Sprint today announced the upcoming availability of its 4G-capable devices HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G tablet.
The HTC EVO 3D provides the ability to capture and view in 3D without glasses and share at 4G speeds. Sprint also announced HTC EVO View 4G, introducing a tablet to the EVO family.
Both devices will be available for Sprint customers this summer.
Built with the Gingerbread (2.3) version of Android, HTC EVO 3D features a QHD 3D 4.3-inch display and a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor. HTC EVO 3D also features dual 5 megapixel cameras, which can be used to capture both conventional and 3D images and videos.
With integrated 3D HD (720p) video capture, 4G speeds, and the latest version of the HTC Sense experience, HTC EVO 3D makes it possible to become part of the action and then easily post high-quality video to YouTube or Facebook, or share moments in real time over the Internet live, via Qik. Its integrated DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) capability makes it easy to share stored music, pictures and user-generated HD video wirelessly with other DLNA-certified home electronics, including HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, printers and more. Using an HDMI cable (sold separately) makes it possible to also share user-created 3D video content via a 3D TV.
Additional key features of HTC EVO 3D include:
- 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera for video chat
- 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
- Android Market for access to applications, widgets and games
- Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps with Navigation, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube
- Sprint?s implementation of Google Voice, allowing users to keep their Sprint number and move to Google Voice
- Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging
- 4GB Internal memory/1GB RAM
- microSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card)
- Wi-Fi ? 802.11 b/g/n
- Stereo Bluetooth
- Integrated GPS
- 1730 mAh Lithium-ion battery
- Dimensions: 5.0" x 2.6" x .48" (LxWxT)
- Weight: 6 ounces
- Main display: 4.3-inch 3D QHD display (960 x 540)
HTC EVO 3D will be the first 3D handset pre-loaded with the Blockbuster On Demand mobile application that has access to large catalogs of movies, including 3D titles.
Blockbuster On Demand offers new releases on the same day they become available on Blu-ray and DVD. Users can buy or rent digitally and download directly to their smartphone, along with select 3D movies.
If a video isn?t available digitally, Blockbuster also gives users access to movies and TV shows, as well as games, through store inventory at any of the Blockbuster stores. Also, Blockbuster by Mail is another option for users. They can manage and update their mail queues from their phone, while on-the-go.
Blockbuster On Demand purchases can also be watched on other Blockbuster On Demand-compatible devices. Rentals range from $1.99 to $3.99 each, and purchases are $5.99 and up. Rentals will be available for viewing on one screen within 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour viewing period once the title is first played.
Sprint and HTC?s first 3G/4G Android tablet together, HTC EVO View 4G, comes with a 7-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom, a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and the latest version of HTC Sense.
The tablet also features a main 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with HD-capable video camcorder and a forward-facing 1.3 megapixel camera. The tablet weighs less than a paperback book and has 4G connectivity.
Additional key features of HTC EVO View 4G include:
- 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
- Google mobile services such as Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps with Navigation, Voice Actions, and YouTube
- Corporate e-mail (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync), personal (POP and IMAP) e-mail and instant messaging
- Android Market for access to applications, widgets and games
- Blockbuster On Demand to rent or purchase new releases on the same day they become available on Blu-ray and DVD
- 32GB internal memory, 1GB RAM
- microSD slot (supports up to 32GB memory card)
- Wi-Fi b/g/n
- Bluetooth 3.0
- Integrated GPS
- 4000 mAh Lithium-ion battery
- Dimensions: 7.7 inches (195.4 mm) x 4.4 inches (112.5 mm) x 0.5 inches (13.2 mm)
- eight: 14.88 ounces (421.84 grams)
- Display: 7-inch (177.8 mm), 1024 x 600 touchscreen display with pinch-to-zoom
The device also features the HTC Scribe Technology. Users are able to use a digital pen to capture and make notes on Web pages, ebooks, PDF documents and more, in a natural way. Additionally, HTC Scribe enables voice-synchronized note taking using a feature called Timemark, making it possible to capture the audio of a meeting at the same time as written notes.
A Sprint developer guide for HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G will be available on the Sprint Application Developer website at launch. The developer guide will provide details and information on how to take advantage of their hardware and software capabilities, including 3D, HDMI output, DLNA and HTC Scribe Technology on the Sprint Network.