Official EVO Rumors and Speculation thread

[cary328is]

lol same. i can imagine convincing her we can just video call to see eachother for a few days LMAO

dude!! I forgot to congratulate you on your new job at best buy! I know some people knock them but I have a lot of buddies I shoot the shit with there. Good times laughing with you guys

 

[Android 17]

I know this has already been mentioned, but has anyone noticed that Sprint has updated their site with details about the 30-day guarantee now?

Sprint Free Guarantee

Edit: Also, if you log in to Sprint, it gives you details about a new "Sprint.com" update coming April 11th. Sprint is really getting serious!

Here's a preview: http://www.sprint.com/landings/whatsnew/index.html

 

[Supersonical]

Welcome andro 17 i def remeber you, i think u stuck up for me a few times back there. Gahh they are annoying!

But yess Sprint is really trying to make their customer service better and their employees more knowledgeable because they have a sense that the Evo could help bring them back on top

 

[Android 17]

This may seem a bit off-topic, but I had a question hopefully someone will be able to answer.

So, it's been posted that Best Buy will be doing pre-orders for the device, yet, as of now, my 2-year contract does not expire until 9/01/10, however, as I am a Premier customer, it shows me being eligible for the $150 towards upgrading.

So my question is, would I be eligible for the Best Buy pre-order? I know often the case is that it requires a new contract or 2-year renewal, but I may not be eligible for a "normal" 2-year renewal, if that makes any sense.

 

[tflb]

If you plan to swap the phone out, BEWARE. In order to qualify for the rebate you have to have the handset on the line that is eligible for the upgrade when the rebate is processed.....like 30 days after you send it in. If I understood your plan to get the EVO on a line which is eligible for an upgrade and swap it to your line the best plan is Best Buy, not necessiarily to not have to wait for the rebate, but to be able to swap the phone immediately.

No I've done it before it works that way. (PS. used to sell Sprint Nextel)

 

[ekt8750]

This may seem a bit off-topic, but I had a question hopefully someone will be able to answer.

So, it's been posted that Best Buy will be doing pre-orders for the device, yet, as of now, my 2-year contract does not expire until 9/01/10, however, as I am a Premier customer, it shows me being eligible for the $150 towards upgrading.

So my question is, would I be eligible for the Best Buy pre-order? I know often the case is that it requires a new contract or 2-year renewal, but I may not be eligible for a "normal" 2-year renewal, if that makes any sense.

If you're Premier, you're elligible after a year for a full upgrade. The $150 is credit towards getting an upgrade on a second line.

 

[sportsnut001]

hey will, do you believe launch will be the first of june or later?

 

[Android 17]

If you're Premier, you're elligible after a year for a full upgrade. The $150 is credit towards getting an upgrade on a second line.

Right, but does Best Buy or other retailers recognize your Premier status, or is it something that is only applicable through purchases from Sprint?

 

[ekt8750]

Right, but does Best Buy or other retailers recognize your Premier status, or is it something that is only applicable through purchases from Sprint?

I would think they would since it's all going through the same computer system.

 

[twospirits]

No kidding about that other forum. I've been a member since 2007 and try to limit my posts (as you can tell by the post count over there) cause they just love to argue. Sheesh.

TS

 

[Supersonical]

it will not be the first of June, this is a fact

 

[boliviano3]

No kidding about that other forum. I've been a member since 2007 and try to limit my posts (as you can tell by the post count over there) cause they just love to argue. Sheesh.

TS

Yeah, it is pretty annoying over there. Although it's been worse, lately, since there's been one dbag over there that's been trying to argue w/ everyone.

 

[Onemyk]

i am soo done over at sprint forums, i still have to keep proving my legitamacy and i am sooo tired of arguing with those people. You are all soo nice over here and therefor i am making this my new home. All the good info i get will be posted here first from now on. Thank you all for your support
Jackson

I feel ya jackson! That's why I moved over here! All they do over there i cry and moan on the sprint forum - that's not what I want to hear, I want to talk to and read about people that are actually excited about the EVO and welcome tips and leads!

 

[Supersonical]

EVERYONE log into your sprint account!!!! Sprint says they will be completely redisgning their website on April 11, which is 5 days before the Evo public release!!!! makes one think hmmm.....

 

[SprintFun]

I just either had a great idea or a great blunder: you decide.

In the other post talking about Flash support, it spurred me to do some research about current Android flash support, and it seems that currently it does not work on 2.1 (even though I think there is a work around). But one of the key features of the Evo is that it will support flash. Since it now seems that the Evo will be released with the newest Android in FroYo, could that mean that FroYo will officially introduce flash support for Android devices?

Also, does anybody know what is rumored to be in FroYo besides handling 4G and my hypothetical Flash support?

 

[passivesf]

Super: So you think they will be releasing the Evo sooner than June? Possibly in 2 weeks?

 

[Supersonical]

no, thats jsut when sprint will start advertising and have the device in their stores. Actual sales will not start until June at SPRINT locations.

I think the device must also have a more than adequate processor to handle flash. It works great with 4G because its sooo fast. But yess froyo will support it, porbs optional tho

 

[Android 17]

EVERYONE log into your sprint account!!!! Sprint says they will be completely redisgning their website on April 11, which is 5 days before the Evo public release!!!! makes one think hmmm.....

Not to try to steal your thunder or anything, but I mentioned the site update on an earlier post #1296.

"Edit: Also, if you log in to Sprint, it gives you details about a new "Sprint.com" update coming April 11th. Sprint is really getting serious!

Here's a preview: Coming Soon!"

But I guess I just haven't the same level of enthusiasm as you do, lol.

Still, it's a good sign, and as you mentioned, hopefully it coincides with more EVO news!

 

[Autosuggestion]

no, thats jsut when sprint will start advertising and have the device in their stores. Actual sales will not start until June at SPRINT locations.

I think the device must also have a more than adequate processor to handle flash. It works great with 4G because its sooo fast. But yess froyo will support it, porbs optional tho

So you dont think Best Buy will get them at the same time, or before like they did with the Hero?

 

[Supersonical]

oops sorry! didn't see it!!

This shows sprint is really tying to be more committed to their customers, i also thinkk they are making major improvements for the Evo but hey, ill take it

 

[Android 17]

Yeah, did you check out the preview? It seems like the new re-design will be pretty impressive and much more useful. The site as it is right now is certainly functional, but the update should give it a new breath of fresh air, and it'll be easier for new Sprint customers to get accustomed to!

 

[Supersonical]

yeah it seems more organized and everything is hown with cool pics

 

[cary328is]

yeah it seems more organized and everything is hown with cool pics

Imagine soon all of our accounts on our page will have the glorious EVO next to our accounts. And the option that says "Upgrade this phone" will NOT be available because it's the EVO. If you click that link it will say "You already own the EVO. There is no possible upgrade for this device until EVO2 is released." LOL

 

[Supersonical]

ha that just made my night lmao

 

[Android 17]

Imagine soon all of our accounts on our page will have the glorious EVO next to our accounts. And the option that says "Upgrade this phone" will NOT be available because it's the EVO. If you click that link it will say "You already own the EVO. There is no possible upgrade for this device until EVO2 is released." LOL

I'd love it if it said that and then if you tried to click it again, it'd say ".......You've gotta be kidding right?" and then if you tried it yet again, it'd log you off and give you a 15 minute time-out from the website so you can think about your sheer insolence!