If you get tired of the EVO on sprint can you switch over and use the phone on Verizon? (minus the 4g of course)
I wouldn't count on it. I don't think Sprint and Verizon phones are compatible with each other's network, even though they all use CDMA.
sprint phones roam on verizons network, so would be difficult to see how the hardware would be "incompatible". i know people bring CDMA equipment from Korea and activate them on verizons network all the time.
Won't work. Motorola Shadow is coming out this summer and will be similar/better than Evo, so if you are stuck with Verizon I'd look at this phone if you are drooling over the Evo.
I preordered the Incredible and I'll post in this thread Thursday after I get it with my impressions.
Personally, I feel the Incredible is better spec'd than the Evo. The only differences would be that the Evo has a front-facing camera and will be able to record in 720p (which the Inc will be able to do after a software update or through rooting). As far as speeds go, the phones should run about the same. The Incredible has 8GB of built-in storage, Evo does not. I also feel like the Evo is almost too big and heavy. 6 ounces is fairly heavy for a phone and since I always have mine in my pockets, the Evo would be a tight fit.
sprint phones roam on verizons network, so would be difficult to see how the hardware would be "incompatible". i know people bring CDMA equipment from Korea and activate them on verizons network all the time.
The Shadow has the same sized screen as the Evo and as a slider is a less efficient package given it is more like two separate but connected packages. It would seem to me that either the battery would have to be smaller or the phone would have to be bigger (thicker) and heavier than the Evo. You don't add a mechanical KB and double the case count without adding weight or reducing the battery. It maybe a little shorter, it sure looks that way, but once again, if you add things like a KB and double the case count something has got to give...
Brian
Evo.
-Bigger screen. Not only more viewing area for web browsing and whatnot, but the larger screen makes for a bigger on screen keyboard - MUCH better to type on.
-WiMax > EV-DO
-Cheaper service
Unless you live in a more remote area that has better Verizon coverage than Sprint, go with the Evo.
I'm getting the EVO. Granted I'm on Sprint and have no desire to change due to plan pricing, but the real reason is because I refuse to use AMOLED right now. This is based off thinking my coworker's Incredible was awesome when screwing around with it in the office on Friday, but then realizing how atrocious it was once we got into the parking lot.
AMOLED is better in every way except in sunlight. It's not that hard to use one in sunlight.
I live in Houston, and VZW has better coverage than Sprint...it doesn't take a remote area to show that Sprint is lacking in the coverage department.
Incredible isn't quite as advanced as the EVO, but VZW has a better network and they'll charge you for it. On the other hand the EVO is better (technically speaking) and you'll have WiMAX if you live in on of the "select markets". Seeing as you've had experience with both networks it shouldn't be too hard to make a decision based on that... but keep in mind that Sprint voice roams on VZW while data doesn't. So if your experience has been with a non data phone you might have been on some VZW towers from time to time that won't provide you with data.
I just dumped my SERO plan for an Incredible and I'm loving it.
I think it's a pretty safe bet that my phone will be obsolete before Sprint gets half as much "red" on their 4G map than on AT&T's 3G map. Someone please wake me up when its time to switch providers again.![]()