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Engadget just posted their review of the LTEvo, based on their test drive with the device in New Orleans. You can read it here:
HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint review -- Engadget
Overall they really liked it, but I have a few quibbles with the review. One, they make a big stink about the phone not being a world phone (i.e., no GSM radios). Seriously? Having dual radios is a feature, not a requirement. It's a CDMA phone, you accept that it won't run on a GSM network unless it's a phone like the Moto Photon, which was specifically advertised as a world phone. Good lord. I wonder if they complained as heavily about the CDMA iPhone not being a world phone?
Two, for some reason they're annoyed that the LTE SIM is integrated into the phone and not user accessible. Is this really a big deal? Last I knew, the various carriers in the US do not operate compatible LTE networks. Will people be able to buy a Verizon phone and slap a Sprint LTE SIM in it (or vise versa)? I'm guessing not, so who cares if the user can't get to the SIM? That's like complaining that the radios are non-user accessible. (Someone correct me if I'm wrong on this, and this really is a big deal for some reason, I'd like to know).
I believe the SIM card complaint is because Verizon's LTE phones allow you to access the SIM card (generally).
Also, the iPhone 4S is a world phone in all versions. Not sure about the iPhone 4.
That being said, their biggest criticism is that Sprint hasn't flipped on LTE yet. But even the 3G performance seems to be improved.
If the review is generally that good from someone who thinks CDMA is scum, then the phone must be amazing!
Both complaints are because the phone was reviewed by Myriam, who thinks CDMA networks are the scum of the earth.
I believe the SIM card complaint is because Verizon's LTE phones allow you to access the SIM card (generally).
Also, the iPhone 4S is a world phone in all versions. Not sure about the iPhone 4.
Review from The Verge up today. The reviewer doesn't seem fond about the battery life. Minus the little ticky tacky nitpicks...it was a pretty good review.
HTC Evo 4G LTE review | The Verge
The guy doing the review sound liked he was force to do it, and he didn't want to! He mention that LTE would roll in the next couple of years!? WTF!? Clearly Sprint will have markets live by the summer! Anyone can review nowadays's!![]()
Engadget's review has been updated. One quote I found of interest:
"Update: We finally put the EVO 4G LTE through our usual battery rundown test (looping a video with brightness and volume set to 50%, Bluetooth disabled, WiFi turned on but not connected and CDMA plus LTE enabled) and the phone lasted eight hours and 55 minutes, just like AT&T's One X -- this despite a larger 2000mAh battery (vs. 1800mAh on its cousin) and a strong CDMA signal. The difference is likely due to the LTE radio being enabled without a network available. We were unable to test HD Voice because the feature is not expected to start rolling out on Sprint's network until "late 2012", according to a spokesperson. Regular calls, however, sounded clear on both ends and reception was problem free."
HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint review (updated) -- Engadget
Is the LTEvo unable to turn off the LTE radio?
I'll be happy just to have the option. doesn't seem to be too much of a hassle IMO . you can also create a shortcut if there's no widget option
From what I have read and seen, the option to turn off LTE completely is DEEP within the options. It's a pain to get to.