Sprint Launches HTC EVO 3D: America’s First 3D Smartphone

Sprint launched America’s first 3D smartphone today (June 24, 2011): the HTC EVO 3D. Similar to it’s older brother, the HTC EVO, the EVO 3D is very likely a trendsetter in the smartphone market.

Like Nintendo’s 3DS, the EVO 3D renders three-dimensional video without the use of 3D glasses. (I couldn’t imagine carrying around a pair of 3D glasses just to look at my phone!)

In addition to its ability to play 3D content, with state-of-the-art, dual 5 megapixel cameras, the EVO 3D will also let users produce 3D content.

As the technical specifications show, even despite its 3D capabilities, the HTC EVO 3D is a powerful smartphone. Here is just a taste:

• 4.3-inch 3D QHD (960×540) display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback
• Powered by the Android 2.3 operating system
• 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor

This is no doubt a powerful device. I wonder, though, if the 3D capabilities are more than just a gimmick. Even with the recent release of Netflix streaming capability on the HTC EVO, I still don’t use it as my primary source of video content. I don’t think that the 3D would change that after the initial awe wore off.

What are your thoughts? Have you tried the new HTC EVO 3D? Would you like to? Do you know anyone who has? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. Alternatively, hit the link below for the full specs and ad copy on Amazon.