold. (the t mobile version running windows 6.5 doesn't count)

It has all the important next-gen features I was looking for: 720p video recording, front facing camera for videoconferencing, hdmi out, massive screen, fast processor, good quality camera...

[judgejudy]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

Once it's out and I take a look at it, I might consider selling my N1 and going with sprint.

[WDOgF0reL1fe]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

I love me some Sprint. Switched back in December from ATT and havent regretted it yet

[TheMatrix31]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

I still like my Pre, but I'll keep a look out.

[Blaxican8504]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

This is the phone I have been waiting for. Only a few more months...

[Heelfan71]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

yeah, looks awesome. Still waiting to see what Apple does with the new phone though.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

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HTC EVO 4G</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width="25%" align=middle sizset="0" sizcache="17400">
Google Nexus One</TD><TD vAlign=bottom width="25%" align=middle sizset="0" sizcache="17496">
Motorola Droid</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<CENTER><TABLE style="WIDTH: 600px; HEIGHT: 122px" border=1 rules=rows cellSpacing=4 cellPadding=4 frame=hsides><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Android OS</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>2.1 with Sense UI</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">2.1</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>2.0<SUP>1</SUP></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Carrier</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>Sprint</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">All<SUP>2</SUP></TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>Verizon Wireless</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Network technology</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1x / EV-DO Rev. A / WiMAX</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">Various (including 3G)</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1x / EV-DO Rev. A</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Processor</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1GHz Snapdragon</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">1GHz Snapdragon</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>550MHz TI OMAP 3430</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">RAM</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>512MB</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">512MB</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>256MB</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Screen size</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>4.3-inch</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">3.7-inch</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>3.7-inch</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Resolution</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>800 x 480</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">800 x 480</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>854 x 480</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Touch</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>Capacitive multitouch</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">Capacitive multitouch </META></TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>Capacitive multitouch </META></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Physical keyboard</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>--</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">--</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>Slide-out landscape QWERTY</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Internal storage</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1GB</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">512MB</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>512MB</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Expandable storage</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>microSD</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">microSD</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>microSD</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Rear camera</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>8MP w/ LED flash</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">5MP w/ LED flash</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>5MP w/ LED flash</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Video recording</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1280 x 720</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">720 x 480</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>720 x 480</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Front camera</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1.3MP</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">--</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>--</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Battery</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1500mAh</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">1400mAh</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>1400mAh</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">WiFi</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>802.11b/g</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">802.11b/g</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>802.11b/g</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">HDMI out</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>Yes</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">--</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>--</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="25%">Kickstand</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>Yes</TD><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" bgColor=#ffffff vAlign=top width="25%">--</TD><TD bgColor=#eeeeee vAlign=top width="25%" align=middle>--</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></CENTER>

Wow cell phones have come a long way.......pretty soon will be seeing cell phones with dual core.

[pfunk880]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

Can't get a new phone from Sprint until November, but when I do, it's either going to be this or the Nexus One.

[Artman22]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

I'm out of contract with my iphone/Att. If sprint can keep this phone at their 69.99 everything plan. I'm leaving the garbage, overpriced Att network.

[fishepa]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

It's on the sprint network so no I will not be getting it. But the specs are awesome.

[eXperiment63]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

Why couldn't they make it with a damn qwerty?! I hate typing with touchscreens. Right now I have the Samsung Moment running Android 2.1, and it's amazing. But I have an upgrade available.

[Heelfan71]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

I'm out of contract with my iphone/Att. If sprint can keep this phone at their 69.99 everything plan. I'm leaving the garbage, overpriced Att network.

FYI that plan has 450 anytime minutes. The unlimited talk is just to other mobiles. Still love the phone. If iPhone doesn't make some changes to the appearance I might get one too.

[Artman22]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

FYI that plan has 450 anytime minutes. The unlimited talk is just to other mobiles. Still love the phone. If iPhone doesn't make some changes to the appearance I might get one too.

You're right, but I mainly call mobile phones anyway. People barely have line lines anymore so it won't really affect me.

[joshuar9476]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

Why couldn't they make it with a damn qwerty?! I hate typing with touchscreens. Right now I have the Samsung Moment running Android 2.1, and it's amazing. But I have an upgrade available.

i agree 100% ... i too have the moment and will be upgrading to 2.1 as soon as sdx works out a few more of the bugs.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: HTC EVO 4G

<H1>Sprint Employees Begin EVO 4G Training; Screenshots a Plenty

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AndroidGuys has been privileged to receive a plethora of screenshots showing Sprint's EVO 4G training materials. According to our source, today's the day that Sprint employees are beginning to train on the new WiMAX phone. Rumors have the phone pegged for a June 6th launch. With employees already training, that date not only looks possible, but very likely. However, I was unable to get a release date confirmation. For all we know, Sprint may decide to launch the device next week at their event in New York City. I will, personally, be attending the event to keep you all up-to-date on the latest happenings (and to see Prince of Persia, of course).
Unlike the leaked promotional stuff from Radio Shack, this stuff is from actual training material. Yes, the device will come pre-loaded with Sprint specific apps. From the language of the materials, it seems that the EVO 4G will require special rate plans. This especially applies for use of the phone's mobile hotspot functionality.
Interestingly, you'll see that Sprint Navigation is present on the device. It's unclear what this means for Google Maps Navigation. Let's hope that both are there and Sprint didn't decide to go all AT&T on us and strip out native Android apps. More information as it comes.
UPDATE:

• Hotspot feature will support WEP and WPA encryption
• FM radio is a go

UPDATE 2:

• Google Navigation and Sprint Navigation are both present
• Reset and recovery menus are navigated with volume rocker (good to know if you're a modder)

Check out the snaps below...
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