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Official EVO Rumors and Speculation thread
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dxCoqui
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Clearly NOBODY!!!!!!
I have a feeling that we will see just as many HTC commercials for the EVO as we do from sprint. HTC is putting out the first ever 4G phone, that has to huge for them as well. I am excited to see what we might see in the way of TV ads. I bet we get at least one of Dan talking about the phone.
I have been complaining about this. I think Sprint should have started advertising right after the announcement of the Evo! If not then at least after the O/I. In 30 min. it will be 9 days until release! COME ON SPRINT PULL YOUR HEADS OUT OF YOUR BUTTS! i have said it a billion times! Use the same advertising tricks as Verizon and Apple, i.e. Advertise on every TV station,magazine, and radio station every 5 freaking minutes! If we have learned one thing from Apple and Verizon it is YOU HAVE TO BRAINWASH PEOPLE!!!!
I have said this too! I would like to think that maybe they will blow the mojority of their marketing budget on the coming holiday weekend. I would like them to stalk every apple & Att ad out there. Every time someone sees an iphone, I would like to see it smashed directly after with an EVO.
Although, that being said, I dont have anything personally invested in this (other than my $200 and my monthly fees to Sprint)
But I cannot wait to show off my EVO to the rest of the firefighters that are rocking the Iphones, they are going to be like dang, especially when Otterbox comes out with the defender for EVO, or even Sedio ( I know you are watching)
After re reading my post, I just came up with a marketing scheme... begin the commercial with a screen shot of an iphone, then from the top of the screen comes either an EVO , or a cut-out or, just another screen slamming down the iphone, then get into the superior specs, then finish out with oh yeah talk & surf while on 4G....
What can YOU do with 4G?!
InTheRough
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Funny thing is I had the same experience when ordering for my Diamond almost 2 years ago, only with Invisibleshield. I ended up cancelling the order and ordering from BodyGuardz with no problem.
ruger
Newbie
This is for new service. I'm bringing 5 lines in on a family plan and said I wanted to wait until the EVO came out to buy all of them. The sprint rep took my driver's license and put all of my info in the system and attached the 27% off just to see if it would work. It did.
So, now I am already in their system with a 27% discount. I did not have to sign anything. On the 4th, I will just go into the store, and if the guy I talked to is not there, they just need pull up my account info on the computer and check it out. That will be when I sign the paperwork. Sprint Rep said he could hold the account info with discount for 30 days if I can't come back in on the 4th.
He also said there is a small chance they will get the shipments early, and if they do, I would be contacted to come in and pickup an EVO before release date.
Man, Sprint just keeps getting better for me.
SprintFun
Android Expert
Nexus 1 (2.2) v Evo (2.1) v Droid (2.1)
YouTube - Android benchmark test
The Nexus 1 (well, the FroYo) device dominates. Can't wait to get some of the froyo goodies
YouTube - Android benchmark test
The Nexus 1 (well, the FroYo) device dominates. Can't wait to get some of the froyo goodies
After checking out countless reviews on the EVO, spotty and inconsistent wimax coverage seems to be a common theme. When it's good, it's great, but it doesn't seem to be stable and reliable yet. I'm worried that when Sprint finally DOES start advertising, they're going to emphasize the 4G aspect WAY to hard and people (not us, regular people ) in 4G markets are going to be disappointed when they don't get fast, reliable 4G service. Everyone here understands that it's a relatively new network that needs to be tweaked and refined, but Joe Consumer won't be willing to wait 6 months or a year to get what was promised in the ads. I think this problem will be compounded by the EVO tax. "WHAT??? I'm paying EXTRA for this shitty service?!?!?!?"
I'm afraid that once the phone hits the streets, this forum and others like it will be flooded with new members slamming Sprint for false advertising. Even worse, Verizon and Apple wil take advantage of that negative upsurge and nail Sprint with a campaign aimed directly at wimax. Look how successful Verizon's "there's a map for that" campaign was. Clearly, Sprint does not want to be trounced by Verizon like AT&T was.
However, if Sprint makes it clear that the EVO is a world-class phone even with just 3G coverage, it won't be such a big letdown for those who happen to live in a 4G area. And although it's probably a marketing no-no, I think they should somehow let folks know that 4G service is still in its infancy with lots of work still left to do. Sprint, if you're listening, please don't screw this up. And I'm saying this as a shareholder, not just an EVO fan.
) in 4G markets are going to be disappointed when they don't get fast, reliable 4G service. Everyone here understands that it's a relatively new network that needs to be tweaked and refined, but Joe Consumer won't be willing to wait 6 months or a year to get what was promised in the ads. I think this problem will be compounded by the EVO tax. "WHAT??? I'm paying EXTRA for this shitty service?!?!?!?"I'm afraid that once the phone hits the streets, this forum and others like it will be flooded with new members slamming Sprint for false advertising. Even worse, Verizon and Apple wil take advantage of that negative upsurge and nail Sprint with a campaign aimed directly at wimax. Look how successful Verizon's "there's a map for that" campaign was. Clearly, Sprint does not want to be trounced by Verizon like AT&T was.
However, if Sprint makes it clear that the EVO is a world-class phone even with just 3G coverage, it won't be such a big letdown for those who happen to live in a 4G area. And although it's probably a marketing no-no, I think they should somehow let folks know that 4G service is still in its infancy with lots of work still left to do. Sprint, if you're listening, please don't screw this up. And I'm saying this as a shareholder, not just an EVO fan.
Thanks. I'm down with that and will try for same at Sammy's today at lunch. I will not pay the $10 tax-simple as that. Getting an extra 7% discount (I can get 20% anytime) cuts the tax in half and I can live with that.
Jeph Ghost
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Nexus 1 (2.2) v Evo (2.1) v Droid (2.1)
YouTube - Android benchmark test
The Nexus 1 (well, the FroYo) device dominates. Can't wait to get some of the froyo goodies
Hopefully videos like this will light a fire under Sprint and HTC to get this Evo 2.2 update out the door ASAP!
SprintFun
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InTheRough
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After checking out countless reviews on the EVO, spotty and inconsistent wimax coverage seems to be a common theme. When it's good, it's great, but it doesn't seem to be stable and reliable yet. I'm worried that when Sprint finally DOES start advertising, they're going to emphasize the 4G aspect WAY to hard and people (not us, regular people
I'm afraid that once the phone hits the streets, this forum and others like it will be flooded with new members slamming Sprint for false advertising. Even worse, Verizon and Apple wil take advantage of that negative upsurge and nail Sprint with a campaign aimed directly at wimax. Look how successful Verizon's "there's a map for that" campaign was. Clearly, Sprint does not want to be trounced by Verizon like AT&T was.
However, if Sprint makes it clear that the EVO is a world-class phone even with just 3G coverage, it won't be such a big letdown for those who happen to live in a 4G area. And although it's probably a marketing no-no, I think they should somehow let folks know that 4G service is still in its infancy with lots of work still left to do. Sprint, if you're listening, please don't screw this up. And I'm saying this as a shareholder, not just an EVO fan.
Here's my though on your point. . . . I have a rather low opinion of the technical IQ of the general public and I don't think that "even if 4G" has problems or limitations that unless someone tells them there a problem they wouldn't know the difference and that they will focus much more on the other functions and features of the EVO.
Example. . . . look at the iPhone! Some of the crappiest drop rates and network connectivity around. Diehard iPhoners complain about it all the time but they don't stop using the phone and the mindless hurdles continue to buy the iPhone.
I think that though 4G is very important to those of us that know the difference between 3G and 4G that the general public is clueless and probably couldn't tell you what 3G or 4G even means.
I think that Sprint would be much better off touting all the other wonderful function and features of the EVO and not make people's eye glaze over with commercials that spend too much time talking about 4G. I've watched the Clear 4G commercials and they are boring and meaningless to the general public.
Just my two cents,
Norril
Android Enthusiast
The HDMI cable arrived today, so I hooked the EVO up to my TV and tried it...
This is a picture of my TV with the EVO hooked up through the HDMI input.
It's playing the same video that I uploaded to YouTube yesterday.
I've seen some reports about the output looking a little grainy on the TV and I'd have to agree, but I don't think you can expect it to look better than what was taken with the phone. It's still HD and it looks great. I don't think you'll be making any apologies to your friends when they see themselves on TV from a video made with your phone, either. Instead, I think they'll be awestruck.
For those that haven't ordered the HDMI cable yet, the link that cary328is gave is the correct one. Here's the information from his post:
Arrow Electronics - North American Components (NAC)
Put part # 687860003 in the search box.
The cable is 6.56' long and costs $8.40 + shipping
There was some opposing views on the cable length, so I measured it and Cary was right on.
Edit: I just ran the slideshow option from the gallery and the pictures look just about as good on TV as they do on my computer. So that means you and your family can watch slideshows and videos taken with you phone.
I ran a YouTube video and it didn't show up on the TV. That probably has something to do with sensing a 720p connection?
First post here in ages, I know! Missed you all.
Ok, so I believe the issue of not sensing the youtube video might possibly be the TV. Have you tried other TVs or computer monitors yet Bill? It probably is the phone, but would love to see you try some other displays to be sure.
Thanks for your posts! Also, I have about a hundred pages or more to read, so I have no idea how you got an Evo. Was it because of your excellent work here in the forums? Congrats and it is great to see you back here again.
In 2008-2009, sprint, motorola, and verizon EACH spent $100,000,000 (each year, each company) dollars to directly take down the Iphone. As they did, Apple's iphone continued to set sales records and pick up customers from them. As apple says there is a song for that.
YouTube - Linkin Park - Points Of Authority I know that song sounds like apple!
They can not afford to compete against apple, not with 600 million dollars over 2 years from 3 companies. I am sorry, apples marketing is pace is too fast you just won't last.
You just cant win. But they are half the price of zagg, and we are sharing the protectors, which makes it about 13 bucks for each phone. We will see if they arrive now.Funny thing is I had the same experience when ordering for my Diamond almost 2 years ago, only with Invisibleshield. I ended up cancelling the order and ordering from BodyGuardz with no problem.
Rose4uKy
Android Expert
Thanks, I wasn't sure and had given my friend my extra stylus to use when he got the EVO. So I can't use my nails neither I have to get used to my finger tips? I use my nail now sometimes. I'm sure i'll get used to it.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
Aside from the capacitive stylus I posted, if you search on ebay there are a TON of them on there for a lot cheaper. You just won't be able to use a "regular" stylus.
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