It’s done.

I’ve officially broken up with AT&T and said goodbye to my iPhone.

I’ve not yet become an Apple-hater, like Shel Holtz, and still run a Macbook Pro.  But the iPhone 4 just wasn’t doing it for me.

Noodling over the decision to switch has taken about two months, starting when I first played around in the demo of the Sprint EVO 4G on the web.  It’s a slick device in appearance and functionality, and even has useful low-tech innovations like a fold-out kickstand that allows you to place the device upright on your desk (should you be watching a video or on a video call).

Why I Switched From AT&T & the iPhone to the Sprint EVO 4G

• AT&T’s phone service is terrible and their customer policies are a joke.  While I have had some helpful and polite reps on the phone, I’m sick of fighting through their system every time there is a problem to address.
• The Sprint EVO 4G has a larger screen.  It’s wonderful.
• My friend, Chris Simmons, really likes his Sprint EVO 4G and he was one of the first people I knew who purchased one.  I respect his opinion.
• I no longer need a Wifi card and a phone.  The Sprint EVO 4G does it all and does it well.
• I’m saving about $70 per month switching to the Sprint EVO 4G.  The pricing plan is clean-cut, affordable and includes some added benefits, as opposed to AT&T’s plan.
• Free mobile-to-mobile minutes with Sprint – across all providers – is a huge hook.
• I wanted to try out Android because I never had.
• Even though we Ohioans don’t yet have 4G, the Sprint EVO 4G is a super-fast phone, even on the 3G network.
• The 8 MP camera (with a dual flash) and the HD video camera (shoots in 720p) have become a business necessity for what I do as a blogger and content engineer.  The ease of sharing what I create is certainly a plus.
• From the times I’ve played with the iPhone 4, I didn’t like the feel of it aesthetically.  From press, blogs and other reviews I’ve seen, there seem to be tons of issues Apple’s newest device.

I’ll provide some more details on the finer points of my reasons listed above in subsequent posts, as I review the phone in detail.  Trust me, I’ll be looking for things I don’t like and that don’t work.  They’re there, I just need some time to test out the device in my normal usage patterns.  There’s more to come so stay tuned…

For now, if you are thinking about making the switch to the Sprint EVO 4G, here are some must-have accessories you will want to look for when you buy.

For reference, below are links to the accessories I mentioned in the video.  All of these are Amazon links, simply because that’s where I purchased the extras.  I am not affiliated with Amazon at this time.

• Car Mount Adjustable Phone Holder for HTC EVO 4G Sprint
• Seidio Multi-Function Battery Charger for Use With HTC Droid Incredible, HTC EVO 4G, Droid Eris & Touch Pro 2
• Seidio Inno 1750mAh Extended Life Battery for Use With HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Hero (Black)
• HTC EVO 4G/HTC A9292/Supersonic Screen Protector
• Premium Orange Rubberized Snap-on Case Cover for HTC Evo 4G, Seamless Design Rear Case Only
• HTC EVO 4G Retractable Sync & Charge USB Cable

What would you add to this list?

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