So, like many of you, I am struggling to decide whether to just pull the trigger on the One X, or wait to see what the SGS III feels like in hand. I am really leaning towards the One X, simply based on looks - in my opinion the pictures I've seen of the SGSIII don't do it any favors...
So, for those who did the pre-order and have received your AT&T One X, any regrets? Is there anything about the phone (aside from the 16gb storage) that, after playing around with the phone for a while, you now wish you hadn't decided on the One X?
Finally, assuming I do go with the One X, how the he!! do I decide between White or Gray? They both look great!
Oh yeah, one last thing, I've seen a lot of mention of the $49 deal for a family upgrade - has anyone seen anything better than $149 for a single line upgrade (white or gray)? I've seen one guy say he was able to get AT&T to match RS price of $49 on a single line upgrade - has anyone else had any luck calling and getting them to do this?
Thanks!
No regrets. After seeing the SGS 3 announcement I was even more satisfied with my choice. Aside from some neat software, the SGS 3 isn't any better than the One X, and everybody was expecting it to blow it out of the water. Coming to US with the S4 (same processor as the One X) and the same screen as the Galaxy Nexus (which I am not a fan of)...glad I didn't wait. I also think it just looks ugly. But that could just be me. My One X will be delivered today. I won't be home to get it until Sunday
Rabble rabble rabble.
No regrets.... IF we get our bootloader unlocked....
hox > sgs3
no regrets
i have a white with a see through gray case...
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hox > sgs3
no regrets
i have a white with a see through gray case...
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what brand case do you have? how's it look?
The pentile screen on the S3 is a dealbreaker for me. Couldn't be happier that I decided to pre-order the One X. Without a doubt, I made the right choice.
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what brand case do you have? how's it look?
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kutoo
pics coming l8r with a review that was requested, i'll update this post when done. my wonderful woman took our dslr camera with her to work and i want to use it for the review.
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kutoo
pics coming l8r with a review that was requested, i'll update this post when done. my wonderful woman took our dslr camera with her to work and i want to use it for the review.
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Not bad...it's almost a shame to put a cover on it though, considering how nice the phone looks!
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Not bad...it's almost a shame to put a cover on it though, considering how nice the phone looks!
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if i had ordered the gray, that clear case was calling my name...
i just don't want black or white, to many of those out there.
No regrets what so ever. And I have a see through white silicone case for now until they stay to make the case I want for it
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My only regret is that AT&T took so long to release the phone. Europe and Canada have had them for over two weeks now.
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My only regret is that AT&T took so long to release the phone. Europe and Canada have had them for over two weeks now.
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And lock the bootloader!
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and lock the bootloader!
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+10,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
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Not yet, love the feel of the phone, the vivid I didn't like, just seemed a little narrow for me to handle, the back kept comming off. One os much quicker
No regrets. I also am amazed at how many posts I see when I get a new device... some people spend weeks or even months contemplating a phone. I'm not rich by any means, but when a new phone comes out I buy it and sell my old one at near MRSP as I keep them in mint condition.
Just buy the phone. It's awesome! Also, most places have a return period too so you can take it home to play around with. I never understood how people could spend so much time contemplating over whether to purchase a phone or not. It's crazy.
Bro the s3 is a frickin sham!
Touchwiz makes it look cartoonish at best
Siri-uh-hem s-voice will soon be replaced by androids own majel
The whole eye following crap won't work even in a dim-ishly lit room and at angles
The Mali gpu can't hope to compete with t3 even if the CPU is faster
And man, it is fugly while the x is easily one of the best looking phones around
Also, pentile ~ deal breaker
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abhijit1289 said:
Bro the s3 is a frickin sham!
Touchwiz makes it look cartoonish at best
Siri-uh-hem s-voice will soon be replaced by androids own majel
The whole eye following crap won't work even in a dim-ishly lit room and at angles
The Mali gpu can't hope to compete with t3 even if the CPU is faster
And man, it is fugly while the x is easily one of the best looking phones around
Also, pentile ~ deal breaker
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i thought the sgs3 had a better gpu than t3? time to google some more...
bongd said:
No regrets. I also am amazed at how many posts I see when I get a new device... some people spend weeks or even months contemplating a phone. I'm not rich by any means, but when a new phone comes out I buy it and sell my old one at near MRSP as I keep them in mint condition.
Just buy the phone. It's awesome! Also, most places have a return period too so you can take it home to play around with. I never understood how people could spend so much time contemplating over whether to purchase a phone or not. It's crazy.
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unfortunately, I've been stung in the past with jumping on a new product right at launch (Captivate GPS issue, Transformer Prime GPS issue again!) when waiting a bit to get others' reactions might have saved me some headaches or buyer's remorse.
Chances are that I am going to plunk down my credit card on Sunday for the One X, but any real-life experiences I can hear about before then will be helpful!
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The Mali 400 is a better GPU. Its the same GPU thats in the SII, but they overclocked it for the SIII.
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unfortunately, I've been stung in the past with jumping on a new product right at launch (Captivate GPS issue, Transformer Prime GPS issue again!) when waiting a bit to get others' reactions might have saved me some headaches or buyer's remorse.
Chances are that I am going to plunk down my credit card on Sunday for the One X, but any real-life experiences I can hear about before then will be helpful!
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Several review units have now been out for a week or two, as well as the Rogers guys that have had it for a few weeks. Id say its 99% positive feedback from GPS to OS to battery life.
The 1% of course is the issue of non removable battery and storage. If you get over that hurdle, you should be fine.
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Went from an iPhone 4 to Skyrocket and still on my 30-day window. With the news that FCC has approved the release of Galaxy Note this week, I am now torn. I'm loving my SR with ICS ROM very much but still drooling over that 1280x800 AMOLED display. Can anyone give me some advice on what's the best option given my 1 week window to make that decision of sticking with this phone or returning it for the upcoming Note? Is selling this on ebay and buying an unlocked Note a viable option?
Off topic but how do you feel about the switch from iphone to skyrocket? I had the original and then 3gs until picking up this phone 2 weeks ago and I'm not completely sold on it still and debating about switching to the iphone 4s
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Went from an iPhone 4 to Skyrocket and still on my 30-day window. With the news that FCC has approved the release of Galaxy Note this week, I am now torn. I'm loving my SR with ICS ROM very much but still drooling over that 1280x800 AMOLED display. Can anyone give me some advice on what's the best option given my 1 week window to make that decision of sticking with this phone or returning it for the upcoming Note? Is selling this on ebay and buying an unlocked Note a viable option?
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I personally would only make the switch if the Note had LTE. I'd also make sure that holding a 5.3" screen isn't going to feel awkward in my hands after prolonged use. The skyrocket already makes my hand go numb when holding it at a certain angle reading the news in bed every morning.
I'm in the same boat with both of you. I just switched from the iphone 3g to the skyrocket. It's only been 3 days, but the transition has been difficult. The iphone is so very easy to use, but the SR has so many features. I feel like the skyrocket is my device, where the iphone feels like it's Steve Jobs' device and he lets me use it.
I actually upgraded to the 4s before picking up the SR. I wasn't really impressed. The 4s did not seem that much faster than my 3g, and I thought Siri was a bit gimicky. I guess going from the 3g to the 4s just felt like...meh. It wasn't exciting at all.
My only gripe with the SR so far is the display. It has everything going for it except a 720p display. That would have been OK 6-12 months ago, but now it makes a difference. LTE is what kept me from keeping the iphone. The display on the SR may keep me from keeping it, too.
If we get some sort of confirmation that the Note (with LTE) will come to ATT in the next two months, I'll probably trade my SR in.
I'm 95% certain that it will have LTE and given how LTE eats up the battery, i dont think it will be a deal breaker for me. Hspa+ is more than enough and gives me a day's worth.
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Off topic but how do you feel about the switch from iphone to skyrocket? I had the original and then 3gs until picking up this phone 2 weeks ago and I'm not completely sold on it still and debating about switching to the iphone 4s
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Not going back to any iphone. These new androids are in a diff league.
The NOTE with LTE is a game changer.....in my opinion if the Note hits sooner than later no phone can compete. but it has a certain audience - i hope this happens SOON
Quad core Samsung phone changes all the rules.
finally able to play with the Note for a few hours and my hands are just not big enough for even simple 1 hand operation, especially when reaching for links/buttons on the top right corners (i'm a lefty) so I'll just keep my Skyrocket. Right now, even the Nexus is not an option because of it's lack of expansion slot.
The Note might be good for me.. I have big hands .. with me being 6ft and 280lbs it will look just right!
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The Note might be good for me.. I have big hands .. with me being 6ft and 280lbs it will look just right!
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Its not a ONE Handed phone by any means. its a small tablet.
me being 6"1 and in the same boat where i can operate the Skyrocket and reach every corner with just my thumb. i DONT expect to be able to do with that with the Note. but i still dont mind.
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Off topic but how do you feel about the switch from iphone to skyrocket? I had the original and then 3gs until picking up this phone 2 weeks ago and I'm not completely sold on it still and debating about switching to the iphone 4s
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Not on Skyrocket but wanted to comment on the switch to android as I came recently from a 3gs (went to GS2). For me the deal breaker was whether I could successfully two way sync with our iCloud claendars. A friend let me play with a Razr and once I confirmed that that wasn't going to be an issue, I got down to playing with Android.
Once I put a custom rom on my phone and got rid of the AT&T bloatware I'm amazed at what android and Samsung can do. You made the right choice going with Samsung, the devs in the skyrocket area are working hard.
If you find yourself thinking about going back to Apple because of the size of the Skyrocket, maybe look at the slightly smaller screen GS2.
Honestly, if Apple had come out witha 4" screen with the 4S I'm sure I would have gone there automatically. I'm glad they didn't because it's given me a chance to really appreciate what Android can do.
Just my 2 cents.
I'm kind of tempted with the Note
I had the Streak with a 5" screen and it was too big. I enjoyed the large screen, but when you had to actually operate it daily, it became a nuisance. The Note...no way. Not even a thought in my mind.
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Its not a ONE Handed phone by any means. its a small tablet.
me being 6"1 and in the same boat where i can operate the Skyrocket and reach every corner with just my thumb. i DONT expect to be able to do with that with the Note. but i still dont mind.
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That is true.. would be like trying to "palm" a basketball..
I came from a Dell Streak and I loved that device. Unfortunately I dropped it and broke my screen 2 weeks ago. Tried repairing it, broke a delicate clamp inside and well, now I have a white Skyrocket.
Buddy of mine that works at AT&T corporate said the note will be out next quarter. If it was any sooner I would have prolly just waited. He didn't mention if it was going to be LTE though.
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Galaxy Note Oh Yea!!
I came from the Iphone 4 and I absolutely love my Skyrocket. I wouldn't change back if someone paid me. The iphone is so boring.
Anyway I am awaiting the day the Note comes out, I will be trading my phone and throwing in cash for a Note. Thank goodness for craigslist. I might have to wait awhile but it will be worth the wait.
I don't care how big the screen is. I Can't wait to get my hands on that thing.
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I came from the Iphone 4 and I absolutely love my Skyrocket. I wouldn't change back if someone paid me. The iphone is so boring.
Anyway I am awaiting the day the Note comes out, I will be trading my phone and throwing in cash for a Note. Thank goodness for craigslist. I might have to wait awhile but it will be worth the wait.
I don't care how big the screen is. I Can't wait to get my hands on that thing.
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I bit the bullet and sold my Skyrocket for a Note with US Warranty. All in all, I paid about $150 extra which I think justifies the upgrade. The screen is huge but 1280x800, especially if you connect it to a TV is just filthy. I'm not near any LTE area anyway (and probably not for the next 6 months) so that is not a factor. I hope the popular ROMS here can be rebuilt for the Note, particularly the Rocket Sandwich.
So I can get the S4 for $49 through AT&T directly or the HTC One for $0, both plus tax of course... have to love California franchise tax board but I digress...
As you can see, I currently own an S2 and have absolutely loved it ever since I've had it. It's been a great phone. My fear in getting the S4 is that it's gonna be a incremental upgrade whereas the One is something completely new. But is that better?
My S2 is the 16GB version with a 8GB microSD inside and that's been more than enough room. So the One with 32GB would be overkill. But then there's no removable battery and I've replaced mine once.
Will I get bored of the S4 pretty quick or is it really THAT much of an upgrade? Does Blinkfeed get old quick with the One? I know the earbuds are pretty kick ass with the One though.
I hate these types of decisions.
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So I can get the S4 for $49 through AT&T directly or the HTC One for $0, both plus tax of course... have to love California franchise tax board but I digress...
As you can see, I currently own an S2 and have absolutely loved it ever since I've had it. It's been a great phone. My fear in getting the S4 is that it's gonna be a incremental upgrade whereas the One is something completely new. But is that better?
My S2 is the 16GB version with a 8GB microSD inside and that's been more than enough room. So the One with 32GB would be overkill. But then there's no removable battery and I've replaced mine once.
Will I get bored of the S4 pretty quick or is it really THAT much of an upgrade? Does Blinkfeed get old quick with the One? I know the earbuds are pretty kick ass with the One though.
I hate these types of decisions.
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i think you would be happy with either phone. HTC and Samsung Are great companys they both never disappoint me with their phones. if you have any friends with a S4 or One i would check theirs out see which your like (go to your service provider store to test out also but Personally i love Samsungs phones better and would recommend buying a S4 instead, i think i have heard the S2 is getting some of the 4's goodies so i would wait a little longer. hell wait for the S5 to come out just another 4 months away xD
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i think you would be happy with either phone. HTC and Samsung Are great companys they both never disappoint me with their phones. if you have any friends with a S4 or One i would check theirs out see which your like (go to your service provider store to test out also but Personally i love Samsungs phones better and would recommend buying a S4 instead, i think i have heard the S2 is getting some of the 4's goodies so i would wait a little longer. hell wait for the S5 to come out just another 4 months away xD
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Well I was under the gun to make a decision as this wasn't a normal offer so I went with the S4. I've had great luck as I said with my S2 and a few of my friends have the S4 and they love it. But I did spend some time using the One and it's just built so well and Blinkfeed is quite slick. In the end, I chose based on a few things like the placement of the power button on the One and lack of a front button like the S4 has. Really minor things but I had to rationalize it one way or the other... :victory:
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Well I was under the gun to make a decision as this wasn't a normal offer so I went with the S4. I've had great luck as I said with my S2 and a few of my friends have the S4 and they love it. But I did spend some time using the One and it's just built so well and Blinkfeed is quite slick. In the end, I chose based on a few things like the placement of the power button on the One and lack of a front button like the S4 has. Really minor things but I had to rationalize it one way or the other... :victory:
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i hope your happy with it then! i enjoyed my S2 for the week i had it untill i bricked it xD! and yes the One is Very slick phones are getting way to powerful its crazy.
Hey everyone,
I'm thinking of switching to the new One m8, has anyone done that? I saw a thread speaking of the old One, I'm curious about the new one. At my local Best Buy they only have the amber version and it can't even be turned on...
I would switch mainly for the materials it is built with but also I would like to try a different skin and the extra things this brings with it.
So... Has anyone passed to the new One?
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Hey everyone,
I'm thinking of switching to the new One m8, has anyone done that? I saw a thread speaking of the old One, I'm curious about the new one. At my local Best Buy they only have the amber version and it can't even be turned on...
I would switch mainly for the materials it is built with but also I would like to try a different skin and the extra things this brings with it.
So... Has anyone passed to the new One?
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Im about too, and yeah I would like to have a different feel on a phone, based on reviews its a good phone but also has some flaws like the camera, etc. And it also comes in a hefty price. But, its a good phone thats why I'll jump to it, anyways I'm still keeping my N5 so no loses for me. If I get bored with the M8 then I'll sell it. Lol!
mrc87 said:
Hey everyone,
I'm thinking of switching to the new One m8, has anyone done that? I saw a thread speaking of the old One, I'm curious about the new one. At my local Best Buy they only have the amber version and it can't even be turned on...
I would switch mainly for the materials it is built with but also I would like to try a different skin and the extra things this brings with it.
So... Has anyone passed to the new One?
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It startes getting really good toward the end...
But also, one reccomendation is to look at the HTC M8 Forums, If you check here, it will be (Mostly) people who may have tried it, but ended up not keeping it
Over there, youll get people who actually have it, and may have came from the N5
Personally, I had played with my friends, and I think its really cool, I love it, but I'd miss the "clean feel" of the N5
I suggest going to ATT store to play with a real one, I was quite impressed. The only thing that bothered me was like the bottom speaker, htc logo, and then the softkeys. No real reason for the htc logo in that big of an area. If I could afford it I would buy it in all honesty.
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I suggest going to ATT store to play with a real one, I was quite impressed. The only thing that bothered me was like the bottom speaker, htc logo, and then the softkeys. No real reason for the htc logo in that big of an area. If I could afford it I would buy it in all honesty.
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From what I've read the bezel is big because the front facing speakers are utilizing that space.
Either way, it's a nice looking phone but I'll stick with my Nexus 5 until the next Nexus comes out.
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Also behind the HTC logo is the antenna, I think I read that some where.
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I too read that they had to keep the black bar with the logo for antennas and circuits... Too bad, it would have been better without but still, comparing it to the nexus 5, it's probably just half an inch taller.
Anyway, I went on and bought it, it should arrive tomorrow!
After the Nexus 4 and 5 price I can't see my self spending 500 bucks or more on a phone. Also I hate leaving my phones naked and it kinda kills the purpose of buying such a nice build phone.
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To me its not worth the price when I already have a nexus 5
Practically the same processor ram screen size plus HTC bloat
And the camera is worse IMHO
I'm expected to pay a $300 premium for front facing speakers and metal casing that I would cover up with a case anyway. No thanks
I am sticking with my n5
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I too read that they had to keep the black bar with the logo for antennas and circuits... Too bad, it would have been better without but still, comparing it to the nexus 5, it's probably just half an inch taller.
Anyway, I went on and bought it, it should arrive tomorrow!
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I personally am excited for you. Some blogger on techradar said he returned his within the first hour and a half due to the camera. But the actual techradar website gave the m8 an awesome review and so has anyone else with any credability just like the one m7. To each his own. I hope you enjoy it because I sure want one.
Not buying m8 or s5 I can over clock my nexus 5 to 2.5 and it will be faster than s5 about the m8 I never liked HTC I don't like the metal design it scratches to easy and I like the looks of the nexus 5 simple basic not to flashy
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I personally am excited for you. Some blogger on techradar said he returned his within the first hour and a half due to the camera. But the actual techradar website gave the m8 an awesome review and so has anyone else with any credability just like the one m7. To each his own. I hope you enjoy it because I sure want one.
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Hey thanks!
I never use the camera on any phone... I'm just not the kind of person that takes many pictures... That's why the camera part is the one that I care the least about.
I am more interested in the overall quality and battery life, which my nexus 5 has been disappointing me lately (very unstable, one day fine the next a disaster).
I got my One Plus One invite today but trying to decide if it's worth it. I currently have a HTC One M7 which is still running pretty well. Any comments from the community?
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As an example of my personal opinion of the OPO, somebody offered me a trade for their NIB Galaxy S5 (G900W8) and I didn't take it. It's a beautiful, inexpensive, functional, unlocked piece of well made hardware. You don't get the SAMOLED from Samsung or HTC speakers but then you also don't suffer from Knox or locked bootloaders or voided warranty from rooting your phone.
If you don't like it then sell it on. Everybody should get one.
I always wonder how people get their invites, how did you get yours?:cyclops:
Yes, buy it. I did and I don't regret it. It's easily unlocked, runs CM out of the box which is awesome, nice size (I have large hands though so take that as it is) and the one thing that surprised me is that it has good cell reception, it blows my nexus 5 out of the water and keeps pace with and even surpasses my moto x in signal in some areas.
So yes, buy it, you won't be disappointed.
Same question here
I just got an invite myself and I'm asking myself the same question.
I've been interested in trying a phone in the phablet category, I think that's mostly what has my attention, the screen size.
I currently have a N5, and I get a reliable 4 hours SOT and 24 hours standby with it on 4.4 and I love the optical image stabilization.
I think that's what I'd miss the most about my N5, I have somewhat shaky hands.
From what I've heard and read and my experience with cyanogenmod battery life, I don't think that there's going as huge of a difference in battery life and I really don't need more than my N5 gives me.
Also, I was kind of holding out for new phones that will support T-mobile band 12 for LTE.
Still that large beautiful screen calls out to me, lol.
If I can't decide by the end of the day, I may just buy it to give myself some more time to think about it.
I can sell it, if I decide against it.
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I always wonder how people get their invites, how did you get yours?:cyclops:
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To be honest I don't know how I got mine either. I was part of their forum just prior to announcement and have been entering every time I did see a change to try to win an invite.
But thanks everyone for your feedback I decided to buy, it's just too good to pass up.
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To be honest I don't know how I got mine either. I was part of their forum just prior to announcement and have been entering every time I did see a change to try to win an invite.
But thanks everyone for your feedback I decided to buy, it's just too good to pass up.
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Cool, Congrads. If you happen to have an extra invite sitting around, I don't mind taking it. ;p
ordered One
my friend got an invite this morning, his OPO profile account number was in 17xxx. He wasn't going to use it anyways so i grabbed it. Should see how many days it will take to ship.
I got my invite today at work & I spent the rest of the day asking myself the same thing. I got home & just ordered it; I didn't want to second guess myself anymore. I figured I could always sell it if I didn't like it. I'm on an LG G2 & was thinking about going to the G3, but this is almost half the price.
I also got an invite today, besdies the unattractive shipping, duties, and taxes in canada that rack up to about 100$ more, it's a beautiful looking devices and from a kickstarting company, why not have the first phone they make
I've had the 32GB EU G3 for a month now and I've just bought (unfortunately) an invite on eBay after missing my invite from OnePlus but I am well excited! I can see me sticking with this phone, I am expecting to be disappointed with the size and weight but everything else should please
Are there any known faults to look out for?
Thanks!
Same here, got a G3 and have a One waiting
Search the forums to find any faults.
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I've had the 32GB EU G3 for a month now and I've just bought (unfortunately) an invite on eBay after missing my invite from OnePlus but I am well excited! I can see me sticking with this phone, I am expecting to be disappointed with the size and weight but everything else should please
Are there any known faults to look out for?
Thanks!
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Another one here! Had the G3 for a few weeks now and just ordered the OPO today...I have the ATT version. Looking forward to the OPO!
I just sold the G3 when I got my One. I liked the G3 a bit better in the form factor as it was smaller but honestly, the One is a better all around phone at this point. Battery life is better, development is better, audio is better and its much faster with fewer lags. If they get Cyanogen working on the G3 it will be a fantastic phone but for all the hope there is with it now, I just can't see them unlocking the bootloader anytime soon on the AT&T model. My one does not have the yellowing issue but you can see the digitizer plainly. There are just many small issues with the G3. They can all be worked out but they will always be behind the One with Cyanogen. The difference in price was a big factor for me as I wanted a new Ping driver and that extra cash made the difference.
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I've had the 32GB EU G3 for a month now and I've just bought (unfortunately) an invite on eBay after missing my invite from OnePlus but I am well excited! I can see me sticking with this phone, I am expecting to be disappointed with the size and weight but everything else should please
Are there any known faults to look out for?
Thanks!
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Bro, you should do your research first before buying anything lol The only real hardware fault that I've found on the OPO comes in the form of a yellow band found on the bottom 1/5th of the display, the yellow tint becomes apparent on white backgrounds, but it personally doesn't bother me, or I should say that I'm at peace with it now. For the price and specs, I'm happy with the purchase and compromise. There are a lot of people whining about the issue, and OnePlus has been ****ty with their service, but just open the packaging check it out, and if you don't like it, just sell it as new on eBay for a small 40-80 dollar profit after fees
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I just sold the G3 when I got my One. I liked the G3 a bit better in the form factor as it was smaller but honestly, the One is a better all around phone at this point. Battery life is better, development is better, audio is better and its much faster with fewer lags. If they get Cyanogen working on the G3 it will be a fantastic phone but for all the hope there is with it now, I just can't see them unlocking the bootloader anytime soon on the AT&T model. My one does not have the yellowing issue but you can see the digitizer plainly. There are just many small issues with the G3. They can all be worked out but they will always be behind the One with Cyanogen. The difference in price was a big factor for me as I wanted a new Ping driver and that extra cash made the difference.
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Yeah I'm really looking forward to modified Cyanogen, I am a stock android fan anyway and I love the speed and transitions also with Android L around the corner, I think there is a much better chance of the OPO getting it first
rickyx32 said:
Bro, you should do your research first before buying anything lol The only real hardware fault that I've found on the OPO comes in the form of a yellow band found on the bottom 1/5th of the display, the yellow tint becomes apparent on white backgrounds, but it personally doesn't bother me, or I should say that I'm at peace with it now. For the price and specs, I'm happy with the purchase and compromise. There are a lot of people whining about the issue, and OnePlus has been ****ty with their service, but just open the packaging check it out, and if you don't like it, just sell it as new on eBay for a small 40-80 dollar profit after fees
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Thanks for the reply mate, am I right in thinking the OPO is shipped from the country that you order from? So mine is shipped from the UK?
also if it does have the yellow banding (which I hope it doesn't because I can't overlook faults haha) will they not just exchange it?
Just ordered my opo to replace my oppo find 5 personal device, have a g3 work phone that I'm really digging, but got the invite and I'm excited for the upgrade.
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Don't get me wrong, I loved the G3. If they had the development over there it definitely would have been a keeper. I think most of the compromises would be easily worked out by some good developers. The only thing that would not be able to catch up is the battery life. The size and the screen is fabulous for a 5.5" device. I'm still thinking the perfect phone would be a G2 sized device with all the updates of the G3 and the 805 processor.
I'm getting 50+ hrs per charge and avg about 5 to 6 hrs if SOT stock Rom, rooted. I think the G3 is one of the best phones I've used to date.
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I'm getting 50+ hrs per charge and avg about 5 to 6 hrs if SOT stock Rom, rooted. I think the G3 is one of the best phones I've used to date.
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I actually love my G3 but I have been wanting the One for a while. #33467 on the OnePlus forum and did get my invite but gave it away because at the time my wife had a major surgery out of town from us and we were strapped for money. I just got the money together so I got the One. Or should I say its ordered.
I love Cyanogen and with the G3 so locked down right now for ATT I am glad I am able to get the One. I do have my G3 rooted with some good mods, viper4android, titanium, xposed tweakbox, etc. and it is very nice. It isn't as bogged down like my Sammy phones were with stock so I am enjoying it. But, I need development! I will be keeping it around. Letting the wifey take it and selling her note 3.
Well, I feel good about my choice getting the OPO. Can't wait!
I've never got over 4 hours sot on my G3 with the exact setup as my one, this phone never has under 7. You can cook eggs on the G3 under certain situations so I respect the 4 hour sot, the energy has to come from somewhere
Im in the same boat, I have the ONEPLUS and have been using it for almost a month. I have had the opportunity to get the LG G3 which I really want to get but I have had one thing stopping me from getting it. 1.) The audio/headphone jack problem I heard about. Some users say they dont have it some say they do.
I prefer the G3 over the ONEPLUS because the screen is the same size but the phone form factor is smaller and easier on the hands and pockets. Also it has removable battery which is a HUGE plus and the external SD card which is pretty nice, even though I use Google Drive.
So..I probably will stick with the ONEPLUS for a while until I have to switch to the G3.