I bought an EVO today...

[Robinelli]

I just thought some of you might like a run down comparison. I still have my Vibrant. I have a decision to make!!

Here are the pros for each:

Vibrant:
Super AMOLED screen is SCRATCH RESISTANT
Much better screen resolution and more vivid colors
Lighter
Thinner
Contact list is MUCH nicer! Pics display clearer and there is a nice left swipe to msg right swipe to call- not sure I can live without this now that I've had it
Swype comes installed
Better photo quality
Better video quality
- The photo/video were better even though the megapixels are higher on the EVO and it has flash on its camera! Weirdness. Also online the camera was rated better on the EVO, but I have not had that experience.

EVO:
GPS works fabulously
Sprint Navigation -free
bigger screen
Free Sprint TV
Front facing camera
Cool weather clock widget
The radio player widget works
4G if you have it in your area

So that's it for now. I was all for the Vibrant hands down earlier today. Tonight it is a tougher choice b/c the EVO is growing on me. I still think ultimately I will stick w/ the vibrant b/c it is smaller. If I were a guy I'd probably go with the EVO b/c I'd have bigger pockets. There's also a lot of "guy" stuff on the phone like ESPN things, football stuff, NASCAR junk, sorry I can't elaborate on those things, I'm not going to open it for you But I am sure it is very entertaining.

 

[damewolf13]

They are both great phones, so it really comes down to personal choice, but beware, that Evo will grow on you.

 

[Robinelli]

I know, it already has!!! I was wishing earlier that I had never picked it up from the store because now I am torn!!

 

[Mark27]

Lol good to know that at least one phone that works perfectly is almost as desirable as are gimped phone that will be fixed.

 

[SamsungVibrant]

I know, it already has!!! I was wishing earlier that I had never picked it up from the store because now I am torn!!

Robinelli, are you getting a service contract with all these phones? If so that requires a credit check each time. You got the Vibrant, iPhone and now Evo, which is totally awesome, I love that you are doing that, but I'm worried for your credit score. 3 inquiries in a matter of two weeks, I would have a heart attack if that happend to my credit. I freak out if my FICO goes below 800. For the sake of your credit score, don't add a 4th inquiry please.

Love ya though, you crack me up, maybe you can do a review video of all 3 phones.

P.S...if you don't want your credit messed up, dont get a service contract, no credit check required. Just pay full price for the phone, test it out, then return it.

 

[perpetual]

Didn't you also try the iphone 4? Why are you so indecisive? Lol.

I also had an evo 4g, a droid x (which I still kinda have) and now the vibrant. In my opinion and for my overall usage, the vibrant is the best out of the three. They all have pluses and minuses. Besides the screen and that from my experience, the vibrant was smoother than the others, I see more potential in this device. I see the droid x as a close second and the evo as a third. You couldn't go wrong with any of them though.

 

[noonehereyet]

I just thought some of you might like a run down comparison. I still have my Vibrant. I have a decision to make!!

Here are the pros for each:

Vibrant:
Super AMOLED screen is SCRATCH RESISTANT
Much better screen resolution and more vivid colors
Lighter
Thinner
Contact list is MUCH nicer! Pics display clearer and there is a nice left swipe to msg right swipe to call- not sure I can live without this now that I've had it
Swype comes installed
Better photo quality
Better video quality
- The photo/video were better even though the megapixels are higher on the EVO and it has flash on its camera! Weirdness. Also online the camera was rated better on the EVO, but I have not had that experience.

EVO:
GPS works fabulously
Sprint Navigation -free
bigger screen
Free Sprint TV
Front facing camera
Cool weather clock widget
The radio player widget works
4G if you have it in your area

So that's it for now. I was all for the Vibrant hands down earlier today. Tonight it is a tougher choice b/c the EVO is growing on me. I still think ultimately I will stick w/ the vibrant b/c it is smaller. If I were a guy I'd probably go with the EVO b/c I'd have bigger pockets. There's also a lot of "guy" stuff on the phone like ESPN things, football stuff, NASCAR junk, sorry I can't elaborate on those things, I'm not going to open it for you But I am sure it is very entertaining.

just as an FYI T-mobile HSPA is faster and in more locations than sprint 4G....

 

[Robinelli]

Well Samv, I really didn't think about the credit thing >.<
I did buy the Vibrant straight out. Did get a contract with AT&T that I cancelled same day and now a contract with Sprint. So that does make 2 credit checks. Yuck. Thanks for the heads up. I am definitely done phone testing after this. I've been pretty obsessed with phones lately. All of that will change in a week tho when I go back to school. I will have no free time to be playing around with anything LOL

 

[kbohip]

I think the 4G's a really cool looking phone. I actually like the way it looks better than the Vibrant. The biggest reason I'd never go with the EVO is the cost of the service. For example, 4G service isn't available in my area but I'd still have to pay the extra $10 a month for it! We are on the T-Mobile family plan that gives us 750 minutes a month between all 3 lines plus unlimited data and texting for $115.00 a month. Sprint doesn't offer a family plan under 1500 minutes so we'd be spending $149.99 a month. It works out to $129.99 plus an extra $20 a month for the 3rd line! This doesn't include the extra $20 a month we'd have to spend to get the 4G data plan that's not even available yet in our city. This made the decision EASY for us.

 

[Robinelli]

We have the even more plus family plan and it is 69 a month (a piece) for unlimited everything on tmo.

 

[SamsungVibrant]

Robinelli.. To answer your question about Evo vs Galaxy S Vibrant... Please look at the list of factual data I posted in that thread.. Click:
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/143351-why-buy-over-vibrant-2.html

 

[Robinelli]

I saw it. Thanks for the info. Really the only draw is the free tv that I could watch while exercising at the gym. I love everything about this phone. I've been with tmo a long time, too, and don't really want to leave them. I am glad I tried the evo. It is awesome. I had a nice rendezvous with it lol. I just feel more at home with the vibrant. I take a lot of pics of my kids so the camera quality is a giant factor for me. I don't like lugging a camera everywhere. I am not too worried about the gps. It has worked well enough. Quirky but it works for me.

 

[SamsungVibrant]

I saw it. Thanks for the info. Really the only draw is the free tv that I could watch while exercising at the gym. I love everything about this phone. I've been with tmo a long time, too, and don't really want to leave them. I am glad I tried the evo. It is awesome. I had a nice rendezvous with it lol. I just feel more at home with the vibrant. I take a lot of pics of my kids so the camera quality is a giant factor for me. I don't like lugging a camera everywhere. I am not too worried about the gps. It has worked well enough. Quirky but it works for me.

BTW the sprint tv is actually short clips of shows, its not full episodes. Also you can do the same thing using youtube, or the upcoming mobitv on vibrant

 

[VegasTouch]

BTW the sprint tv is actually short clips of shows, its not full episodes. Also you can do the same thing using youtube, or the upcoming mobitv on vibrant

We have a widget with ours that has the short TV show clips. TV.com it is called. MobiTV is cool but it isnt worth $9.99 a month after the 30 day trial is up.

 

[SamsungVibrant]

Silly Silly Silly little sprint evo owners, trying to bash T-mobile and Vibrant at this thread:
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/143351-why-buy-over-vibrant-2.html


I think the evidence, facts, and vids I posted there speak for them self.

 

[pattywak]

My friend got an Evo and I was able to get my hands on it and try it out a little while before I got my Vibrant, and I have to say the screen is way too big on the Evo (and the Droid X, since they are both 4.3) The Vibrant's screen is a perfect size for me.

 

[VegasTouch]

My friend got an Evo and I was able to get my hands on it and try it out a little while before I got my Vibrant, and I have to say the screen is way too big on the Evo (and the Droid X, since they are both 4.3) The Vibrant's screen is a perfect size for me.

Agree, i dont like the 4.3 size phones either. Too big.

 

[pattywak]

But, I do like that the Evo's get that monster of an extended battery... i would be more than happy with a smaller extended battery for my Vibrant.
Seidio Innocell 3500mAh Extended Life Battery for HTC EVO 4G

 

[Robinelli]

I would also like the option of an extended battery.

 

[So-Low Da Don]

But when the Epic 4G comes out... its going to be... Epic!!

 

[VegasTouch]

But when the Epic 4G comes out... its going to be... Epic!!

It will be nice but for me there is no need for a keyboard when you have a virtual keyboard with swype and voice to text. Just makes the phone bulkier.

 

[So-Low Da Don]

BTW the sprint tv is actually short clips of shows, its not full episodes. Also you can do the same thing using youtube, or the upcoming mobitv on vibrant

Actually on SprintTV some channels are just clips but other channels are full episodes and live Tv and if u buy TV xtra, you get more on-demand full episodes and live channels, which is good if you dont have cable

 

[So-Low Da Don]

It will be nice but for me there is no need for a keyboard when you have a virtual keyboard with swype and voice to text. Just makes the phone bulkier.

I feel the same way but all the features overweigh it

 

[30glock]

Silly Silly Silly little sprint evo owners, trying to bash T-mobile and Vibrant at this thread:
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g/143351-why-buy-over-vibrant-2.html


I think the evidence, facts, and vids I posted there speak for them self.

Wow you did a great job over there, When Robin asked which phone she should stay with, They should have been honest and basically said the Vibrant is a better phone period. Yo you killed them overthere and I will be your witness it was self defense. LMAO, Good Job though.

 

[floepie]

Robinelli, are you getting a service contract with all these phones? If so that requires a credit check each time. You got the Vibrant, iPhone and now Evo, which is totally awesome, I love that you are doing that, but I'm worried for your credit score. 3 inquiries in a matter of two weeks, I would have a heart attack if that happend to my credit. I freak out if my FICO goes below 800. For the sake of your credit score, don't add a 4th inquiry please.

Love ya though, you crack me up, maybe you can do a review video of all 3 phones.

P.S...if you don't want your credit messed up, dont get a service contract, no credit check required. Just pay full price for the phone, test it out, then return it.

When someone checks your credit, it is not necessarily what is known as a "hard pull", which is what is required for credit cards, loans, etc. It is only the hard pulls which can very temporarily lower your score. I would doubt that opening up a post-paid account would require this hard pull with resultant credit score hit.