Sprint EVO still out of stock
Thanks to the tech hungry consumers (you and me) of the day it is apparently an ongoing trend that the device manufacturers simply cannot keep up with our demand. When giving the world new technology, you should expect a high demand, if you give the world new technology that could have come out years ago; you should expect a feeding frenzy.
Let’s take for example the ever popular Sprint EVO 4G, this is a first in a few different regards. The details have been reported multiple times, but at the end of the day it is more powerful and faster than pretty much anything before it. The phone released under its 4G branding, giving Sprint new life and taking users into the next generation of super phones. Unfortunately if you cannot supply the demand however you may be facing some tough times and stiffer competition. Dan Hesse the CEO of Sprint stated that the delay in the EVO 4Gs availability is not that of a “parts” issue but rather a demand issue. At the Forrester Customer Experience in NYC the CEO of Sprint told reporters “The device is more popular than we or HTC could foresee”. When asked about the shortage of components Hesse referred the question to the HTC spokes person, which stated to Reuters that the shortage was simply due to higher than expected demand. This has been seen in the recent history of the smart phone craze where Verizon and HTC’s Incredible cannot be shipped fast enough, this however is simply due to a shortage of Samsung AMOLED screens. While there is no word from the Sprint camp of a potential time frame for restocking the EVO, Hesse stated that the EVO is selling well, and Sprints shortages continued even after the launch of its main competitor the iPhone 4.
The popularity of the EVO 4G is truly astounding considering its competition. Again no time frame to report on potential restocks but be aware they will be back sooner than later.
PS: Dear HTC, don’t rush the manufacturing please. We don’t want to see the resupply of the EVO end up with the same silly issues the iphone went through. And whenever you want to shoot one my way, I will put it too good use.
Are you waiting on the restock of the EVO? How do you feel about these companies giving us the tech we want but not being able to keep up with demand?
Tags: EVO 4G, Sprint EVO 4G, Sprint EVO
So, here we are, 7 weeks later and the Evo is still out of stock! I am not sure which is worse; The fact that you can’t find one anywhere without an eta in sight or the fact that every where you turn, you see the advertisements urging you to get one… “What will you do with first?” Apparently nothing. By the time this phone makes it to market in sustainable quantities, it will be outdated and I will be purchasing it. I don’t know about anyone else but I SERIOUSLY GET ANNOYED every time I see that commercial!
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Inside sources say that Samsung manufactures the EVO’s screen. Since Samsung is releasing their own 4G phone (the Epic) for Sprint at the end of the month, they have halted production of the EVO screen in order to boost sales.
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iphone 4 is a joke compared to evo.
I think it’s ridiculous they have to call it iphone “4″ in order to mislead the consumers
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People, Relax! As great as the EVO is, the fist batch all had screen problems with glass delamination and light leakage. It will take some time for HTC to retrofit the entire inventory of EVOs, but once they do, you’ll end up not having to go through the hassle of returning your new EVO. Meanwhile, just laugh as Sprint spins the story that the lack of inventory has everything to do with unsustainable demand. With the straits Sprint is in, if that story were true, then the Sprint product management team should be shot.
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So I’ve been trying to get a broken phone (won’t charge) replaced since I first received it on release dat and still nothing…glad I’m paying for the service (including the extra 4G fee) but not getting to utilize anything. Over a month now is pretty rediculous.
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The shortages of phones has absolutely nothing to do with Sprint and Everything to do with HTC
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That’s the route I took as well Spyda. When the Shack calls, I go pick it up. No hassle w/ mail in rebates either. I have no problem waiting if it means a better phone is on it’s way.
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thats good i didnt order one on sprint lol my friend is a manager at the shack and is sending me one when they arrive…
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Be patient. They are probably reeling from all the major screen issues with the EVO that are coming to light now. Extended lead time, one can only hope, is likely due to correcting these issues before shipment as a simple software update will not correct the problem. Why send new phones out if your just going to have to recall them anyway. Take your time HTC, hopefully this new wave of EVO’s will be problem free.
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This is ridiculous. Sounds like they’re just trying to get more money, buy making people wait and all.
I really want the phone, my mom and I have been looking forever. None of the stores have them. My mom called them, but the guy didn’t place the order, so there goes the phone.
I really just think Sprint should make an update on this crap. I mean, its been like a month.
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I ordered my evo on June 9th from the sprint store. Still not here. Ridiculous.
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Either way a restock is taking way too long. and dates from sprints “warehouse” keep getting pushed back……..its lame I want my Evo
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If the demand where all that, sprint would be shouting record numbers from the roof tops. This sounds like a supply problem using demand as a cover.
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its taking too long. somebody should be fired.
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Seems like a false demand. When you send 2 per week to any given store…that is a purposeful attempt to create the illusion of a higher demand. Either way, the phone is awesome and deserves the kudos.
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