So we just got handed some sort of Sprint "overview deck" going over some of the HTC
EVO 4G's finer points -- and rest assured, there are many fine points -- but all told, there's not a lot new here; there's no release date that we can see, and we're already well acquainted with its 4G hotspot capability and the major features of
Android 2.1 integrated with
Sense. That said, our attention was drawn to the last couple slides, which reveal a bunch of accessories that'll be available just in case the phone itself isn't enough to max out the plastic. Specifically, there's a dock with HDMI out ("likely" available after launch), a car mount, screen protectors, several kind of cases and gels in every color of the rainbow, and a couple different kinds of replacement shells -- one multi-color kit with a handful of snazzy shades, and a custom design option that sounds similar to what T-Mobile has done in the past with some of its devices. Oh, and there's another gem in here: a battery charging holster -- something along the lines of a
Case-Mate Fuel, from what we can tell -- that'll come after the initial launch.
That's about it as accessories go, but we'd like to call your attention to the second slide in the deck, which calls out a mysterious "Segment 1" as Sprint's primary target market for the EVO 4G, with "Segment 6" gaining importance after the phone drops in price -- possibly around the holidays this year. From what it sounds, Sprint actually has all of its target demographics grouped into numbered buckets; we'd love to know what they all are, but needless to say, you can count us (and probably most of you) in this fun-loving, awesome Segment 1. You know, the cool kids.
[Thanks, Crimmage]
posted April 11th 2010 7:18PM
The Evo doesn't need any accessories, it's sexy enough as is.
@Eliasj very true! but im still buying the entire lot!
i never thought i'd switch to sprint, but man oh man have i been waiting for this beast
@AlexSanchez
Yeah, this phone is definitely a beast. I wish us up here in Canada didn't get screwed over with all new phone/tech releases. Chances are Canada won't see this or a phone similar until 2012.
@Eliasj This phone is on fire I'd honestly get this over the suckish ipad any day and even has a better ui and it could be argued that the specs are close but I still want a tablet I'll wait till something better comes out with android
@Eliasj
So sexy, it charges itself. :)
@Eliasj me and my girl are droppin ATT faster than a fat kid eats cake for this phone, i don't think ive ever seen her excited for a phone before, and that's saying something.
HTC, I'm in love, there's not a doubt about it, hats off to you all and to sprint. ive been waiting for THE android phone ever since i got rid of my G1, and truth be told this phone gives me butterflies in my stomach
now give a damn release date! my wallet's itching!
@Eliasj As much of a HUGE fan I am of the hardware - android still doesn't work for my business needs. I spend 2 hours on the road each day and dial by BT is essential for me. This would be a HUGE step back for me functionality wise.
Android still isn't great for MS Exchange integration even if you use HTC Sense or touchdown.
If someone can figure out how to get WM6.5.5 or WP7 on this phone I'll buy one immediately no matter what the price. However as rampant at the android fanboys are on this forum it doesn't meet my needs and using it while flashy, it would be a big step backwards
I've used iphone (Great phone crappy coverage tmobile or ATT), WM (old, long in the tooth but very business functional once you tweak it), Android (a muscle car with bald tires on a rainy night), and Pre (cheap in every sense of the word), BB (primitive), Palm OS (long in the tooth and no longer supported).
My biggest gripe with this phone is that I won't own one.
@Eliasj
They are basically all just recycled HTC HD2 accessories.
@Eliasj This Phone will rock! Many people will jump ship for this phone and realize that Sprint is better then they think. Plus 4G will rock there socks off. Ohhh yeah!!
I.... CANT..... WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@boe
Aint happening my brother, The HD2 has a higher chance of getting Android, but its up in the air although there is a $200 bounty going to the ones who make it happen. WP7 is a more definate, as its already been seen running on the handset (not the youtube video which is remote desktop, but microsoft were using them to run it in early days).
@Eliasj Sprint, I have your money bitches! Where the phone at? :)
@boe
Just go by a Ford with Sync, and you can dial by voice and bluetooth all day long!!!
I love it!!!
@boe
Just go by a Ford with Sync, and you can dial by voice and bluetooth all day long!!!
I love it!!!
Engadget, give us an edit button!!!!
@AlexSanchez
I don't eat cake that fast.
Anyway, half of these accessories aren't unique to EVO
@Eliasj
Accessories? How about working on prices for the device first. I love Sprint and I love my SERO plan (which, I'm assuming won't be compatible with this phone). However, their phone prices suck! Seriously, the Pre has dropped $50 since it's was introduced. It stands at $149 today. Meanwhile, Verizon has the Pre Plus for $49 + a buy one get one free. So, the difference in cost for a couple to get a few Pre's is $300 vs $50.
They do the same thing with the Touch Pro 2. It finally dropped to $299 (after $100 rebate). ATT has the same phone for $199 with no rebate. The list goes on and on. Sure, a $100 isn't much over the life of a phone (about $4/month), and Sprint is certainly competitive when it comes to their monthly plans. I just think they miss out on a lot of customers who want to minimize their upfront cost.
I shudder to think what this thing will cost. My guess is $399 after $100 rebate + $10 surcharge/month for 4G.
@Eliasj
Im sooooo down for the evo... I was going to wait for palm's g offering.. but apparently they jsut went up for sale :_(... what's going to happen to my pre???
this phone will be epic, will be way more successful than the droids launch was on a sales perspective
@Eliasj First time I saw EVO on its debut last 3 weeks, and my first reaction was like, 8mp cam and 4G connection? superb indeed! As for the accessories, I wouldn't mind getting them as long as someone will pay that for me! Be practical, Evo comparison. http://bit.ly/evo-4g-comparisson-superphone
@AlexSanchez I totally agree with you but Sprint best NOT LAG on this puppy or something better will drop and steal the thunder! ...just like they swooped on TMo's HD2
Phone soon to follow?
@Snarf101 no, they thought it would be good for you to buy the accessories a few years early. Just to keep it on your mind.
@eko2
Well Sprint says summer 2010 release so that means mid June at the earliest so having the accessories on the website may mean they're releasing it sooner than that... just saying.
@Snarf101 Yeah, one can only hope. I'm really looking forward to more news on an official release. I for one hope Sprint goes on a marketing blitz to show just powerful a device this is.
Looks good, this phone will go well with my iPad... Currently using my Pre as a mobile hotspot, to be replaced with this in the near future.
@Vdek I thank u for not talking shit about android it seems now a days all ipad fans do it
@Vdek Seems awfully redundant considering the specifications of this device against the iPad.
It'd be like towing a Volkswagen Routan (iPad) behind your Porsche Cayenne (Evo). Yes, the mini-van has a bit more seating, but the Cayenne is big enough and can not only do things the mini-van cannot, but does everything it can do better.
Makes more sense to get this, and tether it to an actual computer like the ASUS UL30Vt-A1 or new Macbook Pro so there isn't such blatant overlap.
@Ducman69 Remember: it isn't always about getting the most powerful device, it's about getting the device that does what you want and need it to do.
@Ducman69 I don't get it, are you comparing this device to something which has over twice the diagonal screen size? They are two completely different devices for different purposes...
@Vdek The iPad is a feature crippled smartphone (iPhone) with a bigger screen. To carry both and relegate the more powerful smartphone to mere modem duty doesn't make a whole lot of sense compared to pairing it with a thin&light laptop or macbook for when you need to get more work done than you can on the smartphone. Not sure which part of that is confusing.
@Ducman69 ... I don't see how you would think the the 1GHZ snapdragon would be faster then the chip in the Apple. Nor do I understand why you would think browsing on the iPad would be comparable to browsing on this smartphone. I already have a palm pre and previously had an iPhone, I know full well what browsing on mobiles is like and the iPad is a completely different and more comfortable experience.
I take it you haven't actually used an iPad yet? I already have one and I'm not planning on buying a thin and light laptop any time soon. Thanks for trying to sway me, but I'm not planning on running to ebay to sell it. Not to mention it's rather hard to find 1.5lb laptops that are .5" thick.
Sprint will market the heck out of this like they should have done with the Pre.
@XChrisX I'm kind of glad that the Pre wasn't marketed as much as Palm wanted Sprint to. Not that the Pre is a bad phone, I currently own one, but it has too many problems that the EVO seems to address. Actually, the EVO addresses the short comings of all phones. It will rock, just check out the specs.
hmm i wonder how the dock will be..
looks like sprint is going all out with this thing.
What is the release date for the EVO? I heard Sprint is now offering a 69.99 Unlimited plan. Can't wait for this phone!
@shoxite Unknown besides "summer 2010."
I just wish it was for at&t =[
@CJisohsocool -mouths- tear up the bill, throw it away
@CJisohsocool
Eh... no.
That'd mean I would NOT get this phone. Never EVER going back to AT&T.
@MegaJapan
Yeah lol but im in FL, We get great service here XD always have 3G and never drop a call
This phone needs more attention than it's getting. Hope Sprint and HTC are able to hype it enough.
Also...lets see how Apple and Microsoft counter this Android baby.
The release date will be early may the first week of may. A radio shack employee told yesterday.
@keyron27 Right, because Radio Shack employees know things that Sprint employees don't. They're also telling people that 2.1 is out for the Moment ::rolls eyes::
@sgteaston sprint employees don't really care about release dates on phones, most of them just happy they have jobs. I was talking to a really reliable source at radio shack.
@keyron27
Sorry I'm going to have to call bullshit on that one. That's only 3 weeks away that's a little too early for a "summer" release. And you'd think that if it was that close, we'd start getting more info by now.
But who knows, I would love to be wrong in this case. The sooner this comes out the better.
We'll just have to wait and see.
Hopefully sprint doesn't mess up the phone by charging a ridiculous amount like they do all their phones.
@godwheel What parallel universe are you living in? Spring is a bargain compared to AT&T and Verizon. I pay 80 a month for unlimited everything after tax.