So, since you're stuck
paying $10 extra per month for "premium data services" (not
that bad of a 4G tax, if you ask us), what wonders await you on the
HTC EVO 4G, fueled by Sprint's next-gen network? Well, if these best-case-scenario tests we just did are any indication: everything you ever dreamed of. Of course, Sprint's WiMAX might end up stumbling up the steps of reality, but there's no denying that this is 21st century technology that's worthy of some of the excitement that's been lavished upon it. We just saw demos of Qik video conferencing, YouTube HQ (output brilliantly over HDMI), simultaneous data and voice usage, and even a straight-up speed test (4Mbps down, 1Mbps up, the latter of which is a hard cap). The phone performed brilliantly in each scenario, but of course that's to be expected when you have a 4G tower in the building. Check out the videos of all this breathless action after the break. Added bonus? All four (totaling about 100MB) were uploaded with our laptop tethered over WiFi to an HTC EVO 4G. Don't be jealous. Okay, be just a little bit jealous.
posted May 12th 2010 8:23PM
too bad no 4G anywhere in Minnesota :(
@pappla
i am First by the way..wow..that never happens before...lol
@pappla
Too bad no 4G anywhere in the rest of the world. None of EU will be getting this awesome device. :(
@Almo
You can always go to China or Russia...Theyve got Plenty
@pappla
Well guess what, there's 4G in chicago bitches, WOOOOOOOO I'M GETTIN AN EVO!
@pappla
Well guess what, there's 5G in Chicago mufuggas!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I'M GETTIN AN EVO!
@TickLe MY eLMo
Double post for the win, thought my post got censored and changed the word ;O
@pappla
just asked my iPhone 3GS, "Why can't you do any of that? huh? HUH?!"
He answered, " idk. go ask steve."
smartass.
@colmiak It would more likely answer "shut up! that's why!"
@pappla: It's so HUUUUGE!!!
I love it.
@pappla
HTC EVO™ 4G Fact Sheet
The ultimate multimedia experience at Sprint 4G speeds
The world’s first 3G/4G Android handset, exclusively from Sprint, HTC EVO™ 4G, offers a rich mobile Internet experience with a fully integrated suite of services built on the AndroidTM 2.1 platform. HTC EVO 4G includes a blazing-fast 1GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ processor, the award-winning HTC SenseTM user experience, an 8.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. The large vibrant 4.3 inch display, built-in kickstand, 3.5 mm headset jack and HDMI output make HTC EVO 4G an unparalleled platform for wireless entertainment. Download music, pictures, files, or videos in seconds – not minutes – and watch streaming video on the go on a network with download speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G speeds.1 With built-in mobile hotspot functionality, HTC EVO 4G also allows up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices, including laptop, camera, music player, video player and any other Wi-Fi-enabled device, to enjoy the benefits of 4G speeds on the go.
PRODUCTIVITY
* 3G/4G capability
* Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ QSD8650 (1GHz) processor
* 4.3” capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback
* World-class HTML browser – bandwidth and quality that rival that of netbooks
* Android 2.1, with access to more than 30,000 apps on Android Market
* GoogleTM mobile services including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM
* Access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words
* Sprint Navigation, with turn-by-turn driving directions and 3D maps
* Updated HTC Sense, award-winning user experience, which includes Friend Stream to integrate Facebook, Twitter and more into a single flow of updates
* Visual voicemail
* Messaging – personal and business email, IM and text messaging
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability – connects up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
* 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) – peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
ENTERTAINMENT
* 8MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash and 1.3MP front-facing camera
* High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds
* Capture and share HD-quality video (720p) from your phone
* Output pictures, slides and videos in HD quality (720p) via HDMI cable (sold separately)
* Live video sharing with Qik
* Built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing
* Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack
* FM radio and Amazon MP3 store
* Sprint applications including Sprint TV® and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile(SM)
* Bluetooth® 2.1 with A2DP Stereo and EDR
* Built-in WiFi®: 802.11 b/g
* Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, GPS
* Expandable memory: 8GB microSD card included; supports up to 32GB
SPECIFICATIONS:
* Dimensions: 4.8″ x 2.6″ x .5″ (LxWxT)
* Weight: 6 ounces
* Main display: 4.3” WVGA (800×480) 65K colors
* Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery
* Memory: 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
1 “Up to 10x faster” based on download speed comparison of 3G’s 600 kbps vs. 4G’s 6 Mbps. Industry published 3G avg. speeds (600 kbps-1.7 Mbps); 4G avg. speeds (3-6 Mbps). Actual speeds may vary. Sprint 4G currently available in over 25 markets and counting, and on select devices. See www.sprint.com/4G for details. Not all services available on 4G and coverage may default to 3G/separate network where 4G unavailable.
Note: Device features, specifications, services and applications are subject to change.
@pappla I live in Portland Oregon so we got 4G to the MAX! But I'm still waiting for apple to announce the next iPhone, the pics that GIZMODO grabbed of poor Gray Olson's iPhone that got left at a bar make it IMPOSSIBLE for me to wait. But they say that it can only do video chat on wifi. Big mistake. But we'll see.
@Kelsomatic
AT&T won't have 4G anytime soon
@pappla
It sucks. 4g isn't coming to Minneapolis until this fall, right? I'm not getting this phone until then.
@pappla Actually MN has had WiMax for a while, it's been in Duluth for a couple of years.... no joke!
@cwalters74
you should ask someone at sprint
@blenderman345
That's what she said?
I live in NY and we have everything
@pappla
I was excited about this device until I heard about coughing up an extra $10 monthly for 4G and an extra $30 monthly to run it as a wireless router.
On the bright side my Windows Mobile 6.5 device is still plenty fast on the Sprint 3G network and I'm not paying a dime more to run it as a wireless router.
I guess Sprint decided to follow Apple/AT&T in shooting themselves in the foot when it came to data and tethering on their flagship device.
Thanks for nothing Dan...and while you're at it why don't you look into improving your poor customer "lack of support" at your Brookfield, Wisconsin store.
@pappla
Anybody know why the screen is limited to 65k colors?
@DaveBach I love how everyone was just laughing at the iphone in comparison to the EVO
@pappla I still can't believe that it is only going to be 200 bones!! To bad there is a 4G dead spot where I live (NW ATL) but converage all over around here about 2 miles out in all directions... damn it Sprint, patch that shit up!!
@DaveBach
...Even with the 10 bucks added in, it's still arguably the cheapest and best plan out there....
And $30 extra for the equivalent of an Overdrive? An amazing value if you ask me. And you'll still be able to tether for free via PDANet on Android!
@DaveBach lol its funny when people don't know how to do their addition.
@pappla GNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!! I need to change my pants....
@blenderman345 That's what she said!!! (sorry.. just watched too many episodes of The Office).
@cherrybomb88 But everything is overloaded. Plus the tall buildings confuse phones :P
@DaveBach
I'm sorry, you must be under the mistaken impression that 4G towers grow on trees. That's the only possible explanation why you think 4G access should have no premium charge. :)
@Kelsomatic
who cares about the iphone thats a phone for an ignoramus
@Almo there's a crapload of 4g (wimax specifically) in the world. Mexico is full of it(although it's used for land lines and broadband).
@Android4Eva best part when he hooked up the hdmi to the big screen and wow.
@Almo Heard they got some 4G out Californee way.
@colmiak lol..ask mr stevey
@blenderman345 Thats what she said ^-^
@pappla
4g is actually in a lot of places. It was in Philly way before marketing....so maybe they were testing and tweaking before letting everyone sign up
@TickLe MY eLMo Im in the same boat
@eSocrates +1 for the South Park reference.
@Mike10010100 will pdanet work with 4G? If so, Im cancelling my apartment cable and internet, save some money on that and get a new EVO 4G (student here, trying to make things work at home, know what i mean?)
I still get giddy when I say EVO 4G
@pappla $10 more for 4g sucks.dan hesse promised it would be free.he lied.i think im going to get the droid incredible instead.i don't like being lied to and dan hesse is a liar.
@rahiml786 If you're a gamer at all I wouldn't use a tethered EVO 4G for your main internet. It may be good for browsing and media but your ping would still probably be pretty bad.
@pappla Too bad there is no 4G in San Diego. I still can't believe it.
@Almo As a matter of fact, Estonia has opened 4G test network and hopefully soon will be making it official... so maybe we will get to use it the way it's supposed to. ...well, at least in Estonia :) (EU)
@blenderman345 that's what she said.
@pappla and that's great! This is the ultimate treat for any tech-savvy person as of the moment. Matchup review. Superphone Matchup Review. http://j.mp/4g-by-evo-amazing-matchup
@gpsxsirus thanks for responding...i pretty much download music, watch videos/hulu/youtube, download videos and documents for work with my internet connection...if this connection is substantial, then I can see this help me cut some bills and justify the purchase of a new phone
@Almo
we ('ll) have it in slovenia...
@NeoteriX
Paul is wrong. $10 is indeed not a bad tax to pay for 4g.... if you get 4g. Otherwise, you're asking us all to pay for the 4g that we may get one day in the future. Hmm.... reminds me of a minor plotline from Idiocracy.
@Almo actually ur completely wrong about that there is 4g all over europe lol
http://www.wimaxmaps.org/
@colmiak
haha probably because iPhone 3GS is a year old now! Evo has not even come out yet. Wait to compare the EVO with iPhone 4G
@Moisture
what have you been drinking? Steve Job cool-wine , AT&T don't have 4G, at least not yet or anytime soon. Good luck.