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Xperia S. Anybody getting it?

I was thinking this would be my next phone. But I'm starting to have 2nd thoughts after seeing some, not so good reviews. Especially pertaining to the capacitive buttons.
Anybody getting this phone?

yep I'm getting mine on Tues can't wait...its got to be the sexiest phone on the market to date
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Yep, me too.
Contract runs out in June but may pay soon to get the upgrade to the xperia s sooner.
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thewelt1 said:
yep I'm getting mine on Tues can't wait...its got to be the sexiest phone on the market to date
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It is a great looking phone. Can't deny that.
Let us know how it performs.

Since it only uses micro Sim, its not gonna be my next phone 
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Look for HTC one x and one s their is no comparison with any phone from them
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Quite simple for me really, 1)No expandable memory = no no 2)Anyone watching SONY chairman's speech at CES - Ion will be available Internationally from Q3 of this year. Here's to hoping the specs are kept pretty much the same, especially the expandable memory.

the non expandable memory isn't that big of a deal breaker to me.
but i'm waiting for the xperia P for the aluminum case and smaller size.

I would get one right now, if I could find one in the USA. I like it's design more than the Ion. And I like it in white better than the required Ion black.

jesus, i'm reading some reviews and it's amazing how biased the midia is towards apple products, that cnet site in particular is freaking horrible.
for instance, in their playstation vita review, the guy had the nerve to write "hardcore users would prefer an iPod touch" i was speechless.

a.monteiro said:
jesus, i'm reading some reviews and it's amazing how biased the midia is towards apple products, that cnet site in particular is freaking horrible.
for instance, in their playstation vita review, the guy had the nerve to write "hardcore users would prefer an iPod touch" i was speechless.
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That has to be one crappy reviewer hardcore=ipod? X(
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negrobembon said:
That has to be one crappy reviewer hardcore=ipod? X(
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Hardcore games/music lovers would never resort to an iPod...there are so many better portable music players and gaming devices out there...
So why the hell the iPod?

aR_ChRiS said:
Hardcore games/music lovers would never resort to an iPod...there are so many better portable music players and gaming devices out there...
So why the hell the iPod?
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Because they worship the thing.There is no other technology besides what apple brings to the table for these people,no matter what you say.
Somehow,credits to their marketing team to be able to turn an electronic products into a cult.

bloodsuckingcomputer said:
Because they worship the thing.There is no other technology besides what apple brings to the table for these people,no matter what you say.
Somehow,credits to their marketing team to be able to turn an electronic products into a cult.
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I will 2nd that. Apple has done a wonderful job at marketing their products.

Yes.Apple 's marketing is one of the best because their products are one year old in features.Nevermind,the fanboys will always be there to defend the bitten fruit.
At the moment the Sony S is the best mobile phone(until the next one).
Just enjoy it.

BUT, when compared to the design of my X10 it is erm, Ug, well not very pretty, with shut lines everywhere and just 'clunky'.
Shame, I was so sure this would be my next phone but having seen it and played with it I am not at all sure..........
However, where else to go?
IF my X10 did not have the infuriating drop out when listening to music via bluetooth and a better in call volume I would not bother...............BUT it has and so a change is required. Just don't know where to go now.
Suggestions (sensible, constructive) welcome.

Bennachie said:
BUT, when compared to the design of my X10 it is erm, Ug, well not very pretty, with shut lines everywhere and just 'clunky'.
Shame, I was so sure this would be my next phone but having seen it and played with it I am not at all sure..........
However, where else to go?
IF my X10 did not have the infuriating drop out when listening to music via bluetooth and a better in call volume I would not bother...............BUT it has and so a change is required. Just don't know where to go now.
Suggestions (sensible, constructive) welcome.
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SGS2. HTC One, Nexus?

wait for the S3 maybe ? OR HTC One-X .... My contract is up in May so no rush for anything yet, always better to wait a month or two anyway, ICS should be updated if there are any bug's plus more time for the Dev's to work on some tweaks
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The Xperia S is one I really wanted to like but It's not very sleek, more brick like than the X10, camera looks great as does the display though.
Really want to know when the S3 will be released though ....

Nope, I will be waiting for something new like the sgs3.. I have the feeling that phone development is moving with the speed of light since 2011
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Okay, seriously? There are several aspects of the Xperia S that are substandard, namely the SoC already being old, the screen being (undoubtly) the same from the HTC Rezound (which has some black crush), and the weight being unbalanced. Not only that, it's launching off of the old Android 2.3 platform, while there are already phones launching off of 4.0.x ICS.
The Xperia S is a bit late, for basically being a slimmer Rezound with more onboard memory.
I'm still getting it (since I don't like the Xperia ION), mainly because I like Sony products.

I'm in love. Hold me back!

I just saw this phone in the flesh for the first time. I played with it in the store (in Yurakucho, Japan).
Very nice indeed! I can't wait to get it now. The release date hasn't been announced in Japan, although it will be sometime this month (November).
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
Anyway, as sad as it seems, I'm totally excited to get it. I'm not too impressed with the Samsung flip over style case, so I'll look to try a few others out and see what's about.
I was very excited before, but after spending half an hour with it, I've fallen in love! :good:
Forgive my excitement.

Grant Barker said:
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
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Maybe that was the stylus and you were holding the phone upsidedown, lol.
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DanDroidian said:
Maybe that was the stylus and you were holding the phone upsidedown, lol.
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cant be..stylus wud then come out of the top left corner!! or maybe he was looking at the back of the phone..lol :laugh: :laugh:
or jst a typo..right instead of left!!

I've seen these before, it is not a note 2... It's actually a chinese/japanese knock off of the note 2...

Although I did get to grope it in all kinds of positions and was quite excited doing so, you have little faith my friends..
You can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQm35IaTxz0
Skip to 18:20 (I believe it's so that people can use the `One Seg' TV function with NTT Docomo.
This will be my first time with NTT Docomo, so I've never used the One Seg (TV) function before. I probably wont use it, but seeing an antenna on the Note 2 was quite surprising.

Tv antenna
Yeah it's a tv antenna. I believe it's only on the Korean models.

I'm not sure about Korea, but it's definitely on the Japanese version.

Is that for real?? Lol..
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Grant Barker said:
Although I did get to grope it in all kinds of positions and was quite excited doing so
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this dam people are lucky!!!

Grant Barker said:
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner. I haven't seen this antenna in the many Galaxy Note 2 videos that I've watched on YouTube.
Forgive my excitement.
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Is it april? Either way glad your excited it is a great device.

Here's a video of a 64GB Galaxy Note 2 with a TV Antenna. I have a Korean one. I flip through a few TV channels.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRUGpekzf_w

The cable companies would have a **** fit if phones were being released in the US with antennas on them! :laugh:

The people in Korea and Japan have much higher standards and expectations when it comes to electronics, since the tech development is much faster there. There are tons of cool phones released over there that are exclusive to those countries.
Some phones there have more RAM than their EU/US counterparts, some have 64GB storage, some have TV-antennas. I think people there are much more picky and demanding when they shop tech, because they're far ahead of the rest of the world in that department.

Kiahnlliya said:
The people in Korea and Japan have much higher standards and expectations when it comes to electronics, since the tech development is much faster there. There are tons of cool phones released over there that are exclusive to those countries.
Some phones there have more RAM than their EU/US counterparts, some have 64GB storage, some have TV-antennas. I think people there are much more picky and demanding when they shop tech, because they're far ahead of the rest of the world in that department.
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+1..agree..i use to work with them last time in my old working place. They really up to date on tech spec..they even dont believe any info about tech from others country..they only believe their own country..its a little trouble some when working with them here..but, i get use to it..haha..respect their high tech knowledge though
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Yeah. The Japanese are very dedicated and serious when it comes to work and business.
When I get the phone, no doubt I'll take some photos of the antenna and the rest of the device, for my site (and fans).

Grant Barker said:
I was surprised that it comes with an antenna, for watching TV (and hopefully radio). The antenna comes out of the top right corner.
Forgive my excitement.
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Not surprised...South Korea was the first country to use DMB services.

Grant Barker said:
Yeah. The Japanese are very dedicated and serious when it comes to work and business
When I get the phone, no doubt I'll take some photos of the antenna and the rest of the device, for my site (and fans).
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Wow..good..pls upload here once u snap the pic ..
Anyway, i was wonder, does it will work here in malaysia to watch the tv channel??
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Just because....I had read thru this thread and yes I agree, I spent 6 yrs in Japan, with travels to Korea.
"Domo arigatou gozaimasu!"

Without realizing that Ludicmike has demonstrated this, (even though I thanked him for the post) I was inspired to go ahead and make my very first YouTube vid.
It's not a great video, but you can see the antenna again.
I'll try to limit the fumbling around and rambling in any future videos.
Samsung GALAXY Note 2 (Antenna on Japanese version)
Feel free in the YouTube comments to give me any advice. It's a big step for an old camera shy dude like me.

The first smartwatch which inspired others?

Anybody still remember this guy...
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I, personally, don't remember that guy, but, maybe, if you'd give us more details, we could talk about it. Maybe somebody even has it.

It's the iPod nano 6th generation that came out in 2010
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I'm sorry to tell you, but that didn't start anything.
Starting from wikipedia, I found out the Seiko Data 2000, which is probably the first smartwatch.
If you dig deeper you can find that this whole smartwatch idea is pretty old, it's just tat now it turned into something else. And, as somebody around here was saying (don't remember who, can't quote), I'm waiting for the day when a tiny device in my ear will signal me that my watch is showing me a notification from my phone.

Hahaha....
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I think the iPod Nano really brought the idea into the mainstream - just like Apple did with tablets. They didn't invent it - but they got it enough speaking time for people to get interested.
I had a Nano watch, but that was before I had a smartphone. Now that I have a smartphone, I don't really need a tiny music player since the phone serves as one.
"Smart watches" are a solid idea, but I don't see any reason to add another gadget back in that I've effectively gotten rid of and no longer need to carry. I'm sure they'll work for some people, I've just never been a watch person.

i think that the perfect smartwatch will be perfect with google glasses

When is google glasses releasing?
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Pennycake said:
I think the iPod Nano really brought the idea into the mainstream - just like Apple did with tablets.
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I'm afraid I have to disagree. I think Sony Ericsson really made them popular. I always wanted one of these but could never justify the cost. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-MBW-150-Bluetooth-Executive/dp/B000YD9MFM
One day I'll have the smart watch I've always envisioned.
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I think the iPod Nano really brought the idea into the mainstream - just like Apple did with tablets. They didn't invent it - but they got it enough speaking time for people to get interested.
I had a Nano watch, but that was before I had a smartphone. Now that I have a smartphone, I don't really need a tiny music player since the phone serves as one.
"Smart watches" are a solid idea, but I don't see any reason to add another gadget back in that I've effectively gotten rid of and no longer need to carry. I'm sure they'll work for some people, I've just never been a watch person.
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kinda suspicious that it looks a lot like this doesnt it?
engadget.com/2009/10/16/lg-gd910-watch-phone-review
in my opinion the first legit easy to use touchscreen smartwatch. It even functions as a 'james bond' style phone =P
all apple is good at is marketing, and scraping ideas of the internet together in a nice cover.
'bout the tablets, the company archos had 'ipads' before the ipad.

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When is google glasses releasing?
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Only thing I heard that didn't come from the rumor mill was "before the end of 2013". I'm actually wondering more about the price than the release date. For the sake of staying on topic...
I never owned a nano/nano watch but I agree with Pennycake. Apple is good at making ideas mainstream.

I wouldn't classify an mp3 player as a smart-anything... And I've got one!
It also did not come with a watch band initially (you had to buy it separately), meaning it wasn't intended to be a watch in the first place. I hope that makes sense.

Smartglasses... No comment... The name itself is a joke...
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Why have a watch that tells you when your phones ringing,when you can have a watch that is your phone.
For under $100 some of these have the same features as my old LX600 LG Lotus multi-media flip phone(one of my favorites).
They have also gotten down to a reasonable watch size.
Matt

Cool.which watch is this?
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ClearD said:
I wouldn't classify an mp3 player as a smart-anything... And I've got one!
It also did not come with a watch band initially (you had to buy it separately), meaning it wasn't intended to be a watch in the first place. I hope that makes sense.
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You beat me to it!
As you said, having the ipod nano on your wrist is like having an mp3 player on your wrist, period. It doesn't connect to your smart phone, it doesn't do anything a smart phone does, and it wasn't even sold as a watch. I know exactly what it does cause I still have mine, except it's now a part of my ~$250 alarm clock setup (yes, that's right, although that wasn't the original intention..)

Can u exactly tell me watt is your alarm clock setup?
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ExonakiDev said:
Can u exactly tell me watt is your alarm clock setup?
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Well the iPod Nano which was $160 at the time, and the 80 bucks I spent on this years ago

I can't stop purchasing HTC One phones

Originally I wanted to have several devices to run some display testing, and I was supposed to give them back, but with now 3 HTC One phones (2 silver and 1 black) in my possession, I am having trouble parting from them.
I am now seriously considering keeping the other two phones, one as a remote control, one as a hotspot router with permanent that remains online in all social networks.
I love the fact that I always have 1 charged up phone ready to be grabbed, checked upon, plus I really couldn't decide which screen I like best. The 6640K one has got really accurate colors and is brighter and the 6970K one has got the best contrast.
This way I can move back and forth between the two displays depending on my mood.
Feeling the aluminum of the device in my hands was already making me beam, but now sometimes I have all 3 devices in my hands, gliding on each other and I find the slow aluminum rubbing noise wildly erotic.
The HTC One is the best piece of hardware I have seen in a long time. Three HTC Ones make me smile any day. Ever since I got the HTC One, I stopped dating, I do more sports and am constantly overjoyed with anything ordinary.
Everytime I am around a smartphone shop, I feel like chatting clients up and make them marvel about the phone. I have started an unofficial job as an HTC One advisor, now Vodafone and O2 shop representatives let me talk to their clients whenever they see me and don't bother advising clients anymore. They have gotten used to me measuring up screens.
I realize my behavior is not normal, though. I was wondering if any of you had the same experience and if you had any tricks how you can quit feeling addicted to the HTC One. I have tried reducing the brightness, shutting down the sun and hiding the phone under pillows, but none of this helped.

Hahaha and here I am waiting for just "one"
Best thread in along while :good:
I had the same feeling about my One X
Ps: I would have proudly shared your experience on HTC Elevate of it wasn't for the erotic part haha

I've had the same feeling with my xperia play but not till this extend and advising others, but let's see after I get the HTC One.
Basically it's called a nerdgasm =P

I will be buying a black 64gb version when they are available in the UK as I really like this device. Already have a silver One. I use one phone for business and one for personal.
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I had 2, so i kinda know how you feel. I just picked the best one, and belive it or not, even though the screens differed slightly (And that was all) it boiled down to me keeping the Sim Free (Unlocked and Debranded) One.. . sold the one on EE and made £490
Hope this helps. . .

Nope. I have many phones but this One is sure going. Getting the DNA Beast
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First world problems ey? haha
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Which one u like better. Black or silver?

Have you named them yet?
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So it's the "HTC Three" then or the "HTC onex3"
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schrickm5 said:
Have you named them yet?
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Silver Candy
Metal Lolli
Black Breaker

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Silver Candy
Metal Lolli
Black Breaker
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By the way Puremind, excellent responses to that imbecile on the GS4 thread, you know which one I mean.

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By the way Puremind, excellent responses to that imbecile on the GS4 thread, you know which one I mean.
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This I need to see!!!
Puremind you are a legend!
I need to find out which screen I have now, whats the best way to go about doing so if you don't mind my asking?

I guess its time for a rehab centre special for HTC instead of XTC addiction

Could you send me the one you least like among the three. Pm me if interested

Send/Sell one to Hamdir!
The handset and postage would probably work out to be cheaper than what he'd pay over there!

puremind said:
Originally I wanted to have several devices to run some display testing, and I was supposed to give them back, but with now 3 HTC One phones (2 silver and 1 black) in my possession, I am having trouble parting from them.
I am now seriously considering keeping the other two phones, one as a remote control, one as a hotspot router with permanent that remains online in all social networks.
I love the fact that I always have 1 charged up phone ready to be grabbed, checked upon, plus I really couldn't decide which screen I like best. The 6640K one has got really accurate colors and is brighter and the 6970K one has got the best contrast.
This way I can move back and forth between the two displays depending on my mood.
Feeling the aluminum of the device in my hands was already making me beam, but now sometimes I have all 3 devices in my hands, gliding on each other and I find the slow aluminum rubbing noise wildly erotic.
The HTC One is the best piece of hardware I have seen in a long time. Three HTC Ones make me smile any day. Ever since I got the HTC One, I stopped dating, I do more sports and am constantly overjoyed with anything ordinary.
Everytime I am around a smartphone shop, I feel like chatting clients up and make them marvel about the phone. I have started an unofficial job as an HTC One advisor, now Vodafone and O2 shop representatives let me talk to their clients whenever they see me and don't bother advising clients anymore. They have gotten used to me measuring up screens.
I realize my behavior is not normal, though. I was wondering if any of you had the same experience and if you had any tricks how you can quit feeling addicted to the HTC One. I have tried reducing the brightness, shutting down the sun and hiding the phone under pillows, but none of this helped.
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Seriously You are sick mate... :laugh:

Dude, you are high!

bornotty said:
I've had the same feeling with my xperia play but not till this extend and advising others, but let's see after I get the HTC One.
Basically it's called a nerdgasm =P
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Agreeeeeeed

HTC smartphone has beaten Apple and Samsung devices to scoop...

HTC smartphone has beaten Apple and Samsung devices to scoop T3 magazine's gadget of the year award
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...agazines-gadget-year-award.html#ixzz2gkEHrj1f
No surprise!

deservedly so!

No surprises shame there struggling but still the best at making great handsets for android.
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They make great phones, the only brand I have used since vzw started selling them. They have just been mis-managed
the last five years. They have never put the necessary money into advertising to sell their product to a wider audience
the way Samsung and Apple do. The average cell phone customer probably has never heard of HTC.
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HTC smartphone has beaten Apple and Samsung devices to scoop T3 magazine's gadget of the year award
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...agazines-gadget-year-award.html#ixzz2gkEHrj1f
No surprise!
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S4 is still the best . And I know you all agree.
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Good win for HTC. Hope they keep up the good work :thumbup:
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godutch said:
I think it's too late for HTC @barry_cEG explained it quite well, we can only hope a good company takes over, LG, Samsung or Google
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who the hell cares if he's right
consider this the HTC One was released early this year, it's indeed 2013 phone of the year, ask any SGS3 / SGS4 convert
if HTC is indeed in the red knows, this gives them two years before sale or change of owner ship or even going private, even then under a new form they are most likely to continue operation (they are Taiwan's most prized)
until then? plenty of time for the world to enjoy the HTC One and the software updates are flowing like water
so enough drama, this phone is fulfilling it's job for this year and the year to come
It's the phone of the year, 90% of the world's press agree, otherwise you are missing out

Thata boy HTC!

DESERVED!

This went downhill pretty quickly
The topic here is the HTC One winning awards. Criticising other manufacturers, or even talking about their rumoured acquisition is not supposed to be here. Promoting Samsung shouldn't be here either. You can talk about whether the One deserves the awards, but I think a battle between the manufacturers belongs elsewhere.
I'll be watching the thread.

After giving them another try after the Desire HD (Inspire 4g in 'Murica). The One X and One have both been incredible pieces of hardware. How they have not been more popular I'll never know.

wasd435 said:
After giving them another try after the Desire HD (Inspire 4g in 'Murica). The One X and One have both been incredible pieces of hardware. How they have not been more popular I'll never know.
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Probably HTC not giving the right sales incentives. I think Samsung and others make it worthwhile for the reps to push their phones.

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Probably HTC not giving the right sales incentives. I think Samsung and others make it worthwhile for the reps to push their phones.
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Go into any of the highstreet mobile shops and you will see. Samsung drown them in so many free t-shirts and other junk that they no longer need to do laundry!
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I think this is a huge win for HTC.
This is a software win as well which is, to say the least, mind blowing. I never thought HTC would get here. Sense finally has gotten to the right balance of being functional without being intrusive and lagging the device. The speakers are great and all but what really makes this device is the amazing software that powers it.
You have to give it to HTC for optimization when you see their underclocked Snapdragon 600 chip device (both CPU and GPU) that is running the older LPDDR2 memory take out devices with faster clock speeds and faster memory in every day performance. HTC has struggled with that since the Windows Mobile days and they've finally found their balance.
HTC won me over with the One. And I swore off HTC after the disaster that was the Sensation... Hopefully they can keep churning out winning devices! :highfive:

I like how HTC being not famous...makes it even more unique having their product...poor those enslaved by samsung plasticky, well I am one before One X and the One
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