Introduction
The Apple iPhone jolted the collective cellphone world three years ago, bursting consumer expectations of what a cellphone could and should be able to do. While the HTC EVO 4G, available on Sprint isn’t quite the breakthrough the iPhone was, it does represent the future of cellphones. Just as the iPhone made multi-touch touchscreens, accelerometers, proximity sensors and visual voicemail de rigueur for advanced cellphones, EVO’s 4G connectivity, front-facing camera for video chatting, HD camcorder, and especially its multiuser mobile hotspot capabilities, are all features future high-end cellphones will emulate. But don’t expect imitations any time soon; Sprint is currently the only network with 4G coverage.
Features and Design
EVO’s drool-ilicious pool of future tech is sure to make even Steve Jobs jealous – and maybe a bit mad that AT&T’s network can’t even enable iPhone tethering, much less include a mobile hotspot. It’s tough to imagine what tasty morsels HTC and Sprint have failed to toss into this cell salad.
EVO’s hot spot capability essentially works the same as a MiFi – it takes the 3G or 4G cell signal and creates a WiFi connection which can fuel up to eight different devices.
EVO’s other impressive soon-to-be-copied primary attributes include:
- 4G connectivity, which Sprint says will cover 44 markets by the end of this year;
- 4.3-inch LCD
- 1.3 MP front-facing camera for video chatting, sharing and virtual game play using Qik software (the service isn’t available yet, and you’ll likely need another EVO user to play)
- 8 MP camera with dual LED flash
- 720p HD video recorder
- Mini HDMI output jack (cable not included)
There’s dozens of other fascinating and state-of-the-art functions and features, all powered by a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor under the Android 2.1 operating system.
On the rear is a handy kickstand for hands-free video watching in landscape mode; EVO topples over if you try and use the kickstand for portrait.
Physically, the phone is a doppelganger to HTC’s Incredible phone from Verizon, a flat black slab that’s heavy – 6 ounces, yet not as heavy as it looks. There are only four touch-sensitive buttons on the front – Home, Menu, Back and Search. On the right perimeter is a volume toggle, up top is an on/off switch and a 3.5mm headphone jack, and on the bottom is a microUSB jack next to the mini HDMI jack.
The EVO comes pre-loaded with an 8 GB microSD card buried under the large battery. But considering how much memory HD video footage, 8 MP photos and music sops up, you’ll likely need/want a bigger card.
Can a phone serve as a workable PMP?
With its big, beautiful screen, the EVO makes a great little movie viewer, but you’ll have to sideload your video for the time being. The EVO includes Sprint TV, but shows do not always display in full screen and don’t take full advantage of the copious display real estate. Sprint is likely to add some sort of movie download service to compliment its 4G networks, but there’s nothing yet.
In 4G territory, YouTube videos automatically load HQ/HD versions.
Since the EVO is an Android phone, it handles music as well as any other Android phone.
Sound Quality
For calls, conversation quality is above average; not exactly landline-like, with only a hint of cell tininess.
For movie watching, the earpiece and rear speaker are only loud enough for quiet environments.
Still learning all of the features….My only disappointment is how quickly the battery drains, I feel like I need to carry the charger everywhere with me.
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pl. tell me why all people says that evo 4g's battery is ends so quickly? can i find more bigger battery? and where?
Go to eBay and look for evo oem extended battery its like 10$ better than paying 50$ in store
The HTC EVO with Sprint is the best phone yet! I have had mine for two weeks and abosolutely LOVE IT! I have been with Sprint for 13 years and, have tried Verizon, But SPRINT is by far better, I think everyone should switch to Sprint and puchase the HTC EVO or any phone for that matter. And for the comments on here that Sprint does not care, that is a shock because any phone issue or problem I EVER had they overnight me a new one right away, and acc issues they take care of them right away! There is no phone company better!
I do not currently have a smart phone. With all the choices available, their is much to learn. But as a phone insurance claim rep handling Sprint claims, I am very wary of the HTC A9292 EVO. Despite glowing reviews and comments from owners, this device has some major defects. With 45 to 50 percent of every call I take involving an EVO, here are the major defects I have noted and the ones every current owner or potential owner should know:
The screen is very suseptable to cracking in minor incidents. Be sure to purchase a protective case and have it strapped to your body.
Numerous calls where the screen went blank or became foggy. Rather than repair, Sprint prefers to call it "moisture damage", thus bypassing having to repair it. This is a very common claim and very upsetting to the customers who have not been around any water or significant moisture. Can you blame them?
Charging port is prone to have problems. Again, here is a repairable problem that gets identified by Sprint as "moisture damage" or "misuse".
Prone to being lost. While not the fault of the phone, it is amazing how many owners are so irresponsible in keeping their phone safe and then wildly complain about having to pay the $100 deductible. And while that deductible may sound a bit high, it is far better than paying the full price, around $500 to $600, to get a new one. And if you truly believe you can replace it for less than $100, you might be able. Just be prepared to sell your soul by having to sign up for another 2 year binding contract.
Phone is prone to being stolen. Likely the same type of individual who loses their phone. It has become obvious to me that the persons who steal the EVO are not aware of the first 3 issues above. But hey, if you steal it and have problems, no big deal since you paid nothing for it. Just go out and steal another and sell it to another unsuspecting soul.
Would I, as a claims rep, recommend this phone? Only if the cost to purchase or replace is no big deal. Otherwise, stay away and look at some other choices on the market. That will save you a lot of heartache (and money), especially if you depend on it a great deal.
AJSG if you love the EVO then the Shift will disappoint. 5 mega pixel camera instead of the 8MP. It doesn't have the front facing camera. It has half the processor of the EVO, no mini HDMI port and last but not least the screen is small. It is a waste if you are used to the EVO.
As for my experience with Sprint….it was okay. I walked in to a local store and waited on a very busy staff. Once one of the reps was free I was helped. I wanted to buy a new EVO because I had gotten mine soaked at Daytona Beach, Luckily I had the LG Optimus S as a back up phone, well the guy asked why I wanted the HTC and I told him mine was drown in the beach while I fell asleep and the tide started to rise. he said "Bummer, let's see what we can do to get it fixed." Keep in mind the visit was on a Sunday afternoon. He walked me through the insurance process and was told I had to wait 7-10 business days before it would ship due to high demand. Three days later on Wednesday, the phone arrived at my front doorstep. The whole time I was patient, courteous and polite. I gave them the time they needed without being agitated or upset about my phone and the next thing I know I had my replacement phone.
I have had friends tell me to "root" my phone. I don't think I will. What reason do I have to crack my phone. I pay $125 a month and everything is already accessible and does everything you would want it to do after it was rooted. It isn't an unreasonable price to ask for the worlds best phone. It takes money to make money and you can do everything with this phone. I use it to help run my online store, track sales, email clients, read pdf files and so much more.
don't be scared……thunderbolt
For those people whose batt are draining, dowload advanced task killer and system info from market, it will kill all programs not in use that drean your batt. Those two work very well together, their widgets are nice too, one click removes it! I have an aquarium tank with little swimming fishies all the time as my live wallpaper [double tapping the screen feeds the fishies (eat THAT iPhone)] and i've yet to have much batt issues. ATK and Sys Info, trust me.
I've had my EVO for roughly 6 months now and i simply LOVE this little machine!! Everyday i am amazed at the capability and performance of it. No other phone compares to it, iphone is a close second but iphones lack of flash player, widgets, low mp cam, and unable to mount micro sd is sad. EVO can do so much more than that other phone. Yes, there are a lot more apps for the iphone but talk to google about that. Google will blow apple away in the short future, you just wait. Evo is an amazing phone. My wife is getting the Shift, lets see how that is.
u can get a bigger battery, it will make it chunky, but i guess it will help!
Basically the phone had some major software problems but when it called my ex-girl friend with out me touching it I returned it. infact it called allot of people and i couldn't get it to stop calling.
I have had my EGO for about 3 months now and let me say it works flawlessly. Several of my friends have iPhones and are all looking to switch. As for the battery thing download adv task killer app and it solves your problem by shutting down the stuff your no longer using.
I was waiting to hear someone comment on the sound quality during conversation. I returned my EVO in three days because the sound was so distorted. It made a squeaking noise which was so distracting. My primary use of a phone is to have a conversation and the sound must be comfortably audible. I tried my friends EVO before returning mine and it was the same. Is this a malfunction of the phone or could it be the Sprint Network.
I love the phone, but it must fulfill it's primary function.
Yrs I agree awesome phone but battery life dies in less then five hours the only down fall
Cathy. Calm down.
Iphone sux
EVO 2.3.3