Ask Phil about the EVO 3D

[RUSH]

In your honest opinion - Would you recommend getting this phone, or just stick with the EVO until.

 

[charles77k]

does the evo have the speakerphone feature where it automatically switches to speakerphone when you flip it over like the sensation does?

 

[stoneworrior]

Have you tried the Micro USB to HDMI out yet? With full mirroring out of the box, games like NFS shift and angry birds on my large screen TV will make my kids happy. Personally I would like to see how well the Green Hornet will look hooked up to my big screen playing from my new 3D . BTW I looked for the cable in the Android Central store and I cannot seem to find it in there, I would buy it now if you had it available.

Thanks!

 

[theotherlinh]

Phil, any ETA on your full review?

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Phil, any ETA on your full review?

Nope. I actually like to *use* the phone before writing a review.

 

[funeralplanner]

Gorilla glass or no?

 

[newboyx]

Nope. I actually like to *use* the phone before writing a review.

Yet another reason this is the #1 site for Andriod news and reviews. Most other sites posted their reviews after what seemed to be using the phone for 24 hours.

 

[VickMackey#AC]

I'm all for a thorough review, but no ETA? That's a bit disappointing.

 

[anon(32502)]

When the Evo 4G came out it set the standard for Android phones - fast network, large screen, snappy performance. When I got mine on launch day this is what I expected, and in 12 months of use I haven't been displeased yet.

I've read every review so far of the Evo 3D and it would appear as though HTC may have dropped the ball just a bit. Other than better hardware and Sense 3.0 it doesn't seem that the Evo's successor does a worthy job upholding the legacy established by the original. This is a problem, IMO, and this is the question I hope Phil's final review answers.

 

[anon(32502)]

P.S. Happy Fathers Day!

 

[theotherlinh]

Nope. I actually like to *use* the phone before writing a review.

hence asking =) saw that before, but was curious what your usually use time is. Looking at a week of solid use or something more long term?

 

[WatermelonSlim]

If you record a video in 3D, can the device convert it to 2D so you can watch it on your regular HDTV or share it with someone who doesn't have a 3D tv? And if it does this, does it still retain the 3D version of the video or is it gone, leaving only the 2D version?

And I guess the same can be asked about 3D pictures as well.

 

[nkd]

When the Evo 4G came out it set the standard for Android phones - fast network, large screen, snappy performance. When I got mine on launch day this is what I expected, and in 12 months of use I haven't been displeased yet.

I've read every review so far of the Evo 3D and it would appear as though HTC may have dropped the ball just a bit. Other than better hardware and Sense 3.0 it doesn't seem that the Evo's successor does a worthy job upholding the legacy established by the original. This is a problem, IMO, and this is the question I hope Phil's final review answers.

Do u want it to fly u in space. I mean what else would u possibly want? Bigger battery? Done. Double the processing speed? Done. Double the memory? Done. Better Res? Done. New version of sense? Done. Gingerbread? Done. No lag? Done. What else would soomeone want is out of my capacity to think. If u want a phone to use as your camera then you really don't want a phone. 720p recording is still good for any phone. The wirefly video was pretty damn good for a phone.

 

[WatermelonSlim]

Do u want it to fly u in space. I mean what else would u possibly want? Bigger battery? Done. Double the processing speed? Done. Double the memory? Done. Better Res? Done. New version of sense? Done. Gingerbread? Done. No lag? Done. What else would soomeone want is out of my capacity to think. If u want a phone to use as your camera then you really don't want a phone. 720p recording is still good for any phone. The wirefly video was pretty damn good for a phone.

To answer your questions (and not speaking for him, just what I would want):

1: Yes, I want to use my phone as a camera. And the only reason I shouldn't be able to is because a few people on forums like to say I shouldn't. The tech is far enough advanced that it should be an expectation now. On most high end phones, you can absolutely use it as your camera in this day and age. It may not be as great as the top end professional cameras, but it should be better than the standard point and shoot cameras on the market when you bought your last phone. Nobody says the next iPhone shouldn't be able to replace your main camera. Samsung, Nokia, and Sony cameras have been good enough to replace your main camera for years. It's a reasonable expectation that HTC's flagship device will have a camera suitable for everyday use.

2: I also want USB hosting. This feature is built into the processor, but for some reason HTC never utilizes it. It has been confirmed in the Samsung Galaxy S2, so hopefully HTC enabled it on the Evo 3D. There is no reason why I shouldn't be able to plug in a USB hard drive and have my phone actually use it. Especially if HTC wants to limit the amount of on board storage to 4 gigs, and only 1 gig user accessible. Let me connect an external hard drive and suddenly the amount of on board storage is not as important.


Now, back on topic...

Question: Does the "ring" around the camera glass (plastic?) protrude out at all? Or does the device lay directly on the camera glass (plastic?) when you sit it down?

 

[wcmarchese#AC]

The only thing I am slightly worried about is the camera. If it is as good as the EVO, then I will be happy.

Remember, the Iphone 4 has 5 megapixles and it has a great camera on it. All the numbers sometimes don't mean anything when other things become a factor.

I noticed in the Wirefly video demo that the sound sounded SO much better than the current EVO sound on video. If these little things are fixed and the resolution is at least the same as the first EVO, I will be OK.

The specs otherwise are awesome, and just what I needed to want to upgrade.

It would have been nice, though, to have a dedicated HDMI port, since I did get the cord for my EVO, but what can you do? I just hope the extended batteries and cases are out at the same time, then i'd be set.

So Phil, Happy Father's Day, and please let me (and whoever else is looking for this info) know what the camera is like. 2D.

Regards.

WCM

 

[Kash76]

I didn't see anything in the nine pages of threads that I read, how is the screen in the sunlight?

My in-laws all habe Epics and I had screen envy this weekend. So vivid!

Sent from my EVO 4G using Tapatalk

 

[theotherlinh]

but it should be better than the standard point and shoot cameras on the market when you bought your last phone. Nobody says the next iPhone shouldn't be able to replace your main camera. Samsung, Nokia, and Sony cameras have been good enough to replace your main camera for years.

I think this is the problem... "good enough" is so variable for different people. In this facebook posting world, I'd have to agree with you. From my photography background, I'd still almost agree with you because I'm not printing anything. Even if I did, what I do with my camera is snapshot memories... unlikely to go over 4x6.

But, expect it to be better than a mid range point and shoot? I'm sorry, but physics wins this one. Until software gets better, it's not going to happen. This is, however, a pure technical issue. So yes, for what most ppl tend to do with their point and shoots, it should be expected the phones of today can take that job.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

EVO 3D/4G photo comparisons (2D) coming up in the morning on the blog.

 

[ZDriver]

I think this is the problem... "good enough" is so variable for different people. In this facebook posting world, I'd have to agree with you. From my photography background, I'd still almost agree with you because I'm not printing anything. Even if I did, what I do with my camera is snapshot memories... unlikely to go over 4x6.

But, expect it to be better than a mid range point and shoot? I'm sorry, but physics wins this one. Until software gets better, it's not going to happen. This is, however, a pure technical issue. So yes, for what most ppl tend to do with their point and shoots, it should be expected the phones of today can take that job.

If a cell phone takes a good picture that's just great!! BUT to expect it to outperform a point and shoot camera people are crazy, have people seen the size of the lens on a point and shoot or a Dslr?? Megapixels are far from important, its all in the glass and the sensor and the software. Last time I looked I haven't seen a cell phone camera with Canon L lenses or a cmos sensor. So if your cell phone camera takes a decent picture its an added bonus nothing more nothing less. I'm sure it wont be too much longer before we see cell phones with Nikon or Canon lenses just give 6-9 months.

 

[Shenaniguns]

Please finish the review before Friday so I know if I need to cancel my pre-order lol