Interested in picking up a shiny new EVO 4G but hate contracts?  Well, now you can buy your EVO straight from HTC for the low, low price of $549.99.  Unlike Sprint, Radio Shack, etc., they don't really care if you sign up for a contract as long as you get the phone somehow, so they make it relatively easy to buy the device without signing two years of your life away.  It may not be the best deal around, but it's certainly an option.  One thing to note is that you'll have to wait a little longer than everyone else since HTC won't be shipping the phones until the June 4th launch date.  You can also purchase the EVO for $199.99 with a new contract or for $299.99 if you have an existing contract and will agree to an extension.  All three choices do include free shipping, so that is one upside.  So are any of you picking up the EVO off-contract or is that a little too much to swallow?

Via Good and EVO