Any Epic users coming over?
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I had the HTC Touch Pro 2 and before that the HTC Mogul... I got the evo then the evo 3d then the epic touch 4g
(the touch pro2 had a slide out keyboard)... I dont have any issues with not having a real KB... I am probably faster on my touch screen phones. My gf has the regular Epic right now and im gonna talk her into getting the evo lte too... she will be happier with it.
(the touch pro2 had a slide out keyboard)... I dont have any issues with not having a real KB... I am probably faster on my touch screen phones. My gf has the regular Epic right now and im gonna talk her into getting the evo lte too... she will be happier with it.
Coming from an Epic myself. Not too worried about missing the keyboard, as I've been forcing myself to use the on screen KB for awhile and feel just as comfortable. In fact looking forward to a sleek phone. The KB makes this thing fat!!
Hate the GPS and some other signal quirks on the Epic, a main reason I'm switching.
Concerned about s-on, root, and developer commitment on Evo compared to the aforementioned Samsung super alliance, but I have faith that this phone will be very popular.
Hate the GPS and some other signal quirks on the Epic, a main reason I'm switching.
Concerned about s-on, root, and developer commitment on Evo compared to the aforementioned Samsung super alliance, but I have faith that this phone will be very popular.
I love the keyboard on the epic and I use it all the time (right now being one of them). This phone also has been the toughest phone I have ever used! I have not had one problem with it....
I thought about the s3 but I don't want to wait... And I really don't like all the "cool features".... They seem like security risks to me lol... Having my phone watch my eyes is to much.
Plus they are basically the same phone.. But we get a kickstand.
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I thought about the s3 but I don't want to wait... And I really don't like all the "cool features".... They seem like security risks to me lol... Having my phone watch my eyes is to much.
Plus they are basically the same phone.. But we get a kickstand.
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Epic 4G user here, contemplating making the jump.
My upgrade isn't until early June, but I'm tempted to see more reviews (especially concerning battery life). The non-removable battery isn't a quip for me since I primarily use mine at work and I'm able to plug it in but I'd like to know if I travel and forget a charger I'd be fine through a day or day and a half.
The Galaxy 3 looks neat but coming from Epic 4G (****ty GPS, sticky software response w/ physical keyboard, EClair took FOREVER) it only took 2 years for the device to be worth a damn
Loved the development community and running AOKP ICS with no problems whatsoever which turned the Epic 4G into an actual solid device.
I'm scared that with all the extra features Samsung has tacked onto the S3 and TouchWiz, upgrading to Jelly Bean (or whatever the new version is) will be a nightmare. From what I've seen, HTC has a much better track record with updates and support (still rolling out updates to the original Evo 4G).
My upgrade isn't until early June, but I'm tempted to see more reviews (especially concerning battery life). The non-removable battery isn't a quip for me since I primarily use mine at work and I'm able to plug it in but I'd like to know if I travel and forget a charger I'd be fine through a day or day and a half.
The Galaxy 3 looks neat but coming from Epic 4G (****ty GPS, sticky software response w/ physical keyboard, EClair took FOREVER) it only took 2 years for the device to be worth a damn
Loved the development community and running AOKP ICS with no problems whatsoever which turned the Epic 4G into an actual solid device.I'm scared that with all the extra features Samsung has tacked onto the S3 and TouchWiz, upgrading to Jelly Bean (or whatever the new version is) will be a nightmare. From what I've seen, HTC has a much better track record with updates and support (still rolling out updates to the original Evo 4G).
Funny u mention the add ons being a problem I brought that up w android police in their review of the s3 lol and I feel that may be why it took so long for the 3d as well on top of them throwing it to virgin mobile
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Rodderik, you just made my decision much more difficult. Upgrade hits on June 1 and I change my mind everyday. I think the fact that I have never owned a HTC and I would be back to square one may be clouding my judgment a bit. I am starting to troll both the S3 and this forum to see who is getting what and trying to see which has the greater dev support.
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life's not always easy my friend...will be my first HTC device as well
Man, I just popped in Radio Shack and showed manager my phones. He said he would push my upgrade early and guaranteed I can have one on launch day if I want. I also got the employee's "confidential" memo discussing particulars. They are really making it hard to say no...lol
Edit..they are really trying to unload Photon ($49.99) and Epic Touch ($99.99) to make room for the next generation
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I pre-ordered today! I'm a former epic 4g user until I bought a used nexus s 4g in November when I got tired of waiting for sprint's galaxy nexus info... I'm glad they finally launched the galaxy nexus, just feels 6 months old... i love that the evo 4g lte is fresh new tech! S4 chip at 28nm ftw! Glad to see some respected names I recognize in this thread!
I was in the same boat and called sprint and asked if there was any way I could get a early upgrade, I was put on hold and the lady came back after a few mins and said if I paid 85 bucks I could have a full upgrade. I said hell yes to that! And now the 18th cant come soon enough! Oh and John, I had asked you about the epic touch but it fell through and I think this workd out much better.
I was in the same boat and called sprint and asked if there was any way I could get a early upgrade, I was put on hold and the lady came back after a few mins and said if I paid 85 bucks I could have a full upgrade. I said hell yes to that! And now the 18th cant come soon enough! Oh and John, I had asked you about the epic touch but it fell through and I think this workd out much better.
I'd rather wait til lte is here though since I have fairly decent wimax.
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I do a lot of e-mail and writing, so I prefer a physical keyboard for the long compositions of text during my day-to-day travels away from a computer. However, if no adequate successor to the Epic 4G comes out by this fall, then I may go for one of these big phones.
I am in the same boat as you. I love what I'm reading about both the gs3 and the evo lte. Things that make me non committed on either phone are.
Samsung: Radios, radios, radios. Need I say more?
Evo... S-off. I do not want to resort to fastboot to flash roms and kernels. I want my cwm recovery or equivalent. This is pretty much the deal breaker and the only reason this phone isn't already pre ordered.
If I had to choose between the Samsung crappy radios or no cwm or equivalent I will choose crappy radio every time.
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Just Flash It !!!
Had the Epic since launch and making the switch on Friday. No hardware keyboard is not a problem since I haven't used it in months. Software alternatives are excellent.
My concern is the camera. Samsung always has the best cameras and best picture quality (my Epic is better than most phones that came out after). I worry that the SGIII camera will blow this one out of the water.
I am ready to try something other than Samsung. Their update process leaves a lot to be desired.
My concern is the camera. Samsung always has the best cameras and best picture quality (my Epic is better than most phones that came out after). I worry that the SGIII camera will blow this one out of the water.
I am ready to try something other than Samsung. Their update process leaves a lot to be desired.
I went from Moment --> Epic --> Epic Touch, so I can speak. I honestly DO miss my keyboard, but the Touch was so much nicer (esp. battery life) that I live with it. Swype has been a godsend, but it still doesn't really replace a physical KB... There are times I LOVE Swype, esp. when I'm working one handed, but the Physical KB is surely missed... Just not enough to stop me from pre-ordering my EVO
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I'm in the other boat... My office building doesn't have available WiFi, and it's got crappy reception, so I need a better radio if possible...
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i'll be making the journey with you...no fears my friend...i will be giving my overflashed and abused epic to my wife2
Rodderik, you just made my decision much more difficult. Upgrade hits on June 1 and I change my mind everyday. I think the fact that I have never owned a HTC and I would be back to square one may be clouding my judgment a bit. I am starting to troll both the S3 and this forum to see who is getting what and trying to see which has the greater dev support.
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Except for SwiftKeyX and SwiftKey 3 Beta.
Seriously, I loved Swype for a long time - now I never use it.1For me personally, having come from a touch pro 2 to the old evo, with all of my close friends using epics, i would have to say that the transition was not as hard as i imagined it to be, from one of the best hardware keyboards on a phone to having no keyboard at all. The screen size on the original evo definately made a difference in usability, and i would imagine that the even bigger screen on the new one will make it much less harsh. At first i thought it was because i was just able to adapt because i just got the hang of it, but then i tried to use the tiny keyboards on my parents' iphones and i realized fast that the screen size was a big factor.
I use keyboard manager to keep it in swype in portrait mode and switch to thumb keyboard in landscape, its a little less accurate than having a hardware keyboard, but its not the end of the world.
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