I signed up for Evo info on Sprint.com but never thought it was for any other reason than to blast out some official "it's here now" marketing email and to gauge how many might be interested. If they're smart, they cross-checked it against customer contact info to see how many people are potentially new customers vs existing customer eligible/not eligible for upgrade.
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I signed up for Evo info on Sprint.com but never thought it was for any other reason than to blast out some official "it's here now" marketing email and to gauge how many might be interested. If they're smart, they cross-checked it against customer contact info to see how many people are potentially new customers vs existing customer eligible/not eligible for upgrade.
BigdaddyPooh
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I waTCHED BOTH videos. ummmm I was not impressed. I hope it was not really shot with EVO. Could be number of reasons it did not look 720p at all, I hope.....
neodorian
Android Expert
Sure. There are methods that use USB, bluetooth, etc. I don't have an Android phone yet so I don't know which applications are free, commercial, require or don't require root access, etc.
I just know there is a variety just like on other platforms. My point was that there is no real reason to discount a particular app if it offers superior performance or functionality just because you need to install it as root.
I think my mind is about to explode....!
I had access to an android phone for all of a week, and now I can barely wait to get my hands on another. Even if I have to wait, and get a used Hero, and wait for the next greatest thing to come out. I am not sure how much longer I can stand my old blackberry.
I had access to an android phone for all of a week, and now I can barely wait to get my hands on another. Even if I have to wait, and get a used Hero, and wait for the next greatest thing to come out. I am not sure how much longer I can stand my old blackberry.
I can't recall the specific event, but I know I read HTC's CEO respond to OS delays by saying that it's not a Sense to Android issue. I wasn't blaming HTC then. I was questioning whether the carrier requested tweaks or additions to Sense to address carrier/network requirements or preferences.
I can see where it's possible that HTC's Sense or Android in their plain-vanilla forms aren't problems yet a modification at carrier request might be.
I don't try to punch holes in anyone or their knowledge. Just posing questions so I can better understand.
Thanks for your explanations to date.
BigdaddyPooh
Newbie
The only reason people are going with the june 6th is because of the palm pre was released on the 6th. The 13th is mentioned because it is one week from the 6th. That is the only reason they have any credit. Logic says they want to keep the current customers of the Pre. There is no other logic behind that date.
It maybe right or wrong.
But if it is right then sprint will release the pricing on the 17th not the 12th. Which was done with the Pre.
I truly think that the only people that know about this is sprint and they want to build this thing up to the edge, which is not good in my opinion.
Personally, I am expecting a shocker tonight, but do not know which way.
Now about rebella(sp?), The girl is just trying, leave her alone. So far everything she said has not been repeated anywhere and have passed must of my tests.
But to caution you guys. If it is on june 6th, then history says they will not announce until next week. So do not get your hopes up. I think they should give a date today, but not pricing. I also fully expect a soft launch.
SprintFun
Android Expert
Video on Qik is not even close to being 720p. In fact I don't think it would pass for 480...it is ultra compressed so that its file size and bandwidth take up much less space. QIK videos are not anything close to showcasing what the Evo can do.
neodorian
Android Expert
Seriously though...I remember past events like this for other launches. I remember getting all excited and then in the end it turns out to be just a movie premiere with some device face time and maybe some freebies int he celebrity gift baskets.
I hope for all of our sakes that I am wrong and I still hold out some hope that there will be an actual announcement. Just seems that a movie premiere is going to be more about the movie and the Sprint thing is more like a sponsorship/tie-in to gain exposure.
BlueScreen
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Don't read too much into the ending date of the event. I was there for the ending date of the last event, and NOTHING was announced. The end date was just updated to that date. It may just be something with Facebook that you can only set an event "X" number of days out.
bpcooper14
Newbie
I wasn't impressed with the video quality itself. Just more interesting was "what" was being shown. If you paid close attention, there were some snippits from the movie on the big screens as the user was panning through the setting. Also, what was in the sprint bags on the chairs? A complimentary evo for attendees??? hmmmm.......
drexappeal
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I completely understand. I have followed all the information that you have shared on these forums as much as anybody else that has had "inside" information to share and I've never really viewed your posts as attacks towards a poster.
Nontheless, it ultimately comes down to what many or all of us want and that's simply to purchase the EVO! And I completely agree about being difficult to portray sarcasm in written words. I think, even with all the past heated discussions, the passion for this monster device is what drives everyone crazy! All of us want it, but nobody really knows what to expect with exception to what's put in print (whether on the forums or articles or videos).
Today is hopefully going to be a great night, once the EVO event happens. And even if nothing ground breaking gets announced, let's all keep in mind that the ultimate idea is for our community to relish in the fact that we'll have this great device soon!
GO EVO! GO SPRINT!
htc.EVOlution
Android Expert
about 3 more hrs... WAHOOOO
cooper1010
Android Enthusiast
they're taken with the front camera, no? 1.3 mp and streaming quality won't be that good (even 8 mp and live, streaming quality would suck, right?
anyways, looks like he got in trouble cuz those 2 videos are gone. they're listed under his name, however, at least as of the time i got this screen cap:
qik on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
SprintFun
Android Expert
To expand upon this a little bit, did HTC and Verizon do a similar process by using Intel to help with things with the Incredible, or did Sprint only contract you guys to help due to it being 4G? How does what you work on impact battery life? Does what you helped do increase battery performance over a contemporary device like the HTC Incredible?
neodorian
Android Expert
Awesome! Looks like someone is there where they are setting up for a presentation. I may just have to eat my words from my last post
Mateo
Well-Known Member
Agreed... I think we will probably be a little let down tonight. Just seems like we've all been waiting for the 12th and it would make sense that it would be a bust. Ya know... Murphy and all
cooper1010
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Awesome! Looks like someone is there where they are setting up for a presentation. I may just have to eat my words from my last post
i actually saw the 2 videos before they got pulled. it said "sprint" and "4G" everywhere. one of the movie screens showed an evo rotating, and the split second you got to see the phone's screen, it appeared (i'm 99.9% certain) to be showing a clip of Prince of Persia.
Seriously though...I remember past events like this for other launches. I remember getting all excited and then in the end it turns out to be just a movie premiere with some device face time and maybe some freebies int he celebrity gift baskets.
I have been to some of these events. I do not think anyone that know is talking, and I think every few people know.
Holds on to her Star Trek bag and runs away.
Fandroidboy
Newbie
Why is it that on the qik videos one said PA an the other said NY. Does that mean that the videos were taken in two locations???? I don't think they would be setting up things at two locations. At the video posts are 1 hour apart....hmmmm
BigdaddyPooh
Newbie
Thank God I got nervous. This will be first Andriod. Was a big IPhone fan, they Apple showed me what they think of thier customers. I have been looking for something comparable since, but refuse to give Apple or AT&T a penny of my money. I go and pickup pennies infront of AT&T store so they can't have them!!!!
I have Pre now good phone but everday usable apps are lacking. If WebOs came before Andriod maybe different story. I hope HP makes Webos better but my Pre will go to highiest bidder.
SprintFun
Android Expert
neodorian
Android Expert
Hence me taking back my original post. I saw the screenshots that just got posted and it really does look like a Sprint 4G event. Not sure how much of that is just sponsorship but my hopes are back up a bit.
BlueScreen
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