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Official EVO Rumors and Speculation thread

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leaddog said:
Or they could be using the time to give you a PR talk on how fortunate you are and how othere who have not got the phone will be so jealous ... Seriously, though, I think 1/2 hour might not be sufficient time. A few months ago, I bought a new phone for my wife and the Sprint (oops, I meant $print) rep took longer than 1/2 hour to get the account set up. With all the stuff he had to type and all the questions he would answer other people while walking from one end of the store to the other.
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This is a good point, but hopefully with the info my BB has given me they won't be having "attention" issues. They informed me they were going to have additional "work stations" setup to accomodate more rep's and then a seating area for customers. SO here's to hoping they have dedicated reps for just activating/setup Evo's

dirkbonn said:
Just because they are alloting 30 minutes between appointments doesn't mean every apointment is going to last 30 minutes. Each appointment will be different. Some customers will be new to Sprint, new to Android, even new to smartphones. These people will use much more of the 30 minutes than someone who's already with Sprint and who's last phone was an Android smartphone. I think they're building in an appointment "safety factor" figuring the absoute most any one customer would need is 30 minutes.

I would guess some of you will be in & out in 10 minutes or less.

You know, I was just thinking if Sprint had just folded the $10 EVO fee into the "everything" plans, I don't think anybody would have said anything. They would have just figured that was the price thay had to pay to have the best smartphone that Sprint had to offer.

Patiently/Impatiently waiting for the release of the EVO 4G.
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A safety factor is probably a great idea (assuming that is the "explanation"). I have a feeling as the day gets moving, it's going to be a MAD-HOUSE inside BB! So I'm hoping with the 2nd appt, I'll be in and out before too much mayhem starts stirring LOL

Crimson01 said:
Has anyone else confirmed their BB will be giving these Plantronics earpiece away? IS there any documented proof this is going down? I just wanted something to show my BB on friday when they claim ignorance.
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I too only have "word of mouth" from my local BB...Springfield, MO! I would rest assured it is a nationwide decision, and if they dispute it for some odd reason (AFTER THEY CHECK THEIR EMAIL) I'd speak with a manager so he can get in touch with another store or something. Anyway to my knowledge they are not only giving away the Plantronics 230 (I believe) but also offering something like a 20% discount on accessories for preorders/Evo buyers (so I've heard).
 
SHO_ONE said:
It isn't that difficult. I would believe you would have a better chance at taking your time and watching a YouTube vid then have a Best Buy rep that is probably looking to get you outta there, rush through it. I've mentioned this a few posts earlier, my friend decided to go ahead ad buy the Zagg skin and have the BB people install it, first of all it didn't sit completely right and lastly, because they rushed it and he didn't let it dry not did they warn him about it and it began to peel sooner than I recall mine ever doing so. My $0.02

Edit**** as to not double post... A thought occurred to me, now I'm sure the rest of you have already thought of this and I was going to share this yesterday; however work and kids and school got in the way and well here it goes... For those of us buy our EVO (God Device) from BB we shouldn't have to be forced to purchase any accessories from there. I called to my local sprint store to confirm a 25% discount we are entitled to for being premiere customers... in other words, it's the Sprint store for me. Hey, I'm buy the accessories anyways... might as well get a discount!
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Okay, since you are calling me out, unless I can find a brick and mortar with a good one, I will buy one of the ones recommended on here. Best Buy offered to have the zagg on for me already when I showed up, but I told them no thanks, for the reasons you mentioned. However, the guys at the kiosk at the mall are usually pretty good.

And good point about the sprint store. I will go there after I pick up my phone. It is right around the corner - so is rs.
 
And here I thought EVP was going to be shipping ot a couple days early. I want my EVO. Is anyone getting the car dock? I want a car dock that will hold the phone with my case on it. Anyone know if this would be good or should I just get the Sprint one which supposably charges the phone and automatically opens the car home thing. I can't decide. My seidio case and protectors will be here tomorrow. And then I have Calrivue portectors coming also.

Amazon.com: Car Bean Bag Dash & Windshield Holder for the HTC EVO 4G - Gomadic Brand: Electronics

twospirits said:
This is true. I might have to do a FBI search on it.

No shit. It was like just yesterday it was at only 30 pages. In fact it was yesterday. :eek:

STOP IT. STOP DOING THAT. Its bad enough the anticipation but to be reminded of it, aarrgghh.

Let go my EVO, EVP.

TS out
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Okay just to confirm- I just talked to the guys at Sams who have my Evo- they are saying that sprint is pushing really hard for the 30 minute walk thru; but you CAN opt out. I thought you could if not I was going to fake an important meeting at 9:07
 
cmanbrazil said:
Okay, since you are calling me out, unless I can find a brick and mortar with a good one, I will buy one of the ones recommended on here. Best Buy offered to have the zagg on for me already when I showed up, but I told them no thanks, for the reasons you mentioned. However, the guys at the kiosk at the mall are usually pretty good.

And good point about the sprint store. I will go there after I pick up my phone. It is right around the corner - so is rs.
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LOL... not callin you out.... just don't want to see anyone in the community to feel the cold shoulder of buyers remorse a week later when your skin is tuning color and the tackiness is too much to deal with... But please do what you're gut tells you... I only offer my experience and suggestions... :)
 
Okay, I'm at Panera bread and they have the stupid 30 min lunch time rule -actually good for them - and I just remembered that wmwwifi router set up. Now I am back on the net using it. Does android have anything like it, that we could use?
 
For those going to the Shack for EVO pickup -

RadioShack opening early for Evo 4G launch, extra savings for preorders

"The electronics retailer said on Wednesday that will open its doors as early as 6 a.m. at some of its retail locations to help preorder customers activate and set up their phones. In addition, if you arrive early, RadioShack will give you an additional 15 percent discount on accessories on top of the $20 accessory credit when you preordered the phone. "
 
Not to stir the pot any, but my Best Buy here in Denver just set up my appointment for TOMORROW at 8AM. A day early?
 
Just called BB again. I got a much more knowledgable rep this time. I had him check my account to make sure no past due balance ( can't use $150 off with upgrade with a past due balance FYI). Everything was good.

Rep says "we got them in today I remember putting a post-it with your name on one". Made my day. Mine is waiting for me as we speek. Said they start calling to setting up appointments tomorrow. He also said I MUST have it activated in store. Said only accessories is a charger. But would be getting more on Friday. Upgrade fee of $18 goes on my next bill. No activation fee for me. Said total was $212.99 with tax (OH). My giftcard was taxed $3.26 so I'll be paying $159.73 in store. The wait is pretty much over finally.
 
Daddo said:
For those going to the Shack for EVO pickup -

RadioShack opening early for Evo 4G launch, extra savings for preorders

"The electronics retailer said on Wednesday that will open its doors as early as 6 a.m. at some of its retail locations to help preorder customers activate and set up their phones. In addition, if you arrive early, RadioShack will give you an additional 15 percent discount on accessories on top of the $20 accessory credit when you preordered the phone. "
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My rep originally said it was 10% last week, but 15 is even better. Already planning on getting a holster....dont really need much else.

Using my $50 BB preorder card for the Hdmi dock whenever they get it.
 
twospirits said:
Not to get off topic, but whats the deal with the small print lately?

TS
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Sorry, I think it happened because I did a cut & paste from another window. I don't think it showed up as smaller text until after it is submitted, so it must have some hidden formatting characters embedded.
 
Stupid question? What makes you a premiere customer? I am switching to sprint with a 25% ups discount. Am I premmiere??
 
Rose4uKy said:
And here I thought EVP was going to be shipping ot a couple days early. I want my EVO. Is anyone getting the car dock? I want a car dock that will hold the phone with my case on it. Anyone know if this would be good or should I just get the Sprint one which supposably charges the phone and automatically opens the car home thing. I can't decide. My seidio case and protectors will be here tomorrow. And then I have Calrivue portectors coming also.

Amazon.com: Car Bean Bag Dash & Windshield Holder for the HTC EVO 4G - Gomadic Brand: Electronics
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What's this "car home thing" is it like a "whasmacallit" ! :confused:
 
Oh one other thing; anyone know where I can actually play with a LIVE sprint evo? I've called most of the stores but they are worse than the military! I had one guy ask what the evo was lol
 
bck9900 said:
Oh one other thing; anyone know where I can actually play with a LIVE sprint evo? I've called most of the stores but they are worse than the military! I had one guy ask what the evo was lol
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Call to find out who the Evo ambassador is and find out what that person's schedule is. They're there to show off the Evo.
 
Rigmaster said:
Call to find out who the Evo ambassador is and find out what that person's schedule is. They're there to show off the Evo.
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I called my sprint store and they said that there are no ambassadors period. Hoping they are wrong.
Has anyone seen an ambassador??
 
bck9900 said:
I called my sprint store and they said that there are no ambassadors period. Hoping they are wrong.
Has anyone seen an ambassador??
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Yeah, that dude on the Red Stripe commercials. And he just lost his suit! HOORAY BEER!:D
j/k
Really, in previous pages of the thread, many people have made mention of encountering them, but some of the ambassadors apparently got in trouble for letting customers play with the phone, which may be why they are reluctant to talk to you about it. Their primary function is to familiarize themselves with the phone so they can demo it after it is released.:(
 
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