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DarkSithCL 05-13-2010 10:34 AM

Android: Phone News and Discussion Thread
 
I got the text msg about this yesterday...:toocool:

http://now.sprint.com/evo/?INTCID=AB...:EvoPL:960x320

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-200...CarouselArea.0

Looks like a sweet rig... but I always say that...:tongue:

GIBSON6594 05-13-2010 10:46 AM

Shitty that they are charging users an extra $10 a month though.

DarkSithCL 05-13-2010 11:56 AM


Originally Posted by GIBSON6594 (Post 12012004)
Shitty that they are charging users an extra $10 a month though.

:Agree:

my bill is high enough as it is for the 4 phones we have... :yuck:

#1 STUNNA 05-13-2010 12:20 PM

Even with 4g that phone plan is just as much as my iPhone with 450 minutes, unlimited data and 200 text messages

wrxyboy 05-13-2010 01:14 PM

i wonder if my current plan is sufficient enough for this phone. Looks like its going to be a solid phone. But with the current plans for the iphone to hit all carriers i wonder how this will do against the iphone.

GIBSON6594 05-13-2010 01:37 PM

The only thing that sucks about this phone is that it's going to be waiting a while for FroYo

DarkSithCL 05-13-2010 01:51 PM


Originally Posted by wrxyboy (Post 12012539)
i wonder if my current plan is sufficient enough for this phone. Looks like its going to be a solid phone. But with the current plans for the iphone to hit all carriers i wonder how this will do against the iphone.

Android just surpassed the iPhone OS (for now) with number of new users, but it will have to dig in really hard and fast to keep peeps from jumpin to the iphone from what they currently are using...once the iphone goes viral... I almost bought a Android phone instead my Pre... but since it was an HTC and I had 3 TP1's I wasnt feelin it...

#1 STUNNA 05-13-2010 04:27 PM

Iphone isn't going anywhere. Until verizon or sprint gets a network that can do voice and data at the sametime. I know 4g can but its coverage is way too small to switch already.

Dr. Colorado 05-13-2010 05:21 PM

I'm getting this phone in June. I'll have had the Pre for 1 year so at least I'll get the $75 off the new phone. I have the 23% volume based discount already so don't mind the addn $10 so much, especially since HI has 4G coverage. Cannot wait:wish:

DarkSithCL 05-14-2010 04:35 PM

My Brotha Rick! I knew you would be all over this! I didn't know HI had 4G already!

DarkSithCL 05-14-2010 04:38 PM


Originally Posted by #1 STUNNA (Post 12013290)
Iphone isn't going anywhere. Until verizon or sprint gets a network that can do voice and data at the sametime. I know 4g can but its coverage is way too small to switch already.

Yeah! Why doesn't Sprint or VRZ have a dual system yet? That's so lame!

GIBSON6594 05-14-2010 04:43 PM


Originally Posted by DarkSithCL (Post 12016793)
Yeah! Why doesn't Sprint or VRZ have a dual system yet? That's so lame!

That's just how there technology is based. It's a strong system, but it has the one obvious flaw. The good thing about it is if you have voice signal, you have data signal. Unlike GSM where you might have a voice signal, but you can't access data.

DarkSithCL 05-14-2010 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by GIBSON6594 (Post 12016805)
That's just how there technology is based. It's a strong system, but it has the one obvious flaw. The good thing about it is if you have voice signal, you have data signal. Unlike GSM where you might have a voice signal, but you can't access data.

That's weird stuff! You would think they would have thought ahead... havent they seen even ONE episode of Star Trek? LOL!

I didnt realize the GSM had that weakness either.. thanks for bringing me up to snuff!

Mizouse 05-19-2010 01:28 AM


Originally Posted by #1 STUNNA (Post 12013290)
Iphone isn't going anywhere. Until verizon or sprint gets a network that can do voice and data at the sametime. I know 4g can but its coverage is way too small to switch already.

iirc this HTC evo 4G allows voice and data at the same time because they put in a sprint wimax adapter in it for data and a regular 3G antenna for voice.

thus allowing voice and data at the same time. :dunno:

DarkSithCL 05-19-2010 10:46 AM


Originally Posted by Mizouse (Post 12028294)
iirc this HTC evo 4G allows voice and data at the same time because they put in a sprint wimax adapter in it for data and a regular 3G antenna for voice.

thus allowing voice and data at the same time. :dunno:

Oh... dat is da sickness then!!!

I didnt know that!

Doom878 05-19-2010 12:57 PM


Originally Posted by GIBSON6594 (Post 12016805)
That's just how there technology is based. It's a strong system, but it has the one obvious flaw. The good thing about it is if you have voice signal, you have data signal. Unlike GSM where you might have a voice signal, but you can't access data.

Makes sense why in my bathroom my data is slow and YouTube unwatchable but I can talk on the phone. Maybe it's God's way of telling me to get outta the can.

Mizouse 05-19-2010 01:01 PM


Originally Posted by DarkSithCL (Post 12029010)
Oh... dat is da sickness then!!!

I didnt know that!

i think it only works if you're in an area with 4G, so if you dont, then it doesnt work.

DarkSithCL 05-19-2010 11:19 PM


Originally Posted by Mizouse (Post 12029341)
i think it only works if you're in an area with 4G, so if you dont, then it doesnt work.

Thats cool... just knowing it CAN do it was enough to make me happy!!!:thumbsup:

wrxyboy 05-20-2010 01:10 PM

im not sure how i feel about the android os vs windows mobile. I do know that i have been very satisfied with windows mobile for the past 5 years so maybe ill just wait until the hd2.

DarkSithCL 05-22-2010 11:29 PM


Originally Posted by wrxyboy (Post 12032152)
im not sure how i feel about the android os vs windows mobile. I do know that i have been very satisfied with windows mobile for the past 5 years so maybe ill just wait until the hd2.

me and winmo are not friends... android just made more sense... plus on my TP1, u had to use a stylus way too much... who has time for that?:ugh:

BlueAc 05-23-2010 09:24 PM

After 2 duds in a row from Sprint (Pre and Instinct), I'm tired of purchasing the "iPhone killer". I'm just gonna wait for the new iPhone.

DarkSithCL 05-24-2010 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by BlueAc (Post 12039416)
After 2 duds in a row from Sprint (Pre and Instinct), I'm tired of purchasing the "iPhone killer". I'm just gonna wait for the new iPhone.

I totally understand... I wish peeps would just let new phones stand on their own... so far, the only true iphone killers have been the newer gen iphones themselves... peeps need to get a clue...LOL :tomato:

wrxyboy 05-24-2010 11:54 AM


Originally Posted by DarkSithCL (Post 12040448)
I totally understand... I wish peeps would just let new phones stand on their own... so far, the only true iphone killers have been the newer gen iphones themselves... peeps need to get a clue...LOL :tomato:

:werd: i think the iphone will be available on sprint in September. I will probably wait for that. I wanna see the reviews on the Evo before i consider that over an iphone. I love my sero plan which is why i cant leave sprint :tomato:

Doom878 05-24-2010 01:15 PM

I don't think you could get iPhone with a SERO plan. Everytime I see a deal for Sprint phones on slickdeals, there's always a stipulation that you can't get in on the deal if you have a SERO. I guess we'll see if they even announce it. If Verizon gets it, can Sprint too?

Mizouse 05-24-2010 01:27 PM

Well news just popped up that sprint will get it too.

Maybe explains the ~9% gain on the stock?? :dunno:

Dr. Colorado 05-24-2010 01:33 PM

Sprint is getting the iphone? I have a reservation for the Evo, may have to rethink that.

DarkSithCL 05-24-2010 01:44 PM


Originally Posted by Mizouse (Post 12040957)
Well news just popped up that sprint will get it too.

Maybe explains the ~9% gain on the stock?? :dunno:

Zing!

DarkSithCL 05-24-2010 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by surfer rick (Post 12040974)
Sprint is getting the iphone? I have a reservation for the Evo, may have to rethink that.

...brotha Zing!

DarkSithCL 05-24-2010 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by wrxyboy (Post 12040713)
:werd: i think the iphone will be available on sprint in September. I will probably wait for that. I wanna see the reviews on the Evo before i consider that over an iphone. I love my sero plan which is why i cant leave sprint :tomato:

your all over it buddy!:thumbsup:


Originally Posted by Doom878 (Post 12040910)
I don't think you could get iPhone with a SERO plan. Everytime I see a deal for Sprint phones on slickdeals, there's always a stipulation that you can't get in on the deal if you have a SERO. I guess we'll see if they even announce it. If Verizon gets it, can Sprint too?

what is the deal? just b/c you get good rates on service, you cannot get a fly fon? thats is da sux... it has been like that for a while... years ago, I had a chance to get to SERO plan, but I didnt b/c of just that problem... I really think Spint is just trying to ease SERO under the carpet... IMVHO

wrxyboy 05-24-2010 02:21 PM

I have had no problems upgrading to any phone on my sero plans. The only difference i see is that they want me to renew my contract in order to get the $150 incentive, but i always decline cause that would change my sero plan from $30 to the $50. I make that savings back in 8 months from sticking with that sero plan. So i willing to pay the full price to keep my plan exactly where it is at.

DarkSithCL 05-24-2010 03:02 PM


Originally Posted by wrxyboy (Post 12041101)
I have had no problems upgrading to any phone on my sero plans. The only difference i see is that they want me to renew my contract in order to get the $150 incentive, but i always decline cause that would change my sero plan from $30 to the $50. I make that savings back in 8 months from sticking with that sero plan. So i willing to pay the full price to keep my plan exactly where it is at.

Ok... I feel ya then... so, if you u pay for the phone, you save the cash... that's sweet then!

Mizouse 05-25-2010 12:51 AM


Originally Posted by surfer rick (Post 12040974)
Sprint is getting the iphone? I have a reservation for the Evo, may have to rethink that.

nothings confirmed, its just a rumor so far.

DarkSithCL 05-25-2010 12:04 PM


Originally Posted by Mizouse (Post 12042637)
nothings confirmed, its just a rumor so far.

LOL...that rumor ML caused a Sprint stock price jump, so someone on the inside must know there's some truth to it... :rolleyes:

Dr. Colorado 05-25-2010 01:48 PM

Heard it was from a Best Buy employee that spilled the beans or something. Whatevs

DarkSithCL 05-26-2010 09:13 AM


Originally Posted by surfer rick (Post 12043827)
Heard it was from a Best Buy employee that spilled the beans or something. Whatevs

LOL... BB is usually a source for leaks thru the sprintusers.com site... :rofl:

F-C 06-04-2010 09:20 AM

Passed a Sprint store this morning and there was a line waiting to get in. This is the first time that I've noticed people waiting in line outside a store to get a phone besides the iPhone.

06cmv6 06-04-2010 10:12 AM

i got the htc hero from sprint a couple weeks ago.....im debating on swapping for the new evo....ive enjoyed this phone so far and don't really feel like paying 10 bux more a month for faster service when the coverage in south florida is already really good.....hmmm

DarkSithCL 06-04-2010 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by F-C (Post 12068873)
Passed a Sprint store this morning and there was a line waiting to get in. This is the first time that I've noticed people waiting in line outside a store to get a phone besides the iPhone.

LOL...thats pretty intense... I am waitin to hear from my Brotha Dr. Rick and see what he says... he was a :pimp: and pre-ordered his EVO...
:toocool:

wrxyboy 06-04-2010 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by DarkSithCL (Post 12069131)
LOL...thats pretty intense... I am waitin to hear from my Brotha Dr. Rick and see what he says... he was a :pimp: and pre-ordered his EVO...
:toocool:

yeah i would like to see and hear the reviews of this phone. I am still uncertain on the droid os though. But i heard on monday that they should be unveiling the 4g iphone.

DarkSithCL 06-04-2010 01:57 PM

Of course the sprintusers website is kinda krazee today... this is a link to a thread that alot of peeps have posted in... it starts with one of the mods who scored one on 5.22.2010 and is current to folks who have just gotten their EVO in the last few hours...enjoy!

http://www.sprintusers.com/forum/sho...hlight=htc+evo


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