Sprint's HTC EVO 4G

[ilkhan]

Im almost disappointed they aren't using the 8650a (die shrink and 1.3Ghz) but I'll live. My next phone was just announced.

 

[Phobic9]

Supposedly the pricing is going to be $449 minus the $150 new number/2 year upgrade minus $100 mail in rebate = $199.

There is also supposedly not going to be an extra charge for using 4g as long as you are on an everything data plan. This phone will not be activated on SERO.

It has evdo and wimax radio so it will work even if 4g isn't available.

That doesn't sound too bad actually and coverage seems to be "Ok" for voice but I'm in an area where 3G is more or less everywhere.

I wish Sprint had month-to-month plans though because I really do hate contracts.

 

[Muadib]

Just check their map on their site for coverage. Sprint has better coverage than AT&T so unless you literally live in the middle of no where, you should have 3G coverage where you live. Even if you don't have 4G, this is still going to be an awesome phone. There's no 4G here in Los Angeles and I still want this phone bad.

4G is on it's way to LA this year. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City and St. Louis were also added to their list of 4G-enabled locales for 2010.

 

[nismotigerwvu]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2039459&highlight=

Looks like I (almost) got my wish

I hope I can manage to talk a rep into letting my upgrade to one of these bad boys and stay on my sero plan. I'm also just as excited to see Wimax heading to Pittsburgh. Even if it takes a little while for 4g to trickle down (errum...up...damned north flowing rivers) the Mon and make it here to Morgantown I'm still up in Pittsburgh often enough visiting family, or coming in/out of the airport enough to enjoy it. If the Wimax service stays uncapped like they are promoting it now I'll be saying so long to Crapcast for my home internet as well. In my little dream world, the WVU campus will have google fiber and Wimax before I finish my phd. Actually, I'd settle for the just the phd and me not feeling compelled to jump out my office window.

 

[Krazy4Real]

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2039459&highlight=

Looks like I (almost) got my wish

I hope I can manage to talk a rep into letting my upgrade to one of these bad boys and stay on my sero plan. I'm also just as excited to see Wimax heading to Pittsburgh. Even if it takes a little while for 4g to trickle down (errum...up...damned north flowing rivers) the Mon and make it here to Morgantown I'm still up in Pittsburgh often enough visiting family, or coming in/out of the airport enough to enjoy it. If the Wimax service stays uncapped like they are promoting it now I'll be saying so long to Crapcast for my home internet as well. In my little dream world, the WVU campus will have google fiber and Wimax before I finish my phd. Actually, I'd settle for the just the phd and me not feeling compelled to jump out my office window.

That will be extremely tough to do. I've heard of people being able to do it, but not until spending hours upon hours of calling multiple times and speaking to tons of people until you finally get someone to do it for you.

If it is worth the effort is up to you, but be prepared to be shot down many times.

 

[bucwylde23]

So I have a question regarding sprint's roaming for data. I looked at their coverage map and a great majority of the area around my town and my entire trip to work is Orange (sprint mobile broadband network). But in certain areas where it's dark gray/light gray, it says "Mobile broadband roaming - limited access to some services." (Music store, Location Based Services (GPS), Ready Link, and Data Link may not be available in roaming areas.)

Does this mean that I'll still be able to use the built in GPS + google maps and still use data, just not the listed sprint provided features?

 

[MJinZ]

Never had problems with Google Maps using GPS in a roaming area.

 

[EarthwormJim]

Hmm a phone that is essentially a CDMA HD2 running Android

So even if the HD2 can't upgrade (unofficially) to WP7S at least it can probably go to Android.

 

[zerocool84]

4G is on it's way to LA this year. Cincinnati, Cleveland, Miami, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City and St. Louis were also added to their list of 4G-enabled locales for 2010.

Awesome

It'd be cool to be able to share 4G with other people around me over Wifi while on the road or even when at people's houses since it's faster than most people's in home internet.

 

[blackangst1]

Correct, Sprint will not be releasing any new high end phones and smartphones for SERO. The best you can get is a Blackberry like I have on SERO.

Kinda wrong. TP2 is available, and that is pretty close to flagship phone.

 

[blackangst1]

So I have a question regarding sprint's roaming for data. I looked at their coverage map and a great majority of the area around my town and my entire trip to work is Orange (sprint mobile broadband network). But in certain areas where it's dark gray/light gray, it says "Mobile broadband roaming - limited access to some services." (Music store, Location Based Services (GPS), Ready Link, and Data Link may not be available in roaming areas.)

Does this mean that I'll still be able to use the built in GPS + google maps and still use data, just not the listed sprint provided features?

Google maps uses a mix of data and GPS so you will need to be able to use romaing data.

 

[Sheep]

I'm not one for hyperbole, but damn I need to change my pants after seeing that one. It's like HTC took every smartphone fanboy's wish list and actually produced a phone that has everything but the kitchen sink.

As long as Sprint doesn't ruin it with ridiculous 4G contract fees, this will be my next phone once I can get a new subsidized phone at the end of June. Good run with the Pre, but dear god that Evo 4G hits all the tech geek sweet spots...

 

[boomhower]

I know what I am upgrading my Hero to this summer.(Thanks goodness for Premier upgrades every 12 months)

I couldn't care less about 4G, I know I am not getting anytime in the next several years.

This thing isn't going to be able to be activated on SERO. Just like the other Android phones, WebOS, and Instincts. The ESN's are hard coded into the system not to activate on anything but ED, EPRP, and third party employee plans(the $20 3000 minute deals). You will not get it or any of the others on SERO. You hace to pay to play.

 

[ManSnake]

It's funny how you guys keep asking about if it would work with SERO, how much would you guys really save per month? Sprint's Everything plans pretty much offer the same things with about the same price. Add a 25% employer discount, you get to save a few more bucks. Sweet deal I would say.

 

[Cstefan]

I cant wait, I have 4g at the new house in NC. Sweeeeeet.

 

[zerocool84]

It's funny how you guys keep asking about if it would work with SERO, how much would you guys really save per month? Sprint's Everything plans pretty much offer the same things with about the same price. Add a 25% employer discount, you get to save a few more bucks. Sweet deal I would say.

While I have no sympathy for the SERO people and complaining about not being able to get the latest phones on their old plans, not everyone is going to get 25% discount on their plans. The most the average person is going to get is 10% which is still better than nothing.

 

[quest55720]

I found my phone when I switch to sprint. That phone is awesome I just hope android is solid. Summer be just about perfect ATT contract up in september. I will be moving to an area that is well covered by sprint next month. I might terminate early for this phone.

 

[zerocool84]

I hope it comes out in June since that's early summer.

 

[zerocool84]

No extra charge for 4G and no 5GB cap on 4G either:

Will Sprint Charge Extra For Using 4G On The EVO?
I just got off the phone with a Sprint CSR, Kathy, who assured me that Sprint will NOT charge extra for using 4G on your new EVO 4G.
The phone will switch to the 4G mode automatically in areas where it is available and fall back on 3G otherwise.
This seals the deal for many of you afraid that the new device would bring unwanted new charges. You can breathe easy now.

No 5GB Monthly Limit On 4G
Furthermore, the Sprint 4G page admits that there are 5GB monthly limits on data transferred using its 3G networks. However, the 4G doesn’t seem to have this limitation. In fact, 4G is promised to be truly unlimited:

Satisfy your need for speed with our superfast 4G connection in select cities. Outside of the 4G area, we’ve still got you covered with our nationwide 3G network. Check out 4G coverage and speeds.

This plan includes:

Unlimited 4G usage. Download mammoth files, watch streaming videos and video conferencing without the lag. More coverage locations coming soon!

Peak download speeds of over 10 Mbps and average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps
3G coverage nationwide: 5GB/mo. in total or 300 MB/mo. while off-network roaming.

Additional monthly usage over 5GB costs 5¢/MB. You may not use more than 300 MB/mo. while off-network roaming. You can check your usage online anytime. Log into www.sprint.com/mysprint and click on usage details.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/0...vo-4g-will-not-have-5gb-monthly-limits-on-4g/

 

[Sheep]

Wow, same contract price for 4G with no cap? Sprint just sealed the deal on me getting this phone the moment it becomes available. I live in Chicago which is one of their big 4g areas and look forward to taking advantage of it.

I didn't see this posted here yet, but it definitely gives you good first impression of the phone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnQcsC-qjpo&feature=player_embedded

 

[abaez]

Very, very compelling.

I'm wondering if the iPhone will have snapdragon.. if not I'm not sure how they'd keep up.

 

[zerocool84]

Very, very compelling.

I'm wondering if the iPhone will have snapdragon.. if not I'm not sure how they'd keep up.

Let's wait for the iPhone to get multi-tasking then we can talk about faster processors.

 

[Slick5150]

Very, very compelling.

I'm wondering if the iPhone will have snapdragon.. if not I'm not sure how they'd keep up.

More fart apps?

Seriously, most iPhone users have no clue what kind of hardware it runs on. They know the 3GS is faster than the 3G though, but ask them what that means and they'd probably say it downloads a lot faster.

 

[tatteredpotato]

This thing is definitely sick and I'm totally sold so long as they don't add any crazy charges to use it or whatnot

 

[dguy6789]

Hmmm.. doesn't have an AMOLED screen. I thought it did.