yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
That is fantastic support to add to my stack of compatible theories. They all work with each other:

1.) Announce at the race

2.) Sell phones before 3rd quarter starts

3.) Sell phones before rebate expires

4.) Sell phone on (or as close to) Evo anniversary date

5.) Release Evo3D before Motorola announcement/release to maintain a a constant level of positive buzz

6.) Imitate Apple's "say nothing until its moments away from release" method. It's simple, it's loud, it's effective and it gets attention and then delivers before anyone forgets.

...got any more? I think that's a pretty solid case for a 3rd/4th/5th release. On the other hand we supposedly have a RadioShack flyer that mentions 'preorder your evo3d now' that comes out on the 5th....

I dunno.

EDIT: Also would be great time for HTC to cash in on all of the very positive buzz currently surrounding it.
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
the only thing that worries me is the radioshack ads, but I guess they can be changed. Let's just hope sprint knows what they are doing and will announce the phone tomorrow. Tomorrow is the best time given how many people will be watching the race. Mlin your theory sounds good to me and I hope your right cuz I'm bursting with anticipation. What I hope is that by all this waiting the phone didn't get over hyped to me and then I won't even want it hahaha
[HTC EVO 3D] djdisturbed:
but thing is, they can announce it ANY Sat night or sunday there is a race. it is the SPRINT cup series after all.
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
yeah you are right but I'm just trying to hopeful. Chances are it won't happen but how bad ass would it be. And there are a lot of factors for people to believe it could happen tomorrow. the twitter post that someone got from Sprint on friday, the moto event on the 9th, evo anniversary date, etc.... Just some things that add up but it could also be everyone looking into it to deep. But we can dream, right.
[HTC EVO 3D] DesJR9:
They could announce it at the sprint cup so that it will be one week away from Sunday, June 5th. Like how Verizon did with the trophy. May 19th they let everyone know it would be available the 26th. So i'm hoping for something like that from Sprint. (:
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
http://youtu.be/ofEcnDyAmfQ
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
pfft

+10char
[HTC EVO 3D] VoXHTC:
Just because he talks about it instead of type about it, doesn't mean anything.
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
just posting to post. it was something new i found
[HTC EVO 3D] alchemist316:
This is crazy sprints starting to piss me off like HTC did with this

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[HTC EVO 3D] popular nobody:
Tentative Dates : Either 6/19 or 6/26. 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 8th is not in the cards. Sorry.

Sent from the EVO 3D with Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] zonyl:
How much lead time were we given from sprint when the first Evo 4g's got handed out at google I/o?

Anything is possible.
[HTC EVO 3D] alchemist316:
True I mean I know people who work at Sprint all three told me something diff so I will take only fact speculation leads to what more frustration on sprints lack of ability to market a pruduct correctly ..

I mean I've seen ranges of June 3rd all the way to September all saying a Sprint radio shack or best buy insider told them ..

You got to think anyone claiming this does it not go against some sort of privacy Claus do you really think anyone will leak just to have the person come online to give out this info your kidding me right It's funny.

You want a solid answer either wait or ask someone higher the a rep to tell you .. like I said on there fb site love ur service good people but horrible at marketing strag ..

Edit.. here ya go from sprint this is the bs I'm talking about

Thank you for your reply.

As of now we do not have exact launch date of the 3D. When it will launch as you have already preordered it. So, you will be contacted 3 –5 days prior to the launch to set an appointment for pick-up. I apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced due to this.

That was from sprint ...

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[HTC EVO 3D] srb7215:
I would agree that this seems to be the new norm, giving only a few days between announcing the phone and release date. But if those ad from RS are correct, we have to assume a mid June date. It is too late to change those ads as it takes too long to get those to all the newspapers in the country. So maybe a 1 week pre-sale which would mean a release date of the 12th or two week pre-sale which means the 17th/19th.

Why has everyone thought that this phone would mimic the first gen Evo? I keep hearing people say something about following the anniversary timeline of the first Evo but have never heard that from a reliable source.
[HTC EVO 3D] vinterchaos:
I get the frustration, waiting sucks.. you guys must not play video games or mmorpgs ... **** sometimes you are waiting 3 years on a game
[HTC EVO 3D] mrjaydee82:
I'm getting impatient lol. Either way im set, got my pre order at best buy and bought $250 in gift cards so 300 with preorder, so when I get that call it will be in my hand hehe
[HTC EVO 3D] mohnim:
Is this phone coming to the uk ?
[HTC EVO 3D] mattfmartin:
Why did you buy all those gift cards?

R.I.P hd2 hello Evo 3d
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
Huh, 3 years? Hell, I'm still waiting on duke nukem forever to be released
[HTC EVO 3D] vinterchaos:
ya man usually 1 - 3 years from when an MMO is first announced to when its released.
[HTC EVO 3D] Greenkknight101:
yeah it's supposed to be coming to the UK
[HTC EVO 3D] newbie139:
this is the last time i put time into a phone thats not out if i get the chance to get another phone in the future i will not waste time reading phone blogs and websites ...this is insane when your about to sell a HOT item you will never have enough stock ask playstation or nintendo ....if your fixed on getting this phone your gonna get it stock or no stock....SO JUST ANNOUNCED THIS ***** ALREADY JUNE 4TH OR 30TH i dont care AT LEAST THIS WAY I CAN STOP READING BS AND GET BACK TO MY NORMAL BEHAVIOR LOL... im just venting
[HTC EVO 3D] hrdc69:
Just saw the newly released Sprint playbook for June posted on another forum and below is the link. Although the Evo 3D is mentioned its listed as week 4 which leads me to believe its at least the 4th week in June.

On page 7 of the playbook it lists the new device offers starting June 5, and only the Samsung Tender and Motorola XPRT are listed so obviously the EVO will not be released on the 5th, but sometime in the 4th week of June at the earliest. Since the playbook does not even mention of firm EVO release date, just a vague "week 4" reference it might not be until early July.

Since I am a new member I cannot post links directly, so in the below web address put https in place of the four XXXX at the beginning of the address and then just cut and paste into your browser to see the playbook.

XXXX://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BzGFFGgP_A-9MDE3MjYxZGMtN2E4Ni00N2Q1LTg1ZmYtOWU5N2E4MDk2MjI1&hl=en_US
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
That's what I said this time last year....
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
boooooooooooooo:eek:
[HTC EVO 3D] kamikazimonky:
i believe what it means by week four is that its the fourth week of may edition. if you look on the calendar it shows it comes out once a week. it came out on the 25th which is week 4 of may. so when it says evo 3d week 4 that means the week 4 edition of may features it. at least thats what i get out of it
[HTC EVO 3D] systematik_ruin:
I attempted to get some info from the good folks at ballistic. This might confirm a late june / july launch. Or just means they have no idea, like the rest of us.

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in a Ballistic HC case for the HTC Evo 3D. We are expecting to release the Ballistic HC case in July. Please check back on our webstore in mid June for more information on the release of the HTC Evo 3D Ballistic HC Case.

If you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us.

--

Best Regards,

Krissi

Customer Service

goballisticcase.com
[HTC EVO 3D] hrdc69:
Thats wishful thinking as the playbook was put out on May 25th and covers the late May and June time periods. Most of the events listed are in the June time period.

On page 7 for the "new device offers" it lists the time period as from 6/5-6/23 and alas no EVO is listed, just the Samsung Tender and Motorola XPRT.

The week 4 time period would more than likely refer to four weeks from the playbook release date of May 25 meaning a EVO release date in the last week of June if we are lucky.
[HTC EVO 3D] vinterchaos:
They haven't given a date for the damn phone why would it be listed in the playbook... they'll announce it publicly before they add it to that
[HTC EVO 3D] Greenkknight101:
So were probably looking at a june 25th - july 1st release date.. :eek:

*cries*
[HTC EVO 3D] newbie139:
so the announcement on the sprint race rumor\speculation is shot?
[HTC EVO 3D] WeatherTech:
I still am suspicious that they would let a pre-order system run for a month plus.
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
could it be possible that they have not chosen a date so thats why its not in the playbook?
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
yeah, and there is no mention of it in the playbook on the timeline but there is lots of promotional (very wishful) info....if sprint is getting into the hyper-speed announce-n-launch thing which seems to be all the rage today then it would make sense to have that exactly like that.

...and what of their training? I've heard from more than a few sources (online and IRL) that there would be 'same day training', though what for is a mystery. It's an android phone. It takes 45 seconds or so to learn to come to terms with sense 3.0 and all of the promotional bullet points (and more) are covered in the spec sheet and in the playbook.

So, I'm pretty sure we're sitting in the same place we thought we were.....clueless and hopeful
[HTC EVO 3D] hrdc69:
The EVO Is listed in the playbook with only a reference to "week 4" which means if we are lucky a release date of late June - early July. Remember the Playbook is not released for the public but is a private document only meant for Sprint dealers and resellers. So whoever released this to that forum was doing us a favor.
[HTC EVO 3D] Ep3n3wp:
I'm having a viewing party for the pre race show... Just made a huge pot of chilli... Burgers are bring hand made..... dip is chilling... Frozen margarita bucket is freezing... Lol... Jk not having a viewing party... But I am making all that for a bbq party today....

Good news: I just saved 500 hundred bucks on a new phone by switching to XxXViRuSXxX

(So easy, a noobie can do it)
[HTC EVO 3D] dkotoric:
And u would know this how

Sent from my Nexus S 4G
[HTC EVO 3D] WeatherTech:
Nobody knows anything for sure. In fact, Sprint is probably watching everyone here fight about the date and not releasing it just to tease everyone. The second we stop fretting about it they'll issue a statement lol.
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
In that case I'm switching to Verizon.
[HTC EVO 3D] mayfield103:
Yeah right!

don't forget to bring a towel!
[HTC EVO 3D] popular nobody:
At my job meeting with both HTC and Sprint present, where I had to report about recent problems that I had with the software for the device, and other info that I can't mention. I was told two release date candidates for the phone, and those were the two dates.

Sent from the EVO 3D with Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] fmedina2:
Another super secret source! Wow you are so cool! Thank you for sharing! You are the only person who has a super secret source that is never wrong! :rolleyes:
[HTC EVO 3D] Whosdaman:
Who are you?
[HTC EVO 3D] mattfmartin:
Yeah and my dog is bigger than your dog:p Just like my weenis

R.I.P hd2 hello Evo 3d
[HTC EVO 3D] ttieder:
Has anything changed I'm putting my faith in your release date I've seen you right all the time so I'm still hoping you are right
[HTC EVO 3D] Whosdaman:
Like I said earlier...i haven't talked to my source in like two weeks. I will speak to him on tuesday
[HTC EVO 3D] ttieder:
Lol ok I hope to hear good news
[HTC EVO 3D] popular nobody:
You're dyslexic? What super secret source I said I have? Do you have signatures blocked, where you can't read on what I do for a living? I've mentioned the two dates that were told to me at this meeting. You think I wrote that for a xda thanks? I get plenty of PM's about this device. Tentative dates changes all the time, but I decided to mention them anyway. You could ignore them, and wait patiently for June 3th to 5th to arrive though.
[HTC EVO 3D] fmedina2:
I can put that I am the CEO of HTC in my signature and it wouldn't change anything. I don't think that gives you any credibility just because you put that in your signature.

I never said I believe June 3rd to the 5th. Nobody has ANY idea when they will be out.

However I do imagine that the EVO 3D will be coming out somewhere around that time. I personally don't think it can come out as early as next week.
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
thanked just in case :)

You need to tell them the 24th is no good though and that they need to ship them out now. That is unless they are holding on to them so they can be unlocked before launch?
[HTC EVO 3D] popular nobody:
What do I get out of lying, though? Moderation powers, automatic respect, a chance to be a part of team douche? I get what you're saying, but I didn't sign up with XDA to be another "insider". I'm just relaying the message, without the sarcasm. Software issues were the key reason to the delay. Hardware side, it's ready.

@xHausx: That wasn't the reason either, and I honestly don't know about the fate of the bootloader. EVO 3D bootloader will be locked, but it might be through a OTA update. The device is already close to gold status, so to go back and unlock every single device? I really don't know about that.
[HTC EVO 3D] fmedina2:
It's just that we have seen multiple people with 'inside sources' yet we have several release dates.
[HTC EVO 3D] popular nobody:
That's the problem though. Those assholes were claiming that, not me. Reminds me of BSOD, a situation people didn't want to believe me with either. Training didn't start for the device yet, so that should you tell you something. There were numerous tentative dates for the device, but the software was a issue, and the pricing wasn't finalized. I honestly thought it would have been mentioned last week, but I understand why it wasn't. Looking at that leaked playbook, my dates mentioned is a Week 4 date. Again, dates changes all the day so that an upside.
[HTC EVO 3D] mahalocat:
Ok so what is the pricing?
[HTC EVO 3D] djdisturbed:
$199 w/ 2 year contract $550 off contract

(BTW I dont really know, I'm just throwing that out so when it's announced I can say see my inside source was right if it is, even though I just came up with those numbers :D)
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
I'm not too terribly worried about it being locked on release tbh, but, of course, it would be nice to get it sooner than later. I'm just throwing stuff out there but it seems to me the easiest solution would be to ship it as planned and then release a userdebug version of the ROM that has an unlocked eng hboot. The regular users would still be protected against corrupted firmware and those who would like to unlock it are happy too.
[HTC EVO 3D] popular nobody:
Would you believe me if I told you that they were debating on $249.99, because of the "3D" part? $299 was mentioned way back, but they knew that wouldn't work. $199 is going to be the price.

@xHausx: That's the smartest solution, and I feel they will have no choice but to take. EVO 3D and Sunfire 4G in July, won't work.
[HTC EVO 3D] scotbot:
okay, I might kick myself later, but I just sold my EVO for $315 on ebay. I figured I better sell it before the 3d is announced because right now not many ppl know the 3d even exists. Im putting my wifes old intercept on my line till the e3d drops. I may just buy the 3d at full price now due to my evo fetching a good ammount.

A stupid question, switching phones doesnt mess with ones upgrade status does it?
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
is 500 the right prive for it outright?
[HTC EVO 3D] newbie139:
ok of this is true then why the HTC sensation is ready??????? its the same damn phone minus the 3d its not no software issues unless we're talking about 3rd party software like you tube 3d or netflix or any other crap like that
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
the thing that sucks is that Sprint likes to be the first for everything. You would think they would want to be the first carrier with htc dual core phone with sense 3.0 and the 5th would have been it because the sensation is coming the 8th
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
that or something with the radio maybe? This one is CDMA for the US and not a European GSM phone, plus it would fall in line with qualcomm's expertise as the chip maker. Guess we'll have to see if it matches up to the ready to go firmware that we already have.
[HTC EVO 3D] newbie139:
why the radio???? that should not be the problem at this stage of the device the evo 4g radio and this one is the same ,,, i just think this dont look good for sprint or is it that we are so anxious that we are overreacting im at a bbq and im checking this forum every 20 min :P
[HTC EVO 3D] alchemist316:
I'm getting frustrated with this a Sprint rep Pmed me just now asking about finding a gingerbread update for his EVO I asked him why not wait for the 3d he says his store has no idea

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[HTC EVO 3D] iSaint:
you guys still believe 5th?... sprint has done no advertising ...
[HTC EVO 3D] djdisturbed:
good that means more available on launch date for us to get, lol :D
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
yeah, I'm sorry but it looks like the 5th is not happening. I hope I get proven wrong but I doubt it
[HTC EVO 3D] m4rk0358:
Fourth week of June?
[HTC EVO 3D] Whosdaman:
Just fyi random noob, if you use the xda app you can't see the signatures

Then again I forgot that signatures are the three all telling truth source to know what people do. You can't lie in those you know?
[HTC EVO 3D] Mikee4fun:
Well this is what I got from my EVP rep last week.

Quote

"I just wanted to send out a quick update on the request for the HTC EVO 3D. I do like my job, so please do not post any of my personal or company information on the internet.

There is still no “official” launch date or pricing information available on it. However, as many of you may already know, there has been some leaked information on blogs/forums that mention the pricing at 199.99 for new lines and qualified upgrades with a tentative release date of June 4th.

If you are interested in setting up a pending order with the EVP based on this information, simply follow the numbered instructions below. In the event that the official pricing is different, I will contact you again before anything is submitted.

1. Please email me the name on the account and the wireless number(s) you are upgrading or if it is a new line of service.

2. Let me know the preferred delivery address if different from the Sprint billing address, and shipping method (free 3-5 day, 2nd day for $10, and next day for $12)

3. I will need the 6-10 digit PIN code on your Sprint account

4. I will then send over paperwork for your approval…after reviewing, send me you final permission to place the order

5. The second that the phone becomes available in the national Sprint inventory, it will be placed for you automatically

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ!!

· Please note that the phone will be shipped out automatically when it is in the inventory system for processing…sometimes this is the exact day of release, but many times it can be a day or more prior to that date.

· There is no guarantee of the exact ship date until we see it available in the system!!!

· Unless there are changes you would like to make, like shipping address or to cancel the order, there is no need to contact me once it is submitted…I will notify you instantly once it is processed and again once it ships with tracking info.

There are many benefits to using the EVP for your needs on this order. First, no waiting in lines are driving around town to get your phone….we ship it directly to you. Also, since we have access to multiple inventory systems, we have a greater supply to work with so no worries about it selling out before you get yours. Most importantly, you can rest easy knowing that your monthly plan discounts will not be affected…it is needs to be added or updated we will also take care of that for you.

Please note that the HTC EVO 3D will need to be on an “Everything Data” plan and require the $10 premium data fee."

So guys and gals, as soon as I have confirmation of shipping to me I will let you all know. I ordered two off contract @ $499.99 so that should pretty much sum up the off contract pricing.

Cheers,

Mikee
[HTC EVO 3D] Greenkknight101:
Yeah, i have the sero premium plan with sprint, anyone know if i'm going to have to pay the full 500 for it? or is there a way to get the 200 rate .. i don't think renewing the sero gets the 200 :confused:?
[HTC EVO 3D] newbie139:
this what i dont understand the evo 3d was announced first at ctia and how the sensation which was mention some time after is ready and the evo isnt?

i know the june 4th or within that date isnt feasible anymore but damn we all know 98% of the consumers that are gonna buy this product arent really hardcore users so they will get it when it comes out ... but damn enough with the rumors sprint gotta say something aside from soon
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
I wish Sprint would give us something, talk about the rumors o if your having problems with the phone but keep us up to date a alittle
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
yup, others have gotten that too. Guess everyone else decided to do what he asked and not post it though... :rolleyes:

It's also at least a week old and he does say it's a "tentative" release date, so it's possible it will change
[HTC EVO 3D] SCSnare:
Lame. The segment on the NASCAR show still just said "Coming This Summer." No new info.
[HTC EVO 3D] Ep3n3wp:
Booo no release info during pre race show... Waste of time

Good news: I just saved 500 hundred bucks on a new phone by switching to XxXViRuSXxX

(So easy, a noobie can do it)
[HTC EVO 3D] djdisturbed:
lol, the BIG anouncement today IS

"Coming out this summer"

LMFAO
[HTC EVO 3D] MrTrackZed:
Let's just call a spade a spade at this point....Sprint has no idea when they're going to release the 3D, they're leaving it open on purpose so they don't have to hold themselves to a certain deadline....especially now considering the unlocked bootloaders and whether or not it will ship unlocked. They're probably laughing at us as we debate over every rumor under the sun ranging from June 4th to damn Christmas in another dimension. They're giving us small hints and extremely rough ballpark dates for a reason.
[HTC EVO 3D] mlin:
Boooooooooooooooo

Tapa tapa tapa
[HTC EVO 3D] m4rk0358:
Yeah that's likely. I could see it now, their entire C-Level team is sitting in a large conference room thinking of ways to screw over hard core nerds like us. Sounds like an excellent strategic plan.

:P
[HTC EVO 3D] Mediocrates:
Think I'm gonna sit this one out, wait for dust to settle, how long are the $50 pre-order cards good for? This phone has already outlived it's hype.
[HTC EVO 3D] mlin:
I think it was a joke.

Tapa tapa tapa
[HTC EVO 3D] m4rk0358:
As was my retort.

Swyped from my EVO
[HTC EVO 3D] dadoc04:
smh @ coming this summer.... f***ers!

Sent from my HTC Evo
[HTC EVO 3D] Greenkknight101:
haha i can see that, Lolz :D
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
just long enough for them to make some interest off our deposits... guess they're going to milk it for a little bit longer
[HTC EVO 3D] Riff76:
Seems like if the 3D really was launching June 4th, that Sprint/HTC would have to delay to unlock the bootloader. We got what we wanted but now we have to wait a little longer. Patience is a virtue crap, blah blah blah
[HTC EVO 3D] Nsandhu23:
I just hope the world doesn't end before I get my hands-on that Evo 3D.

From my soon to be Evo 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
Suuuuuuuuux