http://m.engadget.com/default/artic...tc-evo-3d-review/&category=classic&postPage=1
No offense, but that's a review from Apple fanboys. Do. Not. Want.
they seemed relatively ok.
i'm just unhappy to hear the battery is even worse than the evo. i just bought an evo and thought it would have better battery than my hd2 but nope :/ and i thought with the bigger battery in the 3d and dual core then it would improve.
eh, either way im getting it. just keep chargers everywhere!
Lol... they compared battery life of it with the sensation with 4g on... Thats unhelpful.
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Lol... they compared battery life of it with the sensation with 4g on... Thats unhelpful.
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oh i just skimmed. dumb engadget :/
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No offense, but that's a review from Apple fanboys. Do. Not. Want.
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Figured some info is better than no info ..
It sorta makes sense... kind of... (seeing as the sensation had 4g on) but the sensations 4g doesn't require a separate radio. How could the 3d possibly have worse battery life with a bigger battery?
I guess I'm going to still hold on to my evo and wait for next year's version or if something better comes along. All these negatives and worse battery life just not going to cut it.
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It sorta makes sense... kind of... (seeing as the sensation had 4g on) but the sensations 4g doesn't require a separate radio. How could the 3d possibly have worse battery life with a bigger battery?
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I think the 4G comparison is fair... both phones had whatever it took, enabled, to obtain the same speeds... This is a beef I have with Sprint. My friends with T-Mobile get sick speeds, without any additional battery draw.
On another note, you guys cry foul and say Engadget is biased? Okay, let's assume that's true. The camera he was using certain has no opinion in the matter... I saw the side-by-side comparison of viewing angles... and they flat out suck. I guess it's because of the 3D? I was really, REALLY hoping that there would be no side-effect of having a 3D phone and not using it, but it seems like the two most important parts have been crippled...
Custom ROMs.....Jesus Christ, CM 7 with a custom kernal = stfu Engadget
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Custom ROMs.....Jesus Christ, CM 7 with a custom kernal = stfu Engadget
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Although I don't disagree, it shouldn't have to come to that. I'm still getting the 3D and I think it will be a great phone. I just wish HTC had learned something from the Supersonic with (what is in my mind) it's 3 biggest negatives, battery life, camera quality, screen quality. All seem to be an improvement over the original, all still seem to be lagging behind the competition.
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Custom ROMs.....Jesus Christ, CM 7 with a custom kernal = stfu Engadget
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I don't think you should be REQUIRED to hack your phone to make it usable. It's great that we can customize this phone, (assuming it gets unlocked,) but how can you tell them to stfu when all their points are entirely valid?
Your fanboy is showing.
No, the battery tests are with 4g on. Seeing as how it uses the same 4g radio... its going to drain the battery a ton still.
Well if your taking close to a hundred camera shots and videos a day the battery might not do so well. Ill take 14 hours of battery life anyday. And we all know as soon as it gets some custom goodness it will at least go up to 20 hours!
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Honestly the reviewer couldn't remember some of the items that came on the phone, and had several other mistakes during this video. I feel as if someone who had an idea of the phone to begin with would have done a better review. Heck he complained about "mushy" button's which the EVO 4g has, and complained about the camera which has done good pictures that Ive seen. Hell he couldn't even tell if the camera was covered by glass or plastic, something thats very easy to distinquish.
Honestly the ignorance of the reviewer for this phone showed pretty well. I wouldn't say everything he said was 100%.
There are a more reviews out there than Engadget. A lot of them state they get better battery life than the EVO 4G. Also as I said in another thread, they are very biased.
Take a gander at the other reviews
ScrapMaker said:
I don't think you should be REQUIRED to hack your phone to make it usable. It's great that we can customize this phone, (assuming it gets unlocked,) but how can you tell them to stfu when all their points are entirely valid?
Your fanboy is showing.
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Nothing has showed that hacking the phone was REQUIRED to use the phone. The phone is 200% usable out of the box, "hacking" will mainly get rid of Sense or bloatware and make battery drain minimal.
Your ignorance is showing.
OK Sprint. When's that release date for the Within?
Engadget also seemed to be happy commenting on the battery life including 3D imaging, which is a little unfair, as no other phone can be used to compare.
If Aaron isn't doing the review, its not worth reading.
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One week till launch! Too many iPhone fan boys clogging the xda threads and trying to trash this phone . Dual core, sense 3.0, qHD screen , 1gb of RAM , 4gb internal . That is one beast ass phone. Oh and it does 3D just for giggles. With the devs here at xda this phone will by far exceed everyone's expectations .
BTW you don't I repeat don't have to use 3D its not a gimmick or the whole purpose just a simple feature way too many people are trying to say it is bad.
I'm excited for my first dual core!
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One week till launch! Too many iPhone fan boys clogging the xda threads and trying to trash this phone . Dual core, sense 3.0, qHD screen , 1gb of RAM , 4gb internal . That is one beast ass phone. Oh and it does 3D just for giggles. With the devs here at xda this phone will by far exceed everyone's expectations .
BTW you don't I repeat don't have to use 3D its not a gimmick or the whole purpose just a simple feature way too many people are trying to say it is bad.
I'm excited for my first dual core!
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Word! Ten chars
Thank you sir. I was getting tired of reading all these negative reviews. Can't wait to pick this up on Friday after work!
Agreed, what's the point of listening to people that have actually used the phone and have provided a critical assessment! No. I'd much rather read off the spec sheet and declare it AWESOME.
Hey, did you see the new Steve Carell movie?
Yes, it was just meh!
OMFG! It was awesome! You are so biased!!1
Did you see it?
No, but the movie poster was hot and the trailer was amazing!
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Thank you im getting this phone after work friday!!! I have the Evo 4g now and if you recall all the people talking Sh!t about it. Well the evo has been the best phone i ever had ! and i have had many phones android,all the iphones,blackberry. The evo kicks some [email protected]@ ... oh yea im getting my 3D for 50.00 on Friday cant beat that price !!
Hell yeah! I can not wait to get this phone.I'm sick of all the ******* complaining about head aches and hurting eyes after using the phones 3D..Either man up,deal with it or get a different phone..This is the mother F'n Evo, it doesn't have to be for everyone, but it is for me.
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Agreed, what's the point of listening to people that have actually used the phone and have provided a critical assessment! No. I'd much rather read off the spec sheet and declare it AWESOME.
Hey, did you see the new Steve Carell movie?
Yes, it was just meh!
OMFG! It was awesome! You are so biased!!1
Did you see it?
No, but the movie poster was hot and the trailer was amazing!
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No reason to be a smartass. You don't like it, don't get it. The phone itself will be real solid, the 3d might not be, but why concentrate solely on that?
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Agreed, what's the point of listening to people that have actually used the phone and have provided a critical assessment! No. I'd much rather read off the spec sheet and declare it AWESOME.
Hey, did you see the new Steve Carell movie?
Yes, it was just meh!
OMFG! It was awesome! You are so biased!!1
Did you see it?
No, but the movie poster was hot and the trailer was amazing!
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Most movies that have crappy reviews are usually pretty damn good!!!! I only take one opinion to mind......MINE!!!!
I like most movies that are rated poorly as well...
What doesn't make sense is how different each reviewis... on says battery life is great... one says its the aame.. and one says it's bad.
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Yep, I can't wait myself. I'm temporarily downgraded to a Samsung Instinct while I wait. I've had to use it since this past Sunday. Needless to say, I absolutely can't wait for this thing!
Friday Im blowing off court and calling in sick from work, driving out to the mountains so it will be just me and my evo 3d dancing naked through the forest
T Minus 7
One week to go....
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Friday Im blowing off court and calling in sick from work, driving out to the mountains so it will be just me and my evo 3d dancing naked through the forest
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totally adding that to my sig
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Yep, I can't wait myself. I'm temporarily downgraded to a Samsung Instinct while I wait. I've had to use it since this past Sunday. Needless to say, I absolutely can't wait for this thing!
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I been on my Instinct since 5 months ago since my Hero was destroyed :/. Anything is better than that so I wont be disappointed with the Evo 3D.
Awesome indeed!!!
I was fortunate enough to pick up an HTC seed unit last night and let tell you. THIS PHONE IS AWESOME!!!
Not even talking about the 3d... which upon first encounter was a bit tricky to get used to, but after shooting over 50 pictures/videos there's a science to getting it right.
The power of this phone lies in the dual core processor, the "super lcd" display, and updated software makes the phone run like a dream.
I was actually not very excited for this phone. I left android for WP7. (say what you may, but I use my phone a lot for work.) I can happily say the Evo 3d has brought me back into the fold...
But in short.. it's definately worth the wait!
What was your impression of the 2D pic quality (in relation to
4g?
Thanks
QUOTE=u83r_pl4c1d;14829897]I was fortunate enough to pick up an HTC seed unit last night and let tell you. THIS PHONE IS AWESOME!!!
Not even talking about the 3d... which upon first encounter was a bit tricky to get used to, but after shooting over 50 pictures/videos there's a science to getting it right.
The power of this phone lies in the dual core processor, the "super lcd" display, and updated software makes the phone run like a dream.
I was actually not very excited for this phone. I left android for WP7. (say what you may, but I use my phone a lot for work.) I can happily say the Evo 3d has brought me back into the fold...
But in short.. it's definately worth the wait![/QUOTE]
Honestly, the 2D picture quality is comprable to the Evo. I had a buddy take a picture of the exact same thing side by side on his Evo 4G. The quality is identical... unless you go full zoom on both devices, in which case the 4G is a winner, but not by a huge margin.
My biggest problem with the camera is the dedicated camera button. It is auto-focuses on light pressure and snaps the picture on the full press. It may just be because I have an otterbox case on it, but I find myself pushing so hard that I make the picture out of focus. Not a major gripe, as I'm learning to have a bit more... "finese" with the camera button. Ironically, I find the dedicated camera button to be EXTREMELY handy aside from my lack of initial nimbleness with it. Here are a few random 2D pictures I took if anyone wants to compare for themselves... and yes, very random pictures, I'm at work and don't have a lot to photograph..
Old Navy sign is no zoom / full zoom from the exact same distance. No zoom picture of a dairy queen cup... yup... I know...
LiquidFusion01 said:
Yep, I can't wait myself. I'm temporarily downgraded to a Samsung Instinct while I wait. I've had to use it since this past Sunday. Needless to say, I absolutely can't wait for this thing!
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i had to do the same thing but for 2 weeks
guys this phone sucks,
please look at all the reviews, 3d is a gimmick and is used as a scapegoat as to the ****ty specs this phone has. It will be a massive failure.
Sincerely,
Steve Jobs
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guys this phone sucks,
please look at all the reviews, 3d is a gimmick and is used as a scapegoat as to the ****ty specs this phone has. It will be a massive failure.
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Thank you steve for making me **** my pants laughing
After all the reviews that were good and bad, I always said this:
The is no better Review than your own Review. Becuase you will notice if the phone is really what you want.
So for thoose who recivied the phone today or will get the phone today. Let's start this tread..
Ps. My phone just got the destination scan so my review will be later today.
The phone is truly awesome. I think any company or organization that gave this phone a bad review should be ashamed of themselves. If Engadget truly gave this phone a bad review then they are a waste. I will never read any of their reviews again. Its is everything I thought it would be and more. The 3D photos are amazing. Love it!
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The phone is truly awesome. I think any company or organization that gave this phone a bad review should be ashamed of themselves. If Engadget truly gave this phone a bad review then they are a waste. I will never read any of their reviews again. Its is everything I thought it would be and more. The 3D photos are amazing. Love it!
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It's all relative though. Of course everyone on this forum is going to love this phone. We are all paying hard earned money to purchase this product. Engadget receives these devices for free, and aren't really partial towards the Evo 3D.
Not true... I have no "bias" I want it to be awesome sure, but if its not ill just take it back and wait.
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the battery life absolutely sucks on this one. What do they expect, everybody to get spare batteries or extended batteries that make the phone look like a pregnant sumbitch. Totally disappointed with 4g data too. Never having owned a 4G device on sprint before, I was hoping to see a nice speed boost but the speeds are barely any improvement. 3D is wonderful, not as good as the 3D on my samsung 3DTV, but looks better than the 3DS. since its for my wife, I guess I will keep it. If it was for me, it would have been on its way back.
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the battery life absolutely sucks on this one. What do they expect, everybody to get spare batteries or extended batteries that make the phone look like a pregnant sumbitch. Totally disappointed with 4g data too. Never having owned a 4G device on sprint before, I was hoping to see a nice speed boost but the speeds are barely any improvement. 3D is wonderful, not as good as the 3D on my samsung 3DTV, but looks better than the 3DS. since its for my wife, I guess I will keep it. If it was for me, it would have been on its way back.
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If you don't like it, you must be totally biased. Users here only want reviews that worship the phone. C'mon... get with the program.
Comparing with my thunderbolt, the synth. benchmarks all have the TB getting better scores. But thats probably because I have it o/cd at 1.4Ghz. I have a sense 3.0 rom on the TB, which seems smoother than the UI on the Evo 3d, but that may be just me!!!
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If you don't like it, you must be totally biased. Users here only want reviews that worship the phone. C'mon... get with the program.
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I guess I am unbiased because the phone's not for me.
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ahhhhhh more pointless threads started
Why is everyone so obsessed with benchmark scores. For crying out loud its a damn cell phone. Some of you guys acting like you'll be using the phone to find the cure for cancer lol.
My co-worker has the TB stock and she is always complaining about battery life. If I can get 14 hrs from the e3d, then I'm golden
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Comparing with my thunderbolt, the synth. benchmarks all have the TB getting better scores. But thats probably because I have it o/cd at 1.4Ghz. I have a sense 3.0 rom on the TB, which seems smoother than the UI on the Evo 3d, but that may be just me!!!
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I would definitely say it's because you have it o/cd. However, comparing Sprint's 4G Network to Verizon's LTE is like comparing apples to steak.
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It's all relative though. Of course everyone on this forum is going to love this phone. We are all paying hard earned money to purchase this product. Engadget receives these devices for free, and aren't really partial towards the Evo 3D.
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NOT true because with the sprint guarantee we get all our monies back
Going to give my first impressions. Phone seems longer than the OG Evo. Battery cover is kind of annoying, thought I was going to break it. 3D camera actually works pretty well. Played some 3D Spiderman and was impressed with it. Accidentally hit the home button while playing and it kicked me back to the home screen, but without disabling 3D so the UI was freaking out and trying to display 3D. Will edit with more as I use it
I think I read that tvs that switch to 3d draw almost twice as much power, so the battery is no surprise, interested in 2d battery life, how long it lasts with normal use.
Uhh, hardly. Many 3D fanboys were whining: "don't have opinions based on phone site reviews cause 'yours is the only one that counts''...bull**** of course.
SO..here's exactly that: a thread for those with the device to post their 'real world's impressions'.
Lets hear 'em.
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Uhh, hardly. Many 3D fanboys were whining: "don't have opinions based on phone site reviews cause 'yours is the only one that counts''...bull**** of course.
SO..here's exactly that: a thread for those with the device to post their 'real world's impressions'.
Lets hear 'em.
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Here is my review for rockky and murusmaximus
Just got it this morning. The phone sucks, don't bother getting it. Wait for SGSII
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Here is my review for rockky and murusmaximus
Just got it this morning. The phone sucks, don't bother getting it. Wait for SGSII
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Ummm...why does it suck?
fpineda101 said:
Here is my review for rockky and murusmaximus
Just got it this morning. The phone sucks, don't bother getting it. Wait for SGSII
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Wow...what an informative review. I think I'll wait for the SGSII
/sarcasm
le sigh
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Wait for SGSII
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I'd like to wait for the SGSII but I fear that it won't come out for a while. I don't think I can wait until the holidays to upgrade my phone. Sprint doesn't normally put out a bunch of high-powered phones at the same time. I think the Evo 3d and the Photon (or whatever it's called) is going to be it for a while. The Photon is out for me because of the locked bootloader.
Meaning what? I expect it to "suck" so U might as well say it?!
I've had HTC phones for over 11 years. Huge fan. I'm the oldest HTC "fanboy" here. What are you talking about?
My point is we have too many forum Nazi's.
I have more of a democratic forum view: open market on views and idea's (def.: forum).
Am I dissaponted HTC hasn't upgraded some things? Yeah! Do I care whether or not that's popular? Ratsass. Same thing I tell my kids: lock into truth first. No filters.
Idiocy= on a Evo 3d forum, is saying a thread where people can give their view of the Evo 3D is WORTHLESS!
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Just got it this morning. The phone sucks, don't bother getting it. Wait for SGSII[/QUOTE]
Anyone else think the tech blogs underestimated the EVO 3D? I, for one, think they did.
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Absolutely!
Totally agree......
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I wont lie, I underestimated it myself. Every hour I have with it, I love it more than the last. Every person i have showed the 3d you tube videos to absolutely tripped out and said they wanted one. Tip of the iceberg.....
I think they severly underestimated it!
+1000000
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ya i was planning on using my 30 day window most likely after all the reviews I read. I still wanted to play with it some though and I am glad I did. I am in love already.
Yes absolutely love this phone. I thought the 3d would be just a gimmick but it actually works and i love watching stuff in 3d.
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Add another 1 from me. I knew it would be great going in though, and am even more impressed than I expected to be. Printing OMG! That feature alone convinced my 2 iPhone-toting wife to trade one of them in for an EVO 3D.
It seems to be that way... The phone has been very well received by the buying public that made the purchase. I'll be honest, I was a skeptic and didn't think that the 3D would be much of an improvement over the Evo 4G. But, I'll be picking mine up on Friday now.
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Add another 1 from me. I knew it would be great going in though, and am even more impressed than I expected to be. Printing OMG! That feature alone convinced my 2 iPhone-toting wife to trade one of them in for an EVO 3D.
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now I need to get a wifi printer. LOL.
I knew the tech blogs were off, they didn't use the phone or review from the perspective of the end user, IMO. but once I got it wednsday, I have nothing but praise for it, really.
I do understand its a slightly bigger battery, but going nearly 21 hours off charger before it told me to plug it in with a good 5-6 hours of awake time, STOCK, is amazing. (i wil admit I was on wifi about half that time, rest of the time in an area known for weak signal with my old 4G) I do use green power, but doing a lot of stuff that normally puts a dent in battery usage on the 4G (words with friends, facebook, xda app, angry birds) barely register on 3vo.
I dunno if its Gingerbread or if HTC made the battery more efficient, but whatever it is, it will only get better once we get root. just sayin'
I think naysayers and skeptics who don't think this much of an upgrade over the original, need to spend a week with it, that 30 day return policy can come in handy if not. I know I am keeping it.
Coming from the EVO 4G I was certain it would be better. So that was my expectation and it has lived up to it. I too thought the 3D was gimmicky but I've come to enjoy it.
I have a hard time believing tech/blog writers anyway. What credentials do these people have? Most, if not all, are just normal users like us on this forum but somehow are made out to be respectable critics. So there will be reviewers that love this phone and there will be reviewers that hate this phone. It all comes down to personal preference.
I usually browse through all the reviews and look for common concerns/praise. Then I decide if what I'm reading will be an issue with me or if what they are saying is either (a) their lack of knowledge of the product, (b) blind hate, or (c) a legitimate concern.
I think it is hilarious that ever announcement you read, there is 100 SGS2 fans bashing the Evo3d. You don't see this as often the other way around.
Is the SGS2 that superior? I think not, I will be willing to say the Evo3d is ever bit as fast, if not faster in some instances.
Well a lot if sites reviewed it as the 3d is mandatory 24/7 or something.
Im not sure they even turned it off. 4hrs battery life???
4? That site was paid to give a ****ty review.
And complaining about 14 hrs of battery life being too little? Then admitting you bought a sensation and even though the Evo 3d is better you like the sensation.
That's fanboyism to the max. (Engadget)
In the end the people in xda have seemed to love it.
Xda is what matters.
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Im a bit curious
I have the Evo 4g Currently running KingsRom and Virus Rom. Has anyone that used the sense 3.0 roms on Evo 4g feel like its worth it to upgrade to 3d or should I wait at least til its finally rooted?
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now I need to get a wifi printer. LOL.
I knew the tech blogs were off, they didn't use the phone or review from the perspective of the end user, IMO. but once I got it wednsday, I have nothing but praise for it, really.
I do understand its a slightly bigger battery, but going nearly 21 hours off charger before it told me to plug it in with a good 5-6 hours of awake time, STOCK, is amazing. (i wil admit I was on wifi about half that time, rest of the time in an area known for weak signal with my old 4G) I do use green power, but doing a lot of stuff that normally puts a dent in battery usage on the 4G (words with friends, facebook, xda app, angry birds) barely register on 3vo.
I dunno if its Gingerbread or if HTC made the battery more efficient, but whatever it is, it will only get better once we get root. just sayin'
I think naysayers and skeptics who don't think this much of an upgrade over the original, need to spend a week with it, that 30 day return policy can come in handy if not. I know I am keeping it.
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Don't.. just download cloud print from the market and sign up for free Google cloud print on your home pc and it works great..
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I'm not sure that bashing reviewers who turned on all radios (including 4G) in a phone that is billed as the Evo 3D 4G is a bad thing, as long as it was clear that this is what they were doing to test.
Let's face it, evaluating how the Wimax performs now that there's significant competition is fair. When the OG Evo came out, the landscape was different. You may not like it, but oh well.
Evaluating the cameras and 3D in a device that has the feature in its name is also fair game. It's also the one feature that is highly subjective. My wife absolutely hates it and won't look at any picture I try to show her. I really like it, though I expect my fascination will pretty quickly wear off.
Like movie reviewers, tech reviewers are hard judges. They evaluate phones across all carriers, and weigh features against them all. How many times have you enjoyed a movie that Ebert hated?
In other words, get over it, and enjoy your phone already.
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I have the Evo 4g Currently running KingsRom and Virus Rom. Has anyone that used the sense 3.0 roms on Evo 4g feel like its worth it to upgrade to 3d or should I wait at least til its finally rooted?
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I was running the alliance ROM before I switched to the 3d, it's an improvement in every aspect over the OG EVO. Everything is significantly smoother, snappier, and just overall feels like a good upgrade.
They are all blowing their load on the SGS2.
You know what I'm happy they undersold this phone so badly.
I (we) had been waiting for this phone for 3 months. I had this phone built up in my head to a level I hadn't done with anything since well I was a kid and a new toy, or Sex for the 1st time. Then the reviews hit, and I swore they were wrong but was nervous. So nervous I almost didn't pick the phone up Friday morning. I didn't think there was ANY way possible the phone could live up to what I had built up in my head.
YEAH.. I just want to say thank you to reviewers for being Sooooo Far of on EVERY thing negative about the phone. This phone is better than I had even imagined. Still looking for the app but I'm pretty sure this bad boy prints money. It does everything else.
Well i thought this phone was gonna be epic, which it really isnt that bad, just i feel as if htc really really skipped out on the quality of this phone, people taking phones back 3 or 4 times is just unacceptable, and all of these bugs in the software are ridiculous, from bad signal strength to wake locks, dead pixels and just careless quality issues like dust under the screen and in the cameras, just wish htc would of taken more time to get this one right since its such a fast and highly anticipated phone! My trust and reliability in htc has been lowered due to this product!
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I haven't had one single issue with my phone that you referred to. But to be honest those issues happen to all phones when first released. There are always bad phones that get released first. Oh well ish happens....
I love the phone, and the fact that they #TEAMWIN just verified the 3D to be overclocked to 1.7 ghz with no unlocked bootloader is just a small hint of what this phone is about to become. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
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Well i thought this phone was gonna be epic, which it really isnt that bad, just i feel as if htc really really skipped out on the quality of this phone, people taking phones back 3 or 4 times is just unacceptable, and all of these bugs in the software are ridiculous, from bad signal strength to wake locks, dead pixels and just careless quality issues like dust under the screen and in the cameras, just wish htc would of taken more time to get this one right since its such a fast and highly anticipated phone! My trust and reliability in htc has been lowered due to this product!
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Congrats.....thanks for the unnecessary post. Take the phone back if you want.
Also, keep in mind that a lot of the people returning the phones are OCD about things typical people would never notice (most people here, including myself are).
The construction is great compared to any other phone. Compare it to the SGS2. Yes we have dead pixels, and etc. But the SGS2 has the same things, and even more (tinted screen, gps, massive over heating, etc).
All phones have problems. That is the result of an customizable, open system like android. Companies cannot catch everything in their testing. If you want a nearly (again, nearly, not perfect) phone upon release...then get an iphone and leave us be with our initially bug, but eventually awesome, killer phones we call androids.
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I haven't had one single issue with my phone that you referred to. But to be honest those issues happen to all phones when first released. There are always bad phones that get released first. Oh well ish happens....
I love the phone, and the fact that they #TEAMWIN just verified the 3D to be overclocked to 1.7 ghz with no unlocked bootloader is just a small hint of what this phone is about to become. SWEET!!!!!!!!!!
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Really? Wow, awesome...all without a custom kernel?
Can you say future proof?
I too was expecting to be blown away since I was coming from a samsung epic. After only a few days with my first HTC phone, I really don't know what the big deal is. Yeah ok the phone is 3d, but after a few pictures and video, I havnt used it at all. The phone is heavy like a brick compared to my epic. The screen doesn't have fighting chance against the epic, but it is sharper. I just have a feeling the galaxy s 2 will blow away this phone in every way. One thing I do like about this phone is I'm in love with sense 3.0
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I too was expecting to be blown away since I was coming from a samsung epic. After only a few days with my first HTC phone, I really don't know what the big deal is. Yeah ok the phone is 3d, but after a few pictures and video, I havnt used it at all. The phone is heavy like a brick compared to my epic. The screen doesn't have fighting chance against the epic, but it is sharper. I just have a feeling the galaxy s 2 will blow away this phone in every way. One thing I do like about this phone is I'm in love with sense 3.0
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Could you be more specific in your comparison? The only thing i see you compare is the screen and sense.
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To those who agree with the op, may I ask you to explain what you expected? What is missing that would have " blown you away " ?
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First of all don't use the word "epic" when talking about an htc device. It's just not right!
Joking aside some people have bad luck with phones and I am sure there are bad batches of every device no matter who makes it. I hear people talking about dead pixels and bugs everytime a new device comes out. I have never had any major issues with any of my HTC devices I have ever owned. I love this thing more everyday I have it. Call me an htc fanboy if u will but there is a reason I always go with HTC.
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I too was expecting to be blown away since I was coming from a samsung epic. After only a few days with my first HTC phone, I really don't know what the big deal is. Yeah ok the phone is 3d, but after a few pictures and video, I havnt used it at all. The phone is heavy like a brick compared to my epic. The screen doesn't have fighting chance against the epic, but it is sharper. I just have a feeling the galaxy s 2 will blow away this phone in every way. One thing I do like about this phone is I'm in love with sense 3.0
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So take the 3D back, if you truly have one. Why do you Samsung fans always feel the need to justify your purchase by comparing phones and bashing the competition.
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I too was expecting to be blown away since I was coming from a samsung epic. After only a few days with my first HTC phone, I really don't know what the big deal is. Yeah ok the phone is 3d, but after a few pictures and video, I havnt used it at all. The phone is heavy like a brick compared to my epic. The screen doesn't have fighting chance against the epic, but it is sharper. I just have a feeling the galaxy s 2 will blow away this phone in every way. One thing I do like about this phone is I'm in love with sense 3.0
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Your view on the screen is exactly that, only your view. I personally, after comparing the evo3d to a friend's SGS2, prefer everything about the evo 3d. The screen resolution is awesome, and the colors are very accurate. I compared both phones to a color calibrated monitor. All three devices had the same picture. The evo3d looked just like the monitor....while the SGS2 look grossly oversaturated.
Here is a perfect example. I use my phone to view a lot of images taken with fluorescent microscopes. If I view the picture on my evo3d...it looks perfect. If we view it on my buddies SGS2...the picture is completely unreadable/you can't make an conclusion about your data.
In terms of the rest of the phone...I have posted this page before.
http://www.droidgamers.com/index.ph...1661-dual-core-beasts-the-decision-to-buy-one
Maybe I seem like a fanboy. But I have used and researched both phones. They both are awesome! But I prefer the evo 3d.
Should have saved your .02 !!
Samsung FTW...... oh wait, what is today? HTC day? Ok sorry.... HTC FTW!!
It really depends on the flavor of the week. Im sticking with my 3D. Ive liked HTC products since they were known as UTStarcom (Apache days).
Hello,
I still think it is far to early in the game to really know any definitive answers about the true potential of the 3VO as the overwhelming majority of Software out there does not take advantage of the Dual Core's of the 3D.
In time, this phone will be fully Rooted and there will also be Software that takes greater advantage of the 3D's Processing Capabilities.
In the mean time, there is far more Memory on the 3D over the 4G, a higher resolution Screen, Sense 3.0 (I realize some do not care for Sense, but I do), and more.
I really think for whatever reason that after some Professional Reviews took a negative take on this Phone, many people have seen the worst in the Phone. All I can say is that if you are not happy, by all means Return it. I personally think it to be a mistake, but it is your money. And with Samsung, they are slow in Releasing Android OS Updates, so while the new Galaxy might be compelling, all is not perfect there.
Cheers,
JJ
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I too was expecting to be blown away since I was coming from a samsung epic. After only a few days with my first HTC phone, I really don't know what the big deal is. Yeah ok the phone is 3d, but after a few pictures and video, I havnt used it at all. The phone is heavy like a brick compared to my epic. The screen doesn't have fighting chance against the epic, but it is sharper. I just have a feeling the galaxy s 2 will blow away this phone in every way. One thing I do like about this phone is I'm in love with sense 3.0
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GSII FTW. I'm waiting for that phone.
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So take the 3D back, if you truly have one. Why do you Samsung fans always feel the need to justify your purchase by comparing phones and bashing the competition.
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Don't take my comment as "bashing". Im happy with my new toy so far and its growing on me as we speak. But also don't underestimate what a great phone the epic was and how great the sgs2 will be.
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Don't take my comment as "bashing". Im happy with my new toy so far and its growing on me as we speak. But also don't underestimate what a great phone the epic was and how great the sgs2 will be.
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You come across as a troll because you just keep saying " Epic is dha shizz.. " and not stating anything specific as to what makes it so great.
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You come across as a troll because you just keep saying " Epic is dha shizz.. " and not stating anything specific as to what makes it so great.
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Well I didnt what to get into details, cause I dont have my EVO long enough. But right out the box, I feel like the epic screen is much better. Also the EVO feels much heavier. I also didn't feel the difference between processors.
My lcd is tilted. I went in to exchange it and the new phone had a tilted lcd and a dead pixel. Obviously I kept the first one. I haven't had any software issues and this thing runs like a dream. It does suck that there are these hardware issues but it doesn't seen like there are more issues than with most phones that are released. My wife for instance is on her 5th epic 4G and I am taking it into Sprint tonight to have it looked at for another issue..
tapa tapa tapa
Coming from a OG Droid. This phone is a ****ing huge improvement to me.
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I too was expecting to be blown away since I was coming from a samsung epic. After only a few days with my first HTC phone, I really don't know what the big deal is. Yeah ok the phone is 3d, but after a few pictures and video, I havnt used it at all. The phone is heavy like a brick compared to my epic. The screen doesn't have fighting chance against the epic, but it is sharper. I just have a feeling the galaxy s 2 will blow away this phone in every way. One thing I do like about this phone is I'm in love with sense 3.0
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Seriously, you are in your 30 day window.....return the 3D and get your epic back....We don't care if you liked your epic screen better.....so take the 3D back and go away....why do people insist in stupid posts like this....I don't go into the epic forum and brag about how much better my phone is.....(maybe I should start) but I am not a troll.
hello, im thinking about buying this phone, but it's price is kinda suspicious to me, it has two cores, beautiful display, 1gig of ram, but is incredibly cheap in my country unlike other dual core phones, any reason why? thanks
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hello, im thinking about buying this phone, but it's price is kinda suspicious to me, it has two cores, beautiful display, 1gig of ram, but is incredibly cheap in my country unlike other dual core phones, any reason why? thanks
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Because it's successor is already released and on sale for 199.99
It's a Damn good phone, just considered the high end of the mid range at this point, because it's about a year old.
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Because the EVO 3d is underrated. It does have good specs tho. If you're looking for a good cheap phone, the 3d is for you.
it has the best specs from one year ago, and has 3d video and playback, unlike nearly all phones. Great phone
It's like last year's car model when the new ones come out.
allright, thanks for all the answers, im getting it ^^
I personally wouldn't get it. But that's me. I've had huge stability issues with mine. But for the price it's nice. If your in the US though get the new evo.
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If you are constantly watching 3D movies and stuff like me, it's worth it. It's the best android (for my uses) imo. The 3D is way better than going to the movies and its not massive like all the other phones now days. Fits nicely in the pocket. And when you get it, get the Acase Supperlaggera case for it, its only 6 bucks and the best case ihave come across. You won't be disappointed with the phone or that case, take my word
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Becarefull.i bought it as it was cheap.bt my phone suffers from light leakage and dust inside screen.
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Sensation XE is going for about £250 now around here (Evo3D was £200 here)
Evo 3D and the Sensation are last years tech but still great for the price.
I imagine the sensation XE has WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more development potential due to the lack of 3D making it easier to dev for, but higher CPU, 1.5GHz dual core, and less RAM (and different GPU if i recall)
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Becarefull.i bought it as it was cheap.bt my phone suffers from light leakage and dust inside screen.
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Just because it's cheap does not mean it has no warranty. I would have taken it back.
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I personally wouldn't get it. But that's me. I've had huge stability issues with mine. But for the price it's nice. If your in the US though get the new evo.
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Please explain your instability issues. I recognize you as a very knowledgeable person. Help us with "what not to do" or is the 3d just overall not great in your opinion. It's a pretty good device in my opinion, but i don't fall into the "hard user" category. Thanks for your time. ( device not stable, notsointeresting is stable)
woody296 said:
Please explain your instability issues. I recognize you as a very knowledgeable person. Help us with "what not to do" or is the 3d just overall not great in your opinion. It's a pretty good device in my opinion, but i don't fall into the "hard user" category. Thanks for your time. ( device not stable, notsointeresting is stable)
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I've been through 6 of these phones. The one I have now is screwing up aswell. Random bootloops, freezing. Data issues. You name it. I got rid of my OG EVO for this free (good friend who pulled strings) and i wish I could go back. All in all, I would get new LTE if ya can.
Btw stock everything on this phone I have now.
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6? 6 phones, that's not unlucky or a bad phone, that's the universe trying to tell you something.
Just picked up a never turned on warranty replacement 3d for my wife. Activated it Monday afternoon and had 5+ lockups that required a battery pull. As of 8am today they are ordering me a replacement.
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woody296 said:
Please explain your instability issues. I recognize you as a very knowledgeable person. Help us with "what not to do" or is the 3d just overall not great in your opinion. It's a pretty good device in my opinion, but i don't fall into the "hard user" category. Thanks for your time. ( device not stable, notsointeresting is stable)
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I've just problems with it since day one. Mostly lockups. When I put into my pocket and take it out the screen won't turn on , so I have to remove battery. I get random reboots throughout the day. 50 percent of the time plugging the charger in causes the phone to lock up.
This happens all throughout the day no matter what ROM/firmware/kernel .
Just be wary to anyone who buys as I know I'm not the only one.
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Great phone! I've had it since launch day, bezel on both the front and the back (for the camera) have fallen off. The front bezel was actually hanging off, and it was pretty brutally bent from my abuse (thus why I got rid of it) and the 3d switch as well as the camera button are now gone. My only complaint is that wimax sucks, but thats something we deal with here in the US.
zcink said:
Wow all these problems......
Hmmm never had a one.
I was reluctant to go s-off but finally did using wire trick. So far - no problems.
I didn't agree with other methods everyone was using. Changing CID, downgrading bootloader. I had a theory that doing all that would make your phone "UNStable".
Still wonder about all the people that left this phone and alll the ones having stability problems if its something they did in going s-off.
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I had the same problems when on 1.5 s-on
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