HTC EVO 3D!!!! (smartphone of course)

FromG2Z · 06-22-2011, 07:39 PM

How many of you here are into smartphones? I have my deposit in for TWO HTC EVO 3D's coming out this Friday! It will be for my wife's b-day next week, but I think I will give it to her Friday as well. That way we have the whole weekend to look like idiots figuring out our phones (our first smartphone ever).

The specs for the processor (1.2Ghz Snapdragon dual core) alone are what pushed me toward it over other phones, esp the iPhone...

I don't care much for the 3D gimmick, but I am more into the performance.

I'm stoked!

Anyone here getting it too?

hansoac · 06-22-2011, 08:16 PM

No...I am jealous though

I have the original launch droid..which I love, but am ready for a new phone.

kevr6 · 06-22-2011, 08:20 PM

I have an HTC EVO 4g and love it! I'm guessing your version will be awesome!!

FromG2Z · 06-22-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hansoac

No...I am jealous though

I have the original launch droid..which I love, but am ready for a new phone.

Yeah at least you have a smartphone! I am still toting my caveman era flip-phone

Don't even know what it feels like to own a smartphone... lol.... Friday though, I will become a "smart" man.

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Originally Posted by kevr6

I have an HTC EVO 4g and love it! I'm guessing your version will be awesome!!

That looks phenomenal bro. You have to tell me where you got the mount you have on there... details please!

hansoac · 06-23-2011, 07:26 AM

You are going to be asking yourself "how did I get by without one?"

FromG2Z · 06-23-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hansoac

You are going to be asking yourself "how did I get by without one?"

I have a feeling that will indeed be the case. EVERYONE I know has some form of internet on their phone, doesn't even have to be a "smart" phone. I'm the only one living like neanderthal. I just got tired of it....

I just hope I don't end up being like those annoying folks that ALL they do is play with their phones...

Synack · 06-23-2011, 11:52 AM

YES! What mount is that!? I want.

Also, I wouldn't get the EVO 3D because of the reviews. Phone 3D technology is too new and therefore the battery gets literally raped, not even lasting a whole day. Not to mention combined with the dual core it gets even further molested.

I'm waiting extremely patiently on the Samsung Galaxy S II or the Nexus 3 to come out. The Galaxy S II has phenomenal battery life, its the fastest dual core out there, and all other specs blow every current phone out of the water. Minus 4G, which it doesn't have. But it has a very fast 3G modem. If the Nexus comes out too close to the SGS2 then I'll just go with that because every Nexus phone thus far has been a phenomenal craft of work and always killing current phones in speed and reliability. Just my $.02 because I'm an Android dev on a smaller level and I know way too much about these damn phones.

FromG2Z · 06-23-2011, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

YES! What mount is that!? I want.

Also, I wouldn't get the EVO 3D because of the reviews. Phone 3D technology is too new and therefore the battery gets literally raped, not even lasting a whole day. Not to mention combined with the dual core it gets even further molested.

I'm waiting extremely patiently on the Samsung Galaxy S II or the Nexus 3 to come out. The Galaxy S II has phenomenal battery life, its the fastest dual core out there, and all other specs blow every current phone out of the water. Minus 4G, which it doesn't have. But it has a very fast 3G modem. If the Nexus comes out too close to the SGS2 then I'll just go with that because every Nexus phone thus far has been a phenomenal craft of work and always killing current phones in speed and reliability. Just my $.02 because I'm an Android dev on a smaller level and I know way too much about these damn phones.

Synack... thanks for the input! Yeah, I have spent literally weeks researching all of this... my head hurts actually. LOL.

I know that I HAVE to stay sprint becaue of cost. No AT&T because of phone service/reception issues, no Verizon because it would cost me 60 more a month for the same plan...so that leaves me with Sprint.

Given that, the EVO 3D was the best choice. Almost all the smartphones will drain battery no matter what, even the earlier gen of the EVO 4G. The phones won't last a whole day if you are using everything up, i.e. video, camera, 3D features, games, streaming, etc... I plan to use some but not all of that. If it lasts a day, that's all I want. I might get a spare battery too, we'll see.

As for the 3D features, I could care less, but the features of the phone itself are a standout...

Synack · 06-23-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Synack... thanks for the input! Yeah, I have spent literally weeks researching all of this... my head hurts actually. LOL.

I know that I HAVE to stay sprint becaue of cost. No AT&T because of phone service/reception issues, no Verizon because it would cost me 60 more a month for the same plan...so that leaves me with Sprint.

Given that, the EVO 3D was the best choice. Almost all the smartphones will drain battery no matter what, even the earlier gen of the EVO 4G. The phones won't last a whole day if you are using everything up, i.e. video, camera, 3D features, games, streaming, etc... I plan to use some but not all of that. If it lasts a day, that's all I want. I might get a spare battery too, we'll see.

As for the 3D features, I could care less, but the features of the phone itself are a standout...

To be truthfully honest, I recommend you get the Nexus S 4G. That thing is a monster of a phone and battery life is phenomenal. AND its the best single core phone released which topped the charts on everything to offer. Its also PURE Google which means there is no added extra stuff to make your phone feel all bloated with junk. And to be honest its probably almost as fast as the EVO 3D even though it is dual core. And you are GUARANTEED the best and latest Android updates which means you get the latest operating systems. That phone also has the ability to be among the first 2-3 phones with Ice Cream Sandwich which is the newest Android operating system about to be released later this year. Again, just my $.02. Whatever you get, I hope you enjoy it.

FromG2Z · 06-23-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

To be truthfully honest, I recommend you get the Nexus S 4G. That thing is a monster of a phone and battery life is phenomenal. AND its the best single core phone released which topped the charts on everything to offer. Its also PURE Google which means there is no added extra stuff to make your phone feel all bloated with junk. And to be honest its probably almost as fast as the EVO 3D even though it is dual core. And you are GUARANTEED the best and latest Android updates which means you get the latest operating systems. That phone also has the ability to be among the first 2-3 phones with Ice Cream Sandwich which is the newest Android operating system about to be released later this year. Again, just my $.02. Whatever you get, I hope you enjoy it.

Thanks man... yeah, I wanted to get the Nexus too, but read some reputable reviews online about issues with antenna and reception

I also spoke with a few folks in my area who had it, and they returned it because of some wifi issues

PapoZalsa · 06-24-2011, 07:44 AM

I got my first smart phone couple weeks ago and I'm still figuring out.

kevr6 · 06-24-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

That looks phenomenal bro. You have to tell me where you got the mount you have on there... details please!

Here are some links!!!

Proclip base for our cars.

EVO 4G phone cradle

FromG2Z · 06-24-2011, 10:49 PM

Just got my EVO 3D... what a beast. Unfortunately, I am a noob, and still figuring out this darned thing. Wife and I spent the whole just sitting by each other and trying to press buttons... LOL.

tonybui · 06-24-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

Just got my EVO 3D... what a beast. Unfortunately, I am a noob, and still figuring out this darned thing. Wife and I spent the whole just sitting by each other and trying to press buttons... LOL.

How is it a beast?

FromG2Z · 06-25-2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tonybui

How is it a beast?

The whole set up of the new "Sense" is more straightforward, and the acknowledgement of commands is simply faster than any other phone I have tried. The antenna reception compared to my old phone is superb.

The display is stellar. It is the same as the Samsung Epic 4G, but with more pixels, so watching HD vids and movies are better.

Also, the accuracy of finger presses is much better than the other phones, esp the Samsung ones....

06-22-2011, 07:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 17	HTC EVO 3D!!!! (smartphone of course) How many of you here are into smartphones? I have my deposit in for TWO HTC EVO 3D's coming out this Friday! It will be for my wife's b-day next week, but I think I will give it to her Friday as well. That way we have the whole weekend to look like idiots figuring out our phones (our first smartphone ever). The specs for the processor (1.2Ghz Snapdragon dual core) alone are what pushed me toward it over other phones, esp the iPhone... I don't care much for the 3D gimmick, but I am more into the performance. I'm stoked! Anyone here getting it too? __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

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kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 666	I have an HTC EVO 4g and love it! I'm guessing your version will be awesome!! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED! Last edited by kevr6; 06-22-2011 at 08:26 PM.

06-23-2011, 11:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	YES! What mount is that!? I want. Also, I wouldn't get the EVO 3D because of the reviews. Phone 3D technology is too new and therefore the battery gets literally raped, not even lasting a whole day. Not to mention combined with the dual core it gets even further molested. I'm waiting extremely patiently on the Samsung Galaxy S II or the Nexus 3 to come out. The Galaxy S II has phenomenal battery life, its the fastest dual core out there, and all other specs blow every current phone out of the water. Minus 4G, which it doesn't have. But it has a very fast 3G modem. If the Nexus comes out too close to the SGS2 then I'll just go with that because every Nexus phone thus far has been a phenomenal craft of work and always killing current phones in speed and reliability. Just my $.02 because I'm an Android dev on a smaller level and I know way too much about these damn phones. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

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PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I got my first smart phone couple weeks ago and I'm still figuring out. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

06-24-2011, 10:49 PM	#13 (permalink)
FromG2Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fields of Opportunities Posts: 1,406 Drives: '12 5.0, kona, 6MT Rep Power: 17	Just got my EVO 3D... what a beast. Unfortunately, I am a noob, and still figuring out this darned thing. Wife and I spent the whole just sitting by each other and trying to press buttons... LOL. __________________ 2012 5.0 GT Prem, Kona Blue, 6MT, HID, Brembo, 3.73 -- Ordered: 9/20/11, Born on: 10/20/11, Delivered 11/15/11"Marilyn" GT500 mufflers/flaps, MGW shifter, FRPP K springs, BMR panhard bar, Boss coil covers, 3DC spoiler, Llumar Tint (35% and 20%), 3M ClearBra

06-22-2011, 08:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	No...I am jealous though I have the original launch droid..which I love, but am ready for a new phone.

06-23-2011, 07:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
hansoac Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toledo Posts: 497 Drives: 09 370z Sport CY Rep Power: 14	You are going to be asking yourself "how did I get by without one?"