AT&T Announces HTC Aria

I don't know what you're smoking, what's wrong with your iPhone, but the Evo's touchscreen is about in line with the Nexus One's.

Simply put, you're making this up.

agre with coyote

Why is it that you never can admit that there are other devices out there that top the iPhone?

I am not making it up, the EVO is way more responsive. I even told you which app I was using so you could try it yourself.
The EVO tops the 3GS in almost everything from a users point of view. We will see about the iPhone 4 which I will also sell.

He will never see this logic. Resistance is futile.

I have nothing to lose or gain by posting my thoughts on this forum. I do not work for any carrier. I have mentioned numerous times to him that I have friends that bought the Evo. They just came off a three year stint owning iphones. They are blown away on how powerful and fast the Evo is. They feel like they have been sheltered from the world owning the iphone. While the iphone4 is a nice upgrade with many compelling features over the 3Gs, it still comes up slightly short of current offerings of other phones and by years end, will be trailing by far more.

Just for the record: I too, was not a proponent of Android. I took my chance with the Evo. Wow!

I sell Android AND iPhone. Why would I spit in my own soup? I was careful to say iPhone 3GS and not claim to have an iphone 4. I quoted the app which is common to both.

Why this religious devotion to Apple? They are a mere manufacturer. Why do people allow a company to control their entire experience with the product. it makes no sense. Isn't open source better than being controlled?

The problem here with Apple supporters(I really hate the word fanboi), is that because the iphone DOES do some things better than other phones, it seems to justify sacrificing common sense in practicality.

While the iphone is elegant, sophisticated and luxurious, it is not practical. Blue claims the iphone does things better. I tend to agree. However, it doesn't do many things I desire. On tip of lacking features, I will not succumb to control and dictation. I deal with that every day at work. I don't need it on a product I pay top buck for. My phone, my choice. This is how Apple lost market share many years ago. It is starting to happen all over again.

I chose to exchange detail for favor of more function and freedom.

I'm not saying there aren't. But I call a spade a spade, and I'm calling BS on your touchscreen claims when I've already seen reports on the iPhone's screen accuracy (hint: it's exceptionally good.) Especially when you're telling people a phone known to have sensitivity issues is superior.


Bull. Crap.

CS2006 said:
We put the 3GS next to the Evo running a game app that is common to Android and the iPhone (LineUp) The Evo's screen is much more responsive than the iPhone's. The iPhone often does not recognize a tap on the screen. The Evo always recognizes the taps. Game play on the Evo is far superior to the iPhone.
What are you saying about HTC trash? After spending a week comparing the two and then to make it fair comparing the iPhone to a HTC Hero running 2.1 there is no comparison. It took some time but the Android phones have surpassed Apple.
AT&T is smart to get a better Android phone than the bizarre backflip.

Are you a retard, or fanboi retard? Wondering because this has nothing to do with th...
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Oh so you have a N1, huh? Well I have a Moto Droid, so ha!!!

bluecoyote said:
They either have a Nexus One if they're an Android fan, or they want an iPhone.

Nobody says "Gee, I want a phone like an iPhone, but with a worse display, slower UI, less responsive touchscreen, terrible warranty support, a craptastic UI (Sense) , a smaller app store, a lower quality app store, a questionable upgrade path, and a likely chance the phone will bug out within 4 months."

True. But some are also saying, why bother dealing with a craptastic carrier like AT&T who is overpriced and now stingy with their data when they can buy an Evo instead with a much better voice and data plan and way better 3g coverage. Even with the $10 add on charge, it still beats AT&T's competing plan by...
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At Android 1.6, Sense might've been a plus. At Android 2.2, Sense is a major hindrance.

P.S. Sprint's 3G coverage may be broader than AT&T's, but their actual network coverage is far worse. Not helping is the fact that their 3G network is slow as hell too.

So is Vzn's! When it comes to data, Vzn sucks.

att does excellent in my area, i swear by them. 🤤

Yeah, network wise ATT is fine where I live (LV). Internet definetly better than Vzn. But I like my Moto Droid a lot!!! And when it comes to Android, ATT has *nothing* to offer.

Personally I think all these people should just give up, and go to othr carriers, there are plenty of options available, just not on AT&T.


https://www.phonescoop.com/carriers/forum.php?fm=m&f ... »

Where I live Verizon and Sprint both lack coverage. Additionally, from my experience AT&T doesn't screw up billing like Sprint does.

(Let's put it this way: Sprint hasn't gotten a single bill right for me 2 months in a row in 5 years. 5 years. )

Wow, that's pathetic!!! How long ago were you with Sprint?

Why is there such an assumption that everyone wants an iPhone? Android is not an iPhone wanna be it is a great standard in itself.
The iPhone is a great device, no question but Android is very powerful and user friendly. The base of apps is growing quickly. The majority of the apps are free unlike going through iTunes.
Most of what you are saying is your opinion and cannot really be proven.
We deal with plenty of defective iPhones so that is a wash. The upgrade path is not at all questionable. When a new version of Android arrives you download it if the manufacturer of the phone allows for it.
Are you saying that every engineer who does not work for Apple is stupid? What you perceive to be a weakness is also a strength, that there are...
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and why is such an assumption that everyone wants android? haha
i like my windows mobile 6.55, mostly going to get WP7 !

"Why is there such an assumption that everyone wants an iPhone? Android is not an iPhone wanna be it is a great standard in itself."

Translation: I didn't see Google's developer conference last month.


"The majority of the apps are free unlike going through iTunes. "

Translation: I am unaware of all of the free applications available on the iPhone.


"We deal with plenty of defective iPhones so that is a wash."

Translation: I've never dealt with HTC's customer support.

"The upgrade path is not at all questionable. When a new version of Android arrives you download it if the manufacturer of the phone allows for it."

Translation: down is up.

Are you incapable of realizing that someone may actually want something besides an iphone?

I agree with some of your posts and believe that your a smart guy, but some of your other posts are just outlandish and biased...

Translation: NOT EVERYONE LIKES/WANTS AN IPHONE

How nice of you to read my mind and say what I could not say due to my limited intellect.
On your planet is there anyone who can communicate other than you? I have told you I have respect for the iPhone Why did you not translate that?
You talk like you are some high level developer but you appear to be totally ignorant of how a user's experience matters. Are you so far into the world of ones and zeros that you see no value in real world usage?
My customers do not care about the junk you spout. Their question is "how will it work for me?" For them it's a matter of "what is best FOR ME?" It could be RIM, Winmo, iPhone, Android or a phone first device.

My original post was merely as a user stating an experience but you felt like I was...
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I suggest before reading this that you grab some tissues, maybe even make sure your mom is nearby in case you need someone to hug.

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/06/14/android-ga ... »

But then, what Android choices do ATT subs have? Many I know that have ATT, simply don't like the Backflip due to both screen and Keyboard being exposed 24/7. The Nexus is too expensive out of pocket. So the Aria will allow many ATT subs that do wish to own an Android, will give them that better option over the Backflip.

What I think is fair is to buy a smartphone @ Best Buy and not have to deal with the stupid MIR at all!!!

Screw MIRs, processing centers are extremely inefficient, and rebates are a waist of a customers time. People are better off going to Best Buy!!!

yeah and then go to a different store to get answers or help with setup
best buy reps no absolutley jack about the phones they sell

If I need help I go to the forums @ this very site!

I'm not some 50y/o, I know how to use a smartphone!

trust me when i say this
you do not represent the majority of smartphone users

In our Best Buy, we know more than most anybody in any of the carrier stores. And we sell three different carriers. This is the case in pretty much every Best Buy I've been into also. I actually had an AT&T rep tell me that $20 gets you unlimited data and text on an iPhone two days ago. It likely depends on where you are, but Best Buy reps aren't totally inept...

theyre not totally inept. Any moron can learn the specs of a phone, but send a customer back to a Best Buy 6 months after buying the phone from them with some questions and try to get the care and attention they would get in the carrier store. Customers should also know that if you buy your phone at a Best Buy or dare I say walmart, dont come to me and expect to get a lesson on how to use your phone. 😎

edzero said:
theyre not totally inept. Any moron can learn the specs of a phone, but send a customer back to a Best Buy 6 months after buying the phone from them with some questions and try to get the care and attention they would get in the carrier store. Customers should also know that if you buy your phone at a Best Buy or dare I say walmart, dont come to me and expect to get a lesson on how to use your phone. 😎

If you don't understand your phone in SIX months, dude, you have some issues.

if you dont know how to use a smartphone, dont get one! duh!
just get a regular cellphone!

Jtandt said:
yeah and then go to a different store to get answers or help with setup
best buy reps no absolutley jack about the phones they sell

I am not a big fan of BB, but, I will say this, I was treated right and taken care of well by the local BB when it came to upgrading my mobile data from my older usb dongle to a Sprint Overdrive. Was significantly cheaper then Sprint, they department manager even got me the overdrive/ipad case which isn't available in my area. I might agree with you on other departments in the store, but not with these people.

Jayshmay said:
What I think is fair is to buy a smartphone @ Best Buy and not have to deal with the stupid MIR at all!!!

Screw MIRs, processing centers are extremely inefficient, and rebates are a waist of a customers time. People are better off going to Best Buy!!!

Hey I was going to say that!!!!!!!!

Ooopps,...I'm sorry.

I'm trying to talk Rich into doing a weekly Phone Scoop podcast, I listen to Android Central's podcasts regularly.

Jay,
I do know that sprintusers.com has a podcast, how often its put out, not sure. I can get you more information if you need.

Well I'm sure it's interesing, but here's the thing, I'm not a
*sprintuser*. 😕

I just use them for data, and many of those guys use other carriers.

I would like to us Clear for data, put I'm trying my best to hustle down my credit card.

What I'd really like to have is a Blu-Ray player with Netflix streaming and Wifi N!!!!!

I hope that Sprint/Clear get Wimax to me by years end. In any case supposingley this summer in Atlantic City, we do spend weekends down there.

Atlantic City? I thought you live in Louisiana? Or am I getting you confused with Azeron?

No, I live in NJ.

Ah. . .I'm from Connecicut originally.

I agree that BB is another choice. My only point was that the OP's originally headline screaming "$200???" was both inaccurate and inflammatory.

A lot of things Bluecoyote says are inflammatory!!!