[rajamahal]

Haven't seen anything like that yet. Another question. I have a couple of old phones I'd like to sell back to Sprint to offset some of the cost. Do I have to do that online or can I do that in person in the store?

Suggest you just go to the store to pre-order then, they can answer all the questions and do any phone trade-ins if possible.

[tprevett]

My order also went to back ordered? I'm sure it's nothing, I know I was in early enough to get one.

[aldrydd]

I went to a Sprint store this morning in downtown DC, and the guy there said he knew nothing about a preorder. Wound up ordering online, but it seems not all stores are equal. Just FYI.

[jeffreytz]

I pre-ordered one today as well, but I did it off-contract as I didn't want to extend my commitment another 2 years. I currently use a GSM unlocked Galaxy Nexus on T-Mobile and have a EVO 3D on Sprint. I loved the original EVO but have never liked the EVO 3D and then when the iPhone killed Sprint's data network I tried T-Mobile with the Amaze and really liked it. Currently the Galaxy Nexus is my daily driver, but I figure if I'm going to keep my Sprint line for another year I might as well have a phone I like on the network.

I really wanted the HTC One X but have no interest in moving to AT&T (my wife has her iPhone on AT&T and it's terrible). The One S on T-Mobile has too many limitations (no NFC so no Google Wallet, which I use a lot, small amount of on-board storage and not expandable, lower resolution screen, non-replaceable battery) that don't make it a good replacement option for my Galaxy Nexus.

The EVO 4G LTE has the features from the One X I want (the screen, the improved camera) and some additions like the kick stand, the microSD slot and the physical camera shutter button that for me actually make it better. I'd be a lot more excited about my purchase if I thought I'd see some improved network performance (Sprint 3G here in Chicago has really become horrible over the last 12 months). Who knows, maybe I'll be surprised. I've heard they've been testing 4G LTE down in Kankakee, IL which isn't far from Chicago, so maybe we'll actually have it here in the city before the end of the year.

If the EVO 4G LTE sucks, then no worries, I can unload it on eBay and at that point I'd probably just pay the ETF for my remaining year on Sprint, I can't imagine there will be a better phone in the next year that would make it worthwhile staying on (no, the Samsung Galaxy III isn't an option for me). But I'm hoping the phone itself is good enough to convince me to live with Sprint's slow 3G coverage until LTE arrives.

[tndank]

Haven't seen anything like that yet. Another question. I have a couple of old phones I'd like to sell back to Sprint to offset some of the cost. Do I have to do that online or can I do that in person in the store?

Go to a corporate store and pre-order the phone. Do the buyback program with at least one old phone and get a $50 credit on your bill after a couple months.

Also, you don't have to port your number when pre-ordering. Just order a new line. When the phone comes in, call up Sprint and port your number then if you're worried.

[offyello]

i'm guessing the first week of june, my buddy works at best buy here in oregon and told me they haven't even got the tester models in yet or the training for the phone, he guesstimates june 4th but you never know.

[El Matador]

HTC EVO 4G LTE 1 2012-05-07
Status: Thanks for pre-ordering. A shiny new HTC EVO 4G LTE is waiting for you in our warehouse. Shipping starts May 15th and we will send you an email the second it ships. Delivery should occur within 1 to 3 business days thereafter. You may continue to track the status of your order on this web page. If you have questions, check out sprint.com/preorder for more info.

I ordered mine off sprint site at 8:15 and my status didn't say what urs said weird.....u think I missed the it.....?