EVO vs Epic.. Thinking of Evo, need opinions

[Phen0m]

Well I have the EPIC, and I know this is an EVO forum, but im seeking information.. as im coming up on my 30days.. and want to make a sound decision.

Im really not too disenchanted with my EPIC unlike most people, the biggest issues for me are:
Phone charges slower than any phone ive ever seen, and also drains just as fast.. You can do things to increase standby Battery time, but in-use.. the Battery literally drips away right in front of you(funny because super amoled is supposed to help immensely with batt. life).

EVO Questions:
-How is the EVO's IN-USE battery time approx. I know this will widely vary, but with normal usage(web, IM's, gaming.. what can i expect).

-Gaming, How well do emulators(PSX in particular) run? How are the touch-screen controls?

-Does the EVO have a "sleep" method for 3G/4G(Epic does sleep when not in use)

-Overall performance.. Ive had 0 issue's with my EPIC gaming or in Multimedia.. how does the EVO fare in this arena?

-Lastly.. how is the sound when used as a mp3 player?


Thanks!!

[clockcycle]

Originally Posted by Phen0m

Well I have the EPIC, and I know this is an EVO forum, but im seeking information.. as im coming up on my 30days.. and want to make a sound decision.

Im really not too disenchanted with my EPIC unlike most people, the biggest issues for me are:
Phone charges slower than any phone ive ever seen, and also drains just as fast.. You can do things to increase standby Battery time, but in-use.. the Battery literally drips away right in front of you(funny because super amoled is supposed to help immensely with batt. life).

EVO Questions:
-How is the EVO's IN-USE battery time approx. I know this will widely vary, but with normal usage(web, IM's, gaming.. what can i expect).

-Gaming, How well do emulators(PSX in particular) run? How are the touch-screen controls?

-Does the EVO have a "sleep" method for 3G/4G(Epic does sleep when not in use)

-Overall performance.. Ive had 0 issue's with my EPIC gaming or in Multimedia.. how does the EVO fare in this arena?

-Lastly.. how is the sound when used as a mp3 player?


Thanks!!

The EVO's battery drains faster than the Epic.

The Epic has a GPU for a better gaming experience.

The EVO sleeps just like the Epic does.

The Epic is slightly better at multimedia.

As for use as an MP3 player, it really all comes down to your headphones.

This is coming from me as an EVO owner since it's release.

IMHO your questions about your Epic, actually perform worse on the EVO.

-CC

[gTen]

Originally Posted by clockcycle

The EVO sleeps just like the Epic does.

He meant the new 4g feature which is 4g sleep..when not using 4g for data 4g gets a zzz icon next to it to conserve power. Evo at the moment does not have that

[2k4mach]

all your questions the epic is the superior device. having both i prefer the evo, and the wife prefers the epic.

using the evo as a mp3 player, i use my etymotic ER-4P headphones and the sound is everybit as good as the epic and only slightly worse than my ipod.

[JeffKay]

I've had a EVO since launch. I got my son the Epic and spennt good time with it. I would choose the epic hands down if I had the chance now. I like my EVO, but the Epic seems superior is every respect. Including build quality. IMHO

[antjones21]

Originally Posted by JeffKay

I've had a EVO since launch. I got my son the Epic and spennt good time with it. I would choose the epic hands down if I had the chance now. I like my EVO, but the Epic seems superior is every respect. Including build quality. IMHO

How is the EPIC better I need some details here? I'm pretty sure the Samsung OS is not better than HTC's Sense. According to Cnet the EVO is better and it hasn't lost a prizefight to any phone yet.

http://cnettv.cnet.com/prizefight-ep...contentBody;1n
Samsung Epic 4G vs. HTC EVO 4G | Page 2

[2k4mach]

Originally Posted by antjones21

How is the EPIC better I need some details here? I'm pretty sure the Samsung OS is not better than HTC's Sense. According to Cnet the EVO is better and it hasn't lost a prizefight to any phone yet.

http://cnettv.cnet.com/prizefight-ep...contentBody;1n
Samsung Epic 4G vs. HTC EVO 4G | Page 2

they both run Android OS, your talking about there GUI's.

personally i like sense better than touchwiz.

[antjones21]

Originally Posted by 2k4mach

they both run Android OS, your talking about there GUI's.

personally i like sense better than touchwiz.

Oops sorry that's what I meant to say. But yes Sense blows away the competition (touchwiz & motoblur)

Sense is much much more than just a new look. Whoever says that needs to do thei homework.

-It adds, accelrometer based ringer silence, quiet ringer
-enhanced copy paste
-integrated contacts, sms, email apps
-much better facebook, flickr, twitter integration
-exchange email when android did not support it
-auto text reflow in whatever zoom in browser (epic does this too)
-enhanced core apps (calendar, email, browser, sms, music player with ringtone trimmer built in)
-much more

Yo know the drill...

[Phen0m]

I think people confuse Build design, with Build Quality.. Epic is a pretty solidly built device.. but I would MUCH MUCH rather have an HTC designed device.. all things being equal.

Also, CNET's comparison was a tad askew.. More like an EVO advertisement, as they short-changed the EPIC in some areas that the EPIC shouldve led.

The responses here are great.. I just need to use one i guess.. im also toying with going to AT&T.. but i dont know if i can stomach becoming an Iclone.. and those screens are too tiny(imo).

Screen realestate, Froyo, Community.. Mike20PR put it perfectly Software vs Hardware i supose.

Hmm