Official EVO Rumors and Speculation thread

[Norril]

they are Lithium Ion and don't need conditioning.

Not conditioning, but the battery life will improve over the first week or 2 of use, then slowly start decreasing over the next few years. Also, do NOT let your batteries get hot. Lithium Ion batteries get crippled if you leave them sitting on a sunny car seat, dashboard, etc. I took my first Curve battery down to half, by leaving the phone powered on in my hot car, while in a 1 hour meeting. That phone was scorching hot when I got back.

This alone would be a good reason to buy a white phone and white cases. Same applies to your laptops! I had a friend close up his laptop, stuff it in his case and zip it up. Laptop never powered off and his battery got ganked. from normal 3 hours the day before, to only 30 min max life after...

Edit: A trick I do when driving on a hot day, is put my phone in my dashboard cup holder, because the air vent blows right on it. Always keeps cool that way.

 

[UniqueNate]

I usually get black in everything but I would like to try white for the evo .

 

[Orion]

I usually get black in everything but I would like to try white for the evo .

If the EVO is all white...I think it would look sick. I'm going with the black though.

 

[reallynotnick]

Id say themain thing to focus on for you is how to guarantee 5 phones at the same location without a pre-order =). Best Buy and Wally mart use instant rebates, but best buy does pre orders and wally mart usually does not. BUT lots of wally marts open at midnight too so.....=) I'm getting mine at best buy mose likely. Have gotten all my phones from them and have had zero issues. I like the geek squad insurance plan too, they cover a lost or stolen phone.

That's a good point but we will probably only be getting 2 EVO's and then probably something cheaper or free for the mom, younger brother and sister. Maybe we will get 3 but my brother is pretty much broke and anything would be an upgrade from his current phone.
I also never buy warrantees/insurance plans, it's cheaper just to replace the very rare broken device. So it really just comes down to price for me and who is going to charge me the most fees such as activation fees.

 

[UniqueNate]

I think it will come in both black and white . That's what Jackson said but idk if he confirmed it . So I don't want to pin it on him . Whatever color it comes other then black (if it does) I'm going for that . I think a lighter color can compliment the wallpapers and stuff . I hope they come with matching accessories to if it comes in something other then black . I think gray like the HERO would be nice with chrome accents or a bronze color with black or chrome accents .

But I know in the review from Noah from phonedog they mentioned the battery will be red and I only see that matching with black . So probably will be in black only =/

 

[Orion]

I think it will come in both black and white . That's what Jackson said but idk if he confirmed it . So I don't want to pin it on him . Whatever color it comes other then black (if it does) I'm going for that . I think a lighter color can compliment the wallpapers and stuff . I hope they come with matching accessories to if it comes in something other then black . I think gray like the HERO would be nice with chrome accents or a bronze color with black or chrome accents .

But I know in the review from Noah from phonedog they mentioned the battery will be red and I only see that matching with black . So probably will be in black only =/

Yeah that ferrari red with the black looks awesome. Like I stated before..this phone should come out in a variety of colors. It is going to be the flagship phone for Sprint after all.

 

[billsmed]

I'll bite. Right now, you are creating points over a topic that's beyond hearsay. How do you know that the device went through FCC? That can't be it since you don't believe what Jackson says. Wait, weren't you the one who believed that Sprint was going to have a huge media blitz on Friday, based on what Jackson stated? Epic fail from Sprint, right? Interesting. How long does it take a device to pass through the FCC? Could a device get resubmitted to the FCC? How long would that take for that resubmitted device to pass through the FCC? Take all the time you need to answer those questions. Bonus question, if Voice + 4G becomes final, would Sprint need a new FCC Filing?

Bill and Norril: Try company, Sprint, and HTC. Thanks for the love from everyone who shown me it. Nothing encourages you more, when people you don't know embraces you and give you a pat on the e-shoulders lol. This is what fuels Insiders to do what they do.

Edit: Props Nate. You're right, and for that I'm done. I'll be back when Sprint officially announces more info to the public. It's been real forum, and thanks for the love again.

SP, I can understand why you're upset with ajac, because he's so contrary. Even though quite a few of us have said things to him, he doesn't get it. He doesn't understand that you have the device and that you're one of the testers. If he does understand, then he's just a trouble maker and he will be dealt with. I hate the disruption he's causing.

I'm trying to figure out which of Nate's posts upset you. If you walk away now, it will just fuel speculation. We have a group of people here that really love this phone, so I don't understand why you're punishing all of us because of one or two bad apples.

 

[kritzell]

Did ajac09 just state that we all worship the ground that jackson walks on?? Sounds like someone really got touchy about april 16th.

Yup he did. Its too bad people attack others instead of respecting them..people like that go into the ignore box.

 

[LatinP]

Here is a quick question for Supersonical or anyone who has had an Evo in their hands recently. As I as leaving work today I had the opportunity to play around with a colleague's HTC Touch Pro 2 while we were chatting about the Evo. Well for some reason the conversation drifted into a problem he was having with his memory card as I opened his phone and looked there was a sim card slot, mind you this took me a bit by suprise because it's a Sprint branded phone. Any idea if there will be a similar sim card slot on the Evo?

 

[billsmed]

Here is a quick question for Supersonical or anyone who has had an Evo in their hands recently. As I as leaving work today I had the opportunity to play around with a colleague's HTC Touch Pro 2 while we were chatting about the Evo. Well for some reason the conversation drifted into a problem he was having with his memory card as I opened his phone and looked there was a sim card slot, mind you this took me a bit by suprise because it's a Sprint branded phone. Any idea if there will be a similar sim card slot on the Evo?

Under the battery. That came out at CTIA.

 

[LatinP]

Under the battery. That came out at CTIA.

WOW! I must have missed that. Any idea if the radio will operate on GSM networks as well? I do leave the US about once a year and usually pick up a pre paid phone wherever I go but that's pretty cool.

 

[Rgamer84]

I think billsmed misread that. There will not be a sim card slot in the EVO. The sim card slot is in the TP2 because it is a world business phone.

 

[UniqueNate]

thats because the tp2 is a world phone . i dont think the evo is a world phone . i think they would of mentioned that at ctia . but who knows things can change . i mean the first wimax phone ever was not in the states but was made by htc . but i think there wimax frequency is a little differ .

and and bill he wasnt mad at me . he thanked me and took my advice in the edit one . he is not punishing us all . he said he will be back when he get's official info .

and orion i hope you are right with the variety of colors . but if the battery does come in red with the guts to match in red how would that look with the device itself in different colors ? unless that one is exclusive to the black one and the other colors will have there own ?

 

[billsmed]

WOW! I must have missed that. Any idea if the radio will operate on GSM networks as well? I do leave the US about once a year and usually pick up a pre paid phone wherever I go but that's pretty cool.

It could happen if Verizon would get on board with a WiMAX/LTE merge. It seems like it was called dual-radios, but don't quote me. If that were to happen, the EVO or another device like it could become a world phone. How great would that be for all of us!? I doubt this will happen anytime soon, but anything is possible.

 

[billsmed]

I think billsmed misread that. There will not be a sim card slot in the EVO. The sim card slot is in the TP2 because it is a world business phone.

No, you're right Rgamer. Welcome to the forum. I was thinking of the microSD card slot. Sorry.

 

[Rgamer84]

Thanks, i misread it the first time also and was about to send a picture of the evo's microsd slot. I have been lurking on these forums for the past three weeks and figured i would make a quick correction .

 

[billsmed]

thats because the tp2 is a world phone . i dont think the evo is a world phone . i think they would of mentioned that at ctia . but who knows things can change . i mean the first wimax phone ever was not in the states but was made by htc . but i think there wimax frequency is a little differ .

and and bill he wasnt mad at me . he thanked me and took my advice in the edit one . he is not punishing us all . he said he will be back when he get's official info .

and orion i hope you are right with the variety of colors . but if the battery does come in red with the guts to match in red how would that look with the device itself in different colors ? unless that one is exclusive to the black one and the other colors will have there own ?

That wasn't how I read it, Nate. Thanks for setting me straight on SP.

 

[Orion]

and orion i hope you are right with the variety of colors . but if the battery does come in red with the guts to match in red how would that look with the device itself in different colors ? unless that one is exclusive to the black one and the other colors will have there own ?

Nahhh I don't think its going to come out it variety of colors. I just think it would be cool if they did. Anyway, I'm just going to go with the black.

 

[LatinP]

It could happen if Verizon would get on board with a WiMAX/LTE merge. It seems like it was called dual-radios, but don't quote me. If that were to happen, the EVO or another device like it could become a world phone. How great would that be for all of us!? I doubt this will happen anytime soon, but anything is possible.

Nah that would be the internet radio and it still wouldn't be able to make calls outside the US since GSM and CDMA operate on a different radio spectrums. Dual band call radios have existed for a long time that's why I asked if it had one but what you are referring to is a dual band 4g internet receiver. Oh well one can dream.

 

[UniqueNate]

oh okay cool

 

[stevbl01]

I'll bite. Right now, you are creating points over a topic that's beyond hearsay. How do you know that the device went through FCC? That can't be it since you don't believe what Jackson says. Wait, weren't you the one who believed that Sprint was going to have a huge media blitz on Friday, based on what Jackson stated? Epic fail from Sprint, right? Interesting. How long does it take a device to pass through the FCC? Could a device get resubmitted to the FCC? How long would that take for that resubmitted device to pass through the FCC? Take all the time you need to answer those questions. Bonus question, if Voice + 4G becomes final, would Sprint need a new FCC Filing?

Bill and Norril: Try company, Sprint, and HTC. Thanks for the love from everyone who shown me it. Nothing encourages you more, when people you don't know embraces you and give you a pat on the e-shoulders lol. This is what fuels Insiders to do what they do.

Edit: Props Nate. You're right, and for that I'm done. I'll be back when Sprint officially announces more info to the public. It's been real forum, and thanks for the love again.

SP i think i speak for the majority of us in the forum when i say we appreciate the info you and Jackson have been able to give us. Don't let one person ruin it for the other 100 hundred that like getting the information. I guess I am to the point that if some one is just being ridiculous we should all just ignore them.. if we all do that they will get the point and leave!!

 

[RiverOfIce]

How long does it take a device to pass through the FCC? Could a device get resubmitted to the FCC? How long would that take for that resubmitted device to pass through the FCC?

Well everyone please just calm down. Everyone wants this device now.

We all know sprint made a mistake showing the phone off 2 months in advance.

But there are some problems with "tidbits".

Let me state a few. Sprint could throw in 16 gb memory into the evo. Could happen. But the problem is right now that is the most wanted memory chip on the market. So if they promise 16 gb and can not deliver, then they get hammered.

They could promise 1,001 other things, and if they can not produce them with high quality and quantity they get hammered.

Yes they made a mistake, by showing it off, this is a company that can will usually drop the ball if given a chance.

They should have showed it, and released in 2 weeks, like Verizon.

They also have no clue how to work the critics, the fanbois, and the media.

This is sprint after all.

If at any point you think that sprint is going to step up and take full and complete control of all things EVO, bad news. They messed up on the hero, the pre, and the tour.

So, to the people that want it now or tomorrow, tough, you are not going to get it.

To the people that think they should have the inside track or be cratered to by product development, I am sorry.

It is not going to happen.

This is sprint.

They have improved in soo many ways, CS, data rates, coverage, treatment of workers.

But they are just dumb when it comes to dealing with product releases.

And before you get on the keys and start pounding, I will give you one solid reason.

Now everyone knows what the top phone will look like. They know where the bar is. They know how high to climb and how far to go.

All apple has to do is release a iphone with 16,32,64 memory, 1ghz processor, and a hdmi out. Once they do that, no one will defect from apple.

But this is sprint.

Now about the above statement.

I happen to know something about that.

Usually when you start production of the product you start the FCC filing. That can take from a week to 1.5 months. I have seen it take 3 days, for the first filing.

Other filings can be handled in a few days to a few weeks. Depending on how drastic the changes are.

The rule of thumb. Not including delivery and upper management. It takes about 15 hours for first approval, and about 1 hour for second approval.

That works out to be about 3 days for the first one, and a few hours for the second one.

But that is just approval, not all the admin stuff.

If htc has it together. The final product can be approved in a few hours, well bet that is approved already.

And the final product is being produce right now.

 

[Self Praise]

Dammit River, you had to answer those questions right lol. They were strictly for ajac, but you're spot on and said my point for me. There's a reason I've asked him those very questions.

If HTC has it together. The final product can be approved in a few hours, well bet that is approved already.

And the final product is being produce right now.

Precisely. Now I could go with peace. Props River.

 

[MrViZZiATO]

WOW I missed a lot lol... I was in AC (Atlantic City) last night...had a blast!!

but now I'm up to date... and I want to thank Jackson an Self Praise for there info!! It's nice to have knowledgeable people around who know there stuff in general not just b/c of the EVO info.... it goes far beyond that!!

 

[ajac09]

Well everyone please just calm down. Everyone wants this device now.

We all know sprint made a mistake showing the phone off 2 months in advance.

But there are some problems with "tidbits".

Let me state a few. Sprint could throw in 16 gb memory into the evo. Could happen. But the problem is right now that is the most wanted memory chip on the market. So if they promise 16 gb and can not deliver, then they get hammered.

They could promise 1,001 other things, and if they can not produce them with high quality and quantity they get hammered.

Yes they made a mistake, by showing it off, this is a company that can will usually drop the ball if given a chance.

They should have showed it, and released in 2 weeks, like Verizon.

They also have no clue how to work the critics, the fanbois, and the media.

This is sprint after all.

If at any point you think that sprint is going to step up and take full and complete control of all things EVO, bad news. They messed up on the hero, the pre, and the tour.

So, to the people that want it now or tomorrow, tough, you are not going to get it.

To the people that think they should have the inside track or be cratered to by product development, I am sorry.

It is not going to happen.

This is sprint.

They have improved in soo many ways, CS, data rates, coverage, treatment of workers.

But they are just dumb when it comes to dealing with product releases.

And before you get on the keys and start pounding, I will give you one solid reason.

Now everyone knows what the top phone will look like. They know where the bar is. They know how high to climb and how far to go.

All apple has to do is release a iphone with 16,32,64 memory, 1ghz processor, and a hdmi out. Once they do that, no one will defect from apple.

But this is sprint.

Now about the above statement.

I happen to know something about that.

Usually when you start production of the product you start the FCC filing. That can take from a week to 1.5 months. I have seen it take 3 days, for the first filing.

Other filings can be handled in a few days to a few weeks. Depending on how drastic the changes are.

The rule of thumb. Not including delivery and upper management. It takes about 15 hours for first approval, and about 1 hour for second approval.

That works out to be about 3 days for the first one, and a few hours for the second one.

But that is just approval, not all the admin stuff.

If htc has it together. The final product can be approved in a few hours, well bet that is approved already.

And the final product is being produce right now.

and that is my issue. Why bother showing it if what u have is not what we get. And a prototype of the other version shirley would have been out by then to if it already had passed FCC and I doubt they would show a crappier version if they have a better version in their pockets. Sprint showed it because they were ready to show it. They always do this show it and then 2 months later release it. the sprint way. Always has been. The pre, instinct both were like that. Both also had plenty of hardware change rumors that all turned out false. Personally the better hardware wouldn't matter to me I am an Micro-SD card user I rather change it out when I feel like it and more onboard ROM wont matter when their will be plenty of memory free even without an update. Makes 0 sense 0. So instead of arguing about a fictional hardware change why not talk about things that are truly unknown release date and price. Right now we have no proof of any kind of hardware change. Right now if you go to any sprint official website that has the evo listed and what it is has that is what we are getting till that changes why bother arguing about it? it could change but hasnt and till then I am not changing my position I am sorry but hate me for my opinion wont change anything, will just prove how closed minded alot of people on this forum are and kind of sad that a forum is closed to other peoples opinions.