If you don’t want to view 3D images and prefer to stick to the standard 2D display, a toggle switch on the side of the device allows you to turn the effect off. And don’t even think about trying to watch 3D movies outside it completely fades in bright sunlight. With an image or a short video clip, it isn’t too hard to hold the phone directly in front of your eyes for a few seconds. This can be difficult with a small screen. If you’re viewing at a slight angle, the image will look like a blurry mess. You need to maintain an absolute dead-on viewing angle to properly appreciate the third dimension, though. Unlike the Evo 4G, the Evo 3D doesn’t sport a kickstand–mainly because the twin 3D cameras occupy most of the space on the rear. Its display is a 4.3-inch 3D touchscreen with a sheet of Gorilla Glass for added toughness. It measures about 5 inches tall, nearly 3 inches wide, and 0.47 inches thick. With the battery in place, the HTC Evo 3D weighs 6 ounces.
It has a nice, textured rubber backing and a slimmer shape that feels good in hand. The Evo 3D smartphone feels solid, but not bulky in the least.
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Keeping it in the family, the Evo View Android tablet, also announced today, has the same color scheme. Like the Evo 4G, the Evo 3D is black with blood-red detailing. Did the Evo 3D change my opinion of 3D phones? Well, let’s just say it is a very good thing that there’s more to this phone than just a 3D display.įirst and foremost, the Evo 3D is a gorgeous phone. However, Sprint and HTC make a great team, so I decided to keep an open mind about the HTC Evo 3D. I’m not sold on 3D for consumer devices, and I’m certainly skeptical of it on a smartphone-size screen.