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I started a facebook EVO 3D group. I'd like to invite any facebookers to join. I constantly ad links to androidcentral.com and XDA-Developers.
Type in "Sprint's HTC EVO 3D"
I'm waiting for the EVO 3D to come out. I am constantly on the threads and AC to see when a price and release date will be announced.
I'm currently an EVO owner and I love it. But I love the fact that the EVO 3D is the EVO and then some!
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I just watched the Mobile Tech Review from Lisa and I thought you she did a really nice job. Sorry I don't have the link. She did a write up as well but I haven't read through that. One of the things she said is that call quality was one of the best she's tried on Sprint. I know a lot of people were concerned with that. She also said the battery wasn't great but you could probably make it through the day on 3G and maybe get a half day with 4G turned on. Check out the video and let me know what you guys think.
From the article
No doubt, the HTC EVO 3D is one of the most anticipated Android smartphones for 2011. The HTC EVO 4G is a hard act to follow, and the EVO 3D mostly lives up to the challenge. I'm sure you've already read some reviews that hate on the 3D feature, and I can tell you I'm not in love with it either. But if you at worst choose to ignore 3D, then the EVO 3D is one heck of a phone.
It has a dual core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon CPU just like the lovely HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile, a gig of RAM, WiMAX 4G and a decent 4.3", 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touch screen. Build quality is solid and we love the rubbery back. The HTC EVO 3D is in many ways the HTC Sensation for Sprint with 3D thrown into the mix.
Call quality is tops and reception on 3G EV-DO Rev. A is above average, while 4G reception is average (good outdoors, terrible indoors). We're not fans of WiMAX 4G and find LTE much faster and 4G HSPA+ much easier on battery life, but if you're a Sprint customer, it's all you've got. And in some metro areas, WiMAX speeds are actually decent. Battery life? EVO 4G owners, you know the drill-- get a spare battery pronto.
Here's our HTC EVO 3D video review. As per usual, the full review will follow in a few more days after we've had time to sufficiently torture-test the phone.
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Link to the forum entry
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=40849
They say "full review" to follow in a couple days. Another rush job to get something out there. Why hurry now, you've already been scooped?
I thought the display was 960x540?
ballr4lyf said:
I thought the display was 960x540?
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It is. They just messed it up.
Not to be a ****, but did anyone else find that just absolutely awful to watch? Between her voice and that weird spec on her finger.. idk, couldn't get past it personally. haha
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Not to be a ****, but did anyone else find that just absolutely awful to watch? Between her voice and that weird spec on her finger.. idk, couldn't get past it personally. haha
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hahahahaha.....got my crying over here when i watched the video a second time.
Good review. The dead mosquito on her index finger drove me nuts! lol
[3D] LG Optimus 3D vs HTC EVO 3D
- which is gona be better in performance?
- Optimus will use 512mb ram (DDR?) where EVO will be with 1gb, is that huge difference?
- BATTERY LIFE, yeah this question is killing everyone on sight.
P.S. any questions about both phones, drop reply below.
First! Evo has been reviewed as a better all around phone. But LG said to have a better build feel.
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Hands down on the Evo. Also RAM will make all the difference in the world.
The Optimus 3D is the stronger performer:
1/3 less pixels and OMAP 4430 with 512mb for each cpu core
so it will score higher in benchmarks. But from a software and development standpoint the EVO 3D wins (provided the bootloader in un-encrypted as promised).
Optimus ships with Froyo, fail
what about 3D movies, will there be possibility to view them on those phones or this it only shows your taking pics/clips (becouse of format?) ?
daGUCCI said:
what about 3D movies, will there be possibility to view them on those phones or this it only shows your taking pics/clips (becouse of format?) ?
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They need to be in a compatible format.
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They need to be in a compatible format.
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Each time I would like to see a 3D movie, I will have to convert into acceptable format for phone, or I can just buy a 3D movie and stright drop into sdcard and play on phone?
BTW: I'v heard that Optimus 3D has that 'in-box 3d' feeling, rather seeing things coming out, is it same for EVO 3D too?
daGUCCI said:
Each time I would like to see a 3D movie, I will have to convert into acceptable format for phone, or I can just buy a 3D movie and stright drop into sdcard and play on phone?
BTW: I'v heard that Optimus 3D has that 'in-box 3d' feeling, rather seeing things coming out, is it same for EVO 3D too?
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Like I said the movie needs to be in the compatible format. It won't play in 3D if it's not.
Yes.
063_XOBX said:
Like I said the movie needs to be in the compatible format. It won't play in 3D if it's not.
Yes.
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Damn I wish to be able test both phones and actually there 3D effects and if they are worth my money.
How about battery life, any news which can survive longer with internet surfing/gaming/3d stuff?
** any news when sim free EVO 3D reaches UK?
**x LG Optimus 3D seems to be here at 21st of July (Amazon.co.uk)
SAD NEWS TO EUROPEANS
Dear Dirty Pony,
Thank you for contacting us.
In regards to the HTC Evo, I can help you with the confirmation that this device is an exclusive product from the US Sprint. It can be used anywhere around the world but it can be purchased only through the network.
Due to enclosure agreements with the network HTC won't release a second version of this unit in the European market.
More details about the HTC Evo can be found at http://now.sprint.com/evo/?intcid=inp100419evous
I trust that this resolves your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number your dirty pony's tail.
Sincerely,
HOT CHICK FROM HTC CUSTOMER SERVICE
HTC
Edit: sorry for doublepost.
more and more info about blurried pixels, is that right with HTC Evo 3D or it's just buggy phones or it's the whole bundle what's been sold so far?
I said it from the start, LG will push for content more than HTC
the LG comes with 3 3D games and a voucher for 4 more free, there's the 3D menu and gallery, a store with apps like Wikitude 3D plus in Q3 they are releasing software that "converts" 2D photos and videos on the fly to 3D on the phone (though I doubt that it will be any good!)
daGUCCI said:
SAD NEWS TO EUROPEANS
Dear Dirty Pony,
Thank you for contacting us.
In regards to the HTC Evo, I can help you with the confirmation that this device is an exclusive product from the US Sprint. It can be used anywhere around the world but it can be purchased only through the network.
Due to enclosure agreements with the network HTC won't release a second version of this unit in the European market.
More details about the HTC Evo can be found at http://now.sprint.com/evo/?intcid=inp100419evous
I trust that this resolves your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number your dirty pony's tail.
Sincerely,
HOT CHICK FROM HTC CUSTOMER SERVICE
HTC
Edit: sorry for doublepost.
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A: That's total BS, the european version's already been announced.
B: How do you know she's a hot chick via an email?
My post should help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148171
so far dont know when UK will receive HTC EVO 3d :/ seems going 2 take LG Optimus 3d then.
also heard EVO 3D have problem with display, since most of apps dont support their resolution and some of phones seems to be with faulty camera, blurry, anyone confirm?
Optimus comes with 3 3D games, a 3D story and a link to 4 more 3D games for 99p each, it also plays 3D MKV's
daGUCCI said:
SAD NEWS TO EUROPEANS
Dear Dirty Pony,
Thank you for contacting us.
In regards to the HTC Evo, I can help you with the confirmation that this device is an exclusive product from the US Sprint. It can be used anywhere around the world but it can be purchased only through the network.
Due to enclosure agreements with the network HTC won't release a second version of this unit in the European market.
More details about the HTC Evo can be found at http://now.sprint.com/evo/?intcid=inp100419evous
I trust that this resolves your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required.
To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number your dirty pony's tail.
Sincerely,
HOT CHICK FROM HTC CUSTOMER SERVICE
HTC
Edit: sorry for doublepost.
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This references the original Evo 4G. Not the Evo 3D. Two different products...
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This references the original Evo 4G. Not the Evo 3D. Two different products...
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We'll link to product was EVO 3D, anyways, Europeans can't use this Sprints version anyways becouse of GPRS :/
daGUCCI said:
We'll link to product was EVO 3D, anyways, Europeans can't use this Sprints version anyways becouse of GPRS :/
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Fair enough about the link - it just showed the Sprint site for me. Correct about GSM/UMTS/HSPA, but I think what is happening is that the Evo name is being "exported" now to non-Sprint carriers, including European ones - by all accounts, there's one in testing that has 900/1700MHz bands, so maybe there's hope? I'd expect a 2100MHz phone to be in the mix somewhere...
The Evo 3D is now on the advantage club site. Schwing!
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/15/motorola-photon-4g-review/#disqus_thread
So Engadget recently reviewed the Photon 4G and they claim its the greatest smartphone ever on Sprint. The reviewer, Myriam Joire, was the same as the one who reviewed the Evo 3D. As you can see the Photon 4g review is filled with attacks against the Evo 3D.
So far all I have learned is that Myriam Joire is a blithering moron, not sure how this man became a reviewer to begin with. The whole Evo bashing thing doesn't seem to make any sense to me. Engadget claims that the Evo 3D is a huge gimmick and very "disappointing". The review says the photon records smooth 720p video, when you look at the video you can see its filled with massive frame rate drops and the quality looks no better than the Evo's video. The screen has oversaturated colors and is very pixelated but Engadget claims the display is stunning. The Photon feels plasticy and cheap in the hand compared to the Evo.
The Tegra 2 is inferior to the MSM8660 and even Engadget admits the Evo 3D is faster to use. Sense also murders Motorola BS UI. The photon also does not have support for the 800 Mhz ESMR band which the Evo does have, this will be a huge deal by the end of the year when Sprint finally rolls out service on that. The 3D feature the Evo has is just a bonus feature.
So when you consider all of these things, what exactly makes the Evo a gimmicky disappointment and the Photon a wonder of the world?
Just seems to me like most of these cretin reviewers are hell bent on bashing the "useless 3d gimmick" and completely dismiss the rest of the phones features.
F*cking idiots.
The part that is interesting is that the same author, Miriam, did the Evo 3D article and from what I remember about it, the only gripe was that the camera was mounted near flush so it made it possible to scratch the glass covering the lenses. Other than that I thought it was a pretty positive article about the Evo 3D. I was a little shocked to read this article too.
Could you point me to a site that explains the 800 band and what that will mean for us EVO users later on? Sounds interesting.
I also agree that he is an idiot. Every review has the EVO as a much better phone. I told myself I will always buy HTC but with the new buyout I'm not sure now. LOL but that's besides the point. EVO all the way!
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I call Engadget the Apple Blog. They see Apple as the GOD of all technology and that everything else doesn't compete.
Well it seems that Engadget is just determined to pass the entire phone off as a gimmick and a disappointment. I'm not sure what they were expecting this phone to do, cure cancer? eradicate poverty?
The expectations seem very unrealistic.
I like that the Photon is a global phone though. That's a great feature.
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Could you point me to a site that explains the 800 band and what that will mean for us EVO users later on? Sounds interesting.
I also agree that he is an idiot. Every review has the EVO as a much better phone. I told myself I will always buy HTC but with the new buyout I'm not sure now. LOL but that's besides the point. EVO all the way!
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"The Federal Communications Commission has approved the previously announced HTC EVO 3D for the Sprint network with an interesting and unannounced spec. The FCC has confirmed that the EVO 3D supports 800MHz CDMA in the ESMR band. The ESMR 800MHz band is what Sprint uses for its iDEN network. Sprint eventually plans to transition the ESMR band from iDEN to CDMA as part of its expansive network improvement initiative. Once that transition is complete and Sprint ports its voice services to the ESMR spectrum, the HTC EVO 3D will be able to make use of it. Sprint's main CDMA network operates in the 1900MHz PCS band.
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http://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=8261
Basically we will have better coverage and much better signal indoors as the 800Mhz ESMR band will allow for better building penetration. I believe the EVO 3D was the first sprint phone to support this. The Photon does not.
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I like that the Photon is a global phone though. That's a great feature.
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Agreed but for most of us, we rarely leave the country so it isn't something we would use often.
The Photon has the ability to handle many international networks but ironically can't handle the 800 Mhz ESMR band which will impact many more sprint users than the lack of GSM support on the EVO.
The Photon has better connectivity abroad and the Evo has better connectivity back home, I think for most of us the latter matters more.
oh, shifting 2G voice service to lower bands... that's great for voice, but, I rarely have any voice issues--regardless of what the meter-bar says. It's the 3G/4G service I would love transitioned lower, but, I'll take what I can get...
why dont people realize that the 3d is a ****ing add on! if you dont like it, ignore it! The phone kicks major ass even when you forget it does 3d!!! And there is absolutely no UI that is more beautiful than sense! Its better than the gay iphone too!
This is a fair Evo3D vs Photon review right here. The best of youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5aaGu4xK4M
His Evo3D camera test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydGFDmPTMO4
His Photon camera test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcIeyjD7e68
Yes he does seem to speak on the evo 3d in a negative light..so I.thought maybe i made the wrong choice and i went to the sprint store to take a look at the photon..anyways it is no competition for the e3d..the screen regardless of.its defenders say is pixelated and I was able to see individual pixels without trying to look for them..it seems like the evo got knocked for the 3d d features..I don't understand how a.reviewer can deduct points bc of an added feature..if he didn't like it then just don't add any.I'm happy I went and took a look at the photon bc it made me appreciate my phone more..even the UI was laggy on the photon..don't let these reviews get too you..the only way to make a good decision for you is to actually go and play with the products you are deciding between.
The pillars of Apple's empire...to include mobile technological & UI innovation... is crumbling.
They came along and created a product that jump-started a stagnant market. This I am thankful for. However now, Apple's ridiculous patent lawsuits, gestapo scare tactics and dwindling fan base are signs of a shift in direction...
I played with the Photon at the store. Not a bad phone... but it is no EVO 3D.
As far as Motorola goes... doesn't Google now own the Motorola mobile division?
Why do yall get so uptight over this stuff? Not everyone is going to like the phone, it is what it is.
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This is a fair Evo3D vs Photon review right here. The best of youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5aaGu4xK4M
His Evo3D camera test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydGFDmPTMO4
His Photon camera test
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcIeyjD7e68
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The photon camera clearly looks better. I dont even have the photon and that much ill admit.
I wouldnt mind having both. Their both good phones. Funny thing: I had a phone fight the other day, 2 iPhone 4s vs my 3D and my cuzins said how come the text isn't 3D? It made me laugh so hard, I don't know why.
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The photon camera clearly looks better. I dont even have the photon and that much ill admit.
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Why can't the Evo get a good camera for once? It's ridiculous.
I'm not bashing the Photon at all btw. I'm bashing Engadget for their nonsensical logic in bashing the EVO.
Yes, the Camera on the EVO is the weak point for sure, I do wish we could get what the SGSII has
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Why can't the Evo get a good camera for once? It's ridiculous.
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It's not just the Evo... so far all of HTC's cameras have been ****. Supposedly thats changing with one of the new phones tmobile is getting but ill believe it when I see it.
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It's not just the Evo... so far all of HTC's cameras have been ****. Supposedly thats changing with one of the new phones tmobile is getting but ill believe it when I see it.
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I hear it's the light sensors that they use that make it sucky yucky.