I'm currently with AT&T on a family plan, but my contract has expired and am possibly looking to Sprint for the EVO 4G. How do you all like the EVO, and if you had to do it again would you still get the EVO?
Sprint's coverage map doesn't seem to be as good as other carriers, but I hear that's improving all the time. And there's no 4G access in southern California where I'm at. We travel to Vegas a lot though, and Sprint has 4G there. Can anyone tell how well Sprint's 3G access is in southern California? I'd be using GPS a lot, as I hate having to carry around a dedicated GPS unit.
The $30/month plan for WiFi sharing seems a bit steep, but it's unlimited compared to Verizon's 2GB sharing limit, and it's not even offered by AT&T.
I would get the evo again without a second thought. Save yourself the $30 a month, root the evo and get wireless tether for free.
Ben
I am in Northern California but I visit Southern California alot...never had one problem with California or anywhere I travel which includes Michigan, Georgia, Texas, and Neveda.
Sprint map doesnt accurately show where coverage is because my oldest son who works for ATT has owned all the iphones from the beginning and his service is more iffy than mine.
Back to Evo, I love it and would buy it again if I had to.
I've had many android phones even an evo I gave the evo to my wife and got the epic by far the epic is the best phone I've had to date I liked the evos build and screen size but the 30 fps is horrible the battery is horrible and hdmi is pointless because the evo only takes mp4s and when they get stretched out on tvs look like crap
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
The Evo has mostly replaced my desktop computer. It's just plain awesome. If you use you computer (Evo) like I do, buy some extra batteries. I hike with it, hunt with it, places that would be hard to stop and charge the phone. The GPS and Maps program work great. 3G is mostly everywhere. If you have to roam to Verizon towers, then you will be experiencing 2G speeds. The $10 bucks a month additional charge for the Evo, permits true unlimited data. I am sure Sprint wishes it were $20 more for how much data I use. Remember: When thinking of the Evo, it is a very portable computer that you can also make calls with. ps: All of the smartphones have a similar battery life (between charges) unless the phone is rooted. I get 50fps and as high as 50 Mflops on my Evo. Meaning, it will go head to head with the best phones out there. The Evo can be as mild or as wild as you would like it to be.
Evo, best phone I've ever owned. If I have to do it again I wouldn't even think twice about it. Only wish I can afford another one since I dropped my baby while running, now she's all scratched up but still working great.
Northbay CA here and service is awesome. I work in the lower level (basement) and no carrier will I mean no single carrier other than Sprint will get reception let alone 3G. I get great 3G even in the basement average 900 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps. Main level (street level) average from 1.4 Mbps to 2.1 Mbps under 3G, no 4G yet. At home is okay at 900 Kbps to 1.2 Mbps.
Edit: I to switch from more expensive AT&T to sprint cheaper discounted monthly family everything data plan.
The Evo is amazing and I would buy it again in a heartbeat over ANY of the Android phones out right now. There are phones with better processors, and some with better screens, but the Evo is the sum of its parts and is IMHO the best phone on the market.
Rooting is incredibly easy and will give you the ability to use wifi tethering for free, among many other awesome things. We are very lucky to have such incredible developer support. There are a whole bunch of great ROMs and kernels out there for you to truly customize your phone and squeeze every last drop of performance out of it.
You will be very happy with your Evo if you decide to get it.
Words cannot express how much I live this phone. Screen size might seem daunting, everyone comments on the "size" (which isn't anything new) but once you go big you can't go back. Sprint has also always been great for us, obviously that might not be the case everywhere ... but all in all it's been a more than enjoyable experience for me.
Sent from my
What do I think of my EVO?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You're asking if an Evo is nice on a forum filled with Evo fanboys.
Here is the bottom line:
iPhone vs. Evo - the iPhone wins.
Sprint vs. ATT - Sprint has MUCH better coverage and price, ATT has better capabilities such as Voice+Data at same time and much faster 3G speeds
Those are the only difference. In reality, the Evo being able to become 'customized' does not make up for its short comings. The battery is utter ****, the screen resolution is not nearly as good as the iPhone 4, it tends to get laggy and stuck in situations, and is generally not reliable.
Only ****ty thing? You have to use it with ATT or Tmobile
Don't let these fanboys talk about how superior their phone is to the new iPhone. Its not even close but then again Apple makes amazing products.
werxen said:
You're asking if an Evo is nice on a forum filled with Evo fanboys.
Here is the bottom line:
iPhone vs. Evo - the iPhone wins.
Sprint vs. ATT - Sprint has MUCH better coverage and price, ATT has better capabilities such as Voice+Data at same time and much faster 3G speeds
Those are the only difference. In reality, the Evo being able to become 'customized' does not make up for its short comings. The battery is utter ****, the screen resolution is not nearly as good as the iPhone 4, it tends to get laggy and stuck in situations, and is generally not reliable.
Only ****ty thing? You have to use it with ATT or Tmobile
Don't let these fanboys talk about how superior their phone is to the new iPhone. Its not even close but then again Apple makes amazing products.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol stop trollin'
Love it. Everything I expected and more
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
werxen said:
You're asking if an Evo is nice on a forum filled with Evo fanboys.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes - I want to see if any regret their purchase or not. That's why I'm asking here.
Don't let these fanboys talk about how superior their phone is to the new iPhone. Its not even close but then again Apple makes amazing products.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know all about the iPhone, please don't preach here. If I stuck with AT&T, I'd choose the Captivate over the iPhone.
werxen said:
You're asking if an Evo is nice on a forum filled with Evo fanboys.
Here is the bottom line:
iPhone vs. Evo - the iPhone wins.
Sprint vs. ATT - Sprint has MUCH better coverage and price, ATT has better capabilities such as Voice+Data at same time and much faster 3G speeds
Those are the only difference. In reality, the Evo being able to become 'customized' does not make up for its short comings. The battery is utter ****, the screen resolution is not nearly as good as the iPhone 4, it tends to get laggy and stuck in situations, and is generally not reliable.
Only ****ty thing? You have to use it with ATT or Tmobile
Don't let these fanboys talk about how superior their phone is to the new iPhone. Its not even close but then again Apple makes amazing products.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Uh, I'm starting to see why people called you a troll.
Anyway, I'll give you a unbiased view on the EVO.
The build is great but not amazing, the display size is without a doubt a benefit. You'll never want to use a 3.5"-3.7" phone again. The processor will pretty much do anything you want, it's not like you'll be running Photoshop on it or anything. TBH, pretty much any current gen CPU will do. The GPU however does leave something to desire. In terms of comparison, it's about half of what the iPhone 4/DroidX is and almost 1/4 of what the Galaxy S line (Epic 4G, etc) is. In real use, most 3D games are playable but the frame rates aren't smooth. You'll also find yourself looking at lag when you run live wallpapers. I'm especially worried about how it'll handle future versions of Android which I believe will be GPU accelerated.
OS-wise, Android is good, it does as much if not more than iOS; just not as fluid UI/UX-wise. BUT I do have a strong belief that this will change with 3.0 which I can't wait for. HTC Sense is a mixed bag, I personally couldn't get past its complete ugliness (I'm a designer/developer -- not mobile though) and some things are badly done (like sticking XML into your Gmail contacts for Facebook/Twitter syncing.. agghh..). On a plus side, it does add some useful things like iOS-like copy and paste. I however use Cyanogen Mod which basically ports an enhanced version of stock Android; I find CM to be MUCH better in terms of user experience and design. I also have a iPhone 4, and if CM wasn't around, I'd probably keep my EVO in my bag 50% of the time and only take it out to use it as a 4G modem and secondary business line (Google Voice!).
Another good thing with the EVO, which I just mentioned, is 4G tethering. I get consistent speeds of 5-10Mbps and it's great. Well worth rooting and the extra $10.
I've never used the HDMI out, and probably never will. The kick stand is a plus, I find myself using it at work a lot while listening to Grooveshark (which I might add is a amazing Android app).
The battery life got knocked hard in reviews, and it's still not as good as my iPhone 4, but after knowing what to do, it's not bad either -- I get something like 15-20 hours with normal use.
Sprint's plans are pretty much unbeatable. I'm in NYC and get great coverage and speeds. Can't complain.
As for would I do it again? When I got the EVO, I already knew about the Epic 4G and it's better specs (mostly the Super AMOLED display + much better GPU), but the build is crap (including the keyboard) and I don't trust (software-wise) Samsung at all. I'm somewhat disappointed by the EVO's GPU but if I were to get a free choice between the Epic and the EVO (or any other Android phone on any other carrier due to it's price, 4G tethering and 4.3" display), I'd still get the EVO.
Once Cyanogen figures out 4G, it'll be a great phone with only one flaw - it's GPU.
_MetalHead_ said:
lol stop trollin'
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Shut up apple fanboy
Send from Your Mothers Basement
I think it all depends on the type of user you are. I owned all four generations of the iPhone before the EVO and my wife has an iPhone 4 yet I prefer the EVO.
But, I am not the average user nor is anyone else that reads XDA. The average user doesn't read developer forums, or any forums for that matter, to learn how to get the most out of their phone.
If you are an average user who doesn't want to root or tinker I would recommend the iPhone and nothing but the iPhone. It is beautiful, simple, and just works; not to mention the app store is far superior. However, if you are an above average user (which you probably are if you are here on XDA in the first place) I would without question recommend the EVO.
Out of the box, the EVO is a great phone but it is loaded with Crapware and limited in potential. It's like having a Porsche with a restrictor. But, rooted and unleashed you can really bring out its potential and customize the living hell out of it. Without a doubt there are apps I had on my iPhone which I REALLY miss but they are coming. Android's market share is growing to fast and too big to be ignored.
Final thoughts:
Size matters - As amazing as the iPhone 4's screen is, and it is amazing, I prefer the size of the EVO. I don't think I could ever go back to using a 3.5" screen again.
IAATW - It's all about the widgets. Google Voice is great, voice to text is even better, and Google Navigation is the shiz!... But, the widgets are what I love the most. All my most used apps right there on my home screen without having to exit one app, enter another, exit that one... rinse, wash, repeat.
verse187 said:
Shut up apple fanboy
Send from Your Mothers Basement
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Excuse me?
Rofl, No brainer, make the switch.
I saw this topic and I just had to chime in because i'm a serial hater on AT&T. I've never met one person that was happy with AT&T, they liked their iphone but hated AT&T. With that being said, the only reason to go or stay with AT&T is because of the iphone. With the introduction of the EVO, the first true iphone killer imho, there is no point on being with AT&T. Their service is awful, their customer service is equally as bad, and all their phones less the iphone are crap. So whether you go with the evo or not, lose AT&T. I've been using android for about a year and have no plans to move to any other mobile os, period. Even android on AT&T is terrible because of the restrictions they put on android. How can you have an open source phone on a closed network. With all this being said, the evo is the best phone I have ever used or owned. I'm always looking for the next big thing, I have no intentions of changing phones until my contract is up, or I get a dual core for free, which isn't likely to ever happen. Make the switch lose AT&T and have fun enjoying your awesome coverage, and faster data speeds. I will say however sprint customer service is two-faced. They smile at you and tell you they appreciate you but really are sticking it to you, and they nickel and dime you. However, I get what I need from them with too much hassle. Still worth the switch from Verizon in my case, definitely worth the switch from AT&T. Thanks for lettin me rant. Enjoy your Evo.
okolowicz said:
I think it all depends on the type of user you are. I owned all four generations of the iPhone before the EVO and my wife has an iPhone 4 yet I prefer the EVO.
But, I am not the average user nor is anyone else that reads XDA. The average user doesn't read developer forums, or any forums for that matter, to learn how to get the most out of their phone.
If you are an average user who doesn't want to root or tinker I would recommend the iPhone and nothing but the iPhone. It is beautiful, simple, and just works; not to mention the app store is far superior. However, if you are an above average user (which you probably are if you are here on XDA in the first place) I would without question recommend the EVO.
Out of the box, the EVO is a great phone but it is loaded with Crapware and limited in potential. It's like having a Porsche with a restrictor. But, rooted and unleashed you can really bring out its potential and customize the living hell out of it. Without a doubt there are apps I had on my iPhone which I REALLY miss but they are coming. Android's market share is growing to fast and too big to be ignored.
Final thoughts:
Size matters - As amazing as the iPhone 4's screen is, and it is amazing, I prefer the size of the EVO. I don't think I could ever go back to using a 3.5" screen again.
IAATW - It's all about the widgets. Google Voice is great, voice to text is even better, and Google Navigation is the shiz!... But, the widgets are what I love the most. All my most used apps right there on my home screen without having to exit one app, enter another, exit that one... rinse, wash, repeat.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With iPhone 4/iOS 4.x, I still think the iPhone has the upper hand but only by a little. But you're definitely right, to get the EVO to that very competitive level, you really have to tweak it. Ever since getting the EVO I've spent WAAAAYYYYY too much time and energy on the it. With the iPhone 4, I was satisfied the minute I turned it on. That's why I can't wait for Gingerbread and hope that it discourages OEMs from messing with Android. I have a really good feeling that stock Gingerbread will finally surpass iOS.
Rambler358 said:
Yes - I want to see if any regret their purchase or not. That's why I'm asking here.
I know all about the iPhone, please don't preach here. If I stuck with AT&T, I'd choose the Captivate over the iPhone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
LOVE THIS RESPONSE. MAC fanboys are not welcome here(playin many of you may be on macs )...However the iphone is a great phone, but it's no longer master of it's domain.
Related
Im an EVO guy with Sprint but my wife is on Verizon and currently on an old ass Blackberry Curve. Im trying to get her into the Android world, but like most chicks she is considering an IPhone now that they are going to be rolled out on Verizon. I know all about the IPhone, but nothing about the Incredible or other Android phones offered by Verizon (since Im on Sprint). I assume all or most of the good stuff (solid stable roms, tweaks, etc) available for the EVO are available for the Incredible as well?
Can you give me some pros and cons for the Incredible? Any issues with things like the screen, speakers, voice quality, battery life, or other quirkiness to know about? I did a few searches but didnt really find what I was looking for. Enlighten me. TIA
They only thing I complained about when I got my Incredible was the battery life. But then I rooted, flashed a cutom (Redemtion Rom 2.2) and Kernel (12/21 Incredikernal) and now nothing will make want to get a new phone. Fast as hell and does damn near everything you want it to do! Go with the Incredible.
There is no reason not to get an incredible. It is a great phone once you get an extended battery.
dude for your old lady.. get the incredible. or the thunderbolt.. there really is no reason not to get the phone.. everything is good..
There is one main reason not to get the Incredible. Thunderbolt. IF this doesn't get you to wait. Incredible is the best phone Verizon offers. The Icrap is a mistake and sucks that we are sufficing the NE2 because of crapple.
If she wants the iPhone just get her the iPhone. I went through this same thing with my GF who was on AT&T. She had a blackberry and wanted the iPhone. I convinced her that Android was better and to switch to Verizon once her contract was up. All she does is complain about how she hates her phone (incredible like me). She already had it made up in her mind that the iPhone was superior and nothing was going to change that. Much like that Evo vs iPhone video that came out a few months back. No matter what you say it'll just be, "I don't care I want an iPhone"
It's the sad truth but once someone is set on an iPhone it's nearly impossible to break that. I'm now going to get slammed with having to buy an iPhone outright for my girlfriend so that she can get off android
My wife has an iPhone and she loves it. I've tried to turn her on to android but she won't hear of it. She's not a geek like me...she uses it for texts and calls with a bit of web browsing. A true smartphone is a waste on her regardless. She likes her iPhone and my Titanic dislike for it doesn't sway her in the least. Keep her happy...get her an iPhone now cuz you'll only be getting her one after you waste money on something else first.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
I'm interested in the replies to the OP as well. I currently have an Evo also and have only run CM on it from day 1, but as much as I'd hate to lose a whole 0.6" of screen I get horrible service at work (we have a Verizon tower in the casino though!) and only 1 bar at home, so I'm thinking of switching to the Incredible since it's mostly (please don't flame me, I said mostly) a smaller Evo hardware-wise minus 4G and front camera of which I never use either one.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
ONLY complaint i have is the battery. Don't really want to HAVE to buy an extended battery to use the device as it should. HTC skimped on the bat
other than that, love it
Yodes said:
If she wants the iPhone just get her the iPhone. I went through this same thing with my GF who was on AT&T. She had a blackberry and wanted the iPhone. I convinced her that Android was better and to switch to Verizon once her contract was up. All she does is complain about how she hates her phone (incredible like me). She already had it made up in her mind that the iPhone was superior and nothing was going to change that. Much like that Evo vs iPhone video that came out a few months back. No matter what you say it'll just be, "I don't care I want an iPhone"
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, this pretty much sums it up. Thanks for everyone's opinion. At least I tried lol. If nothing else I learned a few things about a few other Android phones, especially some of those units coming out on Verizon soon. Hell of a line-up they are going to have. My EVO days could be numbered but I dont know if I could drop Sprint after about 15 yrs of service.
from my understanding anyone looking to switch to verizon and thinking about getting an incredible... just wait for thunderbolt.. it's the EVO but for verizon....
PorscheGuy said:
I'm interested in the replies to the OP as well. I currently have an Evo also and have only run CM on it from day 1, but as much as I'd hate to lose a whole 0.6" of screen I get horrible service at work (we have a Verizon tower in the casino though!) and only 1 bar at home, so I'm thinking of switching to the Incredible since it's mostly (please don't flame me, I said mostly) a smaller Evo hardware-wise minus 4G and front camera of which I never use either one.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It pretty much is, in the same way that the Thinderbolt is the Verizon EVO.
I agree with a few here... if your girlfriend wants and iphone you get her an iphone.
Android is great for people who like to customize but the majority out there are all about form over function.
There are a couple of threads on this out there, but I wanted to make a Poll.
So, right now I'm using my old HTC Hero with CM 6.1, and I love it. Rooting my phone made me fall in love with my smartphone all over again (it's my first smartphone).
So for those of you Sprint people, they told me that I can upgrade right now or when my contract is up, it won't matter: I will get the Evo for $200 with a new contract.
Before we dive in, do you know if this is really the cheapest option from Sprint? I am aware I could probably just buy an Evo from Ebay or something of the sort, but I'm a bit worried about doing that. Anyone has experience getting Evo somewhere else and can share?
I use my phone for a lot of things.. internet, calling, texting, games, even as a flashlight sometimes. I got myself an extra battery for this phone but I assume I will need a new one for the EVO. I see people asked about battery life, but seriously, I don't expect my phone to stay alive for more than 8 hours or so with all these apps running.
Next, what I like about the EVO is the better camera, and the fact that it has flash (I use my phone for pictures). Front facing camera is nice, haven't used it before, is it really worth it? Is chatting with it smooth, or is it slow as sh*t?
Keyboard - I used to hate the touch keyboard because it would freeze for split seconds and writing something would be frustrating. I still find it annoying to use the touch screen for typing because the buttons are so small. I have a feeling the evo would help with that, but perhaps I should wait for something with a real keyboard? Anyone knows of a good model that's suppose to come out, and when?
4G - I live in New York city. Anyone from around here knows if 4G is really available, or it just exists in very specific locations? Is it much faster? How do you like the fact that you can maintain data connection while making a call, is it a big deal? I don't barely actually use my phone for talking. I count on Gchat and texting.
Speed - There are speed issues with my phone right, especially when I run intense apps (angry birds is very choppy, for example, and Pandora can hang the entire system up), does the Evo take care of that?
Size - It's a big phone. To be honest, the weight and the size do not attract me, but I do realize that a bigger screen will be better to work with and might aid with the keyboard issue. Thoughts?
Rooting - How hard is it? I think CM runs on the EVO if memory serves right. I Rooted my Hero so I assume doing it to the EVO would not be much harder. Thoughts?
So yeah, these are some points I'm considering. Should I get it? And is there a cheaper (good!) way to get it?
Thanks for reading!
you posted in evo forum, expect biased answers, that said
you will love an evo! I had a hero first, still do. the batteries are the same,
the keyboard on the hero wasn't very accurate so typing was frustrating, on the evo it is splendid,
rooting is a breeze with unrevoked
no slowdowns at all for any apps, in any situation, I've been downloading while streaming pandora and playing games with no issue,
I highly recommend it, the evo changed the way I think of smartphones
I would wait to the end of march and see what sprint announces
Swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO
I would wait as well. Some new phones should be coming out shortly
Sent from my Evo while i should be working
I doubt an Evo 2 will come out anytime soon. So yes. The new phone coming out is most likely the HTC Arrive, which is the HTC 7 Pro. That aside, the Evo is just f*cking awesome. Also for individual line upgrade, Amazon says $180 with free 2-day shipping: http://wireless.amazon.com/dp/B003N9B3CY
CTIA is soon. Sprint announces new phones at CTIA. So I would wait. Unless you want to buy one off contract on Ebay.
WAIT for something better.. This bad ass brick will soon be replaced and become just a plain old acme brick soon
I have a bad feeling Sprint isn't gonna have much this year as far as Android devices go... we will see. An Evo 2 would be bad ass or a dual core Samsung.
Sent from my Evolutionized Evo!
I don't care if Samsung comes out with a quad-core phone. I'm not touching that **** after what happened with the Galaxy S line.
they better come out with something that will at least compete with others phones (like the droid x::evo) otherwise they will have many unhappy customers who cancel and leave... hell they charge $10 for a premium phone now, how premium will the HTC EVO be come this Spring? (I don't want to pay for a "premium phone" when its outdated)
anyways sorry for the semi rant.. im slightly upset with sprint and their actions right now.
CTIA is guaranteed to give us something good. I am hoping for a Galaxy S2 or something equivalent. But then again... Sprint has been known to let you down. Tough call.
masterfuel said:
they better come out with something that will at least compete with others phones (like the droid x::evo) otherwise they will have many unhappy customers who cancel and leave... hell they charge $10 for a premium phone now, how premium will the HTC EVO be come this Spring? (I don't want to pay for a "premium phone" when its outdated)
anyways sorry for the semi rant.. im slightly upset with sprint and their actions right now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You aren't paying $10 for a premium phone. You are paying the $10 for the premium data package, and All smartphones on the sprint network will be paying the exact same fee, its not isolated to the Evo, Shift, or Epic, it will encompass the blackberry's and all other android phones that sprint carries.
On topic of best deals for the EVO, check RadioShack's online wireless store. It's going for $149.99 with free activation on new/upgrade subs. Or in-store, they require a trade-in of any old working phone with a charger to get the $149.99 price (check with your local stores if the deal still available).
IMHO, with all the new phones coming out, I would wait. I love my Evo, but I wouldn't get locked into a new 2-yr sub on a phone that is around 4mos shy of being a year old.
I would wait. EVO is nice but nothing compared to what other carriers are getting (Optimus). Hold out for a dual core device (hopefully from HTC).
Sent from my Unleashed EVO using XDA App
Product F(RED) said:
I don't care if Samsung comes out with a quad-core phone. I'm not touching that **** after what happened with the Galaxy S line.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree with this. Samsung left a bad taste with me after having my epic with GPS issues, dropped keys and no 2.2 (till just recently)
Sent from my Evo while i should be working
Give Dropbox a try for easy file sharing. Use my referral link and help me get more space!*http://db.tt/6qeoiYa
heck yea its amazing i was skeptical too till i played with one
I love my Evo. That said I think it would work perfect for everything you listed except for one. The Evo's camera pretty much sucks.
I have a release day Evo, so maybe the newer ones are a little better, but unless the pictures I have taken were in bright daylight they are almost unusable.
http://www.studentrate.com/STUDENTR...deals/Sprint-Student-Rate-Member-Discount--/0
Not sure if studentrate still offers $69.99 Evos.
ATM The Evo is the best phone for Sprint. If you want to wait for something better you can. Personally this is the best phone I've ever used. While it is on par or a little worse than some of the newer phones coming out, its been a year and they are finally catching up.
You also have to take into consideration how much longer the Evo is going to stay ahead or on par with these phones. We might be seeing Gingerbread and Sense 2.0 but that might be a long shot.
If you aren't having any issues with your Hero, I'd say stick with it for a few more months. See what comes out.
Thank you everyone, for the honest opinions. I got a lot of info.
Well, it's about a month later now, and I'm still on my HTC Hero. I just found out about the $10 extra, which I will be paying if I upgrade. My girlfriend has a big family plan on T-mobile, and after calculations, it seems I will be saving about $20 a month using a phone under her name, on T-mobile.
Of course, this means I need to ditch Sprint. I don't feel too bad after being on the Network for a year and being charged for extra if I want to upgrade. No serious official updates for their phones either, thank god I rooted mine, the best thing I've ever done to it.
I checked the T-mobile 2G today, and wasn't that impressed. I liked the keyboard, but the specs are not as good as the EVO. By the way, what are these issues I'm hearing about the EVO's camera? it's 8MP, how come it's so bad? I only have 5mp now, and so does the 2G. What are the specific issues you guys are having?
Right now I am going to find out just how much it will cost me to get out of Sprint, and if it's worth it (buying a new phone on T-mobile will cost me $100 extra over an upgrade in Sprint). What are some of the good T-mobile phones you guys think are good? Camera with flash is important to me, and so does screen size - two things I really like about the EVO. I do want a big screen. I would also like a keyboard if possible.
Anything changed in the market? New amazing Spring phones I'm not aware of, or T-Mobile? I am specifically interested in HTC, I'm not a big fan of Samsung or Motorola.
beholder121 said:
Thank you everyone, for the honest opinions. I got a lot of info.
Well, it's about a month later now, and I'm still on my HTC Hero. I just found out about the $10 extra, which I will be paying if I upgrade. My girlfriend has a big family plan on T-mobile, and after calculations, it seems I will be saving about $20 a month using a phone under her name, on T-mobile.
Of course, this means I need to ditch Sprint. I don't feel too bad after being on the Network for a year and being charged for extra if I want to upgrade. No serious official updates for their phones either, thank god I rooted mine, the best thing I've ever done to it.
I checked the T-mobile 2G today, and wasn't that impressed. I liked the keyboard, but the specs are not as good as the EVO. By the way, what are these issues I'm hearing about the EVO's camera? it's 8MP, how come it's so bad? I only have 5mp now, and so does the 2G. What are the specific issues you guys are having?
Right now I am going to find out just how much it will cost me to get out of Sprint, and if it's worth it (buying a new phone on T-mobile will cost me $100 extra over an upgrade in Sprint). What are some of the good T-mobile phones you guys think are good? Camera with flash is important to me, and so does screen size - two things I really like about the EVO. I do want a big screen. I would also like a keyboard if possible.
Anything changed in the market? New amazing Spring phones I'm not aware of, or T-Mobile? I am specifically interested in HTC, I'm not a big fan of Samsung or Motorola.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See: http://www.androidcentral.com/sprin...ils-leaked-expect-evo-3d-evo-view-4g-and-xoom
CTIA is this coming Tuesday. Sprint's presentation is hours long. I'd be sure to keep your eye out on here and other tech news sites for what Sprint announces. If that Evo 3D becomes a reality, I'd imagine anyone would want to hold out for that instead of acquiring the Evo now only to have the Evo 3D replace it in months.
Furthremore, if looking into T-Mobile and leaving Sprint (which, as a biased member, I would be against!), keep in mind that at 3:15 PM EDT, a merger between AT&T and T-Mobile was announced, the former acquiring the latter.
(Note: I'm not new to Android. My recent phone history is HTC Touch Pro -> Palm Pre -> HTC Evo -> Samsung Epic -> Another Evo -> Nexus S 4G -> Epic 4G Touch and I generally spend more time modding than using it.)
Overall, I'm in love with Android. What I haven't been in love with is Samsung. IMO, The radios act up more, their release cycle sucks and now with my Epic 4G Touch losing connectivity and forcing me to reboot just to make sure it works has me at a place I've never been before.
So today I sit with another new phone on my desk, this time its an iPhone 4S.
I've used an iPad, The company issued me a MBP, so I'm not anti-Apple, but I've always sort of looked at the iPhone's as just...well....smart phones for dumb people. But like all technology, aren't we all better if we learn as much as we can?
So, if you were in my shoes, would you esn swap onto the iPhone 4S for the time being and wait until the next best Android thing that isn't Samsung, or ride out the storm and pray Samsung actually releases a fix to all there manufacturing problems? Would you trade the ability to tinker for the ability to have something reliable?
I realize I'm asking in a forum dedicated to Android, mostly because I need to be pulled back from the brink.
SOMEBODY SAVE ME! (or not)
You said it yourself its a smartphone for dumb people. Not a bad phone but I would just feel bad about myself using it. I would feel like a fan boy and it seems like your main issue here is LOS. Just use the LOS kernal and you wont have any issues I rarely lose signal using it with starburst.
IMO use the iPhone....it seems like it might be a fit for you based on your post.
However I am losing faith in sprint and their network, I am moving to Verizon ASAP might get the galaxy nexus or the RAZAR becuase at my work I get 20Mb down on LET.....yes 20!!!!....but it averages 15 to 17 down. Get out of sprint is what you need to do.
I wouldn't consider switching smartphone OSes on a temporary basis simply because of the app stores. I can't afford to repurchase all the apps I rely on on a new OS. That means I'd be running it in a limited capacity, avoiding purchasing the apps that would max out the enjoyment of the phone for me, knowing I'd eventually give it up and all the money I spent on it.
I think for some people going iPhone is legitimate and reasonable. It works better for certain personalities or needs. I don't begrudge that. But I've doubled-down on Android, and just like people wouldn't leave iPods because it meant losing all their music, I can't just switch OSes any time I want without thinking about the app investment.
TurboFool said:
I wouldn't consider switching smartphone OSes on a temporary basis simply because of the app stores. I can't afford to repurchase all the apps I rely on on a new OS. That means I'd be running it in a limited capacity, avoiding purchasing the apps that would max out the enjoyment of the phone for me, knowing I'd eventually give it up and all the money I spent on it.
I think for some people going iPhone is legitimate and reasonable. It works better for certain personalities or needs. I don't begrudge that. But I've doubled-down on Android, and just like people wouldn't leave iPods because it meant losing all their music, I can't just switch OSes any time I want without thinking about the app investment.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would agree, if I didn't already have an Android tablet
Its true what you say about doubling down. Its like owning a Canon camera, all the lenses, and then trying to switch to Nikon.
I understand your fustration with LOS, but there is a way that your phone can reboot automatically when you get a LOS and it will let you know it did so. I use Starburst v1.8 with the LostKernel and I haven't seen a LOS even happen in 4 days where it use to be once a day, but when it does happen my setup takes care of it. Reboots automatically and I don't have to do anything manually - don't miss a beat.
Check out this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18728533&postcount=3022
I don't worry about LOS anymore and this phone kicks AS-phalt
We have a crackberry att, iphone 3gs att(now cancelled), epic touch 4g, and xperia play verizon. Love me some tech stuff, including all sorts of phones, no matter who makes them. After having an iphone in the house for 2+yrs, would I get rid of the epic touch, no way. Its funny that my verizon phone will drop calls while the epic keeps on ticking, so much for verizons reliable service here in Houston. If I lose signal on the touch, I have noticed I also lose signal on verizon. I just wish Sprint would get on the ball and improve the speeds to compete with big red. Best of luck in whatever you decide.
wow, another thread on this subject...
you obviously like android, and, claim to spend more time customizing your phone than actually using it; you should have read the tons of posts about how folks are dealing with their LOS.
No one here can make up your mind, except YOU...
I'm It manager for my work. No more Androids for our company. Way too many support calls for them. If someone wants Android, we will configure it once for ActiveSync/exchange and there after they are on their own, we will give them PDFs of common problems and fixes but has time goes on those PDFs will just get out of date. I don't even want BlackBerry anymore. Since everyone wants an IPhone and the cost is the same, that's our company phone. We get very little support calls about them. We will replace a broken iPhone once and the next time it is the employee's problem to replace it or will take the cost of the new one from their paycheck over a few checks.
What do I use...E4GT, I have a company issued iPhone I use to test company apps on but it generally sits in a drawer. My number is a Google Voice number so it does not matter which phone I grab during the day.
I've also owned many Android phones and I made the switch from the Epic Touch to the iPhone 4s. I'm not gonna lie, I do miss the tinkering, however, when the jailbreak is released for this phone, I think I'll be all good then.
Unlike the epic touch I have not had any issues with the iPhone at all. Everything works flawlessly from the start.
In addition, like previous poster posted above me... We also have Android devices for our work phones and almost everyday people are having issues with them. They switched us over from Blackberry's because we're starting to use google for everything.... Google docs, gmail, etc.
Furthermore I honestly don't think that the iPhone is for people who are dumb to android and/ or tinkering. I for one don't like the upgrade process for android devices. And if I'm stuck in a contract for two years with a phone, i want it to be supported for those two years. you get an iPhone you can expect it to still get updates... Look at the iPhone 3GS. When you get an android device there's no way you know for sure of your phone is going to get the next update.... Look at the epic 4g. And I know devs can put out leaked roms, but I'm talking about official updates.
Sent from my iPhone iPhone 4S
using Tapatalk
Zzim said:
You said it yourself its a smartphone for dumb people. Not a bad phone but I would just feel bad about myself using it. I would feel like a fan boy and it seems like your main issue here is LOS. Just use the LOS kernal and you wont have any issues I rarely lose signal using it with starburst.
IMO use the iPhone....it seems like it might be a fit for you based on your post.
However I am losing faith in sprint and their network, I am moving to Verizon ASAP might get the galaxy nexus or the RAZAR becuase at my work I get 20Mb down on LET.....yes 20!!!!....but it averages 15 to 17 down. Get out of sprint is what you need to do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sprint is supposed to get LTE advanced by 2013. Theoretical 1 gbs when you are stationary and 100 mbs when moving. In the real word it won't be as fast, but damn.
Sprint to roll out LTE-Advanced network by mid-2013. http://m.bgr.com/2011/10/26/sprint-to-roll-out-lte-advanced-network-by-mid-2013/
Sent from my Eptouch 4g
Have you tried the stock pulled kernel? I've used that and now using the Stock pulled with CWM5 and No LOS on either. Any other kernel I use that is put together from the source though will get me LoS within hours.
Same topic..different title. Smfh
I have the iPhone side by side with my E4GT since yesterday. My goal was to configure it as close as I could to being useful to see what I would and wouldn't miss. Here's my non-fanboi list of things Android does that I can't live without:
Turn by Turn SatNav - Google does it better and the alternatives are laughable.
Google Integration - The up and down integration with contacts and other information on Google has become indispensable to me.
Icon Manipulation - I can live without a lot of the customization, but its hilarious that Apple forces you to an "always sorted, top-left to bottom-right" icon grid. Sometimes a brother just wants to have some icons above his dock.
To be fair, these are some things I noticed I could see myself liking about the iPhone:
Notification dropdown is a little more involved. Good to see Apple isn't hypocritical about stealing interface design anymore
iOS apps are first-class citizens. Almost every app that you can get on both devices is significantly more polished on iOS. For shame, developers.
Holy crap the camera is FAST
Interestingly, Google Maps looks nicer on the iPhone.
So in comparison, I like the iPhone because it feels a little more refined, but I like Android because OF Google.
I am going to reformat my E4GT again to the latest Starburst (am on 1.4 and ZedoMax) and see if I get any better performance.
Thanks everyone!
Success100 said:
Same topic..different title. Smfh
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And yet 90% of the comments are rational and on-topic. I appreciate all the feedback that's contributed.
Definitely sucks as I really like the phone but the service here sucks. I live in South Beach, Miami, Florida which is supposed to have 4G coverage, I haven't seen it once anywhere, in buildings, walking on the streets, etc. 3G is horribly slow plus I barely get it as soon as I walk into any building, my high rise, my work...anywhere. Voice quality is good but let's be honest, at this point data is used more then voice. My T-Mobile mytouch 4g has HSPA+ almost everywhere including my place and even when it switches to 3g it's still 5 times faster then Sprint. I only like the sprint version of the Galaxy S2 with the led notification and the 4.5 inch screen, not to mention unlimited data. I may have to play around with the tmobile version since I am grandfathered into unlimited data but it not having the same cpu blows. I may just wait for the galaxy nexus and lose my unlimited data but I also will lose my sd card slot, I currently have a 16gb card and its almost 100% full so not sure how that will work out. This phone was the only one that checked all the boxes but sprints service was more then disappointing....
take it back and get the galaxy s 2 from t-mobile. i live in pompano beach and like you I dont see much wimax either. but i switched from t-mobile because of the amount of data i use. i can go through 10 gig a month easy. but 3g is ok here. not the best....but ok. good luck with it.
I feel you. I just sold my Epic Touch and went back to my Nexus S. Battery dead in 7 hrs flat just in standby mode due to loss of service issue and battery drain.
Wanted to love this phone so badly, great screen, so light i didn't even feel it in my pocket at all, so great to type on due to massive screen, speaker and general sounds are loud and crisp but if i have no battery juice after 6-7 hrs of standby, imagine if i actually used it for anything. A few custom roms and kernels helped push it to 10-11 hrs but then those made the loss of service more pronounced or worse in some cases.
Shame really, so close to being the perfect phone too.
It is so crazy the different experiences we all have with this phone. I have been running my phone never rooted for 3 weeks now and have not had an LOS yet. Signal has been fine and no problems picking up 4G in my area. 3G sucks no matter what phone you will use on Sprint right now.
As for battery, yesterday I went 15.5 hours off the charger with 4 hours of on-screen time and plugged in with 5% left. That is insanely good compared to any prior Android device I have used.......
this is one of the best phones i have ever had jus had to say that
While it's been an enjoyable run with the E4GT, I'm joining the seemingly growing group of people who are returning/selling their device.
LoS means missing calls from my daughter, who is just getting old enough to call when she wants to say hi and talk to me. I may not care for my ex, but I adore my little girl and want to talk to her every time she wants her papa.
I'd rather deal with the locked down nature of an iOS device that receives calls 100% of the time over than the hardware that I love in the E4GT.
Ugh iOS.....
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
, just get a photon, Nexus S or an evo3d, there are other great phones out there.
I don't understand why people are having these problems, I'm not having much of any trouble. I had problems with battery at first, but I rooted it to remove bloat and uneeded running apps, with ROM's such as Starburst and other Kernals that help with some battery tweaks. I also have found, that while i'm at school I can just use a data toggler whenever I'm not using 3g, to turn off 3g. This saves an EXTREME amount of battery, as I lasted 3 days without any 3g because I wouldn't be near a charger.
As for LoS, I can't say much as i've never had problems. But Sprint is adding a 4G tower in my city sometime in early '12 so i'm happy with that.
Add another to the list of people looking to sell the ET4G. Im currently weighing some options from people on Craigslist to see what phone Im going to trade for. Reception is terrible on this phone, GPS isnt much better seeing how the phone needs a reboot to get a lock (I use GPS daily). Im currently sitting in my office and I have zero bars and keep getting kicked into roaming. Next to my phone is a coworkers Nexus s and the secretaries Iphone 4s. Nexus has 2 bars, Iphone has 3 of 4.
I really thought this was gonna be the phone of the year but the bugs that plague it kill those hopes. My biggest issue though is no fix release for another month.
---------- Post added at 09:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:21 AM ----------
hrffd said:
But Sprint is adding a 4G tower in my city sometime in early '12 so i'm happy with that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was under the impression Sprint wasnt adding anymore 4g towers anywhere with the switch to LTE. If I were you Id check on that before expecting any new 4G.
well i've been experiencing a few problems nthn major though, yea the data was slow and i would get kicked into roam the first few days i got the phone, but after that it's been super fast. This is a great phone, and with unlimited data makes it even better, this phone will definitely give the galaxy nexus comp(possibly beat it) i love my epic 4g touch(coming from the Motorola Atrix) i really can see myself keeping this phone until my upgrade(2 years from now), my battery life is great and won't have to worry about it dying cause i bought a portable charger(which i highly recommend for heavy users like me that's constantly on the go) but this phone is the best out now and besides ICS, it will beat the galaxy nexus IMO
If it weren't for the price i would def. leave Sprint. Their data speeds suck so bad here in Metro Detroit.
[email protected] said:
It is so crazy the different experiences we all have with this phone. I have been running my phone never rooted for 3 weeks now and have not had an LOS yet. Signal has been fine and no problems picking up 4G in my area. 3G sucks no matter what phone you will use on Sprint right now.
As for battery, yesterday I went 15.5 hours off the charger with 4 hours of on-screen time and plugged in with 5% left. That is insanely good compared to any prior Android device I have used.......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1
Ive owned since release never rooted getting same positive Battery results as are many which leads me to believe there's lots of device duds or root turns it into one.
Oh and the Troll factor claims
I have been nothing but disappointed with this phone. If I hadn't bought it though wirefly I would have returned it the first week. I'm not really found of the samsung software, my data speed has really crapped out over the last month, the dropped calls and low signal strength are a real disappointment. This will be my last Samsung phone, I am going back to HTC, they seem to know how to make a phone for business not just to be a toy.
bndfishing said:
I have been nothing but disappointed with this phone. If I hadn't bought it though wirefly I would have returned it the first week. I'm not really found of the samsung software, my data speed has really crapped out over the last month, the dropped calls and low signal strength are a real disappointment. This will be my last Samsung phone, I am going back to HTC, they seem to know how to make a phone for business not just to be a toy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you do that make sure you dont get the evo 3d, its a total piece of ****
bndfishing said:
I have been nothing but disappointed with this phone. If I hadn't bought it though wirefly I would have returned it the first week. I'm not really found of the samsung software, my data speed has really crapped out over the last month, the dropped calls and low signal strength are a real disappointment. This will be my last Samsung phone, I am going back to HTC, they seem to know how to make a phone for business not just to be a toy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hmm what would be Samsung Toy factor ?
The reason I ask is because Ive had no issue with device data/LOS/signal etc.
It runs smoother , faster , Better hardware & construction.
Yeah dude, I'd have to agree with you. I had the original EVO 4G and it was a great phone. But after trying the EVO 3D and Thunderbolt (biggest piece a of **** I've ever owned) I'm extremely happy with the hardware. Now if we only get a Sense port...
It's odd that this is the same Samsung that made the og Epic and the Nexus S 4G. When I had the og Epic, I never had any loss of service issue of any sort and battery life was decent. Nexus S 4G (current device) only issue is a bum radio and low sounds/speaker volume generally, but definitely nothing in the realm of the Epic Touch's loss of service and or Android OS battery draining wifi bug.
What irritated me the other day about the Epic Touch was I left home fully charged at 5am, and by shift end at 3pm I was at 20%, never had a chance to even use phone for calls/SMS, web, nothing, and this is smack in the middle of NYC with bars of service. Come to realize phone had gone into a loss of service whatever and was stuck there (crossed circle). So all day i had missed important calls, SMS, emails e.t.c., cause after a reboot they all came flooding in.
Thank God I wasn't job hunting and expecting a call back or something that important.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G
It's frustrating, I am almost looking for reasons to keep it, however I am now using my mytouch 4g which is a year old and never was a standout phone and I am getting download speeds of 5mbps....i dont think I ever saw over 500k on the on the epic, most around 150k
I feel like the rest of you. Putting out a great phone like the Galaxy S2 on Sprint is like putting candy sprinkles on a turd.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
cbpagent72 said:
I feel like the rest of you. Putting out a great phone like the Galaxy S2 on Sprint is like putting candy sprinkles on a turd.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
aaaaaahahahahaha
Check it out-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488994
Talk about accessories
What device you moving on to?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
eao1991 said:
Talk about accessories
What device you moving on to?
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I really, really, REALLY don't want to say.
the iPhone 4s on AT&T
/hangs head in shame
_MetalHead_ said:
I really, really, REALLY don't want to say.
the iPhone 4s on AT&T
/hangs head in shame
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
_MetalHead_ said:
I really, really, REALLY don't want to say.
the iPhone 4s on AT&T
/hangs head in shame
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Normally I would be trolling this but I respect you for answering my question.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium
God, they're such a horrible company as carriers go, IMO.
Why the iPhone? No option for SGSII? The Galaxy S Note is coming soon too... So sad to see you go man.
_MetalHead_ said:
I really, really, REALLY don't want to say.
the iPhone 4s on AT&T
/hangs head in shame
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh No MetalHead! What Happened???
He must support SOPA, frivolous patent lawsuits, be against big corporations, afraid of change, andjust enough freedom to change your wallpaper. And I agree with Oscar about att, they have the worst customer service I have ever dealt with EVER!
Anyways usually people who have used android and got stuck with an iPhone are desperate to come back within a few weeks.
I could never imagine going from 4.52 screen to 3.5 screen .
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk
based on my past, you think id be here to bash you for switching to iphone. im not going to. youre an adult, you understand your choice.
question is, Sprint sells the iPhone and wont cap your data. why leave for theirs? no upgrade availability?
I won't comment IPhone part but AT&T as carrier is horrible. After 7 years of service I paid termination fees for 3 lines (only 4 months after accepting last 2 year term) because of their horrible customer services (t-mobile cs is not far away from them). Not to mention your 2GB data limit on AT&T, and increased termination fees....
If AT&T somehow manage to become only wireless carrier I will move to PAYPHONE, but won't go there... but that just me. Good luck! Sorry if my post wasn't on place...
phatmanxxl said:
....hey have the worst customer service I have ever dealt with EVER!
Anyways usually people who have used android and got stuck with an iPhone are desperate to come back within a few weeks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Zoidpilot said:
Why the iPhone? No option for SGSII? The Galaxy S Note is coming soon too... So sad to see you go man.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I went with AT&T because Sprint's data speeds have gotten worse and worse. There's no point in having unlimited data if you can't even use it. I could leave my E4GT downloading something at full speed for a month and not even hit the 5GB cap that I have with AT&T now. I have been averaging 100-150 kb/s which is absolutely ridiculous. AT&T's HSPA+ gets me anywhere from 5-6 mb/s on average and that's faster than I was getting with Sprint's 4G, when I was able to actually lock on to a signal. There was seriously no point in having such a bad ass phone if I couldn't even use data on it. I also tried Verizon and the Galaxy Nexus a month or so ago and was not happy with their service, and couldn't justify leaving the E4GT for a device that was for all intents and purposes, inferior. So that left me with T-Mobile and AT&T, and T-Mobile's phone selection sucks.
Now for the why I got the iPhone. My intentions originally were to grab the SGS2. I knew for a fact that I was going to love it, so I wanted to take advantage of the 30 day buyer's remorse period and try something different for a few weeks, return whatever I got and then pick up the SGS2. It was between the iPhone and the Titan. I opted for the iPhone because I have an iPad 2 and already have a ton of universal games that I can download right away to the iPhone. The screen is tiny on it, but the more I use it the more comfortable it is. I don't have to do any type of finger acrobatics to reach the farthest corners of the screen. So yeah it's tiny but there is a plus to that. And the retina display is lovely (black levels suck but it's a fair trade off). So after having the iPhone for a couple weeks I really started to fall in love with its simplicity. It really is a beautifully made device, and iOS does feel very elegant to me. I swear to god my intentions were to return it but I love it now, what can I say. What's crazy is that I really thought I was going to hate it (and I did for the first couple of days).
So now, I have decided that I would stick with the iPhone over the SGS2- I already had an SGS2 variant and I am digging the change. So my other option now is the Note and man that thing is slick. But it has a strike against it already- Snapdragon. Not a real Galaxy device in my eyes. Whatever though, the Adreno 220 is a sick GPU so I'll let it slide. So I go to Best Buy the other day and they have a dummy Note on display. It's f*cking MASSIVE. No way in hell would I be caught dead holding that thing against my face. It quite literally makes the E4GT look like an iPhone size wise. Seriously, hold an iPhone up to an E4GT and that is roughly the same size difference between the E4GT and the Note. It is way to big to be practical for me so it is ruled out.
So now I have decided to keep my iPhone. I have looked into jailbreaking and all the available mods and there are tons. I think I'm going to have a lot of fun modding this thing, and you would be surprised how many ways you can customize it. Dare I say it, but it does seem you (the average modder) can do more with a jailbroken iPhone than an Android phone, and I haven't even scratched the surface of it. I still love Android, of course, and I do miss a lot of things about it terribly, but I am enjoying my time with my new iPhone.
One of the perks of AT&T over Sprint is this whole sim card business. I already started searching craigslist for a good deal on an SGS2 so I can have both devices and switch 'em around depending on my mood for the day. I most definitely will get another Android phone, there is no question about it.
So that's my story. I haven't switched alliances, I am still an Android fan first, I am just having an affair with the iPhone
metalhead, as it so happens, i received my epic 4g touch today and i'm coming from at&t. the reason i'm leaving at&t is because i'm on unlimited data plan and they're sending us (customers with unlimited data) texts and emails saying that we're in the top 5% of data users and that if we continue, our speed will be throttled. (last month i used close to 2gb of data and they still sent me the text.) this throttle will only be for unlimited plan customers, not for tiered customers (so you wouldn't be affected by throttling). but if they treat me like that, who has been with them since 1999, i can only imagine how bad they'd treat new customers. i'm sure they'll find a way to screw you guys too...
p.s. i have a family plan with 5 phones total and that doesn't matter to them.
_MetalHead_ said:
I really, really, REALLY don't want to say.
the iPhone 4s on AT&T
/hangs head in shame
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dont be ashamed about moving to iphone,iphone got its pluses.I would get one if it had S Amoled and 4 inch screen.
Or its Symbian/WP7?
_MetalHead_ said:
I really, really, REALLY don't want to say.
the iPhone 4s on AT&T
/hangs head in shame
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I want your trident!! =P
I know I know.. I can read. Haha
GLWS man.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA App
I have to agree with you on the sprint data. Not enough to make me go to an iphone but I'm finding it harder and harder to justify paying for a useless unlimited plan. I live in an area where the fastest 3g speeds I've seen are 100kbps so I have to use the prl hack to get a whopping 600kbps. On top of that, the only 4g service around me works for about a one mile radius around best buy so they can show off how fast the network is. Other than that the closest 4g is about two hours away. but I still get charged an extra $20 a month for two phones for "premium data".
Lol @ iPhone.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA App
Enjoy the iPhone OP, honestly if you're happy and it does the job for ya, then F the haters.
Spoken like a gentleman. I'll pass the word around to a few people about your sale. Wish you the best man I hope you'll lurk around here every once in awhile.
A valid reason to go to iPhone btw I appreciate your honesty. Stay kool Metalhead.
Epic-ly tapped from my Galaxy S II