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Big screen on evo love it or hate it
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methoderik
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The screen size is the main reason I bought the phone. When I first picked it up I was a little concerned it may be too big, but now it is just perfect. It really is the most comfortable phone to hold to my ear that I have ever had.
It totally skews your perception of other phones though. When my buddy brought his new iphone4 to work I was all... "Oh that's so cute!"
It totally skews your perception of other phones though. When my buddy brought his new iphone4 to work I was all... "Oh that's so cute!"
Cobravision
Android Expert
I also bought the Evo mostly for the 4.3" screen, and I absolutely love it. My Touch Pro 2 had a 3.6" screen, and it was pretty badass for its time, but the 4.3" inch totally blows it away -- it's like going from a 42" HDTV to a 60" HDTV -- it is unmistakeably larger.
And I can type faster and more accurately on the wider stock Evo keyboard than the TP2 slider (and that was a great slider keyboard).
BTW, the Dolphin HD browser on this screen is just sick.
And I can type faster and more accurately on the wider stock Evo keyboard than the TP2 slider (and that was a great slider keyboard).
BTW, the Dolphin HD browser on this screen is just sick.
I like the screen size, I don't have huge hands, but they are big enough to operate the phone one handed if necessary (I use two a lot, but I used two a lot on my iPod touch - just the way I prefer using it when browsing).
But honestly, I could go back to a smaller screen if the best phone in two years is a 3.5 incher. I still use the Touch as my PMP when driving, and while it feels strange at first, if the drive is more than 30 minutes, I get used to it by the time I get where I'm going. (Also, I hate iTunes, but I still think Apple has the best music player).
It would feel weird going smaller again, and if all else was equal, I'd prefer a big screen. Of course, if all else wasn't equal, I'd go small if necessary.
But not bigger, don't think I could go past the Evo in size. I think the Dell Streak is past the limit for me. Maybe for women with purses, or men who carry man-bags, but I don't think the Streak will work as a pocket phone.
But honestly, I could go back to a smaller screen if the best phone in two years is a 3.5 incher. I still use the Touch as my PMP when driving, and while it feels strange at first, if the drive is more than 30 minutes, I get used to it by the time I get where I'm going. (Also, I hate iTunes, but I still think Apple has the best music player).
It would feel weird going smaller again, and if all else was equal, I'd prefer a big screen. Of course, if all else wasn't equal, I'd go small if necessary.
But not bigger, don't think I could go past the Evo in size. I think the Dell Streak is past the limit for me. Maybe for women with purses, or men who carry man-bags, but I don't think the Streak will work as a pocket phone.
Cobravision
Android Expert
I also think that 4.3" is at or right near the limit (already there is no way I can totally operate this with one hand like the TP2), but in terms of the size hanging off your belt or in your pocket, 5" seems too unwieldy.
But I'll have to see for myself when a 5" model comes out!
But I'll have to see for myself when a 5" model comes out!
jrstinkfish
Android Enthusiast
I could probably get used to a smaller screen again, but I would be unsatisfied with it, I'm sure. I'd just hold out for the best phone in two years that also had a 4.3" screen -- you know it'd come eventually
The bigger the better.
I love it. I don't think I could go back to anything smaller (maybe 4", but nothing below that.) It feels like the perfect size: not too big and definitely not too small.
I didn't realize how big it was until today when a coworker showed me his Hero, which I used to think had a really big screen. However, after playing with the Evo the Hero's screen seemed too small. In fact, I didn't even recognize it as the Hero at first because the screen seemed so small compared to the Evo. O_O
I didn't realize how big it was until today when a coworker showed me his Hero, which I used to think had a really big screen. However, after playing with the Evo the Hero's screen seemed too small. In fact, I didn't even recognize it as the Hero at first because the screen seemed so small compared to the Evo. O_O