SprintFun
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Better relatively speaking - they're still hemorrhaging money and customers. But with all that being said, I really don't see any further charge for an "evo specific" plan.
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Better relatively speaking - they're still hemorrhaging money and customers. But with all that being said, I really don't see any further charge for an "evo specific" plan.
ekt8750
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Yeah but when posters fill up the thread with the same useless gripe over and over again instead of listening to people (case and point the monthly plans for the EVO where person after kept citing the same blogs that said that owning an EVO's gonna cost more cause you're gonna need a new plan for it and then people come out and say that they read it wrong and then more people trumpet blog after that cause they either didn't read the post clarifying thing or just don't care and want to hear themselves talk). That's kinda of stuff that starts crap on msg boards.
tp2386
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It is May 18th. The contest ended yesterday.
Novoken
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mikevember
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Sprint | HTC EVO "Blaze across America with 4G" says the winners will be announced May 26th
EDIT: Just kidding reread the official rules
Sprint said:
I saw this mentioned earlier several pages ago, but did not see any replies (apologies if there was & I missed it/them)
Once the 4G network is up & running, it is my interpetation that it will improve the 3G network for other users. My reasoning: the more folks Sprint gets on the 4G network with at least data, that will releive congestion on the 3G for the non 4G folks to use to their advantage.
So, my theory is, the EVO 4G will improve the performance of the phone you have today!
Once the 4G network is up & running, it is my interpetation that it will improve the 3G network for other users. My reasoning: the more folks Sprint gets on the 4G network with at least data, that will releive congestion on the 3G for the non 4G folks to use to their advantage.
So, my theory is, the EVO 4G will improve the performance of the phone you have today!
I saw this mentioned earlier several pages ago, but did not see any replies (apologies if there was & I missed it/them)
Once the 4G network is up & running, it is my interpetation that it will improve the 3G network for other users. My reasoning: the more folks Sprint gets on the 4G network with at least data, that will releive congestion on the 3G for the non 4G folks to use to their advantage.
So, my theory is, the EVO 4G will improve the performance of the phone you have today!
In theory 3G performance could improve in areas where 4G takes the data burden off the 3G network. We'll have to see it in action though as I expect that would require a 1-1 or some other ratio of new EVO users for every traditional 3G user to be on Wimax for data.
At a minimum Wimax use in Wimax areas should prevent an influx of new customers from slowing down the network.
capthr
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Many people seem to think that the battery for the EVO will be the same battery as the Hero and TP2. Last week I emailed HTC I received a reply stating it will be a different battery. I just called them to confirm this and again was told it will be a different battery. They both said it would be the most powerful battery they make.
The woman I spoke with just now said it is longer then any other battery and she said she believes it will be 1700mAh!! hopefully we will find out wednesday night.
The woman I spoke with just now said it is longer then any other battery and she said she believes it will be 1700mAh!! hopefully we will find out wednesday night.
kathrynhr
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Finally decided to post after 50 pages or so of lurking.
I don't believe that the upcoming "surprises" can have anything to do with hardware, since the specs are now public (FCC documentation et.al.). Therefore it must be software-related.
I think the most likely story is that features they claimed to be "still working on" will be activated, and/or the necessary software completed. Video chat, simultaneous voice and data use, the 2.2 update, and/or a major Flash-oriented app such as Hulu are my best guesses. I can't think of any other "surprises" that would be worthy of their own press releases, and not be a let-down when they're made public.
I don't believe that the upcoming "surprises" can have anything to do with hardware, since the specs are now public (FCC documentation et.al.). Therefore it must be software-related.
I think the most likely story is that features they claimed to be "still working on" will be activated, and/or the necessary software completed. Video chat, simultaneous voice and data use, the 2.2 update, and/or a major Flash-oriented app such as Hulu are my best guesses. I can't think of any other "surprises" that would be worthy of their own press releases, and not be a let-down when they're made public.
Also meant to add what I'd like to happen at the May 12 event. 1) Announcement of unconfirmed features that will work upon release - like video chat. 2) Confirmation that Sprint/Clearwire have turned on existing Wimax locations previously unannounced or given a later date. 3) Clarification of Evo price and plan types - not expecting anything other than the cost of hotspotting as an add-on but I still hope it will be free for at least the number of lines/devices within the same account or in linked accounts. It would be in Sprint's best interest to get some of the 3G users to access data via Wimax hotspot on Evo and other Wimax devices to continue to free up 3G resources. That could lead to speed improvements allowing Sprint to lay claim to "most dependable" and "fastest" which is something wireless carriers haven't been able to do. And 5) Annoucement that porting and new line fees will be waived through August/end summer.
This type of surprise list would really help Sprint address 1) gains in customer accounts and 2) revenue and profitability gains by putting consumers in a position where they can see so much benefit that the reason not to switch gets overriden.
Walmart became successful by not trying to be the next Sears or Montgomery Ward. Instead they focused on value to the buyer. I know WM as an example comes with a host of ills they may have also created, but it's not arguable that you see just as many if not more luxury brand cars in the lots and shoppers with designer duds as us average Joes and Janes.
I truly believe if Sprint sticks it out, big things are going to happen. Best surprise for Sprint execs and employees though would be happy customers and profitable accounts for investors. This is Sprint's best shot at a huge influx of contract customers so I hope they're using May 12 to end so many of the ambiguities.
Rest assured as soon as the iPhone's ready for revelation, there won't be any ambiguities around it. It's in Sprint's best interest to close the open ends before the iPhone holes close.
This type of surprise list would really help Sprint address 1) gains in customer accounts and 2) revenue and profitability gains by putting consumers in a position where they can see so much benefit that the reason not to switch gets overriden.
Walmart became successful by not trying to be the next Sears or Montgomery Ward. Instead they focused on value to the buyer. I know WM as an example comes with a host of ills they may have also created, but it's not arguable that you see just as many if not more luxury brand cars in the lots and shoppers with designer duds as us average Joes and Janes.
I truly believe if Sprint sticks it out, big things are going to happen. Best surprise for Sprint execs and employees though would be happy customers and profitable accounts for investors. This is Sprint's best shot at a huge influx of contract customers so I hope they're using May 12 to end so many of the ambiguities.
Rest assured as soon as the iPhone's ready for revelation, there won't be any ambiguities around it. It's in Sprint's best interest to close the open ends before the iPhone holes close.
dcrim
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Anent most powerful...the HD3 is supposed to have an 1800 mAh one...according to specs...
Dave
capthr
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capthr
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I edited my response . The keyword being rumored. I'm talking about what is being made NOW not the future. why can't people here just take the info for what it is We all understand that the next phone and the next after that will always be an improvement.
oOflyeyesoOo
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Shit!! Maybe it will be 50,000mAh!!!!
capthr
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Just repeating what I was told I asked her if it was same battery as others she said no it will be longer i said we heard it was 1500 mAh like Hero & TD2 so it was assumed it would be same She again said it will be longer and more powerful and she believed it will be 1700 mAh.
Hopefully we'll know soon!!!
dcrim
Newbie
yes it does...it's slated for ??&? in a few months. Like the EVO (1500mAh), it's still rumor but the specs say 1800.
At this point the HD3 is no more real than the EVO.
Dave
capthr
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What are we arguing about?? I just posted what I was told. Isn't that what this thread is about? I wrote that she said "she believed". take it or leave it.
The HD3 is still a rumor the EVO is fact.
dcrim
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capthr
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Whatever it is 1500, 1700, or 50,000, I do believe it will be different then the battery for the Hero. I had 2 different people at HTC say that.
Rose4uKy
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Oh really darn! Cause everyone was saying it would be the same 1500 mAh battery and I was hoping to use mine. My extra one is generic and different 1400 mAh so I wasn't expecting to use that but I guess will wait and see.
ImGreen
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dcrim, with all do respect I just want to make a point here. The EVO is not a rumored phone, but is a confirmed phone. The phone really does physically exist and the official specs on the official Sprint web site state the battery to be 1500. I used the internet, with google's help, and found many articles speaking of the HD3. This phone is truly only a rumor at this point in time, the specs are not confirmed at all by any official web site. So my point is simply that the HD3 is just a rumor and the EVO is a real phone that is just not released yet.
Now I apply this to your point: The EVO will have the largest battery when it is released; and the current official specs at Sprints web site confirm the battery size at 1500. The HD3 may or may not ever exist, and none of the specs are confirmed by any official site of HTC or of any carrier.
Regarding the speculation or information from reps and other Sprint or HTC support people I hope the new information is true (bigger battery would be great), but we also know that the support people do not always have the most accurate information.
I can't wait for the phone to get into our hands so we can stop guessing, and start talking about all the great new features and how to use them. I'm already wondering when the first Android update will be released for the EVO.
Rose4uKy
Android Expert
So then my Touch Pro 2 1500 battery should work. But will my generic 1400 one work or not? Cause I may try to sell my phone and knock off some of the price to sell the generic battery with it and keep the original for my EVO.
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