Sprint Overdrive

awenthol · #1 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 11:03 PM

Anyone use one of these?

I'm starting to dislike relying solely on my EVO for internet, and am seriously considering one of these. I live in a 4G area, so it's nice that I wouldn't have to worry about data usage...

Thoughts...opinions...how do you like it...etc...

**darren.wlsn1** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 11:08 PM

whats wrong with using evo 4g again? you have unlim. data correct? phone info. says hero btw

awenthol · #3 (**permalink**) 10-04-2010, 11:26 PM

Using the EVO isn't very convenient...I have to keep it on/against a fan to prevent over heating. Then there's the issue of 4G on it being ridiculously slow...still looking into this but it seems to be happening with people that flash different 4G radios. The best I can get is 1 Meg D/L speeds whereas, when I first got the phone it was 3-7M...

I'd also like to be able to leave the computer running (remote desktop) while I'm at work, but obviously can't do that.

Cable internet around me seems to be right in line with what an Overdrive would cost...might not be quite as fast but seems like the better deal due to portability.

BTW, details fixed...been through 4 phones this year. It's hard to keep everything updated. Glad to say I finally found one I'm truly happy with!

**gTen** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-05-2010, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by awenthol

Using the EVO isn't very convenient...I have to keep it on/against a fan to prevent over heating. Then there's the issue of 4G on it being ridiculously slow...still looking into this but it seems to be happening with people that flash different 4G radios. The best I can get is 1 Meg D/L speeds whereas, when I first got the phone it was 3-7M...

I'd also like to be able to leave the computer running (remote desktop) while I'm at work, but obviously can't do that.

Cable internet around me seems to be right in line with what an Overdrive would cost...might not be quite as fast but seems like the better deal due to portability.

BTW, details fixed...been through 4 phones this year. It's hard to keep everything updated. Glad to say I finally found one I'm truly happy with!

I use my Epic 4g for wifi sharing and it works fine..I even keep 5 remote desktops on...I will admit that its not transferring all of the 4g speed but at the moment I am at 2mb/1mb which I find ok I guess(while on phone its 7mb/1mb)...as or heat, I just place it on a metal surface..no fans needed.

Considering wireless card costs its pretty much as getting a 2nd 4g phone with a SERO Premium..unless maybe its cheaper with family plan.

awenthol · #5 (**permalink**) 10-05-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by gTen

...I will admit that its not transferring all of the 4g speed but at the moment I am at 2mb/1mb which I find ok I guess(while on phone its 7mb/1mb)...

Interesting...because I'm starting to hear of a lot of people with slow tethering. I initially thought it was just me...but now I'm wondering....

Might have to try some different kernels and maybe make this phone more usable. Not too enthused about an extra $60/mo for a data card.

BTW, the Epic may be different...all I know is my EVO gets pretty hot in a hurry