Well, I Pulled the Trigger, Pixi->Evo

[AbdielRN#AC]

After weeks of waiting and contemplating, my Pixi completely went haywire on me and I could take no more, I went in to radioshack and purchased the HTC Evo, so you can put me in the Palm/HP to Android jumpship category.

Evo is eight months old? I don't care. Something new for Q2 from Sprint? I don't care. Should have waited? I don't care, I am tired of waiting for stuff! (Rant)

I really enjoyed a lot of what webos had to offer, but I couldn't wait anymore due to a malfunctioning Pixi! I want to say thank you to all you great people who post here who after reading many posts and spending some time here finished convincing me the Evo was a great device, I really enjoyed the positive energy in this forum!

If there is any advise from Evo owners that can be passed on to a beginner Android (how to get hotspot, cool apps, how to save battery, etc) it would be greatly appreciated! Well anyway I am very excited to be here!

 

[eldub1]

Take some time to learn your new phone. Then head to the Rom and Hacks section read up on rooting.

 

[illwood]

Welcome to the dark side (we have cookies).

Anyway, I hope you are enjoying your EVO. I would suggest reading the stickies in this forum for battery saving tips and the like. You should take some time to get familiar with the phone and the Android OS before you start tinkering.

Also, head over to the App forum for new and favorite apps of people. Some members of AC are also app developers.

Enjoy!

 

[AbdielRN#AC]

Thanks illwood! Enjoying everything so far! I even have 4G coverage in my area! Very excited to discover and read up!

 

[tempest111]

advice? Root your phone. it opens up a whole new world of wonders.
Also you might want either an extended battery or extra batteries. I got two extra batteries on ebay for like 10 bucks.

 

[AbdielRN#AC]

Tempest111 I think I got the same thing you did, on ebay? Two batteries $10 hard to beat!

 

[Klubhead]

congrats! welcome to AC.. i also came from webOS (Pre on sprint), still haven't looked back

 

[AbdielRN#AC]

@klubhead, doesn't look like I will turn back either lol, I even traded the Pixi in to Radioshack

 

[cloak.n.dagger]

Talk about an upgrade!?! That's like going from a Geo Metro to a Z06 Corevette! Better hold on tight cuz it's a wild and crazy ride my friend.

 

[AbdielRN#AC]

Talk about an upgrade!?! That's like going from a Geo Metro to a Z06 Corevette! Better hold on tight cuz it's a wild and crazy ride my friend.

LOL from the moment I held it, Evo felt different. Something about that little green robot

 

[RUSH]

Welcome to Android... You have chosen wisely.

I had to use my palm pre for two days the other day, and it wasn't easy at all. I forgot how slow it was, and the boot-up seem like it took forever. I'm now back to a brand new EVO again... Thank God.

Op, "Click the tip & tricks" link in my signature. You should have most or all of your questions answered.

Enjoy your EVO - Awesome phone.

 

[ProCision]

i also came from webos, an OS that I thought I could never leave. Since day 1 I couldn't be happier.

 

[AbdielRN#AC]

Welcome to Android... You have chosen wisely.

I had to use my palm pre for two days the other day, and it wasn't easy at all. I forgot how slow it was, and the boot-up seem like it took forever. I'm now back to a brand new EVO again... Thank God.

Op, "Click the tip & tricks" link in my signature. You should have most or all of your questions answered.

Enjoy your EVO - Awesome phone.

Thanks man! Btw what happened to your Evo? Yeah I was transferring my contacts and I could not believe how long I was just sitting there waiting for the Palm device to START! And enjoying it so far!

 

[AbdielRN#AC]

lol thanks @proCision, its good to finally hear happy phone users

 

[screaminglemon]

Awesome, I just switched from a day 1 Pre minus to the Evo today so I am in the same boat. Funny, all the advice I had gotten was to wait till the next wave of devices but if those same people had to put up with a busted up Pre or Pixi till June, they would switch now too.

So far I am happy with one sad exception... the charge dock is a very poor replacement for a touchstone. But whatever, small price to pay.

 

[AbdielRN#AC]

Awesome, I just switched from a day 1 Pre minus to the Evo today so I am in the same boat. Funny, all the advice I had gotten was to wait till the next wave of devices but if those same people had to put up with a busted up Pre or Pixi till June, they would switch now too.

So far I am happy with one sad exception... the charge dock is a very poor replacement for a touchstone. But whatever, small price to pay.

Kind of intrusive to charge and text at the same time, but ridiculously small price to pay, I totally get you though, falling a part, need a functioning phone, and you want to give HP the benefit of the doubt but they have no device, I think me and the green robot started a nice little relationship today