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Old 05-28-2010, 05:53 PM
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

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If you're concerned about the mirco usb port and the fact that you already had a bunch of mini-usb cables, it's much cheaper to buy new cables than it is to buy an adapter.
At least from what I've seen.

This was also discussed in the accessories section.

Adapters, for now are pricey, at least until monoprice starts to sell them. In the mean time, you can start stocking up on cables. I'm buying 2 EVO's. I buying about 8 cables.
two 3ft cables for the cars ($0.96 each)
six 6ft cables for the pc's/wall chargers/office ($1.34 each)
Might even get a 15ft cable for $2.02 just to say I have one

Monoprice ftw -
http://www.monoprice.com/products/se...rd=micro%20usb

My main issue is most of the time when you pay lil for cables or equipment it is crap and dies at the first chance.

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Old 05-28-2010, 05:56 PM
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

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Its not about being smaller with the new micro-usb vs the mini-usb, its about how many times it lasts plugging it in and out. Micro lasts thousands of "plugs" more.

to quote myself from a past thread..
Thanks, I missed that post. In that case, I guess we might as get it over with. At least the current setup seperates the cord from the transformer or cig lighter adaptor, so things are better and cheap to rectify. Thanks again for the info
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

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Thanks, I missed that post. In that case, I guess we might as get it over with. At least the current setup seperates the cord from the transformer or cig lighter adaptor, so things are better and cheap to rectify. Thanks again for the info
Yep not a problem. I didn't know what it was all about until I decided to get the evo and got curious..cuz like you i have a ton of miniusb devices... oh well..this is progress..right?
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Old 05-28-2010, 06:08 PM
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

The micro-usb change is a non factor for me. Sure, it's another cable to have laying around but between my iPod, PS3 controllers, Nikon CoolPix, LG bluetooth headset, TP2 cable and my Dad's Droid (Which is the same) it doesn't affect me much.

If you REALLY want to always have the right charger just get a multipurpose cord.
http://www.amazon.com/USB-Charger-Bl...5082160&sr=8-1


Images and video? I saw this post and was decently satisfied.

The frame rate was MUCH better in the video posted there than on TheBundo's shot in low lighting.
I almost cried when I saw the video posted here. God was that choppy! I wonder how much it would help to lower the resolution?

Like most here, I am upgrading from a Touch Pro 2. I love the TP2 hardware but I feel like I'm dragging my feet with Windows Mobile 6.5. My Dad got the Droid last week and I set it up for him and was very impressed. My best reaction was "Wow, it actually works? I'm not use to that."

In comparison, the experience of accomplishing your daily tasks with the Evo to the TP2, was there any inconsistencies? From both a hardware and software aspect?

From you previous post I get this:
  • On-screen keyboard works, but not as easy to use a phyiscal keyboard.
  • Capacitive Screen takes getting use to.
  • Picture and Video is mediocre, but still better than most. (I understand the who megapixel concept well, I shoot with my friend's Nikon D90 ALL the time. It's all about the lenses!) I usually tell people anything bigger than 5 or 6mp isn't worth it for the general 'family photo, shoot and print' consumer.
  • Copy-Paste can be problematic.

This may not be the most fool proof way of doing this. But on a scale of one to 10, rating both the Evo and the Touch Pro 2 in it's ability to satisfy your essential routines. What score would each of them get?
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Old 05-28-2010, 06:16 PM
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

After reading a post by TheBundo in another thread, I think I might be totally sold.


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I agree. I look forward to a SuperAndroid phone whose hardware incorporates the best of everything. I tested scores of software titles tonight, and was generally very impressed. Nothing made the Evo crash., and I had over 50 programs that hadn't been "killed" or exited. In fact, I was stunned that most programs, maybe 95%, don't have any "Exit" option at all. Yet, no issues at all.
Do you still live up to this after using the Evo for a more extensive period of time?

One last question, miss anything from Windows Mobile? Software wise to be more specific.
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

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My main issue is most of the time when you pay lil for cables or equipment it is crap and dies at the first chance.

Shell.
Normally, I'd agree w/ you. But in this case, I'm guessing you haven't purchased from monoprice before.
While their cables and adapters seem too inexpensive to be worth anything, I've never had an issue w/ them. I use to buy the cheap charges and cables from ebay China, but after continually having to replace them I looked elsewhere. That's when I discovered monoprice.

Plus the fact that they are down the street from me and I can pick up everything on will call, doesn't hurt.



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Its not about being smaller with the new micro-usb vs the mini-usb, its about how many times it lasts plugging it in and out. Micro lasts thousands of "plugs" more.

to quote myself from a past thread..
Thanks for posting that. I read about why the micro was better than the mini when they announced the new standard a long time ago, but forgot about it. I did know it was supposed to last longer too.
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

How are people able to get this phone so soon? I thought it wasn't due out until June 4th?
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

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How are people able to get this phone so soon? I thought it wasn't due out until June 4th?
Google I/O conference gave away 5000 of them.
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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

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I worried about that, but the guy had me over to his place, I have his real email, his full name, etc. This guy was on the up-and-up. While he was young, he wasn't one of those little rap guys
Why didn't you say what you really wanted to say? We all know what you are thinking anyway.

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Re: Posting from my $400 Evo

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Google I/O conference gave away 5000 of them.
Ahh, I see it now. Well, I asked because another guy said he was expecting his via FedEx the next day. I thought he managed to pre-order it somewhere.
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