The Htc Evo 4G is the first smartphone to run on Sprint's high-speed 4G WiMax network. Here is what you need to know about the first WiMax-capable phone before it hits the streets.
What makes Evo 4G so special is its 4G wireless support. Agreeing to Sprint, its 4G network offers download speeds ten times faster than those offered by a 3G connection. That said, 4G (also called WiMax wireless) is still a new technology and is not available in many places. In fact, as of mid-May, Sprint's 4G network is available to only nearby 41 million people. An additional 80 million population are staggering to get the service by the end of this year.
Sprint HTC Evo 4G Phone
Price and Availability
Starting June 4, the Htc Evo 4G will be available from Sprint for 9.99. To get the handset for that price, you have to sign up for a two-year service business agreement such as the .99 per month all things Data plan. And whether you live in a 4G coverage area or not, you are also required to subscribe to a -per-month 4G prime Data add-on plan.
Design
The Evo 4G has a large 4.3 inch display. It is an all touch-screen phone which means that it does not have a hardware Qwerty keyboard. The screen recognizes multi-touch gestures and sports 800 x 480 pixels.
The Htc Evo 4G has a kickstand with which you can prop it up on a table for watching videos. The handset also features a mini-Hdmi out port for transferring pictures and videos to a bigger screen.
Software
The Evo 4G runs Android 2.1. It can run the tens of thousands of third party applications in the Android Market. It also features Htc's Sense interface as an overlay to the Android Os.
Browsing the Web
Besides 4G, the Evo supports other connectivity options such as 3G and WiFi. Sprint says that the smartphone will have a institution browser that is designed to take full advantage of the huge 4.3 inch display. It will also withhold Adobe Flash, which means that you can watch embedded videos and Flash Web sites.
Mobile hotspot
The Evo 4G can serve as a mobile hotspot to which up to 8 WiFi enabled devices can be linked simultaneously. This feature isn't free, though. Sprint will fee you an additional .99 a month to use the service.
Camera
The Htc Evo 4G has two cameras: an 8-megapixel camera on the rear and a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. As you can probably imagine, the front-facing camera is meant for video conferencing. The camera on the back can be used to shoot high capability photos and videos at a resolution of up to 720p. It has auto-focus and Flash.
Bottom Line
On paper, the Htc Evo 4G looks like the most feature-rich smartphone available today. But a lot of money is required to use all of its features.
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