Been stuck with my iPhone 3G long enough, and I want to switch to a more reliable phone and a better OS. Was waiting for the next gen phones on Verizon, but their new tiered data plans are pushing up the date I need to sign up, at least for Verizon.
I've decided to make a switch to either Verizon or Sprint, coming from T-Mobile either will be a vast improvement. I'm torn between the Thunderbolt and the Evo 3D. Evo 3D is a killer phone but the Sprint network is meh, meanwhile the Thunderbolt seems like it's about to be dated hardware but it's on a spanking fast, mind melting network.
I plan to be a heavy data user, Netflix, Pandora Radio, Skype calls, you name it. So I need the unlimited data and I want a fast network. I'm also a tech nerd, I love new technology and when I buy something I expect it to be future proof for a good while afterwards. So that's the dilemma, go for the phone I want and settle for a decent network or get a decent phone and get full access to a super network where I can later add a better phone to it.
I should mention I live in Chicago and I work downtown, so I can take full advantage of both 4G networks. Problem comes when I go somewhere on the road, like how I'm visiting my family in Louisville for the 4th of July and I'll be stuck on 3G then. Thing is 3G on Sprint is kinda pathetic, meanwhile Verizon 3G can somewhat match Sprints 4G network or at least get half the speed which is still extremely impressive.
I've looked at both phone extensively, went out today twice to test the Evo 3D. I was all set to buy the TB yesterday but after getting my hands on the Evo 3D I instantly fell in love with it. I love the black trim of it, I like the camera position, brighter LED light, the button styles (hard and captive), even the gimmicky 3D view which I'd only use to show off, petty much everything about it till you get to the back with that awkward rubber grip and the camera that's so big that it gets in the way of your hand while holding. As for the Thunderbolt, I don't like the color scheme, it's ok but I'd rather have a black or gun metal look to it, I don't like how the font camera looks, or the rubberized plastic used on the back. I do however love the kickstand with the nice speaker hidden under it. I'm a bit superficial when it comes to my things, I need to like how they look. Overall the Evo 3D is much more appealing to me, but the TB does have some good points.
So now back to my question, which phone should I get because I'm having a serious problem deciding. Both are great phones, but the Evo is much better, but Verizon LTE is much better than Sprint's WiMax. Why couldn't the Thunderbolt have been more like the Evo 3D, it would have made my decision a no brainer...
I've decided to make a switch to either Verizon or Sprint, coming from T-Mobile either will be a vast improvement. I'm torn between the Thunderbolt and the Evo 3D. Evo 3D is a killer phone but the Sprint network is meh, meanwhile the Thunderbolt seems like it's about to be dated hardware but it's on a spanking fast, mind melting network.
I plan to be a heavy data user, Netflix, Pandora Radio, Skype calls, you name it. So I need the unlimited data and I want a fast network. I'm also a tech nerd, I love new technology and when I buy something I expect it to be future proof for a good while afterwards. So that's the dilemma, go for the phone I want and settle for a decent network or get a decent phone and get full access to a super network where I can later add a better phone to it.
I should mention I live in Chicago and I work downtown, so I can take full advantage of both 4G networks. Problem comes when I go somewhere on the road, like how I'm visiting my family in Louisville for the 4th of July and I'll be stuck on 3G then. Thing is 3G on Sprint is kinda pathetic, meanwhile Verizon 3G can somewhat match Sprints 4G network or at least get half the speed which is still extremely impressive.
I've looked at both phone extensively, went out today twice to test the Evo 3D. I was all set to buy the TB yesterday but after getting my hands on the Evo 3D I instantly fell in love with it. I love the black trim of it, I like the camera position, brighter LED light, the button styles (hard and captive), even the gimmicky 3D view which I'd only use to show off, petty much everything about it till you get to the back with that awkward rubber grip and the camera that's so big that it gets in the way of your hand while holding. As for the Thunderbolt, I don't like the color scheme, it's ok but I'd rather have a black or gun metal look to it, I don't like how the font camera looks, or the rubberized plastic used on the back. I do however love the kickstand with the nice speaker hidden under it. I'm a bit superficial when it comes to my things, I need to like how they look. Overall the Evo 3D is much more appealing to me, but the TB does have some good points.
So now back to my question, which phone should I get because I'm having a serious problem deciding. Both are great phones, but the Evo is much better, but Verizon LTE is much better than Sprint's WiMax. Why couldn't the Thunderbolt have been more like the Evo 3D, it would have made my decision a no brainer...