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Who here is going to move to the EVO when its relesed or shortly there after?

With all the excitement over this device who here is going to jump **** and move to the HTC EVO? I love my little Hero but this phone is awesome! I will probably just give the hero to my lady, but I'm worried development will halt after this is released. This has been a great learning device as we got it rooted to quickly and customization came shortly there after. Id like to here your opinions on the Hero and EVO. Exciting times for Sprint users

Day 1 purchase.
Ceger

It's been fun... but good bye Hero, hello Evo!
I'm getting the Evo when it comes out!

Post root purchase.

abcdfv said:
Post root purchase.
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My upgrade is October so hopefully it will be by then.

WhiteWidows said:
My upgrade is October so hopefully it will be by then.
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Mine's in November, but I might bight the bullet to avoid a root-patch

Im not a fan of the size, So I will hold out for something better.

If the N1 drops on Sprint before the EVO even has a date and/or price then I will pick it up (the Nexus). If the EVO has a date and price when then happens, well, then it will depend.
I love all the cool phones dropping every 6 months anymore, but wow this is getting expensive!

If it were rooted and had real hardkeys, I'd be at Best Buy at 10am on October 9th to buy one & celebrate my 12-month anniversary. To be honest, I don't really like either the Nexus One or the Evo. The hypothetical phone I really want is an "Incredible" that's rooted and can take a minimally-tweaked N1 ROM almost straight from git and flash without drama. Then I could have my hardkeys, trackball, 850x480 display, enjoy SenseUI for now, but freely ditch it for NexusLand the moment I feel like it's getting in the way and limiting my upgrade options.
4G would be nice, but as it stands I barely have usable data service inside my house (if I disable 'hybrid' and try to force EV-DO, it flat-out doesn't work about 20% of the time, and is unreliable another 20-30%). Assuming WiMax propagation & signals are on par with Sprint's CDMA2000 service, I have every reason to suspect that my neighborhood will be as "urban fringe" for 4G as it is for EV-DO.
(edit)Actually, I take that back. I think part of my problem is the fact that my house shares a Sprint tower with a major regional mall 2 blocks away. Late at night, and in the middle of the afternoon on most weekdays, EV-DO works fairly well. But 4-9pm, and weekends... (((shudder))).

I plan to buy the EVO the day it hits the market. My Hero isn't eligible for the upgrade until December, but my wife and daughter are due April 1. I plan to have one of them delay upgrading so I can use their upgrade to get the EVO, then give them my Hero.
This is one nice benefit of having a plan with 5 phones. I usually have a phone ready for upgrade every 4 months or so.

Not me, I think it sucks.
Ohhh, I almost kept a straight face on that!
I live in Austin, which is crawling with WIMAX. I have been wanting a higher res vid cam. I kept playing with the HD demo here at the GDGT party a week ago (which has a similar sized screen). I've been seriously eyeing the Sprint Overdrive myfi hotspot. HDMI output??? Hello!!
There are just too many things that this phone has that I want. I am not rich but will be getting it even if I have to work nights to save up for it!

I'll be dropping it on my employee line ASAP. Hopefully they won't restrict it on us.

i wont give a shizz if my hero its able to upgrade or anything ill get it no matter what

Will you move to the EVO sub-forum with questions regarding a phone that's not labeled in this sub-forum when it is released?? (which was created 12 hours ago, and before this post?)
lol.. just playing

Since no large screen keyboard devices are coming ill most likely grab the evo.

What i really wanna know is if the great dev support we got for our heroes will be making the move to the EVO?
Flipz? Darch? Toast? etc?

I know Gbhil mentioned he will be switching between the Evo and the Hero due to size.

ill pass on it tbh...the thing is huge and i won't use half of the features. besides the fact i bet the price tag will be about $600+ without an upgrade fee applied.
im moving to the nexus.

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im moving to the nexus.
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Not being a ****, but have you done research yet?
You've seen the purple hue issues?
You've seen the hardware issues?(albeit 99% fixed)
Make sure you like this phone please... Try the **** out of it for your 7 days...

I just got my Hero less than 2 months ago, so I'll stick with it until upgrade time, by then they should have even more killer phones avail

Where are all Captivate dev team?

Ok i been looking through vibrant forum and they seem to have organized a dev team already. Where is the captivate dev team? I wish I had some knowledge of all this info about rooting and building custom roms.
I am afraid after purchasing the Captivate I will be patiently waiting for a custom rom.
Please prove me wrong. Let's get it going guys.

lets see...
att customer base > tmobile customer base
Captivate > Vibrant
Price of captivate at att > Pricing at tmobile
Lastly its all a big happy galaxy familly so once one of the carriers gets some suga the rest will most likely follow as well.

I know I know. I have a feeling once vibrant has a custom rom I am sure we can use thier rom and mood to use on the captivate. Maybe? I don't know if it is ghat easy but....... I wish there was someone who can tell me this.
Dev team???? Where u at?

It will most likely occur like you say. Dev team is probably still playing with all their other amazing smartphones untill this gets shipped out to them

Isn't the Galaxy S the next big smartphone? I guess i just need to follow the Vibrant group or the Galaxy S forum.

I honestly do not understand why there are so many sub forums for the galaxy s. IE: dream, rogers, g1, adp1 = 1 forum. The galaxy s, facinate, vibrant, epic, and captivate should be in one forum since for the most part they share identical hardware.

moosefist said:
I honestly do not understand why there are so many sub forums for the galaxy s. IE: dream, rogers, g1, adp1 = 1 forum. The galaxy s, facinate, vibrant, epic, and captivate should be in one forum since for the most part they share identical hardware.
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I agree. It seems that the dev and software forums could easily be merged. The whole "I modded the Galaxy S root file" in the Vibrant forum and subsequent "I modded the Vibrant root file" in the Captivate forum stuff is the perfect example why there should be a merged dev forum. Not so logical with the accessories forum, but I think it could be done. I wouldn't want the general forums to be merged though. I don't think Vibrant fans want or need to see all our store reports, price controversies and sideloading hacks.

Drachen said:
I agree. It seems that the dev and software forums could easily be merged. The whole "I modded the Galaxy S root file" in the Vibrant forum and subsequent "I modded the Vibrant root file" in the Captivate forum stuff is the perfect example why there should be a merged dev forum. Not so logical with the accessories forum, but I think it could be done. I wouldn't want the general forums to be merged though. I don't think Vibrant fans want or need to see all our store reports, price controversies and sideloading hacks.
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Lol towards the end of your post.

Either way, it will if the vibrant root team makes a good rom it will be easy enough to port to the captivate. I am sure in the community spirit of android the US galaxy S roms will be a collaborative effort.

Yes agreed, ATT tells customers JACK SHEET
hah I was lucky enough to use the captivate at my local ATT yesterday (Saturday) morning for about 20 mins, which finalized my decision to ditch my HTC Desire and pick up one of these about 10 mins ago online (they're up now of course starting today) only $499 out of contract, sure as hell beats the $620 I paid for the desire a mere 1.5 months ago.
If you're lucky like me and have been out of contract with ATT (been ATT member since 2003 and out of contract since 05 here) you still get access to unlimited data of course, so that's a great bonus if you buy out of contract with no commitment.
Side by side, my poor HTC desire was absolutely NO match for the Captivate in all areas from the camera to application reaction times to definite lag on the HTC device when multiple widgets are being run. The camera on the Captivate is hands down much more clear and smooth with videos. I got to take them outside where my desire was completely unviewable at full brightness, although not 100% viewable, I could actually use the samsung in full sun.
I'd imagine they'll all start pouring in the next few days as it just dropped Today, very glad to have picked this up, Sorry HTC, maybe this winter. (You can flip these things on ebay and make more than what you originally paid so yeah) Phone Recycle is pretty easy

BA_Flash_GOD said:
hah I was lucky enough to use the captivate at my local ATT yesterday (Saturday) morning for about 20 mins, which finalized my decision to ditch my HTC Desire and pick up one of these about 10 mins ago online (they're up now of course starting today) only $499 out of contract, sure as hell beats the $620 I paid for the desire a mere 1.5 months ago.
If you're lucky like me and have been out of contract with ATT (been ATT member since 2003 and out of contract since 05 here) you still get access to unlimited data of course, so that's a great bonus if you buy out of contract with no commitment.
Side by side, my poor HTC desire was absolutely NO match for the Captivate in all areas from the camera to application reaction times to definite lag on the HTC device when multiple widgets are being run. The camera on the Captivate is hands down much more clear and smooth with videos. I got to take them outside where my desire was completely unviewable at full brightness, although not 100% viewable, I could actually use the samsung in full sun.
I'd imagine they'll all start pouring in the next few days as it just dropped Today, very glad to have picked this up, Sorry HTC, maybe this winter. (You can flip these things on ebay and make more than what you originally paid so yeah) Phone Recycle is pretty easy
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Wow, that much Desire is alot worse than the Captivate!! I was debating which one should I order (telstra Desire of course) but after I read your comment I made up my mind!

YEs check it out
just for a quick show, here you go, an N1 compared and benchmarked somewhat to show a comparison of CPU/GPU power on both.. N1 can't even run it hah. I was skeptical until I went and used one, had to get it. Get mine tomorrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl4p5JI0-gQ
just shows the difference between the two as well... as well the Captivate is cheaper hands down

systoxity said:
lets see...
att customer base > tmobile customer base
Captivate > Vibrant
Price of captivate at att > Pricing at tmobile
Lastly its all a big happy galaxy familly so once one of the carriers gets some suga the rest will most likely follow as well.
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Well the size of att customer base certainly is larger than tmobile. But I think if you're on att and you have a smartphone for the most part you have a blackberry or iphone. This is the first real android phone to come to att. I'm thinking its going to take a while for att to build up a large loyal android fan base.
Captivate and Vibrant, one is not better than the other, they are equal, only difference is in the shape of the case.
Pricing is no different either, 199 on contract, 499 off contract.

derek4484 said:
Well the size of att customer base certainly is larger than tmobile. But I think if you're on att and you have a smartphone for the most part you have a blackberry or iphone. This is the first real android phone to come to att. I'm thinking its going to take a while for att to build up a large loyal android fan base.
Captivate and Vibrant, one is not better than the other, they are equal, only difference is in the shape of the case.
Pricing is no different either, 199 on contract, 499 off contract.
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ditto man seriosly there seems to be a TON of noobs because AT&T has never had a real android phone where as tmobile has the phone with the largest communitys(nexus,G1,mytouch) =less noobs i myself have been with android since day one. infact systoxity seems like a noob already by not researching any of the facts that clearly show that TMO is better for android than AT&T

Says who? Hah obviously SPRINT would be by FAR the best choice if that is how you want to word it. They have only digi 4G network and the best Droid phones by far. Samsung EPIC 4G? EVO ring a bell? HAH! It's there to see... AT&T doesn't tell their reps or customers jack sheet untilt he phone is out. Sprint has their devices out and available to use before purchase. AT&T is just butt buddies with APPLE. The days of Apple dictatorships on AT&T are done (or they wouldn't have picked up the Captivate which is on par with the iphone 4) I'd say AT&T stepped up for once, now everyone is happy with a super device.

The Android Devs are ALMOST ALL GOING TO BE USING THE VIBRANT!
WHY?
Because T-mobile has less expensive service (and crappier - but, that isn't the point here) AND MOST IMPORTANTLY:
T-mobile came out with the G1 and had the ONLY Android phone around for about a YEAR!!
So, the people really interested in Android.... Went to T-mobile. And, they are still there. WHY?
Take a look at our software - we have no true FM radio - just the pay as you go ATT CRAPPY one! The Vibrant has a REAL FM TUNER. I put it on my phone but, I think the Captivate is missing some drivers - so, doesn't work yet. AND, WHAT A LOAD OF CRAPWARE ON THE ATT Captivate!
So, happy to root it and remove it!
Yes, we'll be hanging on the Vibrant developers shirt tails for awhile.

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Says who? Hah obviously SPRINT would be by FAR the best choice if that is how you want to word it. They have only digi 4G network and the best Droid phones by far. Samsung EPIC 4G? EVO ring a bell? HAH! It's there to see... AT&T doesn't tell their reps or customers jack sheet untilt he phone is out. Sprint has their devices out and available to use before purchase. AT&T is just butt buddies with APPLE. The days of Apple dictatorships on AT&T are done (or they wouldn't have picked up the Captivate which is on par with the iphone 4) I'd say AT&T stepped up for once, now everyone is happy with a super device.
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sprint is good to its just with tmo there cheaper,better CS,and tmo is the fastest network with hspa+,and their home to the most important devs(ie:cyanogen)

The vibrant is faster than a desire? Hmm.. how come people here in the forums are complaining of it lagging? And the lack of a flash is a deal breaker for me, wanted to.get one as a second phone, but decided not to coz of the reported lag and lack of flash
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I have a N1 and just bought my wife a Captivate.
Some observations:
1. The captivate isn't laggy if you switch launchers. I also think this is a general Galaxy-S issue that can be resolved by editing a file. (Search Modaco).
2. The screen is just gorgeous.
3. It does come with Flash Lite. Same as desire pre Froyo.

Ill be getting a captivate in a couple of weeks and will work on roms for it. The aria is my first android device and we've got some good development going with it. Im going to get a system dump of the captivate later tonight and look through it. Ill see if i can get some roms ported for you guys soon.
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May 5th Samsung/AT&T Press Conference, Not For SGS2

If you didn't already hear, the press conference between AT&T and Samsung was not for the Galaxy S II. It was of course for the Infuse 4G. This will be the first of AT&T phones to be capable of up to 21Mbps, assuming you are in an area where the cell towers have fiber backhaul in place.
That being said, there is another press conference from Samsung(and Samsung alone, no carriers mentioned with it) that will take place May 24th. This is what people are presuming to be the Galaxy S II, and takes place exactly 11 months after the press conference for the original Galaxy S line.
Now, my question to all of you is, if you are in serious need of a phone, what do you think is the best choice to do in this situation? I have all lines available for an upgrade, starting tomorrow, as this will mark 11 months after, which makes me within 30 days of my 1 year mark of this contract, and the guy at the AT&T store said I can do the upgrade if I am within 30 days(I said that confusingly, but it made sense in my head, so I hope you all understood).
I am sitting here with a Motorola Backflip, the slowest and worst phone you could ever want. Okay not true, but I think I'd rather have a simpler phone with its own random OS that runs smoothly on it since it would be designed for it. So I want to get a new phone ASAP, but I really would like the Galaxy S II. Should I just go ahead and get the Infuse 4G since I am desperate? Or do you think it would be worth waiting for Galaxy S II? I have multiple upgrades, so I may just get the Infuse for now and still get Galaxy S II when it comes, but at that point I would have to pay for it. If I just wait for Galaxy S II, I won't have to pay, but I'd be without a good phone for a while, and it's already been long enough. I think that I may end up being fine with the Infuse, but the GSII seems so nice, I'm gonna want it anyway.
I'm kinda trying to save up my money, I get a couple hundred every two weeks, but I end up spending a lot, and a phone would cost me a whole paycheck.
Anyways what do you guys think on this whole situation, whether it's about the May 24th press conference, or what phone I should get, or whatever.

The infuse will be an afterthought. It runs 2.2... it'll have little dev support and tweaking/upgradability will be much less likely. Old hardware as well except for the screen and 4.5" is just too big imo.
Wait for the SGS2

if you look at the at&t facebook page..the 24th showcase may be for tablets..not sure if its for sg2. i have it marked down tho..but i would try out the infuse. you said you have multiple upgrades..so why not.

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if you look at the at&t facebook page..the 24th showcase may be for tablets..not sure if its for sg2. i have it marked down tho..but i would try out the infuse. you said you have multiple upgrades..so why not.
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Yeah it's just if I wanna have to spend money or not cause if I just choose one then I personally don't have to pay anything.

See which upgrade on AT&T can be sold on ebay for max $ and use that $ to buy the SGS2.

Well if I buy one, then switch to another later, I will have to give the other one up for another person in my family.

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See which upgrade on AT&T can be sold on ebay for max $ and use that $ to buy the SGS2.
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That's exactly what I did. I bought an Atrix for $99 from Best Buy and sold it on eBay for $470. I used the profit to help me pay for my new S2!
Oh, and as a bonus since I had the unlimited data plan with my old 3GS the Best Buy rep called AT&T and asked them to keep me grandfathered on that plan. I thought that was pretty cool.

http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/06/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-hands-on-2/
it might not be all doom and gloom. BGR got a gs2 to test out last night at the event

boondoc said:
http://www.bgr.com/2011/05/06/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-hands-on-2/
it might not be all doom and gloom. BGR got a gs2 to test out last night at the event
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interesting
but I think they were just given a UK model to play with - in the limited shots I saw no ATT icons anywhere, no logo on the front and no physical customization to the design - all things AT&T LOVES to do and DOES in most cases

i'm starting to think you get off on being a negative nellie

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i'm starting to think you get off on being a negative nellie
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me? that is egregious, preposterous and outrageous. hope you meant someone else.

As to May 24 samsung announcement,I think that gs2,will be the U.S debut,and tmo gets our phone,if look through some forums the gs2 was be coming to tmo 1st anyway,ATT GOT INFUSE,WE GET THE BIG BANG.
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Actually the whole GS2 on T-mobile USA rumor started when t-mo accidentally responded to a tweet about the GS2 and they confused it for the GS 4G... they corrected themselves but the rumors had already spread.. I would love this device on T-mobile or Sprint.. but Sprint is just getting around to releasing the Nexus S 4G... not a bad phone but when it wasn't cutting edge when the original was announced last winter..

Free Epic with 2 year activate OR upgrade @ Best Buy

www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Epic...int)/1168955.p?skuId=1168955&id=1218230592078
pretty awesome deal, also if you're a premier member call them they will waive activation and give you credits

This is what they do to get rid of any stock units. Eol for Epic production it seems.
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someone was just talking about it's eol for the epic.. so what's the replacement phone? g2x or something? because as far as i know, im going back to htc.. only because of the dev community, DEF NOT FOR 3D. anyone have a clue??

lol you also get a free lady gaga cd with a 2 year activation

lol figures

ya clearly screw lady gaga but for free? Im all about that. I already have it but def getting it for a family member since we are about to have gingerbread etc seems like the phones about to hit its sweet spot honestly.

Figures, and I just upgraded my phone to an Epic but payed $90 though Amazon. Wonder if I am able to return it and get my upgrade credit back to buy it though Bestbuy. Oddly enough, I went to bestbuy first to buy it to see if they would price match, but was a no go.

Well, that's definitely a kick in the no-nos. Paid $230 7 months ago and now it's free. smdh.

Bought mine back in january, its ok, my next purchase will be a tablet, so ill get all the new feature with that.

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This is what they do to get rid of any stock units. Eol for Epic production it seems.
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I suppose its possible. Looks like they are featuring an Android phone from each of the big 3. AT&T HTC Inspire "4G", free also. Do you think its at end of life? Just asking because I have no idea what it usually sells for. Also, Verizon Fascinate is free.

swear0730 said:
I suppose its possible. Looks like they are featuring an Android phone from each of the big 3. AT&T HTC Inspire "4G", free also. Do you think its at end of life? Just asking because I have no idea what it usually sells for. Also, Verizon Fascinate is free.
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It's far from end of life. It will stay being their best keyboard phone as the galaxy 2 wont have one. I mean it really depends what you want out of your phone but for free...this hardware will still be considered very solid and able to perform for the next couple years

sceptor said:
It's far from end of life. It will stay being their best keyboard phone as the galaxy 2 wont have one. I mean it really depends what you want out of your phone but for free...this hardware will still be considered very solid and able to perform for the next couple years
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I agree. What I should have opened with is "I suppose anything is possible". Its what I really meant.
Oh, and thanks for your post. One daughter has a Hero and another has a Pixi and they both are in need of a new phone. My son and I have Epics and we love them. For me though, I have found Swype so easy I hardly ever open my keyboard.

sceptor said:
It's far from end of life. It will stay being their best keyboard phone as the galaxy 2 wont have one. I mean it really depends what you want out of your phone but for free...this hardware will still be considered very solid and able to perform for the next couple years
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I agree. What I should have opened with is "I suppose anything is possible". Its what I really meant.
Oh, and thanks for your post. One daughter has a Hero and another has a Pixi and they both are in need of a new phone. My son and I have Epics and we love them. For me though, I have found Swype so easy I hardly ever open my keyboard.

sceptor said:
www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+Epic...int)/1168955.p?skuId=1168955&id=1218230592078
pretty awesome deal, also if you're a premier member call them they will waive activation and give you credits
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What do you mean waive activation. Can't I just go online and activate myself? Also, what do you mean "give you credits".
Thanks again!

running_the_dream said:
Well, that's definitely a kick in the no-nos. Paid $230 7 months ago and now it's free. smdh.
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It's the nature of consumer electronics these days; fast depreciation. It's entire possible that this phone could go Eol in a few months. It is no longer the newest and fastest device on the block.
I wonder if there will be an "Epic 2", or at least a Galaxy S2 with a keyboard. Samsung seems to be releasing a new Galaxy S every year. I imagine we will have more information around late summer.
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Crazy Deal! I say you go for the deal that gives you the free Lady Gaga CD.

I'm so pissed that I bought this phone a week ago. Now I have to waste $35 for a gay ass restocking fee. I'm never upgrading my phone through Sprint store again. I'll just do it online now since it doesn't have this gay fee.

Evo 3d
$199
on contract!!!

I think my father's actually planning on getting an Epic in the next week or two. He is impressed with mine and frustrated beyond belief with his old blackberry. His contract is up so at zero cost I expect him to be happy with this. And honestly, a 1ghz phone that will be running GB in the near future w/ a 4in screen and a 5-row keyboard. There's very little that compares.

nice deal, i'll pick one up

What phone to upgrade to?

Hey guys,
So i've been going back and forth trying to decide if I should upgrade now or wait it out until something better comes along. I love my EVO, but just getting the urge to get something new...i have mixed feelings on the 3D and am pretty stoked for the Samsung Within to come out (supposedly in late July). Also I hear more and more rumors about the iphone coming to sprint this fall. Along with apple getting sprint towers to do some serious testing on their network in KS. If those rumors do become fact and I got a phone before they annouce it, i would be kinda of pi$$ed i didnt wait it out for the iphone.
So i guess im just seeing what you guys think - if sprint will get the iphone or not this year? Or if you have an evo 3d or if your waiting on one of the motorla's to come out or the samsung within...
Just hoping to get some discussion on what everyone is waiting on from sprint this year....look forward to reading everyones posts...

EVO 3D? (Maybe, IMHO until they address the bootloader, back off of it.)
iPhone? No. If you want an iOS device wait for a new iPod Touch to tether to any Android phone.
Samsung ___ (I don't trust them), You gotta love the spec sheet on the GSII though.
I'd wait only until September just to see what crops out. If the Nexus Prime comes out, I'd go for that.
Me personally, I'll be going to the EVO 3D just on the strength of the devs that are getting it as well & the fact that I actually like Sense based roms. I'll also be selling my iPod Touch 4 as I'll be buying the new iPod Touch #_? to tether to the EVO 3D.

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Hey guys,
So i've been going back and forth trying to decide if I should upgrade now or wait it out until something better comes along. I love my EVO, but just getting the urge to get something new...i have mixed feelings on the 3D and am pretty stoked for the Samsung Within to come out (supposedly in late July). Also I hear more and more rumors about the iphone coming to sprint this fall. Along with apple getting sprint towers to do some serious testing on their network in KS. If those rumors do become fact and I got a phone before they annouce it, i would be kinda of pi$$ed i didnt wait it out for the iphone.
So i guess im just seeing what you guys think - if sprint will get the iphone or not this year? Or if you have an evo 3d or if your waiting on one of the motorla's to come out or the samsung within...
Just hoping to get some discussion on what everyone is waiting on from sprint this year....look forward to reading everyones posts...
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Why would you want the iPhone. It's such a piece and android is so much better. I would say get the 3D or wait for the within and get that. At the very least wait for something better to come out. Please do not waste your money on the garbage iPhone.

i'm waiting for news of a SGS2, otherwise the evo3d is cool

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i'm waiting for news of a SGS2
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Same here. I was hoping to hear some sort of announcement this week now that HTC's new flagship has already been released. Figured Sprint has agreements with the various manufacturers to stagger announcements so that new releases aren't downplayed by other major announcements.

Nexus prime, this fall.
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I got my wife the EVO3D and she absolutely loves it. (She had the EVO 4G before)
Even stock it is screaming fast. Instant response to all the touches. Root does currently seem to be an issue and why I don't use it. Wireless tether is a must for me.
As great as the EVO 3D is I think I might wait till the Holidays and get the last greatest then. I am crossing my fingers that Sprint gets the new Nexus at launch since they have been buddy buddy recently.
If the iPhone 5 comes out for Sprint (I doubt it highly) that is a great choice as well. Not as versatile as Android but it does what it does better than anybody else.
Don't flame me, I am an Android Fan boy, but I know how to show respect to the competitors.

I'd wait it out.
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OK maybe I'm just poor, but are you guys paying or planning on paying full retail? Unless you have a really cool rep letting you upgrade after only one year. Is there some awesome place selling phones for cheap that I haven't heard of? (like a trustworthy seller on eBay?)

For me, I'm still holding out until the real EVO replacement. The 3d is only meh to the original. Don't care enough about 3d and the dual core stuff is still just mediocre. When they slap in dual 1 ghz processors, then were talking. Until then, the original EVO is still way up there on list of bad ass phones.
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I'm leaning towards getting a 3D this week. I was going to wait for the SG2 after seeing all the negative initial reviews, but after playing with the 3D, I came away impressed. It's got everything I like about the Evo, with a form factor I like more and the 3D was actually pretty cool to see live. I'm still hoping the SG2 comes out late July as predicted so I can still make a direct comparison before any 30 day return window ends for me.

KrewCial said:
Nexus prime, this fall.
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+1 on this...I tried the Evo 3d yesterday not impressed at all

I think my Evo is working just fine and probably sticking with it. I'm going to wait for the next generation of phones (quad-cores).

I can't stand Apple but have you guys read this article?
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I looked at the 3D live and it was nice, but I'm not excited enough to drop a pile of cash for it. I spoke to a Sprint Rep on the phone and she seemed to think that I could get the $75 Premier discount plus the $150 recycle discount for turning in my EVO 4G and that would get me the 3D for free. But after doing more research, it seems like she was just confused.
As far as I can tell, I'd need to buy the phone outright for $450-550 and I'd be able to discount $225 from that. Leaving me another $225+ out of pocket.
The other option would be canceling my contract and paying something just under $200 for early cancellation. Then signing a new 2 year contract and getting the 3D for $180. But that still leaves me paying ~$155 out of pocket.
Is this math generally correct? Or is there another way to upgrade the EVO 4G to the EVO 3D for lower out of pocket costs?
As for which phone I'd upgrade to if I was willing to spend $200-300+, I'm very excited about the SGII but I'm a bit worried about the lack of recent news about possible Sprint coverage on it. I'm also very interested in the Nexus Prime, but by the time it is due out I was expecting to start seeing quad core phones coming out.
Additionally, now after seeing the recent network speed tests and how Sprint is so terrible and my recent problems with extremely slow 3G speeds, I'm seriously considering a switch to Verizon when I upgrade. Plus the fact that I'm seeing Verizon's 4G network expand so much faster than Sprint's (which after a full year is still not available in my area) and the fact that Sprint may be switching over to LTE.

That looks like an HTC or Motorola to me, not an Apple.
I must admit, it looks sexy.

m4rk0358 said:
I can't stand Apple but have you guys read this article?
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yeah i did, just checked it out actually before coming over to XDA...can you tell im working hard over here. I can't tell if I like that form factor or not. I HATED the iphone 4 form factor when it first came out and thought it was the ugliest thing in the world then, but now I love it. If it does look like that I guess I'd have to hold it and see how it is.
What do you guys think - think it wil be a totally revamped iphone coming out this fall or just some minor upgrades, like being compatable with Sprint's network?
The SGSII looks sick as hell and i might have to snatch that up - really hoping the iphone comes to sprint tho - without the outrageous prices!
Thanks for all the comments so far!

Splaktar said:
I looked at the 3D live and it was nice, but I'm not excited enough to drop a pile of cash for it. I spoke to a Sprint Rep on the phone and she seemed to think that I could get the $75 Premier discount plus the $150 recycle discount for turning in my EVO 4G and that would get me the 3D for free. But after doing more research, it seems like she was just confused.
As far as I can tell, I'd need to buy the phone outright for $450-550 and I'd be able to discount $225 from that. Leaving me another $225+ out of pocket.
The other option would be canceling my contract and paying something just under $200 for early cancellation. Then signing a new 2 year contract and getting the 3D for $180. But that still leaves me paying ~$155 out of pocket.
Is this math generally correct? Or is there another way to upgrade the EVO 4G to the EVO 3D for lower out of pocket costs?
As for which phone I'd upgrade to if I was willing to spend $200-300+, I'm very excited about the SGII but I'm a bit worried about the lack of recent news about possible Sprint coverage on it. I'm also very interested in the Nexus Prime, but by the time it is due out I was expecting to start seeing quad core phones coming out.
Additionally, now after seeing the recent network speed tests and how Sprint is so terrible and my recent problems with extremely slow 3G speeds, I'm seriously considering a switch to Verizon when I upgrade. Plus the fact that I'm seeing Verizon's 4G network expand so much faster than Sprint's (which after a full year is still not available in my area) and the fact that Sprint may be switching over to LTE.
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IMHO you have to remember, if you keep worrying about the "next best thing" there will be something better to follow, right behind it. I'd wait two months tops, just to see what else will become available.
$155 - $225 for the EVO 3D isn't bad, its generally what you'd normally pay for an average upgrade.
BTW you can't mention switching to Verizon if you're looking to manage money, I don't think you'll be too excited paying more "out of pocket" per month than you have to.

dcfella said:
I'm leaning towards getting a 3D this week. I was going to wait for the SG2 after seeing all the negative initial reviews, but after playing with the 3D, I came away impressed. It's got everything I like about the Evo, with a form factor I like more and the 3D was actually pretty cool to see live. I'm still hoping the SG2 comes out late July as predicted so I can still make a direct comparison before any 30 day return window ends for me.
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Can you post a link to the negative reviews? I've seen nothing but raving reviews on this phone. It's nice to have a balanced opinion.

How is the SGS2 different then the EVO 3D, aren't they the same or similar specs?