If you’ve been trolling the web during the last day, you’ve probably seen reviews for the Evo 3D popping up like mad.  I’ve listed my favorites below, along with my commentary and opinions as an Evo 4G user.  The biggest question that I have after reading through these reviews is the device’s battery life.  A lot of these reviews mention terrible battery life, but they don’t specify if they are always running with 4G enabled. I’ve found that the Evo 4G eats battery with the 4G radio on, but I’ve had great battery life with Wi-Fi or 3G when in a good coverage area (~2 days of normal use, especially on Wi-Fi).

Takeaways:

• The phone hardware is great, and Sense 3.0 seems to be a nice upgrade.
• WiMAX is a poor competitor to Verizon LTE, and can drain battery quickly. In particular, building penetration is a concern with WiMAX running in the 2.5 Ghz frequency range.
• Glasses-less 3D screen effect is good, but not quite as good as the Nintendo 3DS. Also, expect headaches if using the effect too long (say, greater than 10 minutes of use).
• 3D camera not useful at short distances, so don’t expect great macro usage.
• If you are used to the size of the Evo 4G (it is BIG),  you will have no problems with this device. I like the form-factor more than smaller devices, so this is a plus for me.

Review Links:

• Engadget – This seems to be the most comprehensive review out so far, and they hit many of the highlights and lowlights of the device.
• This is my next… – A shorter, more to the point, review that does a pretty good job in giving an overview of the device. If you have been following the Evo 3D since its announcement, this is the best review for you.
• All Things D – They do mention that they kept the 4G radio on and still got through most of the work day.  That is an improvement from the Evo 4G, where the battery tanked when a weak 4G signal was present.
• Android Central – These guys love the new Sense 3.0 found on the Evo 3D.  This is an initial review only, so it is a bit short.