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[Official] Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE Pre-release thread - Sprint official launch is Saturday, June 2
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IOWA
Mr. Logic Pants
I don't get why they can't make a sliding door cover, just big enough to slide the battery in and out, not so the whole back comes off.
PyroSporker
Android Expert
amen, the HTC Inspire (my Girlfriends current phone) has something like this. the back is one solid piece and does NOT come off but a sliver of a section on one side is removable and the battery slides out sideways, not sure why this would be such a big deal to do
HTC Inspire:
It is certainly an idea.
Not to crap on your good point, but didn't a large number of people dislike the hidden door design though? Or did they just dislike the execution of it? The door was tough to remove and install, thus a more specific removal guide was made on forums like these. It is the source of the pic you shared no doubt.
Browsing the One S reviews earlier today showed that they used a similar style door around the rear facing camera. When I saw it I thought of the Inspire. Removing the door on the One S allows access to the MicroSIM slot, some hidden retaining screws, and antenna contacts.
HTC One S:
IOWA
Mr. Logic Pants
It is certainly an idea.
Not to crap on your good point, but didn't a large number of people dislike the hidden door design though? Or did they just dislike the execution of it? The door was tough to remove and install, thus a more specific removal guide was made on forums like these. It is the source of the pic you shared no doubt.
Browsing the One S reviews earlier today showed that they used a similar style door around the rear facing camera. When I saw it I thought of the Inspire. Removing the door on the One S allows access to the MicroSIM slot, some hidden retaining screws, and antenna contacts.
HTC One S:
Id rather a compicated design with access than a simplistic design with no access.
Orion
Android Expert
To me.... I dont like the way this phone looks at all. Sprint has made it more square and beefier looking.
Lets see what the Sprint Event brings tomorrow night if this is what it really looks like.
The black vs white cases makes it harder to tell what we're seeing.
Really odd that the Sprint version has a grill in place of the holes for the speaker. Plus, I had trouble measuring an identical screen height on the two pictures of the X. Finally, this is the press picture a day early and here we have the phone without Sprint branding.
Laugh at me tomorrow if that turns out to be true, but I'm going to take the chance and call shenanigans on that picture.
ATT X, Sprint X, T-Mobile S, supposedly.
Really odd that the Sprint version has a grill in place of the holes for the speaker. Plus, I had trouble measuring an identical screen height on the two pictures of the X. Finally, this is the press picture a day early and here we have the phone without Sprint branding.
Laugh at me tomorrow if that turns out to be true, but I'm going to take the chance and call shenanigans on that picture.
ATT X, Sprint X, T-Mobile S, supposedly.
The black vs white cases makes it harder to tell what we're seeing.
Really odd that the Sprint version has a grill in place of the holes for the speaker. Plus, I had trouble measuring an identical screen height on the two pictures of the X. Finally, this is the press picture a day early and here we have the phone without Sprint branding.
Laugh at me tomorrow if that turns out to be true, but I'm going to take the chance and call shenanigans on that picture.
ATT X, Sprint X, T-Mobile S, supposedly.
i have to agree.. it does look off.. odd... feeling this is a hoax.
with htc putting so much care and time in the design of the ONEs... i dont think they would so much of the character in sprint's version.
and... I think it is ugly! sure hope it aint the sprint version!
what if... it is not Rootable...locked down tight..
only way is to use the htc website method.. which voids warranty 100%.
WOULD YOU STILL GET IT??
i would not.. if it is unrootable.. i dont want it.
Orion
Android Expert
I agree. It does look like a photoshop job....especially on the top. Also the screen looks like crap compared to the others. I'll believe it when I see it.The black vs white cases makes it harder to tell what we're seeing.
Really odd that the Sprint version has a grill in place of the holes for the speaker. Plus, I had trouble measuring an identical screen height on the two pictures of the X. Finally, this is the press picture a day early and here we have the phone without Sprint branding.
Laugh at me tomorrow if that turns out to be true, but I'm going to take the chance and call shenanigans on that picture.
ATT X, Sprint X, T-Mobile S, supposedly.
I also think its ugly. But then again, I think my 3D is ugly. Lol. I really hate the grill on the top. I hope this is not the real picture.
It looks more like that concept phone that was out earlier (actual test bed phone) but I can't remember its name.
The 2d shape is nearly identical, but I don't get the feeling of sculpted edges.
The 2d shape is nearly identical, but I don't get the feeling of sculpted edges.
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Bnice
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It is rumor that the Sprint HTC ONE X phone might look like this, I'm really not feeling it but will have to save judgement for when I see it in the flesh.
Leaked press shot shows off the HTC EVO One from Sprint | Android and Me
Leaked press shot shows off the HTC EVO One from Sprint | Android and Me
LoL
The camera button speculation began on comments at various blogs. Phandroid has a set.
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The camera button speculation began on comments at various blogs. Phandroid has a set.
Other comments above.
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Bnice
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Apologize for that, it was the first thing I read about this morning and I was just like what the hell. Feel free to delete my post.
No need. 
I was lol'ing at the camera button.
Tomorrow is going to be a very interesting day.
I was lol'ing at the camera button.
Tomorrow is going to be a very interesting day.
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Bnice
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You and me both, it just leave a question mark in my head. Now i'm hoping tomorrow will bring a different light to how I'm feeling after seeing this.
I haven't seen a square mask for the screen since the Evo.
Still not buying into it.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/04/03/rumor-analysis-is-this-leaked-press-photo-sprints-htc-evo-one/
Are these guys blind? The corner curving is identical.
Still not buying into it.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/04/03/rumor-analysis-is-this-leaked-press-photo-sprints-htc-evo-one/
Are these guys blind? The corner curving is identical.
Thanks for this link. This is interesting. The dates on these phones have me thinking it could be a fake. Also why does the Sprint version not have a Sprint logo on it and the others do? I don't know. But it does look like an EVO. I guess we will see tomorrow.
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
It made me think of a shopped Design 4G when I initially saw it. Is Pocketnow usually wrong though?
Dunno. Everyone is blogging that it has an IPS display when that's likely false. Lots being said about the X based on pretty flimsy sources.
PyroSporker
Android Expert
While suspect, I don't believe the date to be the nail in the proverbial coffin by any means. HTC has used all manner of dates, times, and locations on the Sense weather/clock readouts for their promo shots in the past. They have used future dates, past dates, some dates that end up being significant to their company, most that don't. I don't see any "evidence" to it, it is just a good observation I guess. If the font was different, or the type size was smaller, or if the edges were really pixelated then there could be some evidence in my eyes.
The overall unfinished look, un-sculpted appearance, and non curved display corners are more glaring in my eyes.
Nonetheless, I don't believe it is an official press shot and it holds about as much water as the recent rumors which spread like grass fire. We will see tomorrow hopefully. As I always state, I have no problem with being wrong and usually will be the first to admit it
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Bnice
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That speaker grill is what i'm not buying. HTC state they was doing too much and plan to scale back, so why go back when those micro drill holes are a nice to your all knew design future phones.
Sauske
Android Enthusiast
HTC was doing to much! And what they meant by that is that they were pumping out phone's left and right (Quantity) and now they will focus on less phone's (Quality)! Now they will put more focus on the phone's and advertisement, then having 30 phone's released with no substance!
Desert Cactus
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I guess I would be slightly disappointed if the Evo One looks like that Pocketnow photo. Oh well....
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