Sufu cell phone buying guide. What's really good?

[jayrock]

aaawwwwww sssshhhhhiiiiiiiitt

The handset is centered around a 480 x 800 4.3-inch TFT LCD, with a Snapdragon QSD8650 1GHz processor under the hood (the CDMA version of the QSD8250 in the HD2 and Nexus One), and even a helpful 1GB of built-in memory and 512MB of RAM -- hello app storage! Even the battery is bigger than the HD2, and the camera is an 8 megapixel monstrosity with flash, that's capable of 720p video, and is augmented by a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera for good measure. The phone features HDMI out (though you'll need an adapter for turning it into a TV-familiar HDMI plug), 802.11b/g WiFi, and an 8GB microSD card. There's that still-rare Android 2.1 underneath an updated version of HTC's Sense UI. But... despite all these wild features, what actually sets the EVO 4G apart is the fact that it's Sprint's first 4G phone. The handset runs a combo of EV-DO Rev. A and WiMAX, with calls still being made over CDMA and the EV-DO / WiMAX options for data. Interestingly, it sounds like concurrent data and voice use might be possible for the first time on CDMA carrier in this way (killing AT&T's well-advertised differentiator), though Sprint says that's still in the testing phase. One other new feature is the Sprint hotspot app, another MiFi-style connection sharing number, which is obviously aided greatly by the WiMAX on board and can support up to eight concurrent users.

Sprint might have a winner on their hands

more info: http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/

[Hocus Pocus]

This may seem contrary to the thread, but I want to buy a non-smart phone, unlocked for my Canadian cellphone company (off-ebay or whatever). I really only need it for calling and texting, and maybe the occasional alarm clock or calculator. Something very slim would be nice. Any suggestions? I have enough distractions in my life right now without having the internet or BBM on me at all times.

[redX]

nokia 6500

[dranoelsy]

i have the e71x..bought it last may and the chrome layer on the d-pad is already stripping down

kinda wish i got the e71, but i wanted it in black lol

hows the e72 kiya?

im really tempted to copp

[chantheman]

aaawwwwww sssshhhhhiiiiiiiitt

Sprint might have a winner on their hands

more info: http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/23/htc-evo-4g-is-sprints-android-powered-knight-in-superphone-armo/

camcorder with 720p and 8mp camera. shit. wonder what the price is going to be on this thing.

[Hocus Pocus]

nokia 6500

This would've been perfect, but it turns out I need something for an AWS network.

[Nicorice]

^why not just get a phone from wind? like the nokia 5230

[Hocus Pocus]

Fuck touch-screens. All their phones seem shitty, other than the Bold, which I don't particularly want. Besides, this is sufu. No compromise in our consumerism!

[noobedloser]

dam just noticed this thread

anyone handle the HTC Pure or HTC Touch diamond?

[chantheman]

htc touch diamond is kinda old. didnt really like it when i was playing with it.

wait for the htc evo

[noobedloser]

htc touch diamond is kinda old. didnt really like it when i was playing with it.

wait for the htc evo

im on a budget and they dont know the price for it also

my carrier is AT&T but i dont need a data plan so no iphone

anyone try out the HTC pure?

[pragmatics]

im on a budget and they dont know the price for it also

my carrier is AT&T but i dont need a data plan so no iphone

anyone try out the HTC pure?

If you don't need/want a data plan, why get a smart phone?

I was thinking about getting the HTC Incredible, but now that I've seen that 8 MP and HD video HTC, I'm jealous. Too bad Sprint is so spotty around here.

[stridehouse]

dam just noticed this thread

anyone handle the HTC Pure or HTC Touch diamond?

diamonds lagg so much i wouldnt get one

[chantheman]

If you don't need/want a data plan, why get a smart phone?

I was thinking about getting the HTC Incredible, but now that I've seen that 8 MP and HD video HTC, I'm jealous. Too bad Sprint is so spotty around here.

agree dont get a smartphone if you dont really need one esp if youre on a budget.

yea the HTC evo looks bad, just want to see some reviews before getting it. ive read the incredible has a shit battery life which can be expected since it does so much stuff

[Method]

yo,

http://www.androidcentral.com/sneak-peek-shacks-htc-evo-4g-sales-sheets-our-friend-rob

I'm getting the Evo on day 1

[jayrock]

yea the HTC evo looks bad, just want to see some reviews before getting it. ive read the incredible has a shit battery life which can be expected since it does so much stuff

me too. my contract is up sep 1, so hopefully my city has 4g coverage by then (we're on the list)

the EVO has a larger battery than the incredible, so hopefully the battery life isn't as much of an issue

[chantheman]

incredible and hd2 arent the same phone are they?

[unfuccwittable]

I'd get an HTC evo, but Sprint's service is just as shitty, if not shittier than AT&T's and switching for a phone is retarded. I'm waiting on those windows phone 7 phones though.

[tangerine]

incredible and hd2 arent the same phone are they?

Not the same; different hardware, different OS. They do have the same processor, though (1 GHz Snapdragon).

[chantheman]

Not the same; different hardware, different OS. They do have the same processor, though (1 GHz Snapdragon).

gracias .

[jeanunit]

Recently got the HTC Desire and sold my HTC Hero.

Gotta love the snappiness

[dibango]

Anyone on the E72?

[unfuccwittable]

Anyone on the E72?

Almost pulled the trigger yesterday on one from Dell.com. There is a deal to get one for like 250 after some sick discounts.

[dibango]

Yeah, looking for a new phone, and that one seems to be what I need. Better alternatives?

[Androo630]

I'd get an HTC evo, but Sprint's service is just as shitty, if not shittier than AT&T's and switching for a phone is retarded. I'm waiting on those windows phone 7 phones though.

Really, I use my CDMA Hero on Sprint and it's great!

[chantheman]

are the apps any good on the droid?

[albinolove]

Using the new "froyo" android. Shit is dope. Having flash on my phone is amazing.

[chantheman]

is froyo the OS 2.2 update?

[pompadork]

^ Yep. 0000000

[chantheman]

hows the battery life? improved? what model do you have