hankbear

HTC was my first Android phone (original EVO), and I also had the 3D, not to mention many Windows Mobile phones from them. I was attracted away by the richness of the AMOLED displays Samsung uses and ended up with an S2. I then tried going back to HTC for the EVO 4G LTE, but the bad LTE performance soured me and the bad memory management was the final straw. I just could not stand to wait on Sense to reload all the time. So, although the screen was amazing, the quirks drove me away and to the Note 2. I missed the resolution of the EVO 4G LTE, so I ended up with an S4. I'm only disappointed in the visibility in direct sunlight, right now. It's interesting to note how I feel about HTC right now, though. It seems like the EVO 4G LTE was a deliberately bad choice for HTC. The issues I saw appeared, however right or wrong my opinion may be, to be preventable. And so, it will take a lot for me to consider another HTC device. I would be curious to know how many people had an EVO 4G LTE and got rid of it. I know the memory management was an issue for other carriers with the same hardware, so, perhaps that's a part of this story, as well. I will agree that marketing can make all the difference, but I do believe some of their choices in recent hardware have hurt them , too. At least the EVO 4G LTE had an SD card slot. While I like Android for the ecosystem, I also like the flexibility of adding more memory. Given how often I change phones, I convinced myself I didn't care about the battery. Perhaps most users truly don't worry about the battery and its ability to be removed, even though battery life is a big deal to most.

In general, CDMA phones tend to have worse battery life than GSM carriers, at least in the past, before LTE. That said, the iPhones my friends and acquaintances have tend to have worse battery life in general, no matter what carrier. It seems to be a good idea, given the claims of better battery life with the new 5s, to understand how reality is for different carriers. I will say that the switch to LTE has me doing much better with my S4, but it also has a bigger battery than before. Certainly, when I have a bad signal, it drops like a stone!

Comparatively, a 720x1280 pixel screen is going backward, for me. The smaller Note 3 and S4 have full HD, so it would be hard for me to go to a significantly lower pixel density. Still, I am hopeful that, since this is a "new" version of the Mega, it will have different specs. Otherwise, I may have to hold out for the S5, I guess. I'm definitely not going to have my next phone be of lower resolution. I've even had my eye on the new LG, given some favorable reviews.

A few suggestions: Double-check your description and proof it for grammar mistakes. And, include some instructions. It took me a moment to figure out how to control it (maybe even give other methods of controlling). Lastly, provide a way to exit the game. I know how Android works with suspended apps, and that it isn't a big deal to hit the Home button to exit, but most people don't know that and are used to hitting the back button or the menu button to get an option to exit. Graphics and gameplay are smooth. Definitely would be better on a tablet, but it is playable on an S4, since it has a big screen. Thanks, and good luck! -Bill

I do see your point, and I don't want the kind of Sprint-bashing I see on other sites to go on here, as well. However, this doesn't seem like a Sprint-bashing thread to me, in spite of the title. It seems to me that the point of the thread was to get to the right people at Sprint who could factually address the issue, not just the front end who have no real authority or the final word. And, that final word could have been "No" and Sprint would have been within their rights. Yes, there were some less-than-helpful reps, and yes, he did get some bad information, but, ultimately, he did get some suggestions from the users here. And, he made us all aware of a technical issue related to bad ESNs and the kind of fraud around them. Now, if this had turned into a true Sprint-bashing thread, I would be more concerned, but I think we all learned from the thread, and, thankfully, Sprint proved how good they can be by helping out a customer who did nothing wrong. In the end, this thread puts Sprint in the best possible light by showing how generous they can be. HB

Praying for a speedy recovery! I sincerely hope you don't need back surgery, but, if so, I do hope that it goes smoothly and provides relief from pain and restores you to pre-accident condition. Prayers also for your family in supporting you during this difficult time.

I'm an INFJ, and it seems to fit quite well.

Our solution was to change to cable modem service. Apparently, DSL upload speeds are just not going to accommodate a single large upload along with any other devices, even if all those other devices are predominantly doing downloads. When we were on DSL (6/512), if there was any kind of uploading going on, all the other devices were out of luck. At the time, we had one smart TV, four cell phones, five laptops, a desktop, two DirecTV DVRs, and a couple of Blu-ray players. The only way it was even tolerable was to use QoS in the D-Link router to limit upload bandwidth. When we changed to cable modem service, we went from 512K up to 5M, and since their recent increase in speed, it's now 10M. In addition to the above, we now also have a security system, two wireless thermostats, a Roku, and a second desktop. Even after adding all these devices, streaming and all other access is fine. Our roommate took a job recently that requires cable modem service, interestingly enough, since it is working for a "call center" and everything is over the broadband connection. They actually tell prospective employees that DSL is not supported.

I don't think you every truly stop, it just gets watered down a good bit!

I once was required to bleed maroon, white, and gray, but that's been a very long time ago, now, and cell phones were still not generally handheld, at least for most of the population. I can't imagine how much the proliferation of technology has changed things, there.

Happy (Belated) Birthday!!

Ditto! Besides, my husband is as much of a techno-geek as I am! He doesn't get my obsession with customizing my phone, though. So now that I'm no longer trying to fix all of Microsoft's bugs in Windows Mobile by creating custom ROMs five times a day for my HTC Touch Pro II, I just have to resist the temptation to stray from the stock ROM on my Note II. Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! And Robert, if you are not aware of how much of a saint you've got there.........

Good luck with your sighting LTE! I know how exciting that first glimpse of the 4G icon is. It made me feel right on the cutting edge!

+1 for the Note 2. It's the fastest, most stable phone I've ever owned. It picks up LTE very well, has an awesome screen, and amazing battery life. I don't think I could ever go back to a 4" screen, or even a 4.5" one!

It would be a good thing, if the prices are reasonable. There is no reason for a Nexus 10 to cost $400, while an SIII costs $700 out of contract.

I was using .27, but just upgraded to .34, and it works fine.

I have friends with Epics. Wasn't aware they were such bad RF performers, since I've never actually used one. Gives me hope for when they can get new phones! They complain a lot about bad reception in certain locations. Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2

I added a line and swapped phones around, paying the ETF for my original line of service. Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2

Another EVO LTE --> Note 2 user, here. No looking back. The biggest reason I got the EVO in the first place was the screen. It is gorgeous, even in direct sunlight. Still, it just wasn't a good enough reason, on its own, to put up with all the other shortcomings. I get LTE most places, not just now (a couple of months later), but right away -- instantly. So, it's not due to new towers. Also, everyone I know who has the SIII loves it, too. Really, other than a couple of more cores and a bigger screen, they are very much alike. And, had the Note 2 not come along, I would have an SIII right now.

I hate to have to fight to get something I believe is appropriate, but I do so more and more as I get older. I'm sure I'm going to end up being the stereotypical angry old man in twenty years, if I live that long! To me, the big part of this is that they didn't stop charging. If non-use cancels the contract, then they no longer have a right to charge you once that point is reached. Of course, since they have nothing stopping them from charging, they certainly won't do it voluntarily!

Is it actually in the T&C that the phone must not only be active on the line, but that it must have been used? That seems an odd thing. Why would they care if the phone was turned off for a couple of months? I can come up with lots of reasons for that to be the case, like not being able to afford the deductible, being out of the country, or even in the hospital recovering from a serious illness for an extended time.

I ported to Google Voice for $20, then got a new line of service, then ported the number back over the top of the new line. Only had to pay $20 above the ETF. There is a little bit of time getting that done, but to save $300, it was worth it. I actually did it twice, so if you have any questions, let me know!

At least you have taken the first step and admitted you have a problem! I wish the data I collected would get uploaded. Unfortunately, I haven't had the time to spend on trying to figure out why.