Sprint announces pricing and release date for the HTC Evo 4G. See photos from the carrier's special event in New York.
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Sprint CEO Dan Hesse takes the stage to announce that the HTC Evo 4G will be available starting June 4 for $199.99 with a two-year contract.
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Disney
Disney was also in attendance, partnering with Sprint to really highlight the multimedia capabilities of the Evo 4G. Later at the event, invitees were treated to an advanced screening of Disney's upcoming film "Prince of Persia."
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YouTube HQ
The HTC Evo 4G will be the first smartphone to ship with the high-quality YouTube player. The HQ player is shown on the left, and the standard player is displayed on the right using the HTC Droid Incredible.
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HDMI output
Sprint demonstrates the capability to stream video from the Evo 4G to your home theater system using the built-in HDMI port.
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3D gaming
Sprint touted the 3D-gaming capabilities of the smartphone by playing Need for Speed Shift.
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Enjoying the view
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse watches as his colleagues show off the Evo 4G's features on stage.
