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I've heard both terms used in the media to describe our devices; but since we actually own Galaxy Notes, shouldn't we decide what moniker our devices carry?
So... if you agree with me, speak up! Cast your votes below. Tell us why you think one is better than the other. Or, if you feel that neither adequately describes our beloved devices, tell us what term you'd use... and why. Personally, I'm partial to "tablephone." Not because it sounds good; because it doesn't. But because "phablet" sounds like a nickname I'd give to one of my love-handles.
So... go ahead and tell us what you think!
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I dont see a poll but official under samsung's product line this is a phone.
Non of the above.
It's just a phone, and a very great one.
Shouldn't this thread be under Q&A?
*rolleyes* It's a Mobile Tablet.
Since I wanted each and every person to explain his/her opinion, I opted to not use a traditional poll and instead ask forum members to just "chime in" with their opinions. I felt like that would help to better illustrate not only which term is more popular, but why.
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Oh, and as far as the "Q & A" concerns go, I didn't post this in "Q & A" because I'm not asking a question about any kind of problem, and I'm not looking for a right or wrong answer either. I didn't want this posted where people go looking for help. If my Note was having problems and I desparately needed questions to be answered, the last thing I would want to do is sift through this crap while trying to get my problem fixed. I just wanted this to be a playful, interesting collection of opinions and maybe some minor debate. There's no REAL question here.
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Its just a phone, and a properly amazing one at that. But it does double up as every other portable mobile device aswell, satnav, console, tablet, mediaplayer, sketchpad, notebook and not forgetting Television.
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Oh, and as far as the "Q & A" concerns go, I didn't post this in "Q & A" because I'm not asking a question about any kind of problem, and I'm not looking for a right or wrong answer either. I didn't want this posted where people go looking for help. If my Note was having problems and I desparately needed questions to be answered, the last thing I would want to do is sift through this crap while trying to get my problem fixed. I just wanted this to be a playful, interesting collection of opinions and maybe some minor debate. There's no REAL question here.
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ok, agree.
Was too fast with my conclusion
Sorry, but this is just a waste of time! We've already had two locked threads that I'm aware of regarding "what" the Note should be called.
The primary reason I carry my Note around with me at all times is the phone function, but in reality I spend more time surfing the internet on it than I do using it as a phone. However, if it didn't have the phone function, I wouldn't carry it around at all times, and thus would actually use it far less than I currently do.
Small tablet or large phone - does it really matter?
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Sorry, but this is just a waste of time! We've already had two locked threads that I'm aware of regarding "what" the Note should be called.
The primary reason I carry my Note around with me at all times is the phone function, but in reality I spend more time surfing the internet on it than I do using it as a phone. However, if it didn't have the phone function, I wouldn't carry it around at all times, and thus would actually use it far less than I currently do.
Small tablet or large phone - does it really matter?
Regards,
Dave
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You're right. It doesn't REALLY matter what it's called. But I thought it might be fun for some of us to explain why one nickname is better than the other; or create all new nicknames for it. Now I think THAT would be fun. Just think of all the word-play combinations you could come up with. I mean... come on... "phablet?"... is that the best there is? I was thinking of something like "tab-o-phone" or something similar that sounds like an ad agency from the '50s came up with it.
I suppose someone could come along and lock this thread. But I really don't see how it's doing anyone any harm. I honestly just thought it might be kinda fun. If it has offended or hindered you in any way, I sincerely apologize. That was not my intent. You are absolutely right. This is a waste of time. That's the whole point. I was just trying to lighten things up. I'm sorry.
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ok, agree.
Was too fast with my conclusion
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Hey man. No big deal. I understand your concern. And you are absolutely right; the Note is a GREAT phone!!
On the subject though, if you were tasked with assigning the Note a category of it's own, what would you name it?
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Mister_Mxyzptlk said:
If it has offended or hindered you in any way, I sincerely apologize. That was not my intent. You are absolutely right. This is a waste of time. That's the whole point. I was just trying to lighten things up. I'm sorry.
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No apology necessary - I'm just saying that the last two threads on this subject didn't end well!
Regards,
Dave
It is just a phone. Everything else are tiny phones.
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working with animals, specifically dogs, I have nicknames. Its a phone not a shihpoo, bull-shih or cockapoo(all mutts)
Its a phone get over it. Its not that big until you pickup another phone unless you have girly hands.
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It is just a phone. Everything else are tiny phones.
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Exactly!
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My poll is whether this is the worst thread ever made or not?
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it's a Galaxy Note, what else ? >.>
It is a phone but I wish it is a tablet. I came to Note from Asus Transformer. All the tablet apps I purchase did not transfer over to my new Notes. I guess the apps I purchased were tablet version, not phone.
To me, it's a phone.
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To me it's a phonlet.
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Hi,
I am ready to buy , that's if someone is willing to sell whose Phone has been Hard Bricked by the e_mmc bug.
Do send me a PM if someone wants to.
I know it should be in the sales forum but mods pls let it remain here as its related to the e_mmc bug specific to the Note.
Thanks
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any plans after getting the phone? are you going to study it or just saving some cash for a note?
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any plans after getting the phone? are you going to study it or just saving some cash for a note?
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No such specific plans.
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If internal space isnt an issue its a good deal if you get it cheap.
You can always use PIT method to get it working again, and use a larger external SD for media and such.
Someone with no experience / confidence to repair it will be around soon, They make some money back, You get a Note at (hopefully) a good price
everyones a winner :good:
I have a china s4 clone that won't connect to the mobile network for more than a couple of seconds. What tells me that it's not a hardware fault (antenna) is that it does connect for a few seconds at 3 bars but continuously cycles between signal / no signal / airplane mode. I have bought heaps of phones from china, i'm not sure what to make of this. I have rebooted and even done a factory reset. I have an old virgin sim in it (5 years old) and it seems to find the optus network fine and put in the relevant APN. I have even changed the APN to virgin specific stats. (it had a lot of issues with old data on the sim such as logs/sms, deleted them when in my old phone and now it's fine and doesn't bother me with the input tag message.) I could go get my newer sim cut down to fit but I thought I would ask in xda first.
it also keeps saying restricted access changed in the top bar when it does this cycling, another reason i think the antenna is fine. this is really depressing me.
i'm thinking it is a problem with the sim, if the newer sim works i'll post here and let the next person with this issue know
knifey_au said:
i'm thinking it is a problem with the sim, if the newer sim works i'll post here and let the next person with this issue know
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XDA don't give support to clones
Joku1981 said:
XDA don't give support to clones
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Indeed, it's a totally different phone..
It's likely to be using a MediaTek SOC probably a MT6589(T) but you can confirm using something like System Info Droid.
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It's likely to be using a MediaTek SOC probably a MT6589(T) but you can confirm using something like System Info Droid.
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well this thread has been moved twice so don't blame me if it's in the wrong section
it's supposed to be MTK6589 quad core 1.6ghz
all i can get from system info apps is, armv7 rev0 v71
no. cores: 4
max frequency 1890mhz
instruction set armeabi-v7a
The point is, the only people who are going to be able to give you anything remotely resembling help are the people who bought the same device as you, which will be obviously based on their experiences with the device. 99.9999% of people who read/post here have genuine Samsung devices, and are going to be giving you questionable guesses at best.
If you want help here, you're going to need to be really patient.
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The point is, the only people who are going to be able to give you anything remotely resembling help are the people who bought the same device as you, which will be obviously based on their experiences with the device. 99.9999% of people who read/post here have genuine Samsung devices, and are going to be giving you questionable guesses at best.
If you want help here, you're going to need to be really patient.
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the more guesses the better i mean, i've heard reports of people having very similar issues with genuine s4's actually. things like, sim card not making proper contact and also the "IMEI" was not on the telco's whitelist (apparently a blacklist isn't secure enough for them). I am very patient and i've had loads of help on XDA with china phones. the only thing i don't need is condescending asses that think they are better than everybody because they can afford to spend hundreds on "brands".
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the more guesses the better i mean, i've heard reports of people having very similar issues with genuine s4's actually. things like, sim card not making proper contact and also the "IMEI" was not on the telco's whitelist (apparently a blacklist isn't secure enough for them). I am very patient and i've had loads of help on XDA with china phones. the only thing i don't need is condescending asses that think they are better than everybody because they can afford to spend hundreds on "brands".
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S4 Clons are so different from original s4 as HTC one from LG G2 is... So why did you choose this forum instead HTC one forum or a Nokia forum?
Anyway, if you are really sure your issue is the same issue as some original s4, i would suggest to open a new thread explaining again your problem and this time don't write you have a s4 clon. People will give you ads thinking it is a original s4, and if you were right you will not brick your clon if anyone suggest you something incompatible to your clon. But consider this: if you brick your phone because doing anything compatible to our S4 but not to your clon, you will be the only responsible.
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Actually, you completely missed my point OP (as I expected you would). My point was, why should anyone fumble around & waste their time helping you when you're dopey enough to buy a knockoff device you obviously have no clue how to troubleshoot if something goes wrong ?
I haven't & won't.
Because there are enough people who do the right thing & buy genuine devices to help here without helping bozos who buy devices from 'manufacturers' (term used loosely) who break god knows what international trade laws & violate who knows how many patents by making these things.
That was my point.
Your point about the cost of genuine devices was bull****. Plenty of manufacturers make great devices with tons of features at price points well below the S4/other similar devices.
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Actually, you completely missed my point OP (as I expected you would). My point was, why should anyone fumble around & waste their time helping you when you're dopey enough to buy a knockoff device you obviously have no clue how to troubleshoot if something goes wrong ?
I haven't & won't.
Because there are enough people who do the right thing & buy genuine devices to help here without helping bozos who buy devices from 'manufacturers' (term used loosely) who break god knows what international trade laws & violate who knows how many patents by making these things.
That was my point.
Your point about the cost of genuine devices was bull****. Plenty of manufacturers make great devices with tons of features at price points well below the S4/other similar devices.
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I think you completely missed my point, which i thought you would. I bought the phone because it was the best android phone I could find for the price, not because I wanted an S4, which I don't.
and I will say it again, this thread has been moved here by a mod so don't ask me why I posted here because I didn't.
It clearly isn't the best android phone for it's price if you can't connect to a mobile network mate.
Chinese phones have a lot of issues, the build quality and QC is bad and cheap.
I'd just go and buy a second hand S3 or S2, that's probably the same price and would be miles better.
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Obagleyfreer said:
It clearly isn't the best android phone for it's price if you can't connect to a mobile network mate.
Chinese phones have a lot of issues, the build quality and QC is bad and cheap.
I'd just go and buy a second hand S3 or S2, that's probably the same price and would be miles better.
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this is the problem with XDA. somebody doesn't know the answer to the question but they just have to give their opinion about something nobody asked for on a subject completely irrelevant. Did I ask for the best alternative phone? Did I ask for an opinion on chinese QC? If you don't have anything to contribute to fix a problem as described, with the phone as described, in the OP, then don't reply.
knifey_au said:
this is the problem with XDA. somebody doesn't know the answer to the question but they just have to give their opinion about something nobody asked for on a subject completely irrelevant. Did I ask for the best alternative phone? Did I ask for an opinion on chinese QC? If you don't have anything to contribute to fix a problem as described, with the phone as described, in the OP, then don't reply.
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You would be right if this thread would be posted in his corresponding device forum, but it doesn't. People here knows a lot of issues for their s4 device, but not necessarily for other devices as s2, lg, Nokia, unbranded as yours..., and if they knew, they would answer to move it to the correct s2, lg, Nokia or unbranded devices forums before giving a possible solution. Yes, we don't know how to solve your issue, mainly because we have never touched your model device, as neither we wouldn't know how to solve same issue for a, for example, htc one, because we don't have got a htc one...
Where did you originally posted it? Search the correct forum for your brand (generic devices, other devices, unbranded devices, Chinese devices...) and post it there, and if you don't find it in xda, you will have to search for it in other forum platform if you really want anyone help you...
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And here you are over a week later sans help. Hate to say I told you so (you bought up the cost of genuine handsets in the first instance BTW, not me)
Some users want help from people but keep giving back hands to "xda members"
I remember an ex user over on dhd that eventually got band because of abusing the very people he so desperately needed help from.
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ranger4740 said:
Some users want help from people but keep giving back hands to "xda members"
I remember an ex user over on dhd that eventually got band because of abusing the very people he so desperately needed help from.
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Some people dont like being told the truth.This thread has been cleaned up already because the OP descended into posting abuse, and accused everyone with an s4 that they were fools for buying a "proper" s4.
His justification was that he cant afford a proper s4.He has already been told xda doesnt support clones, and in life you get what you pay for.
One good thing to come out of this is he shouldnt have any current or future problems with knox!
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Some people dont like being told the truth.This thread has been cleaned up already because the OP descended into posting abuse
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descend? really? lol. And what does it matter where I originally posted when it was moved here by a mod. I'm assuming the mod knows better than me and actually took the time to read what the post was about before he moved it so HE thinks it's in the best place. nuff said. Also I could give advice on any brand of phone, and any operating system on any machine. the amount of knowledge would differ depending on the subject. Believe it or not you may be completely stumped at non s4 questions but there may be people like me who wouldn't be. The firmware seems to be "heavily inspired" by an S4 as well so S4 knowledge could be quite relevant if the problem is firmware based.
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Some people dont like being told the truth.This thread has been cleaned up already because the OP descended into posting abuse
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descend? really? lol. And what does it matter where I originally posted when it was moved here by a mod. I'm assuming the mod knows better than me and actually took the time to read what the post was about before he moved it so HE thinks it's in the best place. nuff said. Also I could give advice on any brand of phone, and any operating system on any machine. the amount of knowledge would differ depending on the subject. Believe it or not you may be completely stumped at non s4 questions but there may be people like me who wouldn't be. The firmware seems to be "heavily inspired" by an S4 as well so S4 knowledge could be quite relevant if the problem is firmware based.
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Ok, you win, if you are right and it is true your firmware is "heavily inspired" by an S4, here is the solution for your issue any of us would apply:
- download last firmware update from here and loaf of into odin: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9500&pcode=0#firmware
- enter in download mode (if you are able to...), by pressing pwr+home+vol- (our s4 enter here successfully... Does your "s4" enter?
- flash and enjoy your bricked s4 (our s4 will not brick applying it)
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knifey_au said:
this is the problem with XDA. somebody doesn't know the answer to the question but they just have to give their opinion about something nobody asked for on a subject completely irrelevant. Did I ask for the best alternative phone? Did I ask for an opinion on chinese QC? If you don't have anything to contribute to fix a problem as described, with the phone as described, in the OP, then don't reply.
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Lol it's a forum mate, people can say what they like (within reason) and I was actually giving you good advice. No need to be rude.
A genuine second hand S2 is a lot better than a clone S4, simple. Not my fault you've bought a piece of rubbish and now can't fix it.
No idea why a mod moved this question here, it's as good here as it is in a Sony Experia thread. The firmware on your phone isn't based on TW at all, it is just made to look like TW.
Try this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241503
You'll prob get more help there (if you remember your manners)
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Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying S5, so I'll need your tips. Is it still worth to buy? The phone has been out for half a year so... I want to ask you.
I'm planning to buy it through my carrier, (I'm new to Samsung), is it sim locked/region locked?
Regards
Aswell, if you want to tell your experience so far, feel free to write. Thanks
shtreber said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying S5, so I'll need your tips. Is it still worth to buy? The phone has been out for half a year so... I want to ask you.
I'm planning to buy it through my carrier, (I'm new to Samsung), is it sim locked/region locked?
Regards
Aswell, if you want to tell your experience so far, feel free to write. Thanks
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The phone itself is still top notch atm, its fast ,fluid and almost without lag. If you tweak it a bit its blazing fast even out of the box, look here for some usefull tips http://phandroid.com/2014/04/25/samsung-galaxy-s5-first-14-things-to-do/. The speakers are descent, the screen is great and the cpu/gpu are great for gaming. I`am sure you will enjoy the phone. I installed Nova laucher though for more custumisation of the UI and icons and for the handy shortcuts and gesture control.
There is a region lock but it can be lifted and dependng on the carrier some have simlock but mostly in the US afaik..
shtreber said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying S5, so I'll need your tips. Is it still worth to buy? The phone has been out for half a year so... I want to ask you.
I'm planning to buy it through my carrier, (I'm new to Samsung), is it sim locked/region locked?
Regards
Aswell, if you want to tell your experience so far, feel free to write. Thanks
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Not sure where you are getting hafe a year from the s5 was Released on 2014-04-13 so its olny been 3 moths or so so its still a vary new phone I have one and I love it this is all so my main computer has I dont like windows android all the way for me
shtreber said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying S5, so I'll need your tips. Is it still worth to buy? The phone has been out for half a year so... I want to ask you.
I'm planning to buy it through my carrier, (I'm new to Samsung), is it sim locked/region locked?
Regards
Aswell, if you want to tell your experience so far, feel free to write. Thanks
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Buying Galaxy S5 is really a good deal.The in-hand feel is better.It has a rather unusual, slightly soft-touch textured and pitted finish. This ensures you won't mistake the Galaxy S5 for any other phone one the market.
shtreber said:
Hi guys,
I'm thinking of buying S5, so I'll need your tips. Is it still worth to buy? The phone has been out for half a year so... I want to ask you.
I'm planning to buy it through my carrier, (I'm new to Samsung), is it sim locked/region locked?
Regards
Aswell, if you want to tell your experience so far, feel free to write. Thanks
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It is the best deal you will find at this time... heaven... heaven... it is even worth voiding the warranty by rooting it.... mine was void within 2 minutes I bought it... even before they prepared the bill in the store.... ..
Chaitanyapatel8880 said:
It is the best deal you will find at this time... heaven... heaven... it is even worth voiding the warranty by rooting it.... mine was void within 2 minutes I bought it... even before they prepared the bill in the store.... ..
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I see you all wrote the best for it, do you get some laggs, or heating problems or any stuff like that?
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I see you all wrote the best for it, do you get some laggs, or heating problems or any stuff like that?
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No heating or lag or any problem.....
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Hey all, I just got my OPO invite and ive already activated the link. However im not sure if i should buy it because i already bought the M8, but i dont want to waste my invite. Also, i heard a few bad things about this phone like customer service sucks and gets bad connection. But, If i do buy it, i can always play with it, sell it and hand out my invites here. What do you guys think?
I am coming from a Nexus 5 and I can say it is as stable as my 5 and I enjoy the bigger screen size. So for me I would say yes.
Pull the trigger on it. If you really don't like it you can sell it on swappa and get your money back. Win win...
You get to see for yourself...
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Hey all, I just got my OPO invite and ive already activated the link. However im not sure if i should buy it because i already bought the M8, but i dont want to waste my invite. Also, i heard a few bad things about this phone like customer service sucks and gets bad connection. But, If i do buy it, i can always play with it, sell it and hand out my invites here. What do you guys think?
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You have to keep in mind that the people who are not happy with their purchase tend to be more vocal than those who have nothing to complain about with their phone. The numbers of people who don't complain? Can't say... but they're out there.
I'd say make the purchase and conclude your own idea of the phone. If you like modding your phone and whatnot, the OPO won't disappoint in that department.
Vortex1969 said:
I am coming from a Nexus 5 and I can say it is as stable as my 5 and I enjoy the bigger screen size. So for me I would say yes.
Pull the trigger on it. If you really don't like it you can sell it on swappa and get your money back. Win win...
You get to see for yourself...
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And if the OP likes the OnePlus One so much.... sell the M8 ... although if its under T Mobile, you should have it financed fully before selling.
Its worth the money. It doesnt get the best signal but that could possibly change with a radio update in the future.
This thread might be helpful with answering the questions and concerns you may have: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685348
I will close this thread so that you can continue the discussion there.