EVO EVENT: What do YOU want to know about the HTC EVO 4G?

SCB1898 · May 12, 2010

Car dock accessory!

gibsonhtp · May 12, 2010

kwaping said:
Simultaneous voice+data without 4G? Nevermind my previous post about getting the Incredible...

Love that twitter feed! Android Central (androidcentral) on Twitter

that's not making much sense considering the press release states that it is only possible using 4G or Wi-fi.

kwaping · May 12, 2010

Yeah, it was unclear in the twitter feed from AC, but now I see that. Still, there are many times when I will be in a WiFi area and could use this feature. WiFi is cropping up everywhere these days!

SCB1898 · May 12, 2010

gibsonhtp said:
that's not making much sense considering the press release states that it is only possible using 4G or Wi-fi.

Exactly. I'd like to be proven wrong, though!

secretmethod70 · May 12, 2010

vvplatinum said:
I'm sad =( i thought they would release it next week or so =(

There have never been any serious indications that it would release in May. Ever since right around CTIA, the timeframe has always been the first half of June.

secretmethod70 · May 12, 2010

kwaping said:
WTF!! An extra $10 "just because" and THIRTY FREAKING DOLLARS for the mobile hotspot?!? FFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.....!

The mobile hotspot was my #1 most wanted feature. Now? I might as well stick with my current provider and get the DInc. So upset!

As far as I understand, the $10 Premium Data is an optional add-on for Sprint TV Premium and other extras. The Premium Data add-on isn't new for the Evo, so a quick Google search can clarify.

As for the hotspot feature, why would the extra cost make you go with the DInc? Even paying $30 for mobile hotspot, that brings the plan price to the same as Verizon's, except you have a better phone with 4G data and a hotspot for up to 8 devices.

These prices may not be dirt-cheap, but they're still better than everything else out there.

athlaig · May 12, 2010

its nice that it has a front facing camera but what good is that to most of us who want it mainly for things like skype, unless a good alt skype app becomes available (dont suggest fring and iskoot because they both are sketchy) this sucks. Skype needs to make the app available for all carriers.

also its a nice phone but sprint's coverage sucks and 4g is new so it wont be everywhere for a while....ugh tmobile get a new great super android phoen already will you

LisaFitz · May 12, 2010

athlaig said:
its nice that it has a front facing camera but what good is that to most of us who want it mainly for things like skype, unless a good alt skype app becomes available (dont suggest fring and iskoot because they both are sketchy) this sucks. Skype needs to make the app available for all carriers.

also its a nice phone but sprint's coverage sucks and 4g is new so it wont be everywhere for a while....ugh tmobile get a new great super android phoen already will you

Sprint's service sucks?!? Where do you live just out of curiousity....most if not all friends i know who own an iphone on att never get phone calls or txts half the time - and if your tmobile user i feel for you as i have never been able to hear anyone from a tmobile phone because of the constant garble -

Face it this is the Goliath of Mobile phones until otherwise noted!!! Thankfully its on Sprint for all of us!

SCB1898 · May 12, 2010

$449.99 off contract is damn nice!
Just got my Sprint email

This is a promotional email from Sprint. If you wish to unsubscribe from Sprint promotional emails, please use the link below.
http://sprint.p.delivery.net/m/u/nex/n.asp

To contact Sprint Nextel, write to: Office of Privacy - Legal Department, Sprint Nextel, P.O. Box 4600, Reston, VA 20195.

View the Sprint Privacy Policy.

May require up to a $36 activation fee/line, credit approval and deposit. Up to $200 early termination fee/line applies. Phone Offer: While supplies last. $449.99 - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate) = $199.99 (final price). Mail-in Rebate: Requires activation at the time of purchase. Line must be active 30 consecutive days. Allow 10 to 14 weeks for rebate. Upgrade: Existing customers in good standing with service on the same device for more than 22 consecutive months currently activated with a service plan of $39.99 or higher may be eligible. See in-store rebate form, sprint.com/upgrade for details. Everything Data Plan: Includes 450 Anytime Minutes. Additional Anytime Minutes (overage): Up to $0.40/minute. Nights: Monday - Thursday 7pm - 7am; Weekends: Friday 7pm - Monday 7am. Partial minutes charged as full minutes. Any Mobile, Anytime (AMA)/Unlimited Calls to Mobile: Applies when directly dialing/receiving standard voice calls between domestic wireless numbers as determined when the call is placed using independent 3rd party and Sprint data bases. Standard roaming rates/restrictions apply. Only available with select Sprint Plans and while on the Nationwide Sprint or Nextel National Networks (excludes calls to voicemail, 411, and other indirect methods). Data/Web: Premium content/downloads (games, ringers, songs, certain channels, etc.) are additional charge. Messaging: Includes text, picture and video for domestic messages sent or received. International messages are $0.20 sent or received. SMS voice messages may incur an additional data charge of $0.03/KB. Text to 3rd parties to participate in promotions or other may result in additional charges. International services are not included. GPS Navigation: GPS reliability varies by environment. Voice/Data Usage Limitation: Sprint reserves the right, without notice, to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if off-network usage in a month exceeds: (1) voice: 800 minutes or a majority of minutes; or (2) data: 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes. For other usage restrictions, including limiting throughput, see sprint.com/termsandconditions.

Other Terms: Coverage not available everywhere. Nationwide Sprint and Nextel National Networks reach over 276 and 277 million people, respectively. The 3G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (including roaming) reaches over 273 million people. Sprint 4G available in over 30 markets and counting and on select devices. See sprint.com/4G for details. Offers and service plan features not available in all markets or retail locations or for all phones or networks. Sprint reserves the right to modify, extend or cancel offers at any time. Other restrictions apply.

See store, sprint.com or the link below for details.

athlaig · May 12, 2010

i live in boston....i had nextel way back in the day and the second it switched to sprint my service went to crap...i eventually switched to tmobile and say what you want i have never had an issue as to getting service where i should.

everyone i know who had sprint switched to another carrier, i want a good phone but i am not going to sacrafice service for it. also i travel to europe often and verizon and sprint are no help there.

gibsonhtp · May 12, 2010

Just found this in the official spec sheet just released:

Sprint | News Release

Video chat service available as an upgrade to the pre-loaded Qik app to enable conversational, interactive, real-time sharing between mobile devices or from mobile-to-desktop.

I wonder if Qik is going to try and charge for the "upgrade"

SPNarwhal · May 12, 2010

if you keep up on mobile carrier news,
they recently did a test and t-mobile was found to have more dropped calls than sprint.
actually, at&t came in last, tmobile in 3rd, sprint in 2nd, and verizon in first.
(first being good.)

LisaFitz · May 12, 2010

just got my email as well! Seems as if the extra fee is for the buisness plan @ 59.99/mo to bring it up to the 69 unlimited plan?!?

athlaig · May 12, 2010

i want merely suggesting dropped calls....i am just talkign about there not being much service here at all which will prevent me from even making a call let alone waiting for it to drop....i dont want to knock on springt, they always had good phones i just want to think that this will work in my area, hopedully that 30 day trial will still be offered that when this comes out

shadrap · May 12, 2010

Ask if they are going to do an early release for Premier customers again!!!

Please.

blozout · May 12, 2010

SCB1898 said:
$449.99 off contract is damn nice!
Just got my Sprint email

This is a promotional email from Sprint. If you wish to unsubscribe from Sprint promotional emails, please use the link below.
http://sprint.p.delivery.net/m/u/nex/n.asp

To contact Sprint Nextel, write to: Office of Privacy - Legal Department, Sprint Nextel, P.O. Box 4600, Reston, VA 20195.

View the Sprint Privacy Policy.

May require up to a $36 activation fee/line, credit approval and deposit. Up to $200 early termination fee/line applies. Phone Offer: While supplies last. $449.99 - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate) = $199.99 (final price). Mail-in Rebate: Requires activation at the time of purchase. Line must be active 30 consecutive days. Allow 10 to 14 weeks for rebate. Upgrade: Existing customers in good standing with service on the same device for more than 22 consecutive months currently activated with a service plan of $39.99 or higher may be eligible. See in-store rebate form, sprint.com/upgrade for details. Everything Data Plan: Includes 450 Anytime Minutes. Additional Anytime Minutes (overage): Up to $0.40/minute. Nights: Monday - Thursday 7pm - 7am; Weekends: Friday 7pm - Monday 7am. Partial minutes charged as full minutes. Any Mobile, Anytime (AMA)/Unlimited Calls to Mobile: Applies when directly dialing/receiving standard voice calls between domestic wireless numbers as determined when the call is placed using independent 3rd party and Sprint data bases. Standard roaming rates/restrictions apply. Only available with select Sprint Plans and while on the Nationwide Sprint or Nextel National Networks (excludes calls to voicemail, 411, and other indirect methods). Data/Web: Premium content/downloads (games, ringers, songs, certain channels, etc.) are additional charge. Messaging: Includes text, picture and video for domestic messages sent or received. International messages are $0.20 sent or received. SMS voice messages may incur an additional data charge of $0.03/KB. Text to 3rd parties to participate in promotions or other may result in additional charges. International services are not included. GPS Navigation: GPS reliability varies by environment. Voice/Data Usage Limitation: Sprint reserves the right, without notice, to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if off-network usage in a month exceeds: (1) voice: 800 minutes or a majority of minutes; or (2) data: 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes. For other usage restrictions, including limiting throughput, see sprint.com/termsandconditions.

Other Terms: Coverage not available everywhere. Nationwide Sprint and Nextel National Networks reach over 276 and 277 million people, respectively. The 3G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (including roaming) reaches over 273 million people. Sprint 4G available in over 30 markets and counting and on select devices. See sprint.com/4G for details. Offers and service plan features not available in all markets or retail locations or for all phones or networks. Sprint reserves the right to modify, extend or cancel offers at any time. Other restrictions apply.

See store, sprint.com or the link below for details.

Nice email address.

LisaFitz · May 12, 2010

shadrap said:
Ask if they are going to do an early release for Premier customers again!!!

Please.

+1

firedawg · May 12, 2010

Just spoke with sprint customer service through online chat and phone.....they know NOTHING!!! I would like to think they would be briefed in anticpation for the news release and email updates.
I would like to know more about the required $10.00 data pack add on. Would that be for each additional line????

zfwjs · May 12, 2010

blozout said:
Nice email address.

Hey!! I tried to get that one, but it was already taken.

Tasmin · May 12, 2010

Rob, can you clarify the $10 fee for us? Pul-eese?

SCB1898 · May 12, 2010

blozout said:
Nice email address.

I tried to remove all references to it.
I knew I'd fail!!!

I've had it for over 10 years.

droidtime · May 12, 2010

Rob: $10 optional or mandatory? HELPPPPPPP

Caloy · May 12, 2010

droidtime said:
Rob: $10 optional or mandatory? HELPPPPPPP

It's optional. If you want 4G you cough up an extra $10. If you don't, you only get 3G speeds.

EDIT: My bad, it's required if you want to buy the Evo.

shadrap · May 12, 2010

Rob, not trying to be a pest, but could you please check on possible early premier events.

SCB1898 · May 12, 2010

Looks likes the $10 in mandatory for all.

If anyone went from the $99 simply everything plan to the $69.00 Everything Data plan, you are already saving $30 per month. Now tack on $10 for 4G. Savings are now $20/per month.

I can see how they are gonna extra.
Can you honestly say that you weren't planning on upping your data usage when this phone came out?
I knew mine was gonna go up considerably!!

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