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http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
probably gonna be moved but it's only for another 16 hours...
but damn.. anybody else tempted?
I can sell my white gs2 for the same price. Although completely satisfied with my phone, having a new gadget is tempting lol

Teo032 said:
http://mobile.dailysteals.com/
probably gonna be moved but it's only for another 16 hours...
but damn.. anybody else tempted?
I can sell my white gs2 for the same price. Although completely satisfied with my phone, having a new gadget is tempting lol
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Don't forget
NO MICRO SD SLOT
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LOW SOUND
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samomamo said:
Don't forget
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LOW SOUND
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and shorter battery life

samomamo said:
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I think LESS SAMSUNG may override those low points.
I'd buy it if reselling my GS2 wasn't such a hassle...

I'd buy it if I had the money burning a hole in my pocket.
I come from the Nexus S, so I'm pretty much used to not having the SD card slot. Yeah it sucks, but you get used to it.

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don't forget lower cpu and worse specs overall..
Nexus sucks compared to the 989
Decent price, but if ur device is at the top, wby downgrade because of a deal?
@dude I quoted
Sound is fixable for the most part, and props for actually knowing the device, you would be suprised at the people who don't realize the camera specs..
@teo032
That point is pure speculation and actually can come pretty close to s2x in life. When following the usual tips..

doug36 said:
don't forget lower cpu and worse specs overall..
Nexus sucks compared to the 989
Decent price, but if ur device is at the top, wby downgrade because of a deal?
@dude I quoted
Sound is fixable for the most part, and props for actually knowing the device, you would be suprised at the people who don't realize the camera specs..
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I'd say that's the main reason I'd stick with the T989 - it does have the better camera of the two.
I may not use the cam all that much, but when I do I want one that works decently.

knytphal said:
I'd say that's the main reason I'd stick with the T989 - it does have the better camera of the two.
I may not use the cam all that much, but when I do I want one that works decently.
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My sentiments exactly.
Performance wise the cpu difference in them is minimal at best and somewhat just overkill on the 989d
The camera on the nexus is what originally drove me to the 989 over the nexus, had the phone for about 3-4months now and takin maybe 20pictures, that being saidits nice to have the quality when you need it, expecially those shots with photafin high quality xD

Not having an SD card does suck. I see no real difference in the camera. Battery is about the same. Better with an extended one. Performance wise I see no difference. Rom options are better. I have never seen a rom with so many options as team kangs aokp. Screen is better but not by much. Once you get used to ics it kicks ass. Didn't think it was that special until I really got into it. The sgs2 will get ics at some point so really it all boils down to rom options in my opinion. The nexus will have better dev support. Other than that there is no big difference. Well, the SD card.
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does anyone know how well this would work on TMobiles network here in the us?

NO SD CARD....Its gonna be a hassle for me

I dont trust this website
M&S

jeffreynew23 said:
does anyone know how well this would work on TMobiles network here in the us?
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Yea it works great on tmo I bought one the last time daily steals were selling them. Phone is great, I am partial to vanilla Android... Everyone will say that it's worse then the t989, but having & using both, it's really not. MP aren't everything, the camera is not bad quality at all. Screen is amazing. I couldn't be happier with it.

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Yea it works great on tmo I bought one the last time daily steals were selling them. Phone is great, I am partial to vanilla Android... Everyone will say that it's worse then the t989, but having & using both, it's really not. MP aren't everything, the camera is not bad quality at all. Screen is amazing. I couldn't be happier with it.
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Thanks for the response. I am thinking about getting it. I am worried because I use wifi calling at work.

Personally I consider myself a little too invested in the T989 now.
I would have gotten it if I didn't already buy all these accessories for the t989.
I also doubt I could sell this phone for 500 dollars to make up for the price I already paid for it... and jump boat to the Galaxy Nexus.

I regret buying this phone.

I had HTC DESIRE HD before n tht i bought this phone n i am super disappointed after buying this phone. I wonder why did u go for this phone. I could hv gone for HTC ONE X+. May b i was drunk that time.
This phone has more ram thn my previous phone. More Cpu Power with 4 cores but still this phone freezes and dsnt perform multi tasking very well.
One thing I hv learned is that samsung phones are nothing but s***. Even the development is limited as sumsung doesnt release the source code. My advice HTC has been and always will be the best touch phone manufacturer.
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What rom and kernel was you using?
Did you remove bloatware?
If you were using stock, what version was you on and was it carrier branded (with even more bloatware)?
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SAMSUNG S series always seem to hold there value quite well like iphone and screen s always good. Like removable battery plus sd card. Never had one x but older HTC phones would always get dust under the screens. Has put me off them for life as I work in dusty environment.
Also battery life on HTC phones really poor
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Then go with the One X.
I chose the SGS3 for these reasons:
Way better Quality Control, thinner and lighter, removable battery and SD card, better internals, performance, official updates (doesn't really matter now that I'm on CM10.1), AMOLED screen, no battery life and build quality issues, TW is lighter and closer to stock.
One X is a nice phone, but its just not for me, the only benefit I could see was the camera and thicker plastic.
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i have a good friend with HOX. At this moment his phone is one step below mine (quite a big step)
Maybe you've got a lemon or something is wrong with your rom/kernel? I know many S3 have suffered from lag/stutter and such other related things...

I had a HOX before my s3. Both are great devices. HOX multitasking was not good at all, perhaps better in the +version. Only thing i miss a little is that screen, but i enjoy amoled too. S3 handles most games better, except tegra ones of course.
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gsw5700 said:
What rom and kernel was you using?
Did you remove bloatware?
If you were using stock, what version was you on and was it carrier branded (with even more bloatware)?
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yes i hv removed al the bloatware. I m on miui right now my. Which i felt was more fast n better thn the stock ones.
dazza7111 said:
SAMSUNG S series always seem to hold there value quite well like iphone and screen s always good. Like removable battery plus sd card. Never had one x but older HTC phones would always get dust under the screens. Has put me off them for life as I work in dusty environment.
Also battery life on HTC phones really poor
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I had Desire HD for 2yrs never had a problem with screen only volume was an issue. Yes removable battery was also a reason i opted for s3 but apart from that it doesnt even come close to one X+.
sulkoudai said:
Then go with the One X.
I chose the SGS3 for these reasons:
Way better Quality Control, thinner and lighter, removable battery and SD card, better internals, performance, official updates (doesn't really matter now that I'm on CM10.1), AMOLED screen, no battery life and build quality issues, TW is lighter and closer to stock.
One X is a nice phone, but its just not for me, the only benefit I could see was the camera and thicker plastic.
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Well i dnt think that samsung s3 has better internals thn one X+, even the battery is same as s3
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ououououo said:
I had a HOX before my s3. Both are great devices. HOX multitasking was not good at all, perhaps better in the +version. Only thing i miss a little is that screen, but i enjoy amoled too. S3 handles most games better, except tegra ones of course.
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I had the HOX before the S3 and switched because of the battery life mainly. I much prefer the design of the HOX and, contrary to any review you'll probably read on the web, I found the camera on the HOX quite a bit better.
I'd probably swap my S3 for a HOX+ given the chance, but I'm happy with the S3. It does so many things very well.

adilrenzu said:
One thing I hv learned is that samsung phones are nothing but s***. Even the development is limited as sumsung doesnt release the source code. My advice HTC has been and always will be the best touch phone manufacturer.
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Your signature would suggest a degree of prejudice and would cause me to question why you would buy a Samsung phone in the first place. It would certainly suggest that yours is not the most objective of 'reviews'.
In the interests of balance, HTC have produced some decent devices, but as nice as my last HTC (HD2) was, the need to send the phone back three times in just over a year to repair screen issues and the Customer Service debacle that finally drove me away from HTC, swearing never to return, was quite enough to leave me convinced that Samsung, for all their foibles, are an infinitely better option.
The sharp drop in HTC's share price doesn't lie either...

I don't. The phone is great.
Thanks OP for your insight. Unfortunately it seems to me that you are biased. If you like a brand and its products you should stick to them.
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I regret reading this thread.

DeadSOL said:
I regret reading this thread.
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Easy peasy dont like it sell it return it bin it .
But don't bother telling XDA SGS3 forum .
jje

Phone: Samsung S3
Rom: MIUI
No Body Can Beat HTC..
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I LOL'd at your signature.

I had the same feeling during the first 2 months of using my s3.. UI redraw every time after i exit internet browser, experienced lag here and thr but after i decided to install custom rom and kernel and remove useless bloatware, it suddenly became the best smartphone i ever owned!

This is great phone, 4 core, 1gb ram and external sd card, only thing I don't like is home button and 2 soft key, probably because I came from Galaxy Nexus which uses on screen virtual button, but everything is good
Well, maybe not, except SDS concerns me...
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adilrenzu said:
I had HTC DESIRE HD before n tht i bought this phone n i am super disappointed after buying this phone. I wonder why did u go for this phone. I could hv gone for HTC ONE X+. May b i was drunk that time.
This phone has more ram thn my previous phone. More Cpu Power with 4 cores but still this phone freezes and dsnt perform multi tasking very well.
One thing I hv learned is that samsung phones are nothing but s***. Even the development is limited as sumsung doesnt release the source code. My advice HTC has been and always will be the best touch phone manufacturer.
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A. Sell it.
B. Give it to me.
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in your signature. your using miui there is your problem or u using stock my friend got htc i would never get one in my life nice to hold but thats it try one of the custom rom's running great faster than any htc software
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A. Sell it.
B. Give it to me.
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i like B

barisahmet said:
I LOL'd at your signature.
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I can bet samsung is and will be ur last phone. No offences. Thts y u lol. Its same with people who use iphone for thm iphone is better hands down.
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qtwrk said:
This is great phone, 4 core, 1gb ram and external sd card, only thing I don't like is home button and 2 soft key, probably because I came from Galaxy Nexus which uses on screen virtual button, but everything is good
Well, maybe not, except SDS concerns me...
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Yeah the specs are goids thts y i m disappointed coz its not behaving as it has the exact specs
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Got my Hands on HTC One

so i got my hands on an HTC ONE and im very impressed.
design wise, its feels like a mac book pro, its almost as thick as GS3.
Sense 5.0 just might win me back from my Note 2.
camera was great, and picture and video quality was awesome.
one thing that really took me by surprise was the speakers.
sound quality was awesome and i could hear some bass in phone speakers.
i would love to have this phone out, but i wont buy it because no removeable battery & no expandable memory.

Could you make some sample photos and post them in this thread? Love to see some photos in low and normal light conditions.

DTJO said:
Could you make some sample photos and post them in this thread? Love to see some photos in low and normal light conditions.
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sorry i had to give it up to somenoe else for now
but once i get it back i will

nas02302 said:
design wise, its feels like a mac book pro, its almost as thick as GS3.
Sense 5.0 just might win me back from my Note 2.
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Mac book pro feel. Nice way to describe it :laugh:
Definitely want to get my hands on it now.

I used to be all about I won't get a phone without removable battery and or no SD slot.
However, the more I think about how I use a phone and hoping if something did happen to the battery, your carrier would help you out, then I see no issue in getting this phone. 64G is plenty of space for me, so I am good there.
So getting this phone, but going to test the heck out of it at the store before hand.

JesseMT4G said:
I used to be all about I won't get a phone without removable battery and or no SD slot.
However, the more I think about how I use a phone and hoping if something did happen to the battery, your carrier would help you out, then I see no issue in getting this phone. 64G is plenty of space for me, so I am good there.
So getting this phone, but going to test the heck out of it at the store before hand.
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i had the evo lte for a bit and i absolutely hated that fact that i could not remove my battery, and thats one of the reasons i dont have a galaxy nexus on my line, i need all of my 64gb of storage, i have about 30 gb of movies and 20 gb of music. im not giving up my note 2 right now for anything.

NewBelgium said:
Mac book pro feel. Nice way to describe it :laugh:
Definitely want to get my hands on it now.
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True lol! MacBook pro feel sound great. So happy that the speakers sound great too!
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As for the non removeable battery, I really don't care as long as it isn't malfunctioning. I don't plan on keeping the phone for more than 2-3 years. I don't fast charge my phone either with higher amperage that would kill the batteries capacity and discharge rate.
As for the 64gb internal issue, I assume everyone that is complaining HAS a 64gb microsd that is full? Is 64gb really not enough for you people? I also realise you don't actually get 64 after android is installed, but still... With usb OTG just buy yourself a cable and microsd reader.
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kmyerslp said:
As for the non removeable battery, I really don't care as long as it isn't malfunctioning. I don't plan on keeping the phone for more than 2-3 years. I don't fast charge my phone either with higher amperage that would kill the batteries capacity and discharge rate.
As for the 64gb internal issue, I assume everyone that is complaining HAS a 64gb microsd that is full? Is 64gb really not enough for you people? I also realise you don't actually get 64 after android is installed, but still... With usb OTG just buy yourself a cable and microsd reader.
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With both of my previous phones, after less than a year the battery was substantially less efficient than it was when it was new - held less charge. I definitely wouldn't want to use the same one for 3 years. It's also nice to have the option to replace it with a higher-capacity one.
As for storage, 64GB would be fine, but you can't get the 64GB version in the UK. I regularly fill up my 32GB memory card with downloaded video, and that's standard-definition stuff; on the the One it'll be HD.
I've ordered a One anyway. I'm an addict.

You know, for those still iffy about to expandable storage, remember this. The one has a 64gig variant. Most of the devices out right now with expandable storage can only take a 64gig card maximum anyways. And that's only on a few devices.
I would understand if the one only had a 16gig variant. Even I wouldn't buy it with a 16gig internal storage either. But has a 32 and 64gig variants. So what's the deal?
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I have no problem not having a piece of crappy plastic on the back of the phone. This is the direction htc is going in.
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Shasarak said:
With both of my previous phones, after less than a year the battery was substantially less efficient than it was when it was new - held less charge. I definitely wouldn't want to use the same one for 3 years. It's also nice to have the option to replace it with a higher-capacity one.
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I have a Desire Z, which came out, I believe, November 2010. I got a larger Mugen battery for it as soon as it was released, maybe two or three months afterwards. I've been using that battery ever since. So that's over two years. It still holds its charge really well, I don't have any complaints.
I hear what you're saying though, it is a concern. The question is, how easy would it be to open up the One and replace the battery? Probably really difficult, which means that, effectively, these devices have a short lifespan.
It is a shame, really.
I don't think it's always either/or when it comes to unibody designs and an easily servicable battery - imagine if you could slide out a "cartridge" from the bottom of the phone, which would contain the battery, SIM card, SD card. The best of all worlds. The only compromise would be the latch to keep it locked.

I open phones to replace parts and etc. evo and evo 3d were easy to open and fix, evo lte was a bit complicated, but this guy is up there with Iphone, when it comes to opening and replacing part, I did not see any openings or areas where screws would be hidden, so replacing the battery is out of the question.
I keep three charged batteries with me all times (I saw Miami heat players leaving their hotel in Boston when they were here for a playoff a couple of years ago, and got to talk and shake hands w lebron and wade but couldn't take pictures because my battery had died) since than I dont buy any phone that does not have a removable battery. Right now I have a 16 gb note 2 with a 64 gb sd card and both are almsot full, I just like having an option to do what I want when I want to. If I didnt want those options I would've went with the iphone!
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One thing I forgot to mention that really caught my eye was blink feed.
Its pretty much windows 8 but very sexy.
And best feature for me so far and the most fun has been the IR capability, I been using the phone to control tv and cable box and its a great otions to have.
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nas02302 said:
One thing I forgot to mention that really caught my eye was blink feed.
Its pretty much windows 8 but very sexy.
And best feature for me so far and the most fun has been the IR capability, I been using the phone to control tv and cable box and its a great otions to have.
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Do you have the phone? Could you give us the list of countries the channel guide of the SenseTV supports?

this is a good phone !
this phone is truly awsome !
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truly this phone met up to expectation
camera build very good as well !:good:

nas02302 said:
I open phones to replace parts and etc. evo and evo 3d were easy to open and fix, evo lte was a bit complicated, but this guy is up there with Iphone, when it comes to opening and replacing part, I did not see any openings or areas where screws would be hidden, so replacing the battery is out of the question.
I keep three charged batteries with me all times (I saw Miami heat players leaving their hotel in Boston when they were here for a playoff a couple of years ago, and got to talk and shake hands w lebron and wade but couldn't take pictures because my battery had died) since than I dont buy any phone that does not have a removable battery. Right now I have a 16 gb note 2 with a 64 gb sd card and both are almsot full, I just like having an option to do what I want when I want to. If I didnt want those options I would've went with the iphone!
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It'll come apart. The HOX had no obvious openings either but you just need to pry the screen out and you've got access to everything. Being an aluminium body rather than polycarbonate (which could flex to allow you to get the screen out) there will have to be a proper way to pull it apart.
M.

I did not see see any openings for screws or an area where I can pry it apart..... will update once i get the phone
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coupetastic-droid said:
You know, for those still iffy about to expandable storage, remember this. The one has a 64gig variant. Most of the devices out right now with expandable storage can only take a 64gig card maximum anyways. And that's only on a few devices.
I would understand if the one only had a 16gig variant. Even I wouldn't buy it with a 16gig internal storage either. But has a 32 and 64gig variants. So what's the deal?
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This. I'm getting real tired of the argument about not enough storage. I feel at this point with a 64gb internal storage the point is invalid. Why would anyone have that many movies on a phone. Or music? I enjoy watching clips but a whole 2 hour video on my phone? No thanks. I loaded up all my music onto Google music a long time ago and have never has problems since trying to listen to it. Idk, I have never really had a problem with storage and I use my phones a lot!
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nas02302 said:
I did not see see any openings for screws or an area where I can pry it apart..... will update once i get the phone
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Well of course they aren't going to be obvious
http://www.droidsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/HTC-One-Unibody-Design.jpg
Look at the inside of the body along the side - a whole bunch of tiny tabs. My guess is these hold the screen in, pry the plastic side of the phone away from the screen (may need special tool) and the tabs will release the screen. Once screen is out you have access to everything.
M.

Was thinking about getting the htc one. ...

Don't flame, just points of notice...
But after reading some of the reviews about the battery life ( and it not being removable), reservations about blink feed, no sd card and the dexterity of the aluminum, the serviceability in case of malfunction and overall UI reservations, I think I will be sticking with the Galaxy note 2 and wait for either the s4 or note 3.
I have so much respect for htc [ had the one x, g2 and sensation) but I had to make the jump to Sammy after all the reports about the amazing note 2 ( I still consider it one of the, if not the, best phone on the market still) I had to make the jump. There is no denying the beauty of the of the htc one, but issues like no sd card ( basically have to plug phone into computer for efficient transfer of files, backup and restore), and no removable battery ( wtf htc? What if the phone freezes? What if I want/need extra battery life?) I just can't justify jumping from a great phone with amazing software in the note 2 to one with so many unfixable issues.
I want nothing more than to see great competition between these two power house Android manufacturers. Competition breeds progress in my eyes. But htc can't come up short on simple issues like serviceability, battery and lack of sd card and expect to compete with Sammy. Craftsmanship can only get you so far (look at the nexus 4, droid razor, DNA etc... already they are a thing of the past). You have to deliver on all fronts and htc, in my opinion, just missed the ball on this one.
Craftsmanship, serviceability, software, hardware, convenience and customer customization are the most important areas I think htc needed to focus on. Although they nailed some of these with flying colors, they dropped the ball hard on others. ..
What do you guys think?
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I had the note 2 great idea but it was too big for me, I didnt like the feel of the device or the screen. The battery life has been fantastic for me personally most have said this. I think sense 5 is refined and a lot closer to googles holo than touchwiz will ever be. Blinkfeed isnt an issue just move it off to the side and remove feeds. Getting rid of it altogether would be a nice option. 32GB for me is fine I can use a Nexus 4 with no problem. Don't see anything wrong with the aluminium and serviceability by HTC will also be fine. I dont see why they would make a phone thats impossible for them to repair.

Battery life is definitely an improvement over my One X. I can last a whole day of use, using the One in the same way as the One X.
I've personally never needed more that 32GB, I've always had about 10GB free on the One X. Not fussed about a removable battery as I drive quite a lot and can just top up the charge level in the car, although this is something I haven't needed to do with the HTC One!
It all comes down to personally preference and how you use the phone, which is why I've preferred the HTC's to the plasticy, although very nice Samsungs. Form AND function over function for me...

The choice is all up to you.. If you feel that Samsung is more your cup of tea than stick with Samsung if that's the brand you trust.
I don't think the battery is a huge issue being that I have a battery bank and plan on buying the mophie juice case AT&T have in their video.
And most my files is in the cloud so lack of SD slot doesn't bother me.
And if your phone freeze no matter what, if you hold the power button for 3secs it will reboot the phone.
All flagship phones will become a thing of the past once the latest and greatest comes out. The S3 is in the past just as the Note 2 will be once the Note 3 comes out. Not having a removable battery or sd slot doesn't shorten any device popularity if it was the flagship.

Obviously it's your choice not to get the One but those things you mentioned aren't a problem to me.
I don't mind not being able to take the battery out. I would clearly prefer it if it was removable but it's not enough of an issue to have stopped me getting it.
No SD slot doesn't matter to me either because 32GB will be enough as most of my films and games are on my Nexus 7 anyway. Even if I do run out of storage, I don't mind using online storage anyway.
Blinkfeed isn't as bad as I thought it would be but even if, I decide at any point, I don't want it anymore then I can always use a custom launcher to get rid of it anyway.
Finally, battery life has been really great for me over the last week so I really can't complain. Obviously some people will have had poor battery life but, from what I've seen, most people aren't having that problem.
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I thought note 2 lte was best phone until I saw and now own htc one.
Nothing like it, non removable battery is a non issue for most. Sd card would be nice but can live without it but not if it was Samsung phone, basically looks makes up for lack of ext storage.
I'm very impressed with what htc one offers and makes up for what it lacks in. Had it been plastic and amoled I wouldn't buy it.

YoungAceAtlanta said:
The choice is all up to you.. If you feel that Samsung is more your cup of tea than stick with Samsung if that's the brand you trust.
I don't think the battery is a huge issue being that I have a battery bank and plan on buying the mophie juice case AT&T have in their video.
And most my files is in the cloud so lack of SD slot doesn't bother me.
And if your phone freeze no matter what, if you hold the power button for 3secs it will reboot the phone.
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Although holding the power button does work sometimes, this is not true. If there is a system freeze in android, both hardware and software button will not work, hence the battery pull option.
Also the sd card option is not just a matter of size or having enough memory, its convenience of backing up my files to a place that can be stored and removed regardless of if the phone dies, internet service goes out ( how would you use your cloud service?) Etc..
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To be honest I only read some of your post. It amazes me that people get so worked up about things that aren't even issues.
It amazes me even more that people think you have to do a battery pull on phones that have removable batteries.
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whats the problem with blinkfeed?

pierrekid said:
Also the sd card option is not just a matter of size or having enough memory, its convenience of backing up my files to a place that can be stored and removed regardless of if the phone dies, internet service goes out ( how would you use your cloud service?) Etc..
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If by any chance AT&T or any carrier have a melt down (or my Internet provider has one ) I wisely choose to keep some files offline.. The important ones at least

The power button trigger is not coded on the kernel side so even if you flash a broken kernel + a broken ROM to it the force reset function would still work perfectly as it is a hardware implementation.
If what you explain was the case I'm pretty sure the One S would have been flooded by permanent brick devices because of it's confusing different types of processor where users tend to flash s4 ROMs, kernels & radios to the s3 versions and likewise.
pierrekid said:
Although holding the power button does work sometimes, this is not true. If there is a system freeze in android, both hardware and software button will not work, hence the battery pull option.
Also the sd card option is not just a matter of size or having enough memory, its convenience of backing up my files to a place that can be stored and removed regardless of if the phone dies, internet service goes out ( how would you use your cloud service?) Etc..
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Very true everyone about the beauty of the craftsmanship. I too was once a hater of plastic ( I still own the asus tf700, beautiful device) but have to realize it means nothing if the material is weak. For me, having a phone that durable trumps a phone that just looks nice. Part of form factor is durability and serviceability. If I drop my asus or an htc one, I can almost guarentee that it will need to be serviced or have very noticable damage. In the case of the htc one however, a tear down of that magnitude ( just look around the net the tear downs...almost not worth doing) would require you to have to send it into htc, leaving you phoneless or with a replacement.
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Basil3 said:
To be honest I only read some of your post. It amazes me that people get so worked up about things that aren't even issues.
It amazes me even more that people think you have to do a battery pull on phones that have removable batteries.
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Would really appreciate it if you read my entire post, as you would see there is no malice or disrespect on my part, just points of notice. Appreciate your post though!
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ste1164 said:
I had the note 2 great idea but it was too big for me, I didnt like the feel of the device or the screen. The battery life has been fantastic for me personally most have said this. I think sense 5 is refined and a lot closer to googles holo than touchwiz will ever be. Blinkfeed isnt an issue just move it off to the side and remove feeds. Getting rid of it altogether would be a nice option. 32GB for me is fine I can use a Nexus 4 with no problem. Don't see anything wrong with the aluminium and serviceability by HTC will also be fine. I dont see why they would make a phone thats impossible for them to repair.
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how does the battery life compare vs the note 2, I also love the one but I am worried only about battery life.the note 2 is a very good device but I for it because of battery life mainly. Had the nexus 4 before it but the note 2 is the only phone so far that lasts a whole day with my usage.
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zaki67 said:
how does the battery life compare vs the note 2, I also love the one but I am worried only about battery life.the note 2 is a very good device but I for it because of battery life mainly. Had the nexus 4 before it but the note 2 is the only phone so far that lasts a whole day with my usage.
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Stick with the Note then cause the One wont get anywhere near the Notes usage.

Riyal said:
The power button trigger is not coded on the kernel side so even if you flash a broken kernel + a broken ROM to it the force reset function would still work perfectly as it is a hardware implementation.
If what you explain was the case I'm pretty sure the One S would have been flooded by permanent brick devices because of it's confusing different types of processor where users tend to flash s4 ROMs, kernels & radios to the s3 versions and likewise.
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Fair enough, however extending battery life or even replacing the battery if it dies (which all phone batteries die or diminish eventually) is nearly impossible. Hence the inconvenience.
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pierrekid said:
Would really appreciate it if you read my entire post, as you would see there is no malice or disrespect on my part, just points of notice. Appreciate your post though!
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Sorry, didn't mean to come off as rude. There just seems to be a lot of threads lately where people are just thinking aloud.
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zaki67 said:
how does the battery life compare vs the note 2, I also love the one but I am worried only about battery life.the note 2 is a very good device but I for it because of battery life mainly. Had the nexus 4 before it but the note 2 is the only phone so far that lasts a whole day with my usage.
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Yes as reckless said above, the battery life on the note 2 is second to none. If battery life is your only concern, either the note 2, droid razor max or the new lg would be your best bet.
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zaki67 said:
how does the battery life compare vs the note 2, I also love the one but I am worried only about battery life.the note 2 is a very good device but I for it because of battery life mainly. Had the nexus 4 before it but the note 2 is the only phone so far that lasts a whole day with my usage.
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It's not as good as the Note 2 (what I had previously), but better than the One X. For me, it's manageable. The Note 2 was too big for me, and I'm not a huge fan of the general feel of Sammy phones. Plus, I never used all the bells and whistles, even though I liked the thought of using them. I felt like I had to come up with reasons to use the s-pen or multi window.
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pierrekid said:
Don't flame, just points of notice...
But after reading some of the reviews about the battery life ( and it not being removable), reservations about blink feed, no sd card and the dexterity of the aluminum, the serviceability in case of malfunction and overall UI reservations, I think I will be sticking with the Galaxy note 2 and wait for either the s4 or note 3.
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There are reports of very good battery life for the one. It comes with a 2yr warranty from what I've seen. So if the battery has issues you can get it replaced. 64gb is more than enough for the vast majority.
There is no denying the beauty of the of the htc one, but issues like no sd card ( basically have to plug phone into computer for efficient transfer of files, backup and restore), and no removable battery ( wtf htc? What if the phone freezes? What if I want/need extra battery life?) I just can't justify jumping from a great phone with amazing software in the note 2 to one with so many unfixable issues.
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With an sd card you'd still have to plug the phone to a pc or at least the card into a card reader. So not sure what you're getting at here. I transfer everything via WiFi, so with a card or not makes no difference. You can also use a Bluetooth dongle if you're WiFi deficient.
With a freeze... again the power button is a hard coded feature to reset the handset. As far as extra battery life see mike1986's blog post:
http://android-revolution-hd.blogspot.com/2013/03/removable-battery-do-we-really-need-it.html?m=1
Lastly, with serviceability. I for one can't believe it can't be done, regardless of what ifixit says. There are a variety of replacement parts available, including the entire back casing. Why would they have them if repair weren't possible.
In the end its what you like or prefer in a device that will help you justify the purchase. If you have a system for your storage and power needs and don't want to change the way you do things then maybe this unit isn't for you. But to say things can't be done is wrong. There are many options available to satisfy all of your perceived negative points. You may actually find some of them better than what you're doing now. The choice is up to you to try something new.

What do you think the One is missing?

I adore this phone, I've been into 02 about 4 times to drool over it. I've held it in my hand (and it felt amazing), I have viewed countless reviews, which have been great. Something is still stopping me from buying it though..
1) The screen size, I really wanted a 5'' + device. I know i'm in the minority but to me 4.7'' is last years news.
2) Lack of features, I would of loved to have seen Multi View (from Samsung Note 2), I think it's an excellent feature that all the UI's should be adopting.
3) Battery life...
4) Camera, although I think the UltraPixels idea is good, i'm not fully convinced..
5) Blinkfeed, pointless attempt to be different, should be optional.
6) Toggles on the Notification bar..
7) Wireless charging.
Maybe next year HTC

Just bigger battery would have been nice considering the size of the device.
I an going for Dev edition so memory is not an issue. I am still pissed about S-ON.
Camera and other stuff I would like to judge myself when I use it. These things are way too personal to rely on others views.
From my Droid DNA, right in your face....

I've been away from HTC for a long time, what is this S-ON stuff? Does the DevEdition have that issue?

Sd card slot.
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For me it only lacks to be perfect :
5 Inch screen estate because it can fit 5 inches.
Button layout with htc logo at the center as a physical home button.
Sideways micro sD slot. And slightly bigger battery 2500mah would be a sweet spot.
Gettho blaster mode.

64 GB Built in...But it's a bit late now i've bought it...
I guess the most important thing would be a lack of availability.

I would say features and 3 very responsive capacitive buttons.

Button layout. Only two capacitives buttons? Perhaps an sd card slot as well...

sd card + bigger battery and better craftsmanship.
Then it would be a perfect phone!
exchanged the one more than twice now due to gaps between casings.

Button layout. Perhaps use the HTC logo as a button.
Multicolured LED indicator? Perhaps dual a la Butterfly.
Qualcomms fast charge 2.0 (If I'm not mistaken)
Bigger battery is always welcome, but tbh it seems to be more than adequate. Besides software optimisation seems to bring vest battery life?
That's being extremely critical, honestly don't think lack of SD card slot is too much of an issue, nor is the non removal battery.
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While I have always liked SD and hated things without it, the fact is I would almost never remove the card, and if I really needed to do something like that, USB-OTG with an adapter is no worse than needing an SD-Reader on the PC anyway, so I'm happy to let the SD-Card go.
Removable battery I will miss greatly, but it is worth it for the design... I guess... they could still make a uni-body that holds a battery that snaps into it. Why did everyone stop doing that in favor of a separate door... remember when almost all phone batteries were the back of your phone? HTC should have brought that design back! And they could sell ones with or without wireless-charging.
The camera is awesome... I wish it was only 1080p (2 mega-pixels) with even bigger sensors. Who needs more than 1080p? For zooming I guess... thats why it just needs an optical zoom. HTC should have have at least a tiny optical zoom... maybe by moving the sensor rather than the lens.

Nokiacrazi said:
Button layout. Perhaps use the HTC logo as a button.
Multicolured LED indicator? Perhaps dual a la Butterfly.
Qualcomms fast charge 2.0 (If I'm not mistaken)
Bigger battery is always welcome, but tbh it seems to be more than adequate. Besides software optimisation seems to bring vest battery life?
That's being extremely critical, honestly don't think lack of SD card slot is too much of an issue, nor is the non removal battery.
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Fast charge is possible on all newer and future Qualcomm chips
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5 inches micro sd removable battery 2600mah+
Full aluminum no plastic on the sides.

My ownership.

3 capacitive buttons
AOSP (no one has mentioned this yet). Sense is meh other than the camera interface.

superchilpil said:
Fast charge is possible on all newer and future Qualcomm chips
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Brian klug in his review of the one states fast charge is not enabled. To bad as it is pretty amazing on my dna.
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fernando sor said:
Brian klug in his review of the one states fast charge is not enabled. To bad as it is pretty amazing on my dna.
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Flash it?

I definitely wish there was an SD card slot. Other than that this would be my next phone if it didn't cost nearly twice as much as a Nexus 4.

It's ability not to fly.. Really bothering me
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3000 mAh battery
On screen keys
SD card