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Buying a new smartphone shouldn't be a major expense. In fact, it shouldn't be an expense at all. dealnews archives reveal that months after a phone's release, you can snag that same handset for free. But which smartphones hit $0 the fastest, and is it ever possible to get an iPhone for free?

dealnews tracked past deals on popular smartphones to predict how long before some of today's hottest models are handed out for free:

Sprint's HTC Evo

The Previous Model: In March of 2010, HTC's Evo 4G became the first 4G smartphone to debut on Sprint's network, and it was sold directly from Sprint for $199.99 (after a $100 mail-in rebate). Three months later we posted our first deal on the Evo 4G: $200 with free shipping and no rebate hassles. That following September, the smartphone dropped again to $180, and by Black Friday the phone had already slipped to $100. This June and July we finally saw the Evo 4G hit $0 with no rebates via Wirefly. Overall, it took eight months for the phone to reach 50% off and 16 months for it to hit $0.

The Current Model: HTC's latest iteration of the Evo — the Evo 3D 4G — debuted from Sprint on June 24 with a similar $199.99 price tag. This time, however, the deal didn't necessitate a mail-in rebate. And unlike the original Evo, we actually started seeing deals for the Evo 3D before its release. In fact, 16 days before the phone's official release, both Wirefly and Amazon Wireless offered pre-orders for $180 with free shipping.Read more

Exclusively from Sprint and Available Today: HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G

June 24, 2011 --Two of the most highly anticipated wireless devices of 2011, HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G, debut today, exclusively from Sprint (NYSE: S). HTC EVO 3D, America’s first glasses-free 3D phone will cost $199.99 and HTC EVO View 4G, the first 4G-enabled tablet in the United States, will cost $399.99. Both prices exclude applicable taxes, and the devices require a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade.

Sprint Stores nationwide will open at 8 a.m. local time. HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G will also be available through Sprint Business Direct Sales, www.sprint.com and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), as well as RadioShack and Best Buy stores.

"HTC EVO 3D brings to life a visual experience that comes alive in front of the viewers’ eyes and offers crisp, clear pictures on the large display that showcases yet another new innovation from Sprint; and HTC EVO View 4G combines a wonderful tablet experience with the ability to use the optional HTC Scribe digital pen to take notes on web pages, e-books, PDF documents and more, in an easy and natural way," said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. "We’re looking forward to seeing our customers’ reactions to the glasses-free 3D experience when they get their hands on these exciting new devices today."Read more

Best Buy Opens Early on June 24 for HTC EVO 3D Launch

by jessica on Thu, 2011-06-23 10:22


HTC EVO 3D

Best Buy is opening its stores early tomorrow for the launch of the HTC EVO 3D on Sprint. All Best Buy big box stores that carry Sprint, as well as participating Best Buy Mobile specialty stores, will open at 8 a.m. local time.

The HTC EVO 3D on Sprint is the first 3D phone with qHD display, and features Android 2.3 Gingerbread, as well as dual 5-megapixel cameras. The HTC EVO 3D retails for $199.99 with a new, two-year agreement. It will also be available online at bestbuy.com/mobile.

"There has been a lot of excitement and interest in the HTC EVO 3D in our stores and we are happy to help bring it to market by opening our stores early on Friday," said Scott Anderson, head of merchandising for Best Buy Mobile. "This is a big launch for us and our teams are prepared and focused to help customers get their new phones set up and personalized before they leave the store."

HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G Arrive at Sprint on June 24

by jessica on Mon, 2011-06-06 11:55


HTC EVO View 4G, HTC EVO 3D

Two of the hottest products from this years' CTIA Wireless trade show now have a release date! Sprint just announced that the HTC EVO 3D smartphone and HTC EVO View 4G tablet will be hitting store shelves on June 24th.

The HTC EVO 3D – a 'glasses-free' 3D 4G smartphone – will be available for $199.99, and HTC EVO View 4G – the first 4G tablet – will be available for $399.99. Both devices require the usual two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade. You can pre-order both of them now at participating Sprint Stores by purchasing a $50 Sprint gift card (per device).

Sprint is giving its Sprint Premier customers first dibs on the EVO 3D, allowing them to order the device online three days before the launch (while supplies last). Qualifying customers will receive an email on June 21, or they can log on to their account at www.sprint.com on June 21, click "show me my rewards" and then "Sprint Premier Community" for more information.

Also, for a limited time, Sprint is giving anyone who purchases HTC EVO View 4G the HTC Scribe digital pen (usually sold separately) at no charge with a two-year service agreement – a savings of $79.99. Read more

Sprint Unveils Glasses-Free HTC EVO 3D

by jessica on Wed, 2011-03-23 13:42


HTC EVO 3D

This week at CTIA Sprint announced the HTC EVO 3D, a smartphone with the ability to capture and view 3D images - glasses-free!

The HTC EVO 3D features a QHD 3D 4.3-inch display, runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is powered by the 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor. It also features dual 5 megapixel cameras, which can capture standard digital stills, along with 3D images and 3D HD (720p) videos. It includes the latest version of HTC Sense and is DLNA compatible for sharing stored music, pictures and HD video wirelessly with other DLNA-certified home electronics.

"Sprint is taking wireless innovation to the next level once again as we bring our customers the ability to experience 3D on their phone without glasses," said Steve Elfman, president - Network Operations, Product and Wholesale, Sprint. "HTC EVO 3D makes it easy to take pictures or movies in 3D when you are on vacation, and then feel like you are there again when you view it months later. This device takes full advantage of Sprint's powerful 4G network and offers the innovation one would expect as the next benchmark device in the prestigious EVO product line." Read more

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