EVO 4G Launch Event

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Here are some great links with all the official sprint details, as well as a link w/ some pictures from the live event which just occured...

Sprint EVO Press Release: http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...178&highlight=

Sprint EVO fact sheet: http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...oom&ID=1426179

IntoMobile Live Coverage:
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/05/12...nch-event.html

Phandroid Summary:
http://phandroid.com/2010/05/12/htc-...able-june-4th/

Basically, $450 unsubsidized, $199 w/ two yr agreement, you will pay $10 extra data fee (b/c they think you will use more data "data rich experience" and it will cost $29 to use the mobile hotspot tethering feature. There will be an "upgrade" feature (from Qik?) that enables mobile to mobile video calls or mobile to desktop...similar to video skype (which verizon has locked down currently). HDMI out cable sold separately and there will be a car dock available as well as a tv docking station available at launch (dock and automatically sends video to your hi-def tv). Sprint is also rumored to be partnering with a video service to enable movie rentals over the air (similar to t-mobiles blockbuster app or Dell which is partnering with amazon videos).

I can't wait for the dev's to root this device!

Originally Posted by adeyo

Here are some great links with all the official sprint details, as well as a link w/ some pictures from the live event which just occured...

Sprint EVO Press Release: http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...178&highlight=

Sprint EVO fact sheet: http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...oom&ID=1426179

IntoMobile Live Coverage:
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/05/12...nch-event.html

Phandroid Summary:
http://phandroid.com/2010/05/12/htc-...able-june-4th/

Basically, $450 unsubsidized, $199 w/ two yr agreement, you will pay $10 extra data fee (b/c they think you will use more data "data rich experience" and it will cost $29 to use the mobile hotspot tethering feature. There will be an "upgrade" feature (from Qik?) that enables mobile to mobile video calls or mobile to desktop...similar to video skype (which verizon has locked down currently). HDMI out cable sold separately and there will be a car dock available as well as a tv docking station available at launch (dock and automatically sends video to your hi-def tv). Sprint is also rumored to be partnering with a video service to enable movie rentals over the air (similar to t-mobiles blockbuster app or Dell which is partnering with amazon videos).

I can't wait for the dev's to root this device!

Agreed, I can't wait to root it and do video calling as well as tethering without having to pay WAY TOO MUCH.

I totally understand trying to make a buck, to run a business, but I'm not about to pay $29 a month, for a feature, that we can probably wait and get for free. I cannot wait to get this phone!

I'm with you on the tethering issue. I was willing to pay for such a good feature if it was 10, maybe 15$ a month.. but asking 30$ is just too much.

when you say tethering is that the same as making the evo a wifi hotspot?
( I am assuming so)

I think that it stinks that they are trying to charge for that....I will wait for a workaround.....anyway...if someone is abusive with data usage, cant sprint just boot the user?


Question: do you think that by upgrading a phone via online method, that you will receive the phone sooner? or is it best to just go to the sprint store or best buy?


qu1nn

Originally Posted by qu1nn

when you say tethering is that the same as making the evo a wifi hotspot?

( I am assuming so)

Yes, you are correct. Wifi tethering = Hotspot.

Originally Posted by qu1nn

Question: do you think that by upgrading a phone via online method, that you will receive the phone sooner? or is it best to just go to the sprint store or best buy?

I was thinking the same thing about ordering the phone online @sprint. But BestBuy takes out the rebate so you don't have to pay for it. So looks like I'm going to BestBuy when this puppy comes out.

Originally Posted by adeyo

Here are some great links with all the official sprint details, as well as a link w/ some pictures from the live event which just occured...

Sprint EVO Press Release: http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...178&highlight=

Sprint EVO fact sheet: http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoen...oom&ID=1426179

IntoMobile Live Coverage:
http://www.intomobile.com/2010/05/12...nch-event.html

Phandroid Summary:
http://phandroid.com/2010/05/12/htc-...able-june-4th/

Basically, $450 unsubsidized, $199 w/ two yr agreement, you will pay $10 extra data fee (b/c they think you will use more data "data rich experience" and it will cost $29 to use the mobile hotspot tethering feature. There will be an "upgrade" feature (from Qik?) that enables mobile to mobile video calls or mobile to desktop...similar to video skype (which verizon has locked down currently). HDMI out cable sold separately and there will be a car dock available as well as a tv docking station available at launch (dock and automatically sends video to your hi-def tv). Sprint is also rumored to be partnering with a video service to enable movie rentals over the air (similar to t-mobiles blockbuster app or Dell which is partnering with amazon videos).

I can't wait for the dev's to root this device!

$450 unsubsidized? I heard it was gonna be $600. Where did you hear this? I need to buy it sans contract since I got my Hero is Oct.

Edit: Nevermind. I see how they figure that.

$449 in sprint email

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Below is the fine print from an email i received from sprint on the EVO...it shows the $449 price.



This is a promotional email from Sprint. If you wish to unsubscribe from Sprint promotional emails, please use the link below.
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To contact Sprint Nextel, write to: Office of Privacy - Legal Department, Sprint Nextel, P.O. Box 4600, Reston, VA 20195.

View the Sprint Privacy Policy.

May require up to a $36 activation fee/line, credit approval and deposit. Up to $200 early termination fee/line applies. Phone Offer: While supplies last. $449.99 - $150.00 (two-year activation) - $100.00 (mail-in rebate) = $199.99 (final price). Mail-in Rebate: Requires activation at the time of purchase. Line must be active 30 consecutive days. Allow 10 to 14 weeks for rebate. Upgrade: Existing customers in good standing with service on the same device for more than 22 consecutive months currently activated with a service plan of $39.99 or higher may be eligible. See in-store rebate form, sprint.com/upgrade for details. Everything Data Plan: Includes 450 Anytime Minutes. Additional Anytime Minutes (overage): Up to $0.40/minute. Nights: Monday - Thursday 7pm - 7am; Weekends: Friday 7pm - Monday 7am. Partial minutes charged as full minutes. Any Mobile, Anytime (AMA)/Unlimited Calls to Mobile: Applies when directly dialing/receiving standard voice calls between domestic wireless numbers as determined when the call is placed using independent 3rd party and Sprint data bases. Standard roaming rates/restrictions apply. Only available with select Sprint Plans and while on the Nationwide Sprint or Nextel National Networks (excludes calls to voicemail, 411, and other indirect methods). Data/Web: Premium content/downloads (games, ringers, songs, certain channels, etc.) are additional charge. Messaging: Includes text, picture and video for domestic messages sent or received. International messages are $0.20 sent or received. SMS voice messages may incur an additional data charge of $0.03/KB. Text to 3rd parties to participate in promotions or other may result in additional charges. International services are not included. GPS Navigation: GPS reliability varies by environment. Voice/Data Usage Limitation: Sprint reserves the right, without notice, to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if off-network usage in a month exceeds: (1) voice: 800 minutes or a majority of minutes; or (2) data: 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes. For other usage restrictions, including limiting throughput, see sprint.com/termsandconditions.

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I see reports that FroYo is gonna have built-in USB tethering and Wifi Hotspot functionality. Does anyone know, if sprint for example doesn't specifically block the app, if they can determine you are using it. I am curious if they can figure out what you do on your phone or if they can just see the traffic.

Originally Posted by HarveyStyles

I totally understand trying to make a buck, to run a business, but I'm not about to pay $29 a month, for a feature, that we can probably wait and get for free. I cannot wait to get this phone!

I agree 100%!