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What do you all think of the white Evo 4G? Video Unboxing Included

check out the unboxing and lets here what you guys think of the color that they chose to go with!

I almost think it's a gimick...half white? come on...
Make it all white or go home. You won't tell the difference when using it as you will see the front...

I played with one at Best Buy. I'm not sold, like, at all. half white looks kinda dumb, and then the back is glossy, like, REALLY glossy and just doesn't feel good at all, the matte feel of the black is so much better. if they went ALL white, with a matte white back, I might have been sold on it. but this just looks (because it is) half-assed

I agree, looks stupid. Like someone else said, go full white or go home

that phone is as ugly as all get out

It looks like an albino. And I'll be honest; albinos kind of freak me out. If they had made the kickstand, "HTC", and camera ring black instead of red, it would look MUCH better. Panda phone instead of AlbinoPhone.

i love my white EVO. everybody that has used it said they like it as well. the white since its glossy i thought would make it seem cheaper, but in person the white really is distinguished and looks great. the white offsets the sillouette as to perceive the phone as being thin.
you really would have to hold one yourself to make a solid judgement. i originally was like forget white, it looks cheaper than the black one, but when i held it i perfered the white one in the end.

and i think it looks good with a slight modification

I like that it has a black front.

i think its personal preference, got it for my gf last week cuz she preferred it over the black one.
One downside that i've found out so far is dirt accumulates and shows around the edges of the zagg invsishield battery cover protector.
I've applied zagg invsishield covers to about 5 devices and never noticed this because they were all black. Also the white shows little fibers that were caught under from the "lint-free" cloth that came with the zagg.
I'm gonna apply the carbon fiber to her back case next week but the white carbon fiber. should look good.
I didn't watch the unboxing attached but i saw one where the unboxer put the black battery cover on the white evo and looked cool, kinda like an oreo haha.

It looks ugly. Now it has three different colors red, black , and white they messed up this phone.

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I'm gonna apply the carbon fiber to her back case next week but the white carbon fiber. Should look good
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From my thread here:
http://androidforums.com/accessories-evo-4g/92653-evo-white-carbon-fiber-back-pics.html

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From my thread here:
http://androidforums.com/accessories-evo-4g/92653-evo-white-carbon-fiber-back-pics.html
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i wish they would have left the htc logo free but looks good!

The people in China making that panel messed up and colored them white, now htc is "marketing" them. Don't know if this is true, but that is my story and i'm sticking to it.

What hardware version is it and does it have the screen separation issue?

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What hardware version is it and does it have the screen separation issue?
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003 and no screen lifting issue

Total gimmick. Seriously, the majority of the time your looking at the phone, guess what color your going to see? I guess htc has a 1/2up on apple for bringing out the first "white" phone between the evo and iphone 4....i guess that's what matters most.

I prefer the white for one simple reason: it stands out. Everyone has a black phone, they are almost indistinguishable, but the white one will make people ask what phone it is because its obviously not an iPhone. Then I can stand on my soapbox and spout the word of Android.
I do agree that they did a half-assed job, though.

What's the deal with white phones?

Recently, a friend of mine picked up a white Evo, and, while it looked cool from the back, the front is the same phone:
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What's the deal with the two tone? Is it difficult to make the front white, too? And it's not only HTC that's guilty of this:
What is with the two tone? Is there actually some technical reason they can't use white on the front? I wouldn't mind a white phone at all if it weren't for this.

Eh. People just want different colors. The funny part is that these are the same people who will buy ****ty silicone cases and cover up their white back, so you can't even tell what color the stupid pos is.
Bottom line: People like options.

|Jason8| said:
Eh. People just want different colors. The funny part is that these are the same people who will buy ****ty silicone cases and cover up their white back, so you can't even tell what color the stupid pos is.
Bottom line: People like options.
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I don't mind different colors at all, I just don't like the two-tone look. I'm wondering why there isn't an option for a completely white phone.

SolsticeZero said:
I don't mind different colors at all, I just don't like the two-tone look. I'm wondering why there isn't an option for a completely white phone.
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Exactly what I thought when I first saw the white one.

I also want the answer to this. I think its mainly regarding money saving during production.
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As I understand it, the white evo was originally a Best Buy exclusive. So, ultimately it was probably them who saw the two-tone and were like "well, I guess that's good enough. sold!"
As for why it's just the back and not the whole thing, I'd bet it's cost. This way they can keep all the expensive parts the same (including the screen bezel) and just repaint the back half of the phone. That part is just plastic, there's nothing really fancy like a screen attached to it.
I have one of the "two-tone" evos and actually like the look. Only thing I wish is that still had the rubberized coating on it like the black ones have.

F***ing. Hideous.

Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks so.

Not a matter of being difficult, but a matter of cost. Perhaps the pieces that are indeed different in color is sufficiently cheaper for manufactures to see it worthwhile to invest in.

akarol said:
Not a matter of being difficult, but a matter of cost. Perhaps the pieces that are indeed different in color is sufficiently cheaper for manufactures to see it worthwhile to invest in.
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It's interesting that they don't make a fully white one and just charge more for it, though, since people would most likely pay for it.

i have a white evo... i like to be different from the croud.. I also have a case for protection.
case for potection.
some of the white shows through... and looks good.
but if I want .. i do take it off. and it looks nice with the white.
why not the a white front?
1. it could be cost savings.
2. it might also be for the ladies and men that use makeup... it would make white face phone look dirty.

The screen would have to be "black" when off anyways, so I think it looks better to have the screen surround black (including the softkeys).
And to change the front bezel to white they would've had to make the power and volume buttons white, too. All comes down to money spent versus money made selling options.

White on the front bezel is annoying for viewing. (contrast vs. the screen, especially when viewing movies/etc)
-m

I have to say, I kinda like the feel of the white evo. My wife has one and it is completely smooth on the back. Unlike my older black evo that has a textured feel to it.

I have the white Evo, the reason for it was it's a best buy exclusive. Nothing about the phone is different from the black one. It's just different, and i don't use a case to cover it up. However, i wish i got the black one because of what it's made out of the white is smooth and i got cracks from taking the cover off already
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It doesn't make much sense, I mean...they've had all white phones before.
But then again, I don't understand the concept of white on anything of this nature.
Whether it be a white phone or a white car etc.
It just gets too dirty and marked up and looks like **** over time.

Not a fan of the white, but my wife and I got our evos at the same time and she got white so we could tell the phones apart.

mrufino1 said:
Not a fan of the white, but my wife and I got our evos at the same time and she got white so we could tell the phones apart.
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Good idea.
Don't want her to mistake yours for hers and see them pics of your secretary

diomark said:
White on the front bezel is annoying for viewing. (contrast vs. the screen, especially when viewing movies/etc)
-m
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I think you might have hit the nail on the head for a main reason.

radio shack
I got my white Evo at radio shack during the $99 dollar special. It was the last one in the store. They actually apologized for not having black. I didn't mind.

[Q]Black or White?

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Any one that owns a white or black model can you give me some insight. Which one looks better overall? More prone to scratches? stuff like that.
The white one also seems more special for some reason but I absolutely hate how the frame around the screen is white, it looks like it doesn't match even the new white iphone4 is like that I wish it was more like the 3gs how the front was black.

I choose the white model, 2 main reasons, i believe that the white is more scratch proof (or at least less noticeable) and it will be probably a little more exclusive.

I had previously preordered the black one and when I went to the roadshow to collect it I saw the white version on display and found that it looks nicer.
Since I can't change the preordered colour there and then I'm using the black version now but if I had a chance to choose again I'll definitely take the white one.
The black version looks like any other black coloured phones but the white version gives me a feeling of higher quality and more premium looking. I think it's because the white coating is really very nicely done.
Though like all other white gadgets you'll have to be more careful in handling it as any scratches etc will be more obvious on the white surface.

Do you guys know if they sell the back covers separate some where?

If they had made the white model purely white (including screen borders), I might have considered it. I always find the contrast with the screen border vs the rest of the phone to be a bit strange.

RacecarBMW said:
Do you guys know if they sell the back covers separate some where?
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ebay, there are a couple of backplates for sale, on white or black...

seriously, white will make your fron screen look more outstanding... i brought white and i very happy with it...

Simple Answer : White

Clyzm said:
If they had made the white model purely white (including screen borders), I might have considered it. I always find the contrast with the screen border vs the rest of the phone to be a bit strange.
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Strange how this pic shows what you are talking about. I too would get it if it looked like this pic.
http://negrielectronics.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/3701/image/6638/

I always thought white phones suited women but that's just me

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Strange how this pic shows what you are talking about. I too would get it if it looked like this pic.
http://negrielectronics.com/catalog/product/gallery/id/3701/image/6638/
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That's pretty interesting actually. The next picture in that gallery shows the opposite.
Anyone actually own the white version and can comment? Are the screen borders still black?

While was exclusive to o2 in the UK.
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I didn't even want white but that's what the seller I found had at the time so I just bought it anyway. I actually like it a lot now. And if you get sick of it, just slap a black hard case on it and you won't see it

I never buy white computer gadgets.
Old white PC's looked rubbish. (well, whitish)
White Xbox looked rubbish.
White iphone will look rubbish.
White Xperia Play looks rubbish.
Heck, white cars even look rubbish.
Just my opinion of course

Im not a big fan of white...

Black. White is too look at me'ish. IMO
White does look very nice though.
I do wish they used rubber coating on the back plate though, stupid SE. If any phone needed to have a non slip surface it's this one.
I hope a 3rd party releases rubbery back plates.

got the white it's perfect for cleaning and scratch proof / dust proof
Go ahead

Clyzm said:
That's pretty interesting actually. The next picture in that gallery shows the opposite.
Anyone actually own the white version and can comment? Are the screen borders still black?
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I spoke to Nergi. They took some pics of a unit they had. The black on the front is there, not white. So the glass around the screen is black. This must have been a mock-up shot of the white.

is there a reason why verizon isn't getting the white version of the phone? I was planning to get that, but there's only black.

Krislawl said:
is there a reason why verizon isn't getting the white version of the phone? I was planning to get that, but there's only black.
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Did they say for sure that they would not ge getting the white one? At first, I thought that the white was exclusive to O2 but you can now get an unlocked one with the USA AT&T 3G 850/1900 bands. Probably the Canadian version. Maybe Verizon will offer later down the road.

White vs dark gray back differences?

I haven't been able to touch a white Galaxy Tab 10.1 yet. But I've seen lot of unboxing and review videos of it and the white back looks very glossy without any visible texture that I can see.
The dark gray model has a back that is matte and has a brushed aluminum looking texture (it's plastic though). I can run my fingers across the back and feel the many tiny grooves that make up the brushed effect.
Before buying my Tab I notice some reviewers of the white model complain it was a little slippery, which worried me a little. The dark gray one has a great grip though. But since I haven't touched the white one, but if it's really as smooth and glossy as it looks, I would think it would have less grip than the gray model.
Wondering if anyone has gotten a chance to touch both and had any comments?
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well i have the white. was gonna buy the other one at my best buy since they had both. but got white since it stood out more. its a little slick. but not too bad. plus im gonna get a case

Glossy white = teh sex kitten
Fake metal = teh Meh...

I was on the fence, the grey (to me anyway) reminded me of some cheap old laptop back. I got the white one. The glossy plastic back reminds me a bit of the glossy black back on my Samsung Fascinate phone...which I like. The texture of the grey just not as appealing.
Now, if they had a glossy black back...I'd probably go for that!

I've used both, and if you're worried about actually grip, the white is not really more slippery than the grey. The grey only FEELS less slippery cause of the brushed texture, but it's not quite enough friction to make a material difference. It is basically the same plastic as the white. But still, I personally preferred the feel of the grooves on my fingers than not.
I think white vs grey is more about your aesthetic tastes. Whether you want something that exudes more of flashy, shiny, cool persona (often mistaken as an ipad), or something more subdued, serious, professional (like the Xoom/Flyer).
Of more importance is the fact that the back color determines the rim style. Whether grey or white, you don't really look at the back, but the color of the back decides the matching rim which frames the front you always look at. So, when you look at your GT screen, would you like it to be framed by a shiny silver lining, or a matte grey lining? That's the choice that you need to make. Again, I preferred the understated matter grey rim.

too much bling for the white. and it will get scratched easily.
Grey FTW!

ad78 said:
too much bling for the white. and it will get scratched easily.
Grey FTW!
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That was my main worry when I was buying. I went dark gray with the texture because I figure it'll hide any possible scuffs and marks easier than the glossy white would.

My wife's white fascinate was actually why I decided to buy gray. That thing is so slippery that I couldn't stand the thought of killing my 600 purchase. That being said, I know ill be getting the folio case anyway when one of these local dummies get 'em in stock. For now I have the Belkin slim.
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Grey all the way. I think it looks better too

Jnn1 said:
Of more importance is the fact that the back color determines the rim style. Whether grey or white, you don't really look at the back, but the color of the back decides the matching rim which frames the front you always look at. So, when you look at your GT screen, would you like it to be framed by a shiny silver lining, or a matte grey lining? That's the choice that you need to make. Again, I preferred the understated matter grey rim.
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Anyone know what color the rim is on the black GT is?
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Edit: comparing images from this site: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/10.1/images.html
it seems the rim on the black one is darker than on the white. but who knows how it really looks irl

zaphyr said:
Anyone know what color the rim is on the black GT is?
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Edit: comparing images from this site: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/10.1/images.html
it seems the rim on the black one is darker than on the white. but who knows how it really looks irl
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There is no black GT 10.1 out inthe US, at least not yet. It's either white or grey back like the photos above. (Of course the front bezel is black in all models)
If a blackone did come out, that would be cool though.

Jnn1 said:
There is no black GT 10.1 out inthe US, at least not yet. It's either white or grey back like the photos above. (Of course the front bezel is black in all models)
If a blackone did come out, that would be cool though.
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ah, well i'll have to wait and see i then

White is for chicks. Sorry guys, but it's true.
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White version is exclusive to Best Buy?
I think I actually prefer the look of the white. I also prefer to not pay sales tax on a $600 device, so I'll probably stick with my faux-metal backed version.

got the grey 32
The white one just reminds me too much of Apple products... and let's be honest this is the anti-apple... anti-closed system club right?
So I say... Go grey... the only way... it's not white... and it's not gay. (no offense if u r)

Didnt matter to me I got the first one in 32gb that they pulled out and it ended up being gray. Its just plastic

I did store pick up. I ordered metallic gray one but when I got back home, I noticed I got a white one. I don't really think this is too slippery but it feels far from heavy duty. I'm ordering shield and leather portfolio

Black or White

Anyone...who bought white could comment on it?

Well seeing as there is no Black version, it would be Blue vs White
Trick is the Blue is so dark that it looks like Black(the battery cover)!
Good Luck finding the White one. I gave up and got the "Blue" one and I could not be more happy. I like white devices...but I did not want to wait.

Blue and if you want white, get a white case.
Plus the prices for white are ridiculous.

Appears bigger than the blue ones. White is a classic clean look.
Lots of envy look from blue note users who wished they had waited.

I like white gadgets but the white bezel around deep black amoled screen doesn't really work for me. So I went for the hybrid solution: got the black (dark blue) Note and bought the white battery door separately.
We'll see how it looks, since I haven't received the white door yet. Hopefully, I'll get a look that's close to my old white iphone 3g.
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I had a choice between the black/blue and the white and went for the white. It's clean, classy and looks great set up by the SuperAMOLED's vibrancy. I have posted some photos of my Note in the other White Note thread here on XDA.

In fact, I bought the white first but returned it after a few days. Now I got the black (or midnight blue) one, and I think this looks cooler than white..reasons:
1. The back cover of the white version is just plain, and the Samsung logo is boringly flat and non-reflective. In the dark version the back cover is beautifully textured, while the logo is not flat and is reflective.
2. The metallic ring around the white version is just simply metal. I like the gun metal color in the dark one.
The above two reasons make the dark version seems more subtle than the flashy white version.
3. Dusts are easily accumulated inside the gap between the glass and the metallic edge. This will be more obvious in the white version than the dark one.

I vote white (well since I have one), it looks pretty amazing. The black is too boring imho
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Here are the pics I had posted in the other thread.
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The screen's brightness overwhelmed the piddly camera sensor on my Blackberry Torch.

Just now ordered for White sgNote n waiting to have an hands-on on it...

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I vote white (well since I have one), it looks pretty amazing. The black is too boring imho
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The white's back cover is boring to me.
At my place here, the white is as abundantly available as the black. But mostly are the girls who buy them.

Black or White? Hmm.

guys, u know that the white version is Samsung's way to appeal to the. .more gentle audience, right? just saying. .

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Here are the pics I had posted in the other thread.
The screen's brightness overwhelmed the piddly camera sensor on my Blackberry Torch.
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nice ，thanks. really cute white phone

bahkata said:
guys, u know that the white version is Samsung's way to appeal to the. .more gentle audience, right? just saying. .
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sounds like someone is jealous...
I am man enough to rock the beautiful white one without worrying about that ;-)
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White
I got them both.
I have no doubt, white is much better looking!

axt said:
I got them both.
I have no doubt, white is much better looking!
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I had a choice between black and white and I chose black.
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Wonder if the white's colour will turn yellowish over time? It does happen to some white plastic products that I own, though admittedly these are not gadgets. I've heard about white iphone turning yellowish due to heating, or something to that effect.
I had some agnoising moments as well and finally went with the black. A white would mean it can get dirtier more easily, may even turn yellow (though not proven), and I may even have problems finding accessories that match. Besides, as someone pointed out in another thread, black is more immersive when you're viewing videos, reading ebooks, etc.
Oh well, those are thoughts I used to console myself and to stop the paralysis by analysis process.

Anyway online sells the battery door... multicilour...
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Where did you find those replacement backs?
Edit: never kind I found some on ebay...buying a white one now....
Plus a extra to try and sand down the inside just a tad to try and get my NFC Bank Of America Credit card to fit under there.....