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Nexus One or EVO 4G?

I bought the Nexus One last February, with a two year Tmobile account.
I attended the Google I/O conference last week, and Google was kind enough to give me a Sprint HTC EVO 4G! The EVO comes with one month of free unlimited calls and unlimited data. On June 20th I must get a paid sprint account if I want to keep using the phone.
I live in Phoenix, AZ.
Now I have to decide which one I want to use as my primary cell-phone. If you were me, which would you use as your main cell-phone, and why? The Nexus One or the EVO 4G?
- Greymarch
I write about the Nexus One, and other smartphone tech at my website:
http://www.greymarch.com

You'll be paying $350 I believe if you cancel your T-Mobile contract, so that's probably not a good idea.
*AND*
You can sell your Evo now on Ebay for $1200.
The logistics of the situation (regardless of the phone comparisons) make it a pretty easy decision imo

evo is superior hardware but u are at the mercy of sprint for OS updates (they said froyo wouldnt be available till after 2nd quarter of 2010 at the earliest). the nexus ones main advantage over any other phone (including other android phones) is that it is not tied to any carrier and gets updates first.
the main advantage that the evo has is the 4g which is not available in most areas... also, from my tests, tmobiles 3g+ hspa is about on par with 4g wimax in speed (i have clear's 4g wimax service on my laptop.. so alot of 4g's speed advantage is negated by early tech and low coverage and its a HUGE battery killer (my netbook goes from 8hrs battery life to 4hrs battery life left when i turn on 4g)
so personally i would keep my nexus but yeah the evo still has the better hardware.... so if u want the better hardware and dont care too much about early 4g coverage and dont need android updates asap the evo would be better

Evo has a sweet package of hardware, nice camera, HDMI out, 4g WiMax (if it is available in your area) and a larger screen.
But, Nexus one is going to get the 2.2 Froyo first and it might be months for it to be available on Evo, if you are not rooting it.
I would say use Nexus One until you get FroYo on Evo.
PS: Until Nexus One gets GingerBread

Paul22000 said:
You'll be paying $350 I believe if you cancel your T-Mobile contract, so that's probably not a good idea.
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You can sell your Evo now on Ebay for $1200.
The logistics of the situation (regardless of the phone comparisons) make it a pretty easy decision imo
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I opened the packaging for the EVO 4G, and I have been using the phone for the past few days. Also, there are quite a few attendants of the Google IO conference who are also trying to sell their EVO 4G. It is no longer selling for $1200 on ebay. Not even close.

subramanianv said:
Evo has a sweet package of hardware, nice camera, HDMI out, 4g WiMax (if it is available in your area) and a larger screen.
But, Nexus one is going to get the 2.2 Froyo first and it might be months for it to be available on Evo, if you are not rooting it.
I would say use Nexus One until you get FroYo on Evo.
PS: Until Nexus One gets GingerBread
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On Saturday I installed Froyo on my Nexus One. Very nice OS upgrade.

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I opened the packaging for the EVO 4G, and I have been using the phone for the past few days. Also, there are quite a few attendants of the Google IO conference who are also trying to sell their EVO 4G. It is no longer selling for $1200 on ebay. Not even close.
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Even still, if you switch from T-Mobile to Sprint:
A) Pay an ETF to close the T-Mobile account.
B) You keep both lines open and pay $50-$80 times TWO per month.
I'd probably choose the Evo, but it just doesn't make sense with your contract.

Paul22000 said:
You'll be paying $350 I believe if you cancel your T-Mobile contract, so that's probably not a good idea.
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You can sell your Evo now on Ebay for $1200.
The logistics of the situation (regardless of the phone comparisons) make it a pretty easy decision imo
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Definitely dump the Evo for $1200 (or what the market will bear)
Use part of that cash to buy out of the T-mo contract
Now free to sign a new contract - or not - or buy an Evo outright once it's commonly available, with money left in your pocket.
For the record, N1 will get my vote over any other phone on the market.
Why? Who else has Froyo working today?

greymarch said:
I bought the Nexus One last February, with a two year Tmobile account.
I attended the Google I/O conference last week, and Google was kind enough to give me a Sprint HTC EVO 4G! The EVO comes with one month of free unlimited calls and unlimited data. On June 20th I must get a paid sprint account if I want to keep using the phone.
I live in Phoenix, AZ.
Now I have to decide which one I want to use as my primary cell-phone. If you were me, which would you use as your main cell-phone, and why? The Nexus One or the EVO 4G?
- Greymarch
I write about the Nexus One, and other smartphone tech at my website:
http://www.greymarch.com
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You can sell the evo and make up for the etf and sign up with sprint for another evo and probably make a few bucks out of it

I'd get the Nexus One. Early reviews of the EVO have it being slower than the incredible with the same processor. I guess the time to render images on a screen that size slows things down.
Plus the nexus will always get updates first, and I prefer the stock UI over Sense.
Also, the HD2 and EVO are just too big in my opinion. The Nexus one has a perfect feel for a phone in my hand.

EVO its already rooted and theres a bunch of great devs who are getting it so you should see froyo on there in no time

Ill keep the nexus one and wait for the next "Google phone"

I would take evo except I don't like sprint coverage.

Honestly, I think the EVO is just too big. And I have pretty big hands. I can fit it in my hand alright, but it's just a little uncomfortable, I feel like I really have to gorilla grip it if I want to make sure I've got a good hold. The nexus is the perfect width, and fits in my hand the way I expect a phone to.
Don't get me wrong, the screen on the EVO is great and wonderful and everything, but I don't know if it's worth being over encumbered.
Just my 2 cents.

I would use the nexus as the primary phone. It's perfect build quality materials and such a classy device with metal build and teflon coating. The hardware is very similar, same CPU, RAM, screen resolution, etc. I'd keep the nexus and sell the evo if given the choice. Or use evo as a web tablet.

miketlo said:
You can sell the evo and make up for the etf and sign up with sprint for another evo and probably make a few bucks out of it
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moneywise, this is the best choice. I also think the Evo 4G is waaaay too big for my needs. I am extremely happy with my nexus one on tmobile. And the first-in-line for the next couple updates is also a major perk for me.
On the other hand, 3G coverage is a lot better for sprint compared to tmobile. if you are at all worried about coverage, and you dont live in a decently sized city, that may be the clincher.
As for me, im in Kansas City, and we're getting 4G this summer (supposedly) and i would have definitely stuck with sprint had the Evo 4G not been a huge ass monster of a device (literal size-wise).

If you care about saving money: Go with the N1 (I pay $34/mo for data and voice compared to a whopping $80 minimum you would pay with the Evo)
If money isn't an issue: Go with the Evo

ap3604 said:
I pay $34/mo for data and voice
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How?

ap3604 id like to know how as well @[email protected] and does that include text?

IcerJo said:
ap3604 id like to know how as well @[email protected] and does that include text?
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i do the same.tzones plan with texting and voice (1000 mins) for around 40 a month including tax.

cdma hero for 1 cent

Just thought id let anyone know whos interested htc hero is .01 with a new line of service on amazon.com . Just picked up 2 for my parents and have them both rooted already using universal androot.

Got one off Amazon for the gf last week

1c? is this just for new upgrades?

At this point they should be paying you $100+ to sign a 2 year contract with the outdated phone. What is sad is that Sprint does not have a more current android phone without the dumb 4G tax.

farfromuman said:
At this point they should be paying you $100+ to sign a 2 year contract with the outdated phone. What is sad is that Sprint does not have a more current android phone without the dumb 4G tax.
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the hero is only a year old next month. it's still a decent phone. tbh the evo will be considered outdated as well by x-mas. the thing that worries me is the fact sprint has not announced their fall/winter lineup yet. i really hope the hero2 or updated desire is coming.
i do not want nor need a 4g phone. the $10 coolness fee is a joke and 4g kills your battery big time.

fixxxer2008 said:
the hero is only a year old next month. it's still a decent phone. tbh the evo will be considered outdated as well by x-mas. the thing that worries me is the fact sprint has not announced their fall/winter lineup yet. i really hope the hero2 or updated desire is coming.
i do not want nor need a 4g phone. the $10 coolness fee is a joke and 4g kills your battery big time.
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Yeah. I'd be perfectly fine with a phone with faster specs, without 4g. If I need 4G, I can use wifi >.>

farfromuman said:
At this point they should be paying you $100+ to sign a 2 year contract with the outdated phone. What is sad is that Sprint does not have a more current android phone without the dumb 4G tax.
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Technically you could always sell the phone and use the money towards a better one. Would love a non-4G phone to come out, gah.

fixxxer2008 said:
1c? is this just for new upgrades?
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this is only for new customers, not for renewing customers . A good deal for a new customer non the less since best buys best price right now is 99 bucks. My parents and my girlfriend just switched to sprint and recieved this for a penny. This phone maybe outdated to some advanced users here but my parents and gf dont qualify as advanced and they love their new phones.Also a side note sprint canceled their referal program but I played stupid and asked if we both get a 25 dollar credit for the referal and they did it for me when activating my parents but said they no longer honor the program when activating my gf, so I guess it depends on who you speak too.

farfromuman said:
At this point they should be paying you $100+ to sign a 2 year contract with the outdated phone. What is sad is that Sprint does not have a more current android phone without the dumb 4G tax.
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im a premier customer and get upgrades every12 months .Correct me if im wrong but arent we all premier customers with the hero since monthly charge is at least 69 dollars . Therefore theyd only have to use the outdated phone for 12 months

xjayman said:
im a premier customer and get upgrades every12 months .Correct me if im wrong but arent we all premier customers with the hero since monthly charge is at least 69 dollars . Therefore theyd only have to use the outdated phone for 12 months
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True but we're still stuck with no phone options...where's a moderately sized up to date phone without 4g ...the hero owner is the new version of a 'g1 owner' lol
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dariFRESH said:
True but we're still stuck with no phone options...where's a moderately sized up to date phone without 4g ...the hero owner is the new version of a 'g1 owner' lol
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sounds like sprint is in a damned if you do damned if you dont situation. They rolled out the evo and the epic and raced to do it with 4g coverage and now we want a phone like the evo and epic minus the 4g.lol

Bad Evo News?

http://wirelessweek.com/Articles/2010/11/Technology-Sprint-Clearwire-Feel-Heat-Wireless-Networks/Clearwire announced big cutbacks in personell and their projected rollout plan today.
Not a good outlook for Wimax based products methinks.
What? Was the Clearwire CEO lying out his ass and week or so ago?

Wont affect us hopefully
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Evo is still awesome. And honestly, I don't even use 4g that much.
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Hopefully this setback will cause Sprint to rethink the premium data fee.

Skrypt said:
Hopefully this setback will cause Sprint to rethink the premium data fee.
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Why? You want your 3g to go back to a capped plan right as Sprint is the last to offer unlimited? Even at $10 more it's a cheaper unlimted uncapped 3g plan than any of the capped plans on other carriers. Paying more sucks but like taxes, it is necessary if you want infrastructure improvement. They can't keep charging less than all the rest, losing subs, and still expect to improve service. This way only us power users who need unlimited data and access to Wimax networks pay the $10 and not your mom who just wants to make calls and maybe a text or two.

neodorian said:
Why? You want your 3g to go back to a capped plan right as Sprint is the last to offer unlimited? Even at $10 more it's a cheaper unlimted uncapped 3g plan than any of the capped plans on other carriers. Paying more sucks but like taxes, it is necessary if you want infrastructure improvement. They can't keep charging less than all the rest, losing subs, and still expect to improve service. This way only us power users who need unlimited data and access to Wimax networks pay the $10 and not your mom who just wants to make calls and maybe a text or two.
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I live in a non 4g market. Should the fee apply to me. I think not.
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rockky said:
Clearwire announced big cutbacks in personell and their projected rollout plan today.
Not a good outlook for Wimax based products methinks.
What? Was the Clearwire CEO lying out his ass and week or so ago?
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Where is the source?

I'm really about tired of all these people *****ing about the $10 fee.

rejectedkid said:
I live in a non 4g market. Should the fee apply to me. I think not.
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So what's to say you travel to a city with 4G... you're not gonna use it? Be honest with youself.

I will pay the fee without hesitation. I live in an area with no 4g, but it's nearby and I travel to locations with it for short times randomly, but I justify the cost with the fact that I have the best phone available and that I have ever had or anybody else has and have the best service provider and also that everybody else its still more expensive and offers less.
yes its an added cost that others don't pay, but overall I wouldn't turn away a great thing because a small fee.

casual864 said:
Where is the source?
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Engadget
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Just read this and its not good. Basically its gonna force sprint to dump more money into keeping clear funded and sprints only option to recoup that money is to raise rates.
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rejectedkid said:
I live in a non 4g market. Should the fee apply to me. I think not.
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You chose to get the Evo knowing that is was $10 more. Sprint does not sell the Evo in non 4G markets so you had to go outside the market to get the phone or order it from somewhere. That is like buying an SUV than *****ing because it has a big gas consuming motor. Also how do you think that the 4G markets are going to be built.. for free?

jdh10475 said:
You chose to get the Evo knowing that is was $10 more. Sprint does not sell the Evo in non 4G markets so you had to go outside the market to get the phone or order it from somewhere. That is like buying an SUV than *****ing because it has a big gas consuming motor. Also how do you think that the 4G markets are going to be built.. for free?
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I bought my evo in June when it came out. Providence still didn't have 4g. We just got it mid September... so Sprint does sell the evo to non 4g markets... but even with the fee, it offers more for less than the other carriers

jdh10475 said:
You chose to get the Evo knowing that is was $10 more. Sprint does not sell the Evo in non 4G markets so you had to go outside the market to get the phone or order it from somewhere. That is like buying an SUV than *****ing because it has a big gas consuming motor. Also how do you think that the 4G markets are going to be built.. for free?
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what are you talking about? im not even close to a 4g area and every Sprint store has them (or was sold out for months). odd statement. data to back up your statement?

jdh10475 said:
You chose to get the Evo knowing that is was $10 more. Sprint does not sell the Evo in non 4G markets so you had to go outside the market to get the phone or order it from somewhere. That is like buying an SUV than *****ing because it has a big gas consuming motor. Also how do you think that the 4G markets are going to be built.. for free?
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They sell it outside 4g markets..the closest one i have near me is like..2-3 hours away, and that one isnt even official yet.

Here we go again....
Funny how every thread can turn in to the whining thread.
"Did you see number 10 run that kickoff back for a touchdown?"
"10! Don't get me started on 10! That's the ridiculous amount of dollars Sprint makes me pay when.......blah blah blah."

HiDefinition said:
I'm really about tired of all these people *****ing about the $10 fee.
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And you expect someone to actually care what you're tired of?

jdh10475 said:
You chose to get the Evo knowing that is was $10 more. Sprint does not sell the Evo in non 4G markets so you had to go outside the market to get the phone or order it from somewhere. That is like buying an SUV than *****ing because it has a big gas consuming motor. Also how do you think that the 4G markets are going to be built.. for free?
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You clearly have no clue what you're talking about. Sprint sells the EVO in every market, 4G or not. In fact, most of their markets are non-4G.

i LOVE THESE THREADS!
I think I did one about a week ago. I'm ready for another round.
By the way, how long does your battery last?

omg... really all you cheap asses who complain about the $10. are you that poor? how do you think 4g towers and software geys to your area? it takes trucks and man power to expand into new areas. geeez come on. grow a pair between your legs and use your heads

Get $150.00 for your old EVO 4G

I am not sure this has been posted yet, but for you wanting to get the E3D or another phone, get a $150.00 credit on the purchase of your new phone.
Just did this 10 minutes ago and got my new EVO 3D for $49.99
You can take it to a sprint store, or do it online easily at:
http://www.sprintbuyback.com/
Have fun!

Is this only when you're due for an upgrade or anytime?

You can do it at anytime. As long as it turns on and doesn't have a cracked screen or anything. If you don't have upgrade it would just take $150 off retail price. I wouldn't think that price is going to last much longer seems its being sold with upgrade for $99.
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You are right, you can do it at anytime and even use other cellphones, but they might give you a lesser value.
The price WILL NOT last long. There are actually places selling the EVO 4G with new 2 years plan for $29.99.
Hey... I just had an IDEA. I will buy used EVOs and sell the to sprint!!!!

Wonder if you can use more than 1 EVO trade in towards the purchase of a new phone if your paying full price?
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The Evo3D is a waste of money. Why would I trade an evo in for an evo? The only reason I'd do this is if I was coming from a MUCH older phone.

c-had2001 said:
Wonder if you can use more than 1 EVO trade in towards the purchase of a new phone if your paying full price?
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Up t0 5 devices per line for a 12 months period.

runcool said:
The Evo3D is a waste of money. Why would I trade an evo in for an evo? The only reason I'd do this is if I was coming from a MUCH older phone.
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because it is indeed a MUCH better and faster phone perhaps. I was thinking exactly like that until I played with my coworker's phone...
I was waiting for an Iphone on sprint... now i will not waste my time... evo3d is so much better...
My wife has an iphone on verizon... I have sprint because of my work... and you know what... 3d beats it!

We bought our Evo's for $119 before any number porting credits or rebates. If we were due for an upgrade it would be nice to make $30 on our phones trading them in for $50 E3D's for a net of about $20 to get into brand new phones. We are more than happy with our Evo's and already have batteries and too many accessories to consider following through at this point.

On my way to the sprint store now to trade in my og evo for a $50.00 3d? Will probably return it in a week though for the photon. Only time will tell.
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runcool said:
The Evo3D is a waste of money. Why would I trade an evo in for an evo? The only reason I'd do this is if I was coming from a MUCH older phone.
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Have you even used one. No I'm not talking about playing with the store demo for 5 minutes. If you had you would be feeling pretty stupid.
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what is the photon

only for people who eligible for upgrade?

I had the evo 4g for a year then I decided to upgraded to the 3d.... gotta say to all the haters..
that this little gimick phone.. Will kick og evo ass!
Dual core And battery life is awesome.

karikian said:
You are right, you can do it at anytime and even use other cellphones, but they might give you a lesser value.
The price WILL NOT last long. There are actually places selling the EVO 4G with new 2 years plan for $29.99.
Hey... I just had an IDEA. I will buy used EVOs and sell the to sprint!!!!
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I never seen anybody selling a used evo for less than 150,good luck
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Sprint launches early upgrade promo

In an industry where customer churn can be likened to the fearsome troll under the bridge, Sprint has launched a program designed to keep its favored subscribers around for another two years. While not everyone is eligible -- those who've upgraded less than eight months ago, corporate outfits and those in collections need not inquire -- the program lets customers buy their way out of their current commitment and become eligible for a new, subsidized handset. The promotion begins February 12th and is set to run through the 14th of April, where the amount you pay correlates to the time since your last upgrade. So if you're currently pining for the Epic 4G Touch or the iPhone 4S, just give your local Sprint store a call this Sunday. They just may be able to hook you up.
Source:http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/s...upgrade-promo/

And you know why sprint is offering this? Because they have no plans on releasing any new devices any time soon. So appease their customers, they're giving option to cheaply upgrade...... My theory Anyway
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Sprint might be switching over to GSM, or at least dual-radioing their phones, what with Google taking down all CDMA support from the Android developers' page. (a guy can hope)

xfullmetal17 said:
Sprint might be switching over to GSM, or at least dual-radioing their phones, what with Google taking down all CDMA support from the Android developers' page. (a guy can hope)
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Lol that will be the day, cuz that would change so many things.

Just called sprint and neither of the two reps I talked to know anything about it. why is sprint always last to know? Lol
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mbaseball3 said:
And you know why sprint is offering this? Because they have no plans on releasing any new devices any time soon. So appease their customers, they're giving option to cheaply upgrade...... My theory Anyway
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Probably because people like me, who have a family plan and are getting a discount through work, are able to cancel this month with no ETF fee.
They are probably launching this to lure those people who might leave to stay with Sprint.
I'll soon be saying goodbye to my trusty EVO 4G and picking up a free Galaxy S II on T-Mobile tomorrow.

Unfortunately there isn't really anything worthwhile to chose from. I'd rather wait until after some LTE phones are out.

Quick2822 said:
Probably because people like me, who have a family plan and are getting a discount through work, are able to cancel this month with no ETF fee.
They are probably launching this to lure those people who might leave to stay with Sprint.
I'll soon be saying goodbye to my trusty EVO 4G and picking up a free Galaxy S II on T-Mobile tomorrow.
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There are letting family plans cancel? Even if your contract isnt up?

mbaseball3 said:
And you know why sprint is offering this? Because they have no plans on releasing any new devices any time soon. So appease their customers, they're giving option to cheaply upgrade...... My theory Anyway
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I'm inclined to agree with this. Not that it's in any way surprising. Makes sense.
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Too little too late IMO. Sprint is losing tons of money. The only reason I stay with them is unlimited data, and when my contract is up in 2 months they better have the Sprint Nexus out and give it to me for a very good deal.
Verizon has better coverage, fast LTE and the Nexus - Sprint need to compete with that for the tons of people who were original Evo4G customers.

But the Verizon Nexus will not be capable of roms compiled from source due to CDMA support from Google being pulled (same as sprint), as per my understanding.
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My kingdom for a Sprint Nexus.

This article seems to have went away..Anyone know where some info is on this? the link in the OP doesnt go anywhere but to the main site page now.

While the Nexus seems great, you have to be anxious for possible lte phones from sprint like the HTC Zeta (drool), HTC Edge, and the Sammy Galaxy SIII.
It is possible that Sprint will pick up at least one of these Q2 in 2012. After MWC we should know more.
I have been with sprint almost 20 years now, and 2 years ago they hooked me good with the Evo. Man I hope they get an equal replacement for everyone who purchased one 2 years ago and is ready for an upgrade.
It would be cool to have a phone as powerful as my Transformer Prime, and with better wifi....lol
A man can dream right?

mbaseball3 said:
And you know why sprint is offering this? Because they have no plans on releasing any new devices any time soon. So appease their customers, they're giving option to cheaply upgrade...... My theory Anyway
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I really hope that's not the truth. I'm excited to hear what the specs of the next EVO are going to be.... hopefully a quad core with a 4.5-4.65 in screen. That's the only way I'm going to use my upgrade.
*Edit*- And of course LTE.
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Mcoupe said:
While the Nexus seems great, you have to be anxious for possible lte phones from sprint like the HTC Zeta (drool), HTC Edge, and the Sammy Galaxy SIII.
It is possible that Sprint will pick up at least one of these Q2 in 2012. After MWC we should know more.
I have been with sprint almost 20 years now, and 2 years ago they hooked me good with the Evo. Man I hope they get an equal replacement for everyone who purchased one 2 years ago and is ready for an upgrade.
It would be cool to have a phone as powerful as my Transformer Prime, and with better wifi....lol
A man can dream right?
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I'm right there with you. None of the current phones seem like an upgrade worthy of replacing my EVO 4G. I'm holding out for an HTC beast.

mbaseball3 said:
And you know why sprint is offering this? Because they have no plans on releasing any new devices any time soon. So appease their customers, they're giving option to cheaply upgrade...... My theory Anyway
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Personally I think it has to do with Sprint's network. My tinfoil hat theory is that they don't have the cash to upgrade their network to keep pace with the other carriers so they're trying to lock people into contracts . From my perspective first and foremost is their lack of tower back haul and having the proper bandwidth available in many areas Secondarily, LTE won't be fully rolled out for quite a while.
I live in a small to medium sized city which has Div 1 university. I average 10-75 kbps each night when I get home from work and not much better when I leave in the mornings. Watching the network.spring.com website, there was to be a capacity upgrade to the tower closest to me. Now its not listed on the website anymore. Thanks Sprint.

Well I've looked all over the sprint website and still don't see the promo anywhere.
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Called today, they knew nothing about it.
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Besides the current top shelf smartphones, Evo 3d, Nexus, and epic....what does sprint have to offer right now that is truly an upgrade. The Evo has the most development I have ever seen on these forums. With all the current development for our Evo these phones just seem like a lateral movement. Especially with the upcoming line up from Samsung and HTC.
Not trying to argue. Maybe I'm not seeing all that's out there.
Thanks

Mcoupe said:
While the Nexus seems great, you have to be anxious for possible lte phones from sprint like the HTC Zeta (drool), HTC Edge, and the Sammy Galaxy SIII.
It is possible that Sprint will pick up at least one of these Q2 in 2012. After MWC we should know more.
I have been with sprint almost 20 years now, and 2 years ago they hooked me good with the Evo. Man I hope they get an equal replacement for everyone who purchased one 2 years ago and is ready for an upgrade.
It would be cool to have a phone as powerful as my Transformer Prime, and with better wifi....lol
A man can dream right?
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I am going to hold on too!! 5 lines under my family everything plan. Only 2 will be up for renewal in a couple of months. I would have to fork up over $300 in ETF. I love my EVO, roms, etc.
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