I am trying to decide between the samsung epic and the htc evo. I can't even begin to pick. So please pick for me. Thank you.
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What phone is better?
- Thread starter dwh1996
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We cant tell you what phone is better for you. Only you can decide that.
That being said, the two phones are almost identical. The epic obviously has a keyboard why the evo doesnt. The epic also has had gps problems, so if thats important to you, I would go with the evo.
That being said, the two phones are almost identical. The epic obviously has a keyboard why the evo doesnt. The epic also has had gps problems, so if thats important to you, I would go with the evo.
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My wife and I went with the Evo due to the bigger screen. Getting used to the virtual keyboard, but still like the physical one better.
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Both good phones, the choice is on the individual. Go to the store and play with each a few times to help you with your decision.Everyone here will tell you what they like for themselves, you need to find out what's best for you and only you can do that.
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Depends on what you're looking for. WP7 is more like iOS with a focus on the user experience over features. That's not to say it's lacking in features though. It offers the best sync with Outlook of any platform right now, as well as MS's Live and Zune services. If either of these are important to you, then WP7 deserves consideration.
But, if you do not or have no intention of using Live, Zune, or Outlook, then WP7 doesn't really offer much over iOS or Android.
But, if you do not or have no intention of using Live, Zune, or Outlook, then WP7 doesn't really offer much over iOS or Android.
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Here's some comparisons asked and answered by someone else in your shoes - http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/239206-trying-pick-phone.html
Absolutely stress that Bnice is right - make sure you hold each one and trust your gut a little, too. It's a phone, you'll be carrying and using it, and nothing beats a hands-on experience to judge which is right for you.
This is top-line tech, there are tradeoffs despite specs, so either is an equivalently good choice - but all the tech in the world won't matter if you don't like it in your hand.
If you do that, play with the menus even a little bit, whether you know what the features are or not, and then if you still can't decide, then go with whatever advice pleases you.
I still prefer the Evo for its stronger case (weaker glass), better cpu (worse gpu), Froyo (flash content matters to me on websites), better gps, specifically because it doesn't have a physical keyboard and it has a kickstand.
That's me.
What you'll prefer is entirely your business, and it's all 4G Android goodness so you'll be making it your own (appearance, applications and so forth).
If one were clearly better than the other as a technical tour de force, fewer people would have this question - it's not you, they're both great.
Plenty of people have bought one and switched to the other and liked the other better.
Going for trilogy - put your mitts on them before deciding and don't ask for salesfloor advice unless you already know the rep is a low-pressure type.
Absolutely stress that Bnice is right - make sure you hold each one and trust your gut a little, too. It's a phone, you'll be carrying and using it, and nothing beats a hands-on experience to judge which is right for you.
This is top-line tech, there are tradeoffs despite specs, so either is an equivalently good choice - but all the tech in the world won't matter if you don't like it in your hand.
If you do that, play with the menus even a little bit, whether you know what the features are or not, and then if you still can't decide, then go with whatever advice pleases you.
I still prefer the Evo for its stronger case (weaker glass), better cpu (worse gpu), Froyo (flash content matters to me on websites), better gps, specifically because it doesn't have a physical keyboard and it has a kickstand.
That's me.
What you'll prefer is entirely your business, and it's all 4G Android goodness so you'll be making it your own (appearance, applications and so forth).
If one were clearly better than the other as a technical tour de force, fewer people would have this question - it's not you, they're both great.
Plenty of people have bought one and switched to the other and liked the other better.
Going for trilogy - put your mitts on them before deciding and don't ask for salesfloor advice unless you already know the rep is a low-pressure type.
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Yesterday at 10 AM you said:
You seem to have more than a simple A/B phone confusion.
Let's keep your questions centered here for just a bit until we help you sort this all out.
How soon are you looking to make a decision?
You seem to have more than a simple A/B phone confusion.
Let's keep your questions centered here for just a bit until we help you sort this all out.
How soon are you looking to make a decision?
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if you get it in february i would say wait till then because a newer a better phone might come out by that time
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If you like the HTC features on one hand and the external keyboard on the Epic, maybe the Shift coming on Jan 6 is the way to go - everyone's expecting that 800 MHz processor to be extremely over-clockable (but we won't _know_ that until they're released).
As Medion points out, if certain features are super-critical to you, maybe Win7 - if you want a phone to make your own - you want Android. And you can't beat Sprint's prices.
Are there things in particular you're wanting to do? No one will hate on your list of desires, promise.
As Medion points out, if certain features are super-critical to you, maybe Win7 - if you want a phone to make your own - you want Android. And you can't beat Sprint's prices.
Are there things in particular you're wanting to do? No one will hate on your list of desires, promise.
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I think I'm going to say good bye to android and get wp7. Im sorry but I'm 14 and the xbox live is just too good to pass up now that I look at it. The htc pro 7 is supposed to go to sprint early this year, and a 1GHz processor, 5mp camera capable of 720p video with flash and auto focus, a slide out keyboard, a screen you can tilt, and wp7's interface sounds good to me. I know wp7 is missing some features but i doubt they will be for long. Their app store is expanding 3x faster than androids did and they are going to verizon and sprint. Farewell android, I will miss you.
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Well best luck with that, wishing you lots of great enjoyment and if you change your mind, you know where to find us! 
PS - That was a very mature and level-headed decision process for your needs, well done.
PS - That was a very mature and level-headed decision process for your needs, well done.
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