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Is getting the One X worth it...?

The One X has been out for a month already, and since I am buying from a friend, I have to drop $500 off contract for it. Is it worth getting it right now? I am going to get the iPhone 5 anyways, but I am not sure if it is worth getting the One X if a new android phone is around the corner. I have no real NEED for it, but I want to start learning how to develop apps since I know Java and C++. I would love the One X, but is now the right time to buy it? :cyclops:

It's a great phone, you'll love it. Talk your friend down to $450.

pl0xn00b said:
The One X has been out for a month already, and since I am buying from a friend, I have to drop $500 off contract for it. Is it worth getting it right now? I am going to get the iPhone 5 anyways, but I am not sure if it is worth getting the One X if a new android phone is around the corner. I have no real NEED for it, but I want to start learning how to develop apps since I know Java and C++. I would love the One X, but is now the right time to buy it? :cyclops:
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If you have the money and desire, I say go for it... What do you mean when you ask if it's the right time to buy it? I don't think that there is a right/wrong time to buy it... If you wait, there will be more development done and the price might be cheaper.... If you get it now, you will own a bleeding edge phone.... It's up to you
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I had the international version for a while, and it was truly stellar. Sold that, switched to iPhone, now i want it back. But do you think that if I am spending the money, I should wait a bit and get the Galaxy S3? Or this?
Is it worth waiting around a month if I don't need it really badly? Or should I jump the gun for $450?

There's always a new phone around the corner and the SGS3 vs HOX debate has been discussed ad nauseum. Play with it, and if you like it more than the iphone do it. Or go play with a SGS3 somewhere.
Don't rely on these boards to define your personal opinion for you.
That being said 450 - 500 is pretty good for a very new model phone. You can check the unsubsidized price quite easily online which should inform your asking price once you settle on what you want.
Just wondering - are these phones all for personal use or business? Why are you getting an android phone and an iphone 5? Just an enthusiast?
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Enthusiast and because I'm in my high school years so I've started some app development on the iPhone and I want to see what it's like on android too. iPhone 5 just cause I have an upgrade then

If you want to play around just get a galaxy s 2 variant. Save some dough. I'd only spend the money if I were going to keep it at least a year. But then again I wouldn't get the One X because it barely has any storage

I just went from a Samsung Galaxy S II to the HTC One X (AT&T) and I love it. Not only is it quite a bit snappier, the build quality far surpasses the Galaxy S II. The only negative I can note are the non-expandable memory and beats audio does not play nice with my car stereo. I have to set the stereo to "Flat", instead of my custom setting, or there is a really loud whining noise. On headphones though, the audio is great. Overall I feel it is just a better product build quality wise, and that makes a big difference to me.
I paid only $119.88 for mine at Best Buy since they price matched WalMart for me.

Instead of $500 i would get the galaxy nexus unlocked for $399 (plus shipping+tax)

Build quality is a lot better then any galaxy phone. The only down fall to the one x is the small storage but that's why I kept my note. This is def better then any iPhone
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karan1203 said:
Instead of $500 i would get the galaxy nexus unlocked for $399 (plus shipping+tax)
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The GNex ends up being around $450 shipped. If he can get the HOX for that price it would be downright stupid to get the GNex. It's a decent device, and but it has nothing on the HOX. Its hardware was behind the curve before it even came out.
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Its a great phone, I love it. I was having a hard time deciding between the HTC ONE X and the google nexus. I ended up going with the one x. The nexus has a smaller screen and it also has software buttons as opposed to hardware buttoms. Software buttons are nice except that it takes up screen space.
There are other phones now on the market, like the Samsung GSII which has more RAM and may or may not be better than the One X. But I like this phone and I'll stick with it.

Read Anandtech's reviews for the AT&T One X and the AT&T/T-Mobile GS3.
It is really down to what you prioritize.

Saneless One said:
If you want to play around just get a galaxy s 2 variant. Save some dough. I'd only spend the money if I were going to keep it at least a year. But then again I wouldn't get the One X because it barely has any storage
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this is good advice. Get a previous generation android device, running gingerbread like an SGS II or Inspire or something inexpensive on craig's list.
If you fall in love with Android, THEN spend the money on a flagship phone.

gunnyman said:
this is good advice. Get a previous generation android device, running gingerbread like an SGS II or Inspire or something inexpensive on craig's list.
If you fall in love with Android, THEN spend the money on a flagship phone.
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Yeah, this I agree with. The GSII is still a solid piece of equipment.

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Yeah, this I agree with. The GSII is still a solid piece of equipment.
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sometimes I wish I still had one to play with, maybe learn some devving myself.

I love my phone.
For me it was between the Galaxy Nexus GSM from the Play store or this, but as soon as I went to the store to try this out I knew I had to get it. I bought the phone for the same reasons as you (to start developing, I'm in high school as well) and I've had good success with it (check out my Evervolv ROM )
I'd say go for this but its really personal opinion.

I love the phone itself, since I had the international version (toooo priceyyy) but I really dont know about buying it second hand and whether if I wait just a month, the price will decrease to liek $350 or some mindblowing new device will come out. But there's always that possibility that I will screw myself over getting it now instead of waiting a month.
Also, do you think that the iPhone 4S is futureproofed to the iPhone 5? Is it going to be a "worth-it" upgrade to go from the 4S to the 5 when it comes out? I know there's not a lot we know for sure about the device, but from what we know so far.

Also, what will retain more value over the long run (7-8 months from now)... the One X or the Galaxy S III?

As a person who has had several androids over a short period of time (galaxy s, thrill, g note) the one x is my favorite. The batterylife and screen alone has madw it my daily driver. So I say go for it.
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This sucks for us.

http://www.phonedog.com/2012/08/08/...-x-follow-up-with-1-7ghz-quad-core-processor/
How will development for our HOX be then? This phone looks to be a beast.

Agreed
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SkizzMcNizz said:
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/08/08/...-x-follow-up-with-1-7ghz-quad-core-processor/
How will development for our HOX be then? This phone looks to be a beast.
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i think its good for us... most of the things will be portable.

technology at work. Year and a half to go for most of us.

jags_the1 said:
i think its good for us... most of the things will be portable.
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Most likely different processors.

Supposed to be tegra 3 based.

Oh, hey look, another HTC i-device. What are they gonna lock down on this one, date and time changes? Widget locations on the home screen? Contact pictures?
I love my HOX, but HTC's pussification by bowing to AT&T to lock down the device is absurd, and goes against everything their CEO promised the modding/dev community. This very well may be the last time I buy from HTC.

OP how does this suck for us exactly? This is how it goes. Either way, it looks like replacement for intl hox, not ours.

If this had a quad core s4 I'd be mad. However it doesn't.. so I'm not. :thumbup:
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Are people seriously expecting upcoming phones to remain the same or.. be slower? Of course they will be faster and better than what we already have. It will have been at least 1/2 a year by the time this C2 comes out. Deal with it!

Itaintrite said:
Are people seriously expecting upcoming phones to remain the same or.. be slower? Of course they will be faster and better than what we already have. It will have been at least 1/2 a year by the time this C2 comes out. Deal with it!
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To be honest according to those specs I'd still prefer this version simply because of the battery sipping s4. I think tegra3 will shine in tablets.
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beaups said:
OP how does this suck for us exactly? This is how it goes. Either way, it looks like replacement for intl hox, not ours.
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That's what I was thinking international... But then I remembered the T-mobile rumor.
http://m.techcrunch.com/2012/07/25/htc-one-x-rumored-to-launch-on-t-mobile-come-september/
Still were divided into Tegra and Snapdragon camps anyway. Personally I prefer the battery life on the dual core platform especially considering how close in performance it can be. At this point I'm ready for any good news for HTC as they've been taking a beating in market share from Samsung lately.

It only sucks for people who NEED to be on the bleeding edge of technology. That was me a few years back until i realized i didn't have the resources to fund my expensive habit. So i tend to stay happy with the device i have now
But it does seem like HTC isn't staying so true to their word that they were gonna slow down the amount of devices. But this year is better than last year that's for sure.

I would totally buy that, except this is my last HTC device.
Billy

dylando808 said:
It only sucks for people who NEED to be on the bleeding edge of technology. That was me a few years back until i realized i didn't have the resources to fund my expensive habit. So i tend to stay happy with the device i have now
But it does seem like HTC isn't staying so true to their word that they were gonna slow down the amount of devices. But this year is better than last year that's for sure.
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I'm in the same boat. I would love to unleash my inner tech whore and plunk down money like there's no tomorrow on phones but honestly there's not a damn thing wrong with my one X. It's got great build quality, a great camera, awesome battery life and AOKP. Pretty much all I can ask for in a phone. I figure it will last me at least a year and a half which is more than I can say for pretty much every other phone I've ever owned. Only phone to last me over a year was my old nokia e71 (which I keep as a backup) and that was before I was exposed to the wonderful world of Android on my nexus one.

Same thing happens every time a new device comes out.
I don't get it. You think they should hold off bringing out a new phone until you've had enough of yours?
Is called progression...

I think ( tho could be wrong ) the op meant it sucks in terms of support.
I do understand....I bought 2 Evo 3d's paid over a grand for them 6 months later the phone is dropped for the 4G and I did well to sell one for 175 bucks, where as had I bought iphones I would have not lost so much.
So here we have the hox currently one hot phone, you bring out the "rumored" phone and now the hox turns in to ugly friend that nobody wants to date. So value drops, development drops, and support drops.
So yeah I see how it sucks.

Funny how you bring up the iPhone thing. I always think the same.. I switched to ATT the day the HOX came out. And now while I love the phone I don't want to be stuck with a phone that won't have development. With what little devs we have we are doing great, but what incentive do they have to stay when better phones are popping up? And now were stuck with this phone hardly anybody wants to buy after f____ing ATT dropped the price to a measly 100 dollars. That was a damn quick price drop.

beaups said:
OP how does this suck for us exactly? This is how it goes. Either way, it looks like replacement for intl hox, not ours.
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Word is its coming to tmo and possibly att as well. From what Flipboard has told me..
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corythug said:
Word is its coming to tmo and possibly att as well. From what Flipboard has told me..
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The linked article does not mention LTE. And I think Tegra chipsets with LTE are not coming until late this year, or even 2013? Without LTE, AT&T is not going to pick up this phone.
Looks to be an upgrade for international carriers, or a flagship for T-Mobile. Either way, that wouldn't affect our development much, if at all.

my 90 day trade in: Optimus G? One X+? Keep One X?

I switched over to att in early august through costco and was given a 90 day phone trade in guarantee. I really do not have any reason to complain about my One X as it meets and exceeds my needs and expectations but I do intend to get my "contracts" worth and would like to have the latest and greatest i can before i'm locked in. At first I was interested in the X+ as it would have the quadcore goodness of the international version in the body i've already come ot love but seeing the minor performance lead the int version has compared to bat drain it seems more like a sideways move or minor upgrade. On the other end the Optimus G will have a quadcore version of the same chip we are all using now. Adreno 320 and a screen comparable to what I currently have. Of course there is the wait time for root, the possibility of never getting it, waiting for Cm, the possibility of never officially getting CM and and so on that would make sticking to the One X I have a viable option over upgrading. What do you all think? What option would you go with?

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I switched over to att in early august through costco and was given a 90 day phone trade in guarantee. I really do not have any reason to complain about my One X as it meets and exceeds my needs and expectations but I do intend to get my "contracts" worth and would like to have the latest and greatest i can before i'm locked in. At first I was interested in the X+ as it would have the quadcore goodness of the international version in the body i've already come ot love but seeing the minor performance lead the int version has compared to bat drain it seems more like a sideways move or minor upgrade. On the other end the Optimus G will have a quadcore version of the same chip we are all using now. Adreno 320 and a screen comparable to what I currently have. Of course there is the wait time for root, the possibility of never getting it, waiting for Cm, the possibility of never officially getting CM and and so on that would make sticking to the One X I have a viable option over upgrading. What do you all think? What option would you go with?
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NOboday can tell you what to do .. you have to make the choice yourself ..

I would probably get the optimus g
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i would've gotten the One X+ but the color scheme is boring
optimus g seems interesting but i never liked LG for phones

if you want LG, wait for the LG Nexus 4
However, I'm not sure about going with any LG phones at this point with the disaster that was the G2x. If anything, wait for the phone to be out for a few months to see if the early adopters report any issues with hardware.

I would say get the one X+ and hope it gets as good of a dev community as we have here and isn't locked down like it more than likely will be for awhile. The upgrades aren't too significant but if you want the latest and greatest for the next 6 months until the one X+s MAXX comes out that's your best bet.

Look at the specs and decide which one u want ...how is some random person on a forum with their own opinion and view points going to tell you which phone you should get..review each one and think of which would fit you best its not hard

My opinion on this is: wrong section. This belongs in Q&A.
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omario8484 said:
Look at the specs and decide which one u want ...how is some random person on a forum with their own opinion and view points going to tell you which phone you should get..review each one and think of which would fit you best its not hard
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I'm not sure where I stated I want someone to decide for me. I'm trying to fill in blanks in info that I can't fill or won't be able to until the day before my 90 days run out. Specs aren't enough info. I know the lg will have superior soc But I've never had an lg phone so I know nothing of their build quality. Thankfully some people hinted that its been poor historicaly poor. Another bit of info im wondering is will the similarities in the int one x and x+ streamline development once root has been achieved or are the differences likely too great? I know I'll be waiting if I switch but a small one may be worth an incremental performance increase.I'm not looking for baseless opinions but rather details and things to take into consideration I may have forgotten or overlooked

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I've never had an lg phone so I know nothing of their build quality. Thankfully some people hinted that its been poor historicaly poor.
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LG continues to make cheap feeling and looking phones. They've gotten better lately, but still pale in comparison to HTC, which has the best physical design and build quality, IMO.

the LG was just announced to have a locked bootloader

LesserAnimal said:
I switched over to att in early august through costco and was given a 90 day phone trade in guarantee. I really do not have any reason to complain about my One X as it meets and exceeds my needs and expectations but I do intend to get my "contracts" worth and would like to have the latest and greatest i can before i'm locked in. At first I was interested in the X+ as it would have the quadcore goodness of the international version in the body i've already come ot love but seeing the minor performance lead the int version has compared to bat drain it seems more like a sideways move or minor upgrade. On the other end the Optimus G will have a quadcore version of the same chip we are all using now. Adreno 320 and a screen comparable to what I currently have. Of course there is the wait time for root, the possibility of never getting it, waiting for Cm, the possibility of never officially getting CM and and so on that would make sticking to the One X I have a viable option over upgrading. What do you all think? What option would you go with?
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I'd go One X+. Quad core processor, bigger battery (1800 vs 2100mAh), and most importantly more storage! I am constantly having to manage what is on my phone and wish it had come with 32GB or 64GB. That alone is worth the swap out.
As for the Optimus G, I am not a huge LG fan. Their build quality in the past has been meh (although it looks like they are getting much better), but software updates are usually non-existent.

I will go for one x + and only reason for that is storage option

There is very little to dislike about about the Optimus G -- it's crazy fast (It's benchmarking everyone into the ground) I'ts spec'd correctly at 2 Gigs and 32 Gigs out of the box (with half the 32 for AT&T coming in the form a removable micro SD) Although I've not seen it, those who have, say the display is a close second to the HOXL. It's just so ..... Boxy and dated looking..
Personally, I think it would be a mistake to get the HOXL+ because its very obvious what HTC is trying to do. They are "Staging Tech" in an attempt to turn a single device cycle into a trilogy. They are a distant 3rd behind Apple and Samsung so the need to make sure that they have a "new device" out at all times. Remember, some 75,000 AT&T customers are up for contract every single day - so when "Joe" walks into a store, he has no idea that a 6 month old phone for under a $100 bucks is still arguably the best - he just simply wants the newest one which in his mind must be the best. What HTC is doing is crap -- essentially screwing over there ever dwindling fan base in a very short-sighted money grab. It sucks because I think despite the 3 "purposely" glossed over deficiencies of the HOXL... it still rocks. Yeah, I said on purpose --- Do you really believe that a bunch of engineers graduating from the likes of Cal Tech, MIT and Stanford were oblivious to the fact that their gorgeous little baby with the body of an athlete has somewhat the "capacity" of a child with special needs and an ever so slight hitch in her step????.
My advice is to hold off on the "Plus" --part 2 of the screw - still only 1 Gig of RAM - currently ok for a tablet but for a device that has an ever present and running dialer in its background it could struggle and offset the whole 4 core experience ----- Wait for the "PLUS +" I'm sure it will be out sometime late spring with the extra Gig that we will all have been whinning about and maybe HTC will even throw in battery access

[Q] Which phone is similar or next step up for our G2X?

My screen is cracked and I dont feel like fixing it myself or sending it away to get fixed.
Which phone is similar or next step up from ours? I was going to get the GS3 but since buying outright, it seems a little pricey.
I check email and use the web a lot and text. A tmobile store said they will sell me a brand new g2x for 250 outright, but with all the bugs this phone has, im not sure if i want another g2x, mine i got pretty lucky with without all the bugs.
I actually dont mind spending the money for the GS3, but is it really necessary? Personally i think the shape of that phone is ugly. Thanks for opinions guys.
Im mainly looking for performance and battery life.

For similar phones, the Galaxy S 2, and the Sensation 4G are closest in terms of specs and age/price range. I like both, as both have great developer support, and between the two, there are many differences that could make you like one versus the other. If you want a new phone, there's the One S, and of course the GS3. Same scenario, just newer, and more money.
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If you don't mind spending money for a GS3 and are most of the time surfing/checking emails. Why not try G Note 2. Pricey but with a bigger screen, pretty effective to your usage.
If that doesn't float your boat, then sensation would do just fine with a rock solid dev support.

Or just wait until Monday when the new Nexus phone will be release.

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Or just wait until Monday when the new Nexus phone will be release.
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How does the new Nexus compare to the GS3? Ouch, I just sneezed and farted at the same time while asking this question and it hurt.

Easy, direct updates from google.... and actually better hardware i think... maybe lower price and few more things... is a NEXUS!

[Q] Getting a One X at this point in time

So I'm considering the One X as it is free from ATT for upgrades and I don't have a lot of cash right now. Is the One X worth it anymore or should I wait until I'm in a better position and spend $100 or $200 on the "best" current model?
I would try to use it for about two years till I can get another free upgrade.
I have the Samsung Focus currently and I'm just sick of it. Too dumbed down to be a real smartphone.
Thanks all.
ETA: Not asking about other models, which phone is best, etc. Don't want to get this locked. Just want to know about the One X.

Nobody can really make that call for you, as everyone's preferences and financial position is different and unique.
Personally, I don't like spending money (in you case, not money, but you are "spending" your upgrade) on any piece of technology that is already a generation or 2 behind. At least any technology that advances as quickly as smartphones. And the One X is pretty close to 2 generations behind at this point. Since it was already superceded by the One X+, and the HTC One will be released sometime in Q2.
On the other hand, many people keep the same phone for years, and don't care about the "latest and greatest".
Of course you are asking on XDA, and the people here tend to be tech junkies and replace their phones much more frequently than the general public.

Personally, this is the best phone I've owned... Mine poops on domestic s3's, and can damn near keep up with my bro in laws OneX+... It's been great to me.. got it on launch day.. not one single issue whatsoever... No scratches or anything, and I've never used a case or screen protector.. dev community is awesome and there are great roms and mods. With the newly discovered s-off, I'd say go for it if it's free bc it would be a hell of an update for you. I'll hold onto mine even when I buy the new HTC ONE.
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The HOX was a great device from launch day. Devs have come a long way in gaining Root, BL Unlock and now S-OFF. IMO, the HOX is the best phone on the market next to the HOX+. Since cash is an issue, I'd say go with the HOX till you can move on to another device. If you've lived with the Focus till now, the HOX will breathe new life into your Android addiction =)

I'd take this phone over a gs3. For being free its an excellent value.
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I'd take this phone over a gs3. For being free its an excellent value.
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100% agree
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Here's the thing: My dad has an iPhone 5, brother an S3. iPhone is done, over. Its boring and repetitive. S3 is good but its slippery and feels cheap the camera sucks the screen isn't as good as the One X and I hate the home button on that thing!. I'd go with the One X. You won't regret it!
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It all depends on your phone philosophy. Some people have to have the latest and greatest and are willing to pay the price. Others are fine waiting until previous "hot" phones get discounted. $200 for a phone is a lot of money for some people and that's fine. This is still a great phone, especially now that we have s-off. Just remember that the biggest cost of the phone is your contract. Over two years, you'll spend a lot more than $200.