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2:06 PM That’s a wrap. Sprint noted that they are “hiding some features before the (launch)” and won’t be sharing plan or pricing details now.
2:05 PM Demoed Roku set top box playing Netflix and streaming video from EVO 4G. Now moving on to demoing Droid and iPhone 3GS sipping Wi-FI from the EVO 4G.
2:04 PM Staff just let me know, EVO 4G product page is live on Sprint.com. Here it is.
2:02 PM Demo of mobile hotspot “product” (uh oh, it’s a product). Demoing right now… but we’re starting to question if it’s free.
2:00 PM We’re sure it was a well-tested site in advance, but desktop Flash ran without any performance drop in-browser.
1:58 PM Sprint’s reading our coverage, wanted us to know EVO is indeed in all-caps. Well, they’re reading…
1:57 PM 8 megapixel camera will upload in full resolution, by default over 4G.
1:54 PM Live demo of YouTube HD trailer being played on HDTV, from EVO 4G.
1:53 PM HDMI port on-device confirmed as well.
1:51 PM YouTube High Quality shown for the first time. Mobile app that provides H.264 HD access to mobile devices. Previously these videos were only available in flash in HD mode on the desktop, or in H.264 using hacks (or Apple TV, et al). Built-in to EVO 4G.
1:50 PM Sprint VPs Kevin Packingham and Fared Adib take the stage to do live demos and share more tidbits.
1:49 PM Evo 4G will double as a mobile hotspot (fully supported) for up to eight devices, three more than Sierra’s Overdrive.
1:48 PM Video playing, montage of EVO 4G with “new generation HTC Sense”.
1:46 PM No surprise, but Chou did confirm Flash will be integrated into the Evo 4G. Advanced clipboard added as well.
1:43 PM No, we didn’t get disconnected. Mr. Chou is still talking about 4G experiences and how most people aren’t taking full advantage of their phones yet. He claims Evo 4G will be the first phone to overcome this, by pairing 4G access with a processor fast enough to handle it.
1:39 PM HTC’s CEO, Petero Chou takes the stage. Talks about accomplishments, excitement, etc.
1:38 PM Supersonic will now be known as the HTC EVO 4G. Claims “HD Quality” camera built-in. 4.3-inch display. Kickstand added in back.
1:36 PM Dan Hesse takes the stage. Talking about move from aircards, to Overdrive, to wireless devices. Announcing HTC Supersonic.
1:35 PM Expensive, unnecessary videos playing touting Sprint’s “firsts” in the wireless industry. Really loudly.
1:34 PM The HTC Supersonic, as long suspected, will be announced here. The HTC staff was showing it off in the waiting room.
1:30 PM No Dan Hesse yet, but the “revolution” music in the air seems to be their last-song second warning.
1:19 PM We’re signed in and have our space reserved straight in front. Conference is supposed to begin “promptly” in about 10 minutes.
The supersonic sounds awesome. Any announcement on the everything plans being enough to have the supersonic? Or do we need to pay extra and change plans again?
Not announced yet.
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I can’t wait to get this amazing device. They just made the page for it on sprint. no real details but it does give you a 3d image. http://now.sprint.com/evo/ It will be called the EVO
Why, HTC, WHY did you leave the keyboard out? This phone would literally keep me up at night in anticipation of its launch if it had a keyboard (of the Touch Pro 2 quality) and tilting screen.
Man it would be too cool if they announced a version with a keyboard tomorrow.
This is hands down the best spec’d device to hit the USA.
No announcement of Palm Pre Plus?
I am confused, is the EVO the same thing as the Supersonic?
Now only if Sprint knows how to market this device, I hope they’re not using just another “Now Network-like commercial to promote this device. It should fit the Driod demographic nicely, and all Sprint needs to do is to compare it to the iPhone 3G S, so that the general public knows it’s something BETTER than iPhone and running on 4G.
If Sprint’s marketing failed to market this aggressively, not only all Sprint employees don’t deserve getting bonus based on the 4G goal, but the the ENTIRE marketing dept should be fired, the marketing company included.
The more I think about it, the more I want this phone- even though it doesn’t have a keyboard.
Unless T-Mobile announces something even better in the near future on their HSPA+ network, I think I will likely be getting this phone.
With this phone i am willing to let my Sero plan go. They are offering me the 69.99 everything plan with $20 off every month. Does anyone know if this is just for the first year or life of the account? With this and my work discount it would be perfect.
I love this phone but like someone said i do love the keyboard on my Touch Pro2. I guess well see what other awesome phones Sprint and HTC come out with.
@JJ
the $20 off per month is for 2yr life of contract…i got same deal to leave sero đŸ˜‰
@JJ
plus of course my 20% work discount…i went from $24/mon to $36 month after discounts…was worth it i guess
Duker,
Yes, as noted in the transcript, the EVO 4G was code-named Supersonic.
Also, we checked with Sprint on the HDMI port. The port is actually is a mini HDMI port (standard spec), not a full size HDMI port. This is similar to the Instinct HD and other emerging smartphones.
The good news there is unlike Zune HD and other devices, you won’t need a dock/cradle to watch HD video. You will still need a mini-HDMI-to-HDMI cable or adapter widget however.
When does Summer officially start? I can’t wait for this phone. I hope sprint decides that the everything plan is enough and there is no extra cost to use wimax.
It’s sad because I will probably never get the phone I really and truly want. I want a hybrid device with iden PTT and CDMA voice and EVDO/WiMax.
I am not seeing the phone I truly want either- which is this EVO with a keyboard and tilting screen- available with both Sprint 4G and T-Mobile HSPA+. That way if Sprint charges too much for the 4G plan I can go to T-Mobile (and vice versa).
On the flip side, this phone is now the standard that everyone will be aiming to beat. So we can absolutely expect some better devices to be announced. And there is a real possibility that some better devices will be announced- and possibly even released, before I even get 4G in my area anyway.
My city was announced as one of the new cities that will get 4G this year (yesterday) but there is no word on when. So if it’s not until late in the year, then we will absolutely know about some awesome devices by then.
JJ, I believe summer officially starts June 20th. I’m counting the days too!!