It actually is a standard. Can't remember when but it was around a year ago when almost all of the manufacturers (read: everyone but Apple) agreed that it'd be a good idea to go with micro-usb in the future.sherm03 wrote: Just about all phones are coming out with a micro usb charger...the same as the Pre. It's basically a new standard.
However, manufacturers are making chargers with different voltages...and making it so their phones only accept a certain voltage...so that you still have to purchase their micro usb charger instead of ANY micro usb charger.
Unboxing pics?Mooney44Cards wrote: Back from my first day with the EVO.
Impressions:
Can't share pictures, sorry. Signed an NDC.I Wear Pants wrote: Unboxing pics?
I can't imagine a phone any bigger than that. At least not without looking like an iPad.wes_mantooth wrote: I have read that the screen size is pretty much at the limit of what a phone should be. Dell is releasing a 5" screen....sounds like that might be unhandy.
Ahh, gotta love NDCs. Last one I signed was with the Department of the Army for a video game beta. Most intimidating beta EULA ever.Mooney44Cards wrote:Can't share pictures, sorry. Signed an NDC.I Wear Pants wrote: Unboxing pics?
As for the HDMI, I think I read somewhere its HDMI Type D? whatever that is.
I get it for free right now because its a demo phone, but once its on my personal line I gotta pay $20/mo for it.
Thats one thing I didn't check, but I don't think it was on there because it would be listed in the main menu among the apps, correct? Oh well, I'll probably download it anyways....sherm03 wrote: Did it come pre-loaded with the Swype keyboard?
Ever since I started using that on a few of my Android devices...it's hard to get used to actually typing again!
I'd say good, but not great. It gets the job done, but I couldn't see using it on a regular basis. maybe if you have your hands full or something. it has made a few mistakes but other than that has been surprisingly accurate.ZeroCool wrote: how about the speech to text interface? how well does it work?
Well there's your problem. Just hold it in your left hand. Problem solved. Why are you so anti-lefthanded? You're racist against lefties.Mooney44Cards wrote: After my 3rd day overall with the EVO, I do have to say I'm very disappointed in the power button. It seems to be the only flaw I've found. Holding the phone in your right hand, it seems that your index finger naturally rests near the top-left of the handset. Not only is the power button located on the right side, closer to the middle, but its also tiny, and not very easy to press. There is not a lot of give to it, nor is there much of a "click" when its pressed.
Its a minor inconvenience, definitely not a make or break thing.....but damn, you wonder what they were thinking when they put it there. HTC is usually pretty good about that. Touch Pro and Touch Pro 2 have it placed perfectly.
Well, considering its the only way to turn the screen on.....I'd say you need it.ZeroCool wrote: does anybody ever use the power button anyway? the only time i ever use the power button on my pre is to restart it after after the software locks up, which is all the time. hopefully this phone does not have as many issues as the piece of crap pre i have. the pre's power button is in the top right corner also.
