HI all!
I'm new here, this is going to be my first post. I'm considering switching to Sprint, and have been shopping for plans and devices. I'm VERY interested in the EVO 3d, and wanted to ask a quick question in the hopes that the very knowledgeable folks here can help me to understand...
I read the comment from Bluescreen that "...the EVO 3d specs are set in stone and well known"....well, I have a hardware question. Where is the charging port on the EVO 3d going to be? Will it be on the bottom or the side? It may well seem a silly question, but I travel on business a LOT, and I use the Google Maps talking turn by turn directions a lot....(I'm kinda directionally challenged) and a plug sticking out of the side makes it very difficult or nearly impossible to put my device into a car phone holder....this is actually almost a deal breaker to me.
Thanks for your time, and I hope someone can help me!
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I initially was sad to see the charging port move to the side of EVO 3D myself. Once it was explained to as why the sudden switch was approved. I quickly began to understand.
1)Is the need to make sure EVO 3D is cutting edge in technology at launch.
2)Consumers demanded a more robust charging port
3)The need to reduce carrying around different cables.
I use a windshield mounted Garmin Nuvi GPS holder. The Garmin Nuvi is almost identical in dimensions to that EVO 4G. I use a coiled car charger as I do not like things loose. I use my EVO 4G in landscape mode when taking advantage of the GPS feature in my car. This setup has the charging port sticking out the side of the phone while in landscape mode and putting lot of stress on the charging port while plugged in. The bonus to EVO 3D charging port on the side is while mounted to a windshield phone holder in landscape mode the charging cable will now hang from the bottom of EVO 3D and put no stress on the charging part.
"MHL" port as it correctly called being located on the side and EVO 3D ability to rotate 360 degree's. I can be plugged in to take advantage of MHL's other features and it does not get in the way in landscape mode like EVO 4G bottom placed ports while holding the device.
Lastly, The current setup with EVO 3D charging port placement does not allow you to charge while using the kickstand. EVO 3D is currently able to run 8-10hrs on a single charge under extreme usage. EVO 3D is not going to have battery issues as with EVO 4G. You will get a full day usage before needing to charge. I think we should be okay on long trips while using the kickstand on EVO 3D. Make sure you charge up before going to bed.
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