The EVO 3D is one of the first dual core smartphones from HTC but is more noteworthy for being one of the handsets to introduce 3D technology to the mobile phone market. Although 3D has been around for many decades it has only been in the last few years that it has achieved mass appeal with movies such as Alice in Wonderland and Avatar being huge 3D box office hits. Electronic giants like LG and Samsung have capitalised on this by introducing 3D televisions and even Nintendo has got in on the action with the Nintendo 3DS.
3D Screen Technology
The only smartphone to attempt 3D before the EVO has been the LG Optimus 3D. While the EVO uses a similar 3D screen technology to its LG counterpart it provides a number of improvements over the latter device. With a similar 4.3″ screen the EVO offers a superior screen resolution of 540 x 960 and runs on Super LCD technology.
The EVO 3D operates on the same parallax barrier display technology as the Optimus 3D and the Nintendo 3DS. While this does not offer the same true 3D experience as found in cinemas it has the benefit of not requiring 3D glasses for its use. The only drawback is that the 3D effect is limited to certain viewing angles which some people may find annoying if they are attempting to engage in some 3D activity for an extended period of time.
3D Cameras and 1080p Video
The EVO 3D does not just allow you to view 3D content on its screen but you are also provided with the ability to make your own 3D content with its dual 5 megapixel cameras. With these you can record high quality 720p 3D videos and capture stereoscopic images to enjoy. Alternatively, you can still take standard photos and record 2D videos in the higher quality 1080p, and the EVO 3D is one of the few phones to offer this full HD video recording feature.
Dual Core Android
With a dual core 1.2GHz processor the EVO 3D is the fastest smartphone currently around and this is greatly complemented by 1GB of RAM. The handset runs on Android Gingerbread and comes with HTC’s Sense user interface that offers superb social networking integration and is consistently chosen as one of the best Android interfaces around. Thanks to the Android operating system there is much more on offer with the EVO than just its 3D content, with many excellent messaging and entertainment options on offer.
Entertainment and Connectivity
The EVO comes with access to Android Market where you can acquire many great apps and games, and also comes with support for Adobe Flash and online video content from YouTube. The larger screen of the EVO makes it ideal for general web browsing too, with 3G and Wi-Fi connections making it easy to get online whenever you need to. The EVO’s Wi-Fi also comes with DLNA support, allowing you to hook the phone up to compatible devices. This could include televisions, including 3D televisions, with the HDMI port also providing an additional means of streaming video content through a home television.
To Sum Up
When it comes to entertainment the EVO 3D is unrivalled with good music and video options as well as being a great way of making the most of the web while on the move. Although some people may accuse 3D of being a gimmick the EVO still offers more in the 2D department than most of its leading competitors. It is also worth bearing in mind that cameras and music players were originally accused of being mere gimmicks and have since become standard features on virtually all smartphones.
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