That HTC EVO Design 4G leaked a pair months ago? Oh, it’s real — and Sprint’s finally able to share its story with the arena. The story of the EVO Design 4G is straightforward enough: for a penny under $100, you’ll have a WiMAX-capable device with GSM roaming that includes a 4-inch qHD (960 x 540) display, 1.2GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU , Android 2.3 with HTC Sense UI, Mobile Hotspot, a 5MP rear camera with HD video recording (720p, we presume) and a 1.3MP front-facing cam. In summary, the Design 4G is largely the Hero S with WiMAX and global roaming capabilities. Search for this device to expose up online and in stores on October 23rd, and defend the break for the clicking release.
Sprint Expands Award-Winning HTC EVO Family with HTC EVO Design 4G, First EVO with World Phone Capabilities
HTC EVO Design 4G debuts Oct. 23 for only $100 – offering high-end 4G capabilities at an easily affordable price
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., & SEATTLE (BUSINESS WIRE), October 19, 2011 – Sprint (NYSE: S) continues the award-winning HTC EVO™ family legacy with the addition of HTC EVO Design 4G™, the primary EVO friend touting World Phone capabilities. HTC EVO Design 4G boasts most of the “must-have” features of its predecessors, including Sprint 4G and a enormous touchscreen display, while sporting a slim, pocket-friendly aluminum unibody design at an easily affordable price.
HTC EVO Design 4G goes on sale Oct. 23 for just $99.99 (excluding taxes) with a brand new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade and after a $50 mail-in rebate via reward card1. It’ll be available in all Sprint sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Web Sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1).
“Priced at under $100, HTC EVO Design 4G is the ideal device for consumers searching for both some great benefits of 4G and the most recent in device style,” said Fared Adib, Sprint vice chairman-Product Development. “When matched with among the Sprint Everything Data plans, our customers will unlock the worth of unlimited without worrying concerning the cost or surprises on their monthly bill.”
Designed for patrons who like to stay connected and be entertained, HTC EVO Design 4G combines the acclaimed HTC Sense™ experience with a classy and powerful feature set to make the 4G experience more accessible than ever. Other key features include:
* Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread
* HTC Sense – Award-winning user experience taking social networking, navigation and customization to new levels
* Aluminum unibody design gives HTC EVO Design 4G a slim, streamlined profile –bound to get attention and is nicely compact for your hand, pocket or bag
* 1.2GHz processor
* 4-inch qHD capacitive touchscreen display
* Dual cameras: 5MP rear-facing camera/camcorder with flash and HD video recording and 1.3MP front-facing camera for video chat
* World Phone capabilities to make and receive calls and texts, and to access email and news from locations across the globe
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot, supporting as much as eight Wi-Fi enabled devices at the Sprint 3G or 4G network
* Wi-Fi® b/g/n capable
“With HTC and Sprint working together, the smash-hit HTC EVO 4G introduced the area to the probabilities of 4G,” said Martin Fichter, vice chairman, product management, HTC America. “With the introduction of the fifth addition to the EVO family – HTC EVO Design 4G – HTC is expanding its diverse portfolio of 4G smartphones on Sprint’s powerful 4G network.”
HTC EVO Design 4G requires activation on among the many Sprint Everything Data plans plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while at the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 monthly plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $40 monthly vs. Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and 2GB Web, or $10 per 30 days vs. Verizon’s 450-minute plan with unlimited text and 2GB Web. The Mobile Hotspot option is offered for one more $29.99 per thirty days and supports as much as eight Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously2. (Pricing excludes taxes and surcharges.)
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