Soccerman06
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- Jul 29, 2004
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My loud speaker thingy sounds like its blown out... I think I'll take it in for my replacement about a week before my warranty runs out lol.
Was able to get an EVO today at Walmart with the $100 GC deal. This thing is a beast compared to my Hero.
I am able to pull 4.5-5.5 mbps speeds from my house on 4G according to the speedtest.net app.
I am able to pull 4.5-5.5 mbps speeds from my house on 4G according to the speedtest.net app.
Fingolfin269
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- Feb 28, 2003
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Ha at this rate it may be free by the time I get to upgrade in a few weeks.
Sometimes having your upgrade timing fall in the holidays works out pretty well I guess.
Fingolfin269
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Went into the Sprint store today just to see if there was any way I could upgrade early. No dice but did learn that my upgrade actually kicks in the first day of the month when I signed and not on the exact date-to-date which means I'll be getting something new in a few days instead of late December.
At this point it's looking like the EVO is what I'm going to get. The Epic looks good as well but I really want to give Swype a fair shot and I think the best way to do that will be to not have the crutch of a physical keyboard available to me at all. If I dislike it I can always just return/exchange.
I do wish Sprint had a smaller version of the EVO but I guess I'll take what I can get at this point.
At this point it's looking like the EVO is what I'm going to get. The Epic looks good as well but I really want to give Swype a fair shot and I think the best way to do that will be to not have the crutch of a physical keyboard available to me at all. If I dislike it I can always just return/exchange.
I do wish Sprint had a smaller version of the EVO but I guess I'll take what I can get at this point.
Pliablemoose
Lifer
- Oct 11, 1999
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Yep, and once you're accustomed to it, it's very difficult to consider a smaller screen.
Buy an extra battery or a larger battery as well...
Fingolfin269
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I don't think 4G will work in my area (unless I head into Nashville proper) so more than likely will load the mod you referred to that is known for the best battery life. How much are you able to push out of it on a daily basis? I'll end up being able to charge while at work so for the most part I doubt I'll want to haul around a spare battery. Just hoping I can get through a day or so on average (unlike my Pre).
As for the size, you're probably right. I just know I was messing around with an Incredible early today and thought it seemed about just right as far as size is concerned, usage, placing in pocket, etc. but you guys are probably right that I'll get used to it and won't want anything smaller.
AstroManLuca
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- Jun 24, 2004
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Yeah but those toggle widgets only work if you use the Sense launcher. If you want to use Launcher Pro you'll need something like Beautiful Widgets. Then again, Sense is pretty good, unlike TouchWiz. Especially whatever TouchWiz launcher is on the Epic (you can't change the dock shortcut apps!).
Oh yeah the other nice thing about the Epic is you can adjust the screen brightness by sliding your finger along the notification bar. It's just another little nice thing.
Pliablemoose
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- Oct 11, 1999
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I go back & forth with Cyanogen's rom, I live in a 4G area, but the battery life is so horrid, and I don't have any spare batteries yet. A good friend of mine is claiming 36 hours with Cyanogen, I'm a pretty heavy user and get about 9 hours with most roms...
I really need a spare battery or 2...
AznAnarchy99
Lifer
- Dec 6, 2004
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Use stock for a while. You only get like 4-6 hours max.
I was on stock with my Epic for the longest time before I rooted. Everywhere I go Id have to plug my phone in to charge otherwise it will die on me. Rooted with various roms, 9-16 hours depending on usage and rom.
JM Aggie08
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I too ordered the Seidio 3500mAh battery and am in love.
In addition, I've been running Myn's Warm ROM with King's #11 Kernel. Combined with the new battery, I can get more than a days use with heavy, heavy use.
In addition, I've been running Myn's Warm ROM with King's #11 Kernel. Combined with the new battery, I can get more than a days use with heavy, heavy use.
gsaldivar
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- Apr 30, 2001
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:thumbsup:
I love my Seidio 3500mAh. It has made all the difference in the world in how I use my Droid Incredible. I can leave everything (Wifi, Bluetooth) turned on and still get several days of with heavy usage with no problem.
ManSnake
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gsaldivar
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ManSnake
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Is that better Man-snake?
Now come to think of it, I like your old avatar better...
JM Aggie08
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Fingolfin269
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I'm kind of sad. I'm going to hit up Radio Shack at lunch and get an Evo to replace my Pre. I'm sad because I have to say farewell to this wonderful OS. Farewell Web OS. May you come back one day in hardware that doesn't suck.
Pliablemoose
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- Oct 11, 1999
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I love my EVO, biggest bitches are that it's not a great "phone", and battery life is always a concern, but all the custom roms & stuff make up for that if you like to tinker with your phone...
love mine..
BTW Best Buy now has the 3500 batteries in the cell phone section with the new case backing.
almost bought one the other day.
BTW Best Buy now has the 3500 batteries in the cell phone section with the new case backing.
almost bought one the other day.
boomhower
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- Sep 13, 2007
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I have changed out to VirusROM Airbourn with Ziggy's #12 kernal and am in love. Just as fast as CM and great battery life. Virus has done some great things with the visuals and I absolutely love it. I used to be a FreshROM nut but have moved on and glad I did.
gsaldivar
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olds
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One thing I've noticed with my Evo is phone numbers in emails and the like aren't displayed as links that I can pull up with the dialer. Is that an Android thing in general or just something Sense is lacking?
gsaldivar
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Phone numbers in emails aren't shown as hyperlinks on my Droid Incredible either, but if I tap on one it switches to Phone with the number already pasted in. Same with an address, a single tap asks me if I want to launch Maps.
Pliablemoose
Lifer
- Oct 11, 1999
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My iPhone toting friends are most impressed when I tell my phone "Navigate to ********"
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