Epic- need advice

[Johnny.Bravo]

There's more to cameras than numbers. The Epic might have less megapixels, but it has a better camera sensor, and several comparisons have shown it takes better pictures than the EVO. The Hummingbird processor is faster than the Snapdragon, and even though the Epic gives up .3" of display, its a Super AMOLED screen. Add the front facing camera and the QWERTY keyboard, and frankly, I don't see anything in the Epic that qualifies as "settling".

[gTen]

Originally Posted by ls3mach

The EVO is totally badass. I might end up selling the Epic if it isn't as good as my EVO, minus the 16GB SD card and possibly those headphones too. Couple things that EVO has: higher res cameras, interchangeable batteries with TP2 and Snap, Sense UI and already has Froyo. Also I really like HTC, I've been a user since the PPC6700 with every CDMA WM device going forward and even some GSM versions too.

EVO has higher MP on the camera but a crappy sensor..so even if it is 5mp it makes better quality pics then the EVO...the front camera on the EVO does have 1.3mp but for cellphone to cellphone communication it is irrelevant..you wouldn't even notice a difference..

Batteries may be interchangeable but batteries you always are able to get pretty cheap anyways..aside from the bigger ones..but for those you need to buy a new back cover anyways..

Sense UI is so and so...and I wouldn't really consider it a + or a - ...

I assure you the specs of the Epic make the EVO look like its a year or 2 old...

Lastly on subject of HTC..I have used HTC products since ppc6700 as well and used HTC since then..but I don't want to..not cause HTC is bad (despite them never giving us our drivers FML)..but in a closed US market where we are bound by carriers and cellphones we use..we cant lean toward 1 carrier and 1 brand..the more choices we have the better it is for all of us...If sprint for whatever reason doesn't get any decent HTC phone for 5 years..should we stick with 1 phone for 5 years? HTC is one of my ok brands..and this device will be the test for Samsung to go on my "ok" list...I'm not expecting the world from them..but I expect them to live up to at least some sort of standard...If we stick to 1 brand blindly..we are no better then those apple fanboys >.>

[Johnny.Bravo]

Originally Posted by gTen

If we stick to 1 brand blindly..we are no better then those apple fanboys >.>

My point exactly. I got burned with the Instinct, but I am willing to give Samsung another chance. I loved my TP2, mostly for the keyboard, but I am tired of WinMo and want to go with Android. AT&T and Verizon charge too much. The Epic gives me the best of everything that's out there now. And if it turns out to be a lemon, I'll go buy something else. I've already heard rumors that the Galaxy 2 line will have a 2 GHz processor.

[tahlsr]

I've also been with HTC and winmo for a while and am happy to switch. gTen I like your point of view. I too always like a fun, fair playing field especially with lots of players only helps us in the long run.