Official HTC EVO Review Thread - Page 35

**mlin** · #**341** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 10:51 AM

Hey 'B' thanks for the review! How's the camera on this biznitty? I know it's 8MP, but how is the clarity, speed, do pics look grainy, etc?

**apristel** · #**342** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 11:33 AM

again.

**WarChild** · #**343** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 11:44 AM

Now they can all be combined so we dont hat 1000 different threads on "oh I found this review"...lol Thanks bro good job!

CW

adj3369 · #**344** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by adj3369

it seems the camera has been greatly compressed from the 720p capabilities even though its a 8megapixel hd camera. will rooting the phone allow the hd capabilities to achieve full function? maybe sprint demanded that htc compress. will a rooted evo be able to override the compression?

hey guys you got off topic big time. i really had a genuine question that relates to the review from phonescoop. can the root make the compression issues go away and make a better hd quality shoot?

Delvorak · #**345** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 11:55 AM

I don't really see the fact that the SD card is under the battery as detrimental. Now, if we were using a windows phone, it absolutely would be, for one reason. Transferring large amounts of data through the phone to the SD card (via usb cable) is PAINFUL in windows. You MIGHT get 3megs a second transfer on a class 6 card. As opposed to pulling out the card and getting 15megs a second using a USB microsd reader.

I've tested the data transfer rates on a co-workers incredible, and it was actually faster to do it through the phone then it was with the microsd card reader (15megs per second)... And that was on a class 2 card. I was getting 12 megs per second via a usb microsd reader.

Assuming the evo has similiar rates, I don't think it's going to be an issue. I'll put my 16 gig class 6 in there, and probably won't take it out till I replace the phone.

**MordyT** · #**346** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 12:42 PM

So, you know the question will be:

How do I get a iPhone ROM for my EvO?

**jbearamus** · #**347** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBundo

My first was a Motorola bag phone. It had a handset with a cord to the rest of the phone in the bag. The battery height and width was about 2.5 or 3 inches, and maybe 9 inches long, and only lasted about 6 hours. The phone was 3 watts, since no antenna was next to your head. The bag had a strap, so basically you carried it like a big fat heavy purse

i remember my dad telling me about that same phone....

**Cicatrize** · #**348** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MordyT

So, you know the question will be:

How do I get a iPhone ROM for my EvO?

It's really easy and can be done in three steps:

1. Stab yourself in the face six times.
2. Grovel on your knees at Steve Jobs' feet. Blow if you must.
3. Stab yourself in the face six times.

BAM. iPhone OS on Evo.

urvi · #**349** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBundo

My first was a Motorola bag phone. It had a handset with a cord to the rest of the phone in the bag. The battery height and width was about 2.5 or 3 inches, and maybe 9 inches long, and only lasted about 6 hours. The phone was 3 watts, since no antenna was next to your head. The bag had a strap, so basically you carried it like a big fat heavy purse

I remember those, my parents had that phone. Good times!

MarcusInMD · #**350** (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 03:38 PM

This is one of the best reviews I have seen yet for this phone. The bottom line is he really liked the phone.

Negatives that I see from the review are

The $10 fee (which is outrageous IMO - bad move on sprints part)
The 720p camera for video pretty much sucks. (his video clip of the water proves this fact)
The 4g is performance drains the battery significantly and is very hit or miss.

All complete and valid points.