The long-anticipated Sprint Evo 4G hits stores today

June 4, 2010 - By Alex Miranda

It’s June 4, 2010. That means the Evo 4G is officially on sale from Sprint’s online webstore. Preordering for the device began back on May 12th through Best Buy. For those who didn’t do it ahead of time, they can now purchase them online or at an authorized Sprint retail partner. The device is considered by some as a serious contender for the Apple iPhone and, in terms of coverage, speed, and customer service, AT&T, as well. Of course, being an Android 2.1 device with features like a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch display, 8 megapixel camera, and two-way video calling don’t exactly hurt its chances of making it big.

HTC Evo 4G from Sprint

Pricing for the dual-mode 3G/4G handset is set at $199.99 (includes a $150 instant rebate). To qualify, customers must sign a two-year contract with Sprint and submit a $100.00 rebate request, via mail. Additionally, a separate charge of $29.99 (shareable among up to eight devices, on the same account) will be included for Sprint customers who wish to use the company’s mobile hotspot capability.