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Last Updated May 25 -- 

Earlier this Last week, I compiled links to the first round of reviews of the HTC EVO 4G from Sprint. The phone is available for sale on June 4 for $199 after mail in rebate. To get updates from Sprint about the device, sign up at www.sprint.com/evo .

While most tech reviewers I work with try very hard not to read the reviews written by their peers before they write their own reviews, sometimes that's not possible. Other tech reviewers I work with like to read what others have to say before they sit down to write. Their rationale is that they want to add new information to the conversation rather than repeat earlier observations.

To help you keep track of the reviews, I decided to add new reviews that have come out since the first round. I'll leave it you to decide what's new from earlier reviews.

Here's what I found since my last post:

Larry Magid, an independent tech writer for the Huffington Post and @CBSNews.com says:

"This is the most advanced Android phone on the market and an excellent option for anyone looking for a full-featured smartphone with Web access, an excellent camera and some very advanced features."

Lisa Gade with Mobile Tech Review says:

"I don't much believe that phones can be a turnaround for a carrier but in this case it really just might happen."

Ginny Mies from PC World says:

"...the EVO 4G is a winner with its solid hardware, multimedia capabilities, and speediness. Even if you don't have 4G connectivity in your city, you'll be pleased with this smartphone."

Matthew Miller from ZDNet says:

"Several reviews were posted last week on the Sprint HTC EVO 4G and a demo unit was sent to me on Friday. I spent the weekend using it and wanted to post some of my own first impressions before I went offline for a week on a cruise with my wife. I posted my top 10 smartphones of 2010 article on Friday too and had the EVO 4G in the number one spot due to the amazing specifications. After two and a half days of usage, I would have to say I think I made the right choice in awarding the EVO 4G the top place and depending on what Apple announces in a couple of weeks the EVO 4G may soon be mine."

Vincent Nguyen from Slashgear says:

"Long anticipated, hugely specified and just plain huge: there’s a lot to like about the HTC EVO 4G. The first WiMAX phone in the US brings with it the promise of DSL-like mobile data access along with the flexibility of Google’s Android OS, complete with HTC’s now-legendary hardware quality and flexible Sense UI."

"...one of the most capable and impressive handsets not only running Android but in the US smartphone segment altogether."

Philip Berne from Phonescoop says:

"...the HTC Evo 4G stands on its own as a great smartphone. For basic calling features, especially the rich, detailed address book with all its social networking extras, the Evo 4G is the best in its class. It's fast and responsive all around, and I love the HTC Sense interface design. The phone browses the Web like the best phones on the market, and even Flash Lite can't keep this phone down. Music and multimedia features could use more advanced features, but even without the bells and whistles music sounded great and videos were fun to watch on the gigantic screen."