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Just pre-ordered mine! Finally for our phones.
From my understanding, our variant does not yet have the correct minimum version for Gear VR. I pre-ordered it through Amazon along with a controller but am hoping Verizon is able to push out the necessary update in time of me getting my Gear. This is my first phone back on Verizon in like 15 years, and from what I have seen, I should not hope much for getting it in time.
Yep. Freaking Verizon. Always last to the show when it comes to updates. This thing goes live in only 3 days and I'm not positive I'll be able to even use it when it arrives here on the 20th. I am so sick of this company, their ****ty OTA schedules, and their god awful locked-phone policies. Once my contract is up, I'm jumping ship. I don't care how good the signal is, it does me no good if I can't even use my phone properly.
Guys we already have the needed updates. They came with the last OTA. When you connect the VR for the first time it will automatically install the Oculus app store. Check your installed packages and you'll see 3 Samsung vr apps.
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Guys we already have the needed updates. They came with the last OTA. When you connect the VR for the first time it will automatically install the Oculus app store. Check your installed packages and you'll see 3 Samsung vr apps.
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I found this out too. I used the app QuickShortcutMaker to run the VR setup process as if I had a Gear VR and was able to install the Oculus store and download all the games and apps ahead of time! I recommend doing the same thing so you don't need to wait to get everything once you actually get the HMD.
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Yep. Freaking Verizon. Always last to the show when it comes to updates.
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You know the required update was pushed some time ago? While I don't like Verizon's update schedule either, this is one of the cases where they did it right...
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If this thing is supposed to be available today, does anyone know where it can be gotten? I preordered from Amazon, but it hasn't shipped, and frankly, whoever can get it to me the quickest, wins.
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If this thing is supposed to be available today, does anyone know where it can be gotten? I preordered from Amazon, but it hasn't shipped, and frankly, whoever can get it to me the quickest, wins.
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Try walking in to your local Best Buy?
I know it's only available in 3 places. Amazon, Best Buy, and something stupid like Macy's or something (I can't remember exactly). Unless I'm getting it confused with the Gear S2. Good luck.
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If this thing is supposed to be available today, does anyone know where it can be gotten? I preordered from Amazon, but it hasn't shipped, and frankly, whoever can get it to me the quickest, wins.
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Try walking in to your local Best Buy?
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Yeah, though I know I can't rely on BestBuy's website to tell me if it's in stock, it does indicate that it's not at a store within 250 miles of me. I called the store, but we all know you can't count on the $7.25/hr staff to have any clue what's being asked about, and they could be heard clicking away on their own website. They told me "they'd have em when Samsung decides to send em"....yeah, because Samsung ships directly to each store. ...right. I should ask my 70yr old mother to swing by the store. Even if Bestbuy has em in stock, somehow I'd end up with a PS4, or a washing machine, or something else that's not what I asked her to look for. -moms<tech
I had the VR for the Note 4, and very seldom used it. I'm really excited to get the new one, so I can stick it in the closet and forget about it.
Mine is backorder from Samsung wtf
Anybody find which store this is available locally? I see all over the Internet news that is is now available but where??????
My local best buy in San Antonio had 1 yesterday. I didn't buy it though.
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Try tmobile website...search gear vr and order it now....ordered my early this morning....they are in stock for now there
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"Innovator Edition" actually meant "premium"?
I had the Gear VR "Innovator Edition" for the Note 4, so I was glad to see that they were releasing one for the Note 5. The reason for calling the previous model an Innovator Edition was to my understanding, a way of saying that it was a device for early-adopters of tech, and that I should expect faults, short comings, and areas upon which improvement is needed. But, most everything about the VR for the Note 4 was in my opinion, awesome. The packaging was elegant, and the padded zippered carrying case made for a nice protected place to store the VR. The VR itself may have been a slight bit uncomfortable at times, but I accepted that as something to be improved upon.
I got the new one in from Amazon yesterday, and I've gotta say, this non-Innovator Edition is a really cheap presentation compared to it's predecessor. Admittedly less less expensive, but I really liked having a nice case to keep the VR in when not in use. I am also not a huge fan of the new directional touch pad. I find it more difficult to navigate, having to slide my finger through a carved channel instead of a smooth swipe acting. I spend more time trying to figure out how to position my hands. Meh, perhaps it's in an effort to get someone to buy a generic gamepad (still waiting on Samsung to make one), which is prob better anyway. I don't notice much of a change in the design or components that change the ways the previous model was a bit uncomfortable to wear after time, but perhaps that will be in the next release when the VR comes unassembled in a brown paper bag, but only costs $50. (i'd buy it)
In the end, I guess it's still an incredible value for as awesome as the VR experience is, and since I switched to the Note 5 when it was released, a significant amount more content has become available. -Just my 2 cents.
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I had the Gear VR "Innovator Edition" for the Note 4, so I was glad to see that they were releasing one for the Note 5. The reason for calling the previous model an Innovator Edition was to my understanding, a way of saying that it was a device for early-adopters of tech, and that I should expect faults, short comings, and areas upon which improvement is needed. But, most everything about the VR for the Note 4 was in my opinion, awesome. The packaging was elegant, and the padded zippered carrying case made for a nice protected place to store the VR. The VR itself may have been a slight bit uncomfortable at times, but I accepted that as something to be improved upon.
I got the new one in from Amazon yesterday, and I've gotta say, this non-Innovator Edition is a really cheap presentation compared to it's predecessor. Admittedly less less expensive, but I really liked having a nice case to keep the VR in when not in use. I am also not a huge fan of the new directional touch pad. I find it more difficult to navigate, having to slide my finger through a carved channel instead of a smooth swipe acting. I spend more time trying to figure out how to position my hands. Meh, perhaps it's in an effort to get someone to buy a generic gamepad (still waiting on Samsung to make one), which is prob better anyway. I don't notice much of a change in the design or components that change the ways the previous model was a bit uncomfortable to wear after time, but perhaps that will be in the next release when the VR comes unassembled in a brown paper bag, but only costs $50. (i'd buy it)
In the end, I guess it's still an incredible value for as awesome as the VR experience is, and since I switched to the Note 5 when it was released, a significant amount more content has become available. -Just my 2 cents.
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So basically you're saying their isn't any significant improvements between this model and the innovator edition? Makes me wonder what took them so long to release it then. I'm just going to buy a $20 set from amazon. I'm guessing it'll be the same experience.
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So basically you're saying their isn't any significant improvements between this model and the innovator edition? Makes me wonder what took them so long to release it then. I'm just going to buy a $20 set from amazon. I'm guessing it'll be the same experience.
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To be fair, there have been "changes", but not much that I'd call improvements. For $100, I'd still say it's got way more going for it the cheaper attempts to imitate it. Just like the VR predecessor , it's got a directional touchpad, volume control, back button, internal gyros/sensors to absorb some of the processing burden from the phone. Anyone that's used the Gear VR and compared it to the Google Cardboard/etc will tell you that the VR is hands down better. The feeling I get, is that Samsung tried to cut as many corners as possible to compete with those $20 Google cardboard "devices".
***The new one is also a single device that will work for the Note5, Galaxy S6 edge+, Galaxy S6, and Galaxy S6 edge. One thing I will say is a simple, yet vast improvement, is the addition of a pass-through charging port on the bottom of it. (It looks slightly less stupid to onlookers than having a QI charging pad strapped to the back of a Note 4 on your face)
got mine @ amazon. .but it's out of stock. .says they will bill me when it's available. .guess just wait
Still sold out everywhere.
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I ordered mine back on the 18th and it was out of stock then. But it looks like they are coming out in batches since mine will arrive later today. I also found out that you can temporarily disable one of the VR services and use it with Cardboard apps as well.
My tmobile Gear VR got delivered today...thankfully
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So yeah, I was the unlucky one to have lost my precious Idol 3 5.5 on the bus today. So, I am on the market for a new phone. Although I would like to buy this model again I was wondering what other phone would you guys get today if you where to buy a new phone with similar specs and price range.
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David C.
Nexus 5x if you are on a budget or Nexus 6P if you want the best of the best.
Either way you'll be extremely pleased and will get monthly updates directly from Google for at least 2 years.
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So yeah, I was the unlucky one to have lost my precious Idol 3 5.5 on the bus today. So, I am on the market for a new phone. Although I would like to buy this model again I was wondering what other phone would you guys get today if you where to buy a new phone with similar specs and price range.
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David C.
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I've myself just purchased the n6 and love it!! For 250$ you can't beat the price, I still have my idol but I'm enjoying the n6
take nokia 3310. hard to lost it for some price get motorola moto g3
I used to be a phablet hater, but after using the Idol 3 for a while I'm really starting to love the extra screen real estate. If I had the money to buy a new phone, I would for sure buy a gently used Nexus 6 because of its massive screen, ridiculously fast processor, and official CM builds. I have not used the phone personally but a friend of mine has it and he says good things about it.
I vote for Nexus5x for the consistent OS updates. I will probably get that (or whatever is the newest inexpensive Nexus phone) whenever I retire my Idol 3. I am planning on holding onto my Idol 3 for at least a year and a half longer though.
A friend recently got a Nexus 5X and after handling the phone for a little while, I would vote for it as well. The 808 seems to be a good processor, performance wise. The other positives with the phone are the fingerprint sensor, 4k video, and of course the regular Android updates. The sound quality probably is not going to be as great as the Idol3 - if that is important to you ( it was to me ) . Also remember - there is no card slot. Coming back to my Idol3 after using the Nexus 5X for a little while painfully makes me aware of how laggy the Idol3 is .
So if you can score one for ~300, I would say the Nexus 5X is a pretty good deal.
I got a new 64 GB Nexus 6 on Amazon for less than $280 after tax.
Flagship performance, very good front facing speakers, great battery life on marshmallow, good camera, turbo and wireless charging and tons of mods and custom ROMs.
Thanks all for your recommendations, as much as I would like to get a Nexus phone it's way over the Idol 3 price range and my budget.
David C.
Idol 4 is coming. Snapdragon 652, 3 gigs ram, Full HD, Marshmallow, price unknown, when? Unknown.
http://www.frandroid.com/hardware/processeurs/331394_alcatel-onetouch-idol-4-place-au-snapdragon-652
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Might want to consider the the Huawei Honor 5x. Looks like a nice phone, especially for $200.
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I got me a moto x pure and this thing is fast, batt is good nice front/rear cams, reception better than idol 3 and form factor pretty much de same as the idol. Phone is smooth with no lag running M. Oh, and you got some pretty nice cases - I got the incipio dual something and its just pefect.
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Might want to consider the the Huawei Honor 5x. Looks like a nice phone, especially for $200.
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I've been looking into this. Great pros and the only con I've read so far is Huawei's interface attempt to look like iOS make the device sluggish. Still a great price. Thanks for the heads up on this one. (still miss my Idol 3 though).
David C.
How about this one? Pretty decent specs and even has a front camera with flash.
http://www.amazon.com/BLU-Life-One-Smartphone-Unlocked/dp/B0189RMNTG
FYI, I went for the Blu Life One X. Great phone for $150. Was lucky enough to find a seller with free S&H and no tax on Amazon.
Thanks all for your recommendations!!
David C.
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So we will see .... :dobrý:
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https://www.wareable.com/huawei/huawei-watch-2-specs-os-features-price-launch-date-2017
https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-confirms-new-android-wear-watch-coming-at-mwc/
I was hoping it would be an improved classic version of the Huawei Watch. One we could use with a suit and tie. In my opinion we already have enough sporty smartwatches.
Yes, I feel the same.
First pictures of the new watches Huawei 2
Oh **** it's ugly :/
Too sporty. That was my fear. I hope that the 1st gen at least comes down on the price. I want want but 200 bucks is my limit.
Do those pins mean that it will lack wireless charging?
Will it inherit charger position problem?
The watch itself looks like LG Watch Sport with Samsung Gear S3 bezel.
I, too, was hoping that the new Huawei Watch 2 would be an improved version of the Watch 1. Similar looks but perhaps thinner with an improved display and guts. Although I'm sure they'll sell plenty of these watches, I agree that the market probably doesn't need more 'sporty' smartwatches. There's plenty of them already. On the plus side, perhaps this means that Huawei will continue to manufacture, sell and support the Watch 1 as it appears it is still, in my opinion, the best looking 'classy' Android Wear watch available.
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I, too, was hoping that the new Huawei Watch 2 would be an improved version of the Watch 1. Similar looks but perhaps thinner with an improved display and guts. Although I'm sure they'll sell plenty of these watches, I agree that the market probably doesn't need more 'sporty' smartwatches. There's plenty of them already. On the plus side, perhaps this means that Huawei will continue to manufacture, sell and support the Watch 1 as it appears it is still, in my opinion, the best looking 'classy' Android Wear watch available.
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Totally agree. But regarding thickness Today I finally had the chance to see a Huawei Watch 1st gen in person and its not thicker that my Moto 360 1st generation. My main motivation to upgrade from my Moto 360 1st generation, which I paid 160 euros one year and a half ago, is looks (even though I also like the classic versus futuristic look of my Moto) but specifically battery life. Besides not having a true ambient Mode, even with it off sometimes I don't get to the end of the day with battery life and when listening to music directly from the smartwatch my battery lasts half and hour or 45min. Is the Huawei better in that department?
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I've had both (360 1st gen) and now the Huawei Watch for a long time. The difference is HUGE! The Huawei Watch always out last my phone (Xperia Z3, easily the horrible S6 Edge Plus, S7 Edge and Mi Mix).
The OLED display makes it no problem to have the ambient mode activated at all times. The screen is 1,4 inch, perfect since 42mm is the biggest a wristwatch can be unless you're a rapper or a used car salesman. The dpi is still best on the market. It could be slimmer, but it's OK. Worth it for the battery life. Even if it doesn't charge at night (the charge-connection can be unstable) it usually last until I'm home from work.
Do I like it? Yes. It's easily the best smart watch on the market. The reviews saying Gear S3 or Apple Watch are very very wrong.
So I figured the only watch to eclipse the Huawei Watch would be the Huawei Watch 2... Guess not.
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Totally agree. But regarding thickness Today I finally had the chance to see a Huawei Watch 1st gen in person and its not thicker that my Moto 360 1st generation. My main motivation to upgrade from my Moto 360 1st generation, which I paid 160 euros one year and a half ago, is looks (even though I also like the classic versus futuristic look of my Moto) but specifically battery life. Besides not having a true ambient Mode, even with it off sometimes I don't get to the end of the day with battery life and when listening to music directly from the smartwatch my battery lasts half and hour or 45min. Is the Huawei better in that department?
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I've found that the estimate Huawei provides of 1.5 days to be fairly accurate. As long as I use an OLED-friendly watch face (mostly blacks), I typically have 35% power or so remaining after a long day. I'm not too sure about battery drain during music playback but I'm sure playing music over Bluetooth or via the speaker would drain the battery at a significantly faster rate.
I agree with thklinge. With the cold-forged 316L stainless steel casing, sapphire crystal and 400x400 OLED display, it's easily the best smartwatch on the market to this day.
Leaks.
More details on Huawei Watch 2.!
http://androidandme.com/2017/02/news/huawei-watch-2-leaks-out-in-a-trio-of-colors/
Plastic is fantastic. Looks like cheap Chinese kids watch
I don't understand why the price of the 1st generation Huawei Watch is still so high, even after more than a year of being released... ?
It's the best smart watch on the market. Why give it away?
I've heard some sources say it will have NFC, some not. Will it or won't it? If it does, it's in the running. If not, I'll be leaning towards the Verizon Wear 24. I wanted the LG Sport but it's a bit too thick and sporty for me
Good evening, will there be the 4G for the Classic version?
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Good evening, will there be the 4G for the Classic version?
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What Classic version? This new version is anything but classic. It's completely sporty, like for scuba diving [emoji41]
We already have this watch - LG Watch R. And I don't get it - why the smaller res? I think I'll get the "old" one today ...
I have the Old one from day one. its an incredible watch.
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I've just pre ordered blue version from cpw UK for £649.00.
Samsung fans will call me crazy but I'm currently using S7 Edge blue coral colour and I'm still hating touchwiz. Love the phone though.
My reasons for buying HTC U ULTRA are many and there are few cons.
I'm a sucker for big screens I think minimum for me is 5.7".
QHD and love the second screen.
4gb ram is ok obviously would have loved 6gb.
I wonder if many are considering buying HTC U ULTRA?
I was quietly waiting for HTC to release the price but I've been left disappointed. I really can't see how the Ultra justifies a £649 price tag. Something closer to £500 would have been more reasonable IMO.
I don't think it's going to be a big seller, shame I think timing is awful. Should have realeased this around Dec, could have charged that much then.
I do agree it's bit expensive ideally should have been around 550.00 max.
I've just pre-ordered mine on contract, hope that this is as good as my (lost) HTC 10!
riz157 said:
I've just pre ordered blue version from cpw UK for £649.00.
Samsung fans will call me crazy but I'm currently using S7 Edge blue coral colour and I'm still hating touchwiz. Love the phone though.
My reasons for buying HTC U ULTRA are many and there are few cons.
I'm a sucker for big screens I think minimum for me is 5.7".
QHD and love the second screen.
4gb ram is ok obviously would have loved 6gb.
I wonder if many are considering buying HTC U ULTRA?
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You forgot about the fact that you are abandoning an AMOLED screen. Using LCD will be hard for you.
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You forgot about the fact that you are abandoning an AMOLED screen. Using LCD will be hard for you.
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I actually quite like Super LCD so no concerns there for me.
I didn't pre-ordered my next 10th HTC yet, the U Ultra (Black) of course. Need to sell my HTC 10 before
5.7" is perfect for me. The phone I kept the longuest (2 years) was the One Max and its 5.9" screen. The HTC 10 is just perfect, but the small 5.2" screen.
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I didn't pre-ordered my next 10th HTC yet, the U Ultra (Black) of course. Need to sell my HTC 10 before
5.7" is perfect for me. The phone I kept the longuest (2 years) was the One Max and its 5.9" screen. The HTC 10 is just perfect, but the small 5.2" screen.
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What is so great about it that you are going to buy the ultra?
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What is so great about it that you are going to buy the ultra?
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The main reason I'm going to buy the U Ultra is its 5.7" screen.
Next I know I'll retrieve what I love about my 10: responsiveness, excellent sound and photo. Everything the U Ultra has over the 10 is bonus.
Does this answer your question ? I could go more detailed if needed
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I remember well when the One Max was announced, it was almost shot in flammes because it was "just" a supersized One M7: too big, same SD SoC,... Why hadn't HTC put, six months later, the next SD, and blah blah blah...
I had then the One M7 and most happy with it, but I couldn't resist the One Max 5.9" screen for movies and web surfing, and I switched for the better. I kept it for 2 years. I remember my colleagues from the beginning, wondering I was doing with such a big phone, in the end most of the time a bit jealous for the comfort it provided.
The One Max hadn't OIS when the One M7 had it, but no big deal for me.
I sold it a colleague, a woman (yes!), and the One Max is still alive and kicking
I hoped the 10 would be bigger, but I bought it nevertheless and enjoying it until I receive the U Ultra
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The main reason I'm going to buy the U Ultra is its 5.7" screen.
Next I know I'll retrieve what I love about my 10: responsiveness, excellent sound and photo. Everything the U Ultra has over the 10 is bonus.
Does this answer your question ? I could go more detailed if needed
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I remember well when the One Max was announced, it was almost shot in flammes because it was "just" a supersized One M7: too big, same SD SoC,... Why hadn't HTC put, six months later, the next SD, and blah blah blah...
I had then the One M7 and most happy with it, but I couldn't resist the One Max 5.9" screen for movies and web surfing, and I switched for the better. I kept it for 2 years. I remember my colleagues from the beginning, wondering I was doing with such a big phone, in the end most of the time a bit jealous for the comfort it provided.
The One Max hadn't OIS when the One M7 had it, but no big deal for me.
I sold it a colleague, a woman (yes!), and the One Max is still alive and kicking
I hoped the 10 would be bigger, but I bought it nevertheless and enjoying it until I receive the U Ultra
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In that case why don't you buy the LG G6? It has the same 5.7 screen (with Dolby Vision) and its a much much smaller dimensions (a whole 1 centimeter smaller in height).
It will also probably going to be $100 cheaper.
If you want a dual camera OIS added to the mix you can always get the Huawei P10 plus with the kirin 960 (which is more powerful then SD the 821), and has 6GB of ram.
Not to mention that the above have a 3.5 mm jack.
I cancelled my pre order in the US today.
I am very disappointing that HTC could not bring a winning device this year. Honestly I would not pay more then $550 for it while the pre order was for $810 (plus tax).
The ultra does not have the boom sound speakers anymore. If they only chose an AMOLED screen (as they did with the pixel), and added the 3.5 jack, I could ignore the size of the phone and the price could be justified.
I will wait for a device that can give me the whole package, and I think that some of the new ones could give me that (have you seen the new Sony? )
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In that case why don't you buy the LG G6? It has the same 5.7 screen (with Dolby Vision) and its a much much smaller dimensions (a whole 1 centimeter smaller in height).
It will also probably going to be $100 cheaper.
If you want a dual camera OIS added to the mix you can always get the Huawei P10 plus with the kirin 960 (which is more powerful then SD the 821), and has 6GB of ram.
Not to mention that the above have a 3.5 mm jack.
I cancelled my pre order in the US today.
I am very disappointing that HTC could not bring a winning device this year. Honestly I would not pay more then $550 for it while the pre order was for $810 (plus tax).
The ultra does not have the boom sound speakers anymore. If they only chose an AMOLED screen (as they did with the pixel), and added the 3.5 jack, I could ignore the size of the phone and the price could be justified.
I will wait for a device that can give me the whole package, and I think that some of the new ones could give me that (have you seen the new Sony? )
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As you surely noticed in my sig, I'm an HTC addict, I won't go for another brand. I love the Sense UI from back to the Desire HD.
Speaking of sound, I don't listen to anything aloud very often, but I listen to a lot of music ans what a lot of movies and tv shows: the HTC 10 is perfect in this respect, and the U Ultra should be even better
Look at the HTC support page, the U Ultra does have boomsound speakers!
The SD 821 will more than enough for what I'll do with it, as I don't play games on my phones.
OIS on the back camera is enough for me. I have OIS on the front one of my 10, I'm not really a selphie addict.
If HTC really disappear some time ahead, I do hope that the very last HTC I own will last as long as possible.
One last thought, you don't really like/love HTC, do you ?
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As you surely noticed in my sig, I'm an HTC addict, I won't go for another brand. I love the Sense UI from back to the Desire HD.
Speaking of sound, I don't listen to anything aloud very often, but I listen to a lot of music ans what a lot of movies and tv shows: the HTC 10 is perfect in this respect, and the U Ultra should be even better
Look at the HTC support page, the U Ultra does have boomsound speakers!
The SD 821 will more than enough for what I'll do with it, as I don't play games on my phones.
OIS on the back camera is enough for me. I have OIS on the front one of my 10, I'm not really a selphie addict.
If HTC really disappear some time ahead, I do hope that the very last HTC I own will last as long as possible.
One last thought, you don't really like/love HTC, do you ?
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I had a few HTC devices (starting the nexus one), but in the past couple of years I was going for the One Plus devices and tried a few Samsung ones.
In my mind the HTC UX and system responsiveness was always the best. I did not see a phone as smooth and the Pixel is an absolute gem (made by HTC).
The reason I stopped buying HTC is the screen size.
As far as the sense UI. I don't have about that. I don't use widgets and have a bought version of the Nova Launcher.
I owned the LG V20 (and gave it to my wife since she absolutely loved the photo quality). The second screen is a gimik and I just turned it off. I think I would have done the same with the Ultra.
Samsung phones are *crap* wrapped in an AMOLED + Amazing camera shell and I swore not to buy it anymore.
The $400 phones are great but after owning the note 7, I can say that I want a good camera phone. You cannot find a good camera at the OP3T or the AXON 7 even though they try (axon has a samsung sensor and the OP has a sony sensor).
I am a very heavy earphone user. I have them on all the time and I always buy new ones (cause I lose them everywhere) so a phone without a 3.5 jack means I have to adjust heavily to the fact that I need to buy an adapter or start buying $50+ Bluetooth sets (and I really don't want to do that).
That brings me to the G6. It has a smaller body (by 0.9 centimeters- which is a lot). A better LCD screen, IP rating and the camera of V20 (which is amazing but worse then the Ultra's).
It has a 3.5 Jack and it will be cheaper then the Ultra.
Dont get me wrong, I hate LG! My wife had the LG g3 and LG g4 for the past two years (before the V20) and those phones worked like a charm till the last day (with no case since she hates them).
But I still hated them- the bloatware is horrible, the UX is stupid and they are just unexciting.
I might try the P10 plus with the leica lenses.
Bought the U ULTRA and perfectly happy with it
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Bought the U ULTRA and perfectly happy with it
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Where and when did you buy it ?
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Your very 1st impressions/ feelings about it ?
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Allesa said:
Bought the U ULTRA and perfectly happy with it
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Is the size an issue?
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Where and when did you buy it ?
Which liquid color ?
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Can't wait
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Hi Howling Wolf
Something for you :
- my first impressions : http://www.forum-generationmobiles.net/t79157-info-htc-u-ultra-play
- test : http://www.frandroid.com/marques/412702_test-du-htc-u-ultra-un-double-ecran-ingenieux-et-des-performances-au-top#utm_source=forumfrandroid&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=related_via_topic
Sorry, it's in French.
I bought it last week in Germany (Saturn)., in black.
Thanks, I'm French
The test is not serious...
You confirm that the main screen is very bright (as always with HTC) !
I don't really care for the U Ultra back design, I'll put the clear case at once, the liquid color shouldn't be lessened too much and that'll be just fine.
Thanks for your impressions.
I may have to wait until April to buy it though
Mine is being delivered tomorrow from cpw, nice surprise. Was expecting it friday.
I got a notification from Vodafone for a sim switch today, hoping cpw will call for the pick up tomorrow
Howling Wolf said:
Please some more details...
Where are you ?
Where and when did you buy it ?
Which liquid color ?
Your very 1st impressions/ feelings about it ?
Can't wait
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I'm living in Indonesia, got the phone from my supplier in Singapore(I have an online store). Selling it for around USD 675 at my store
I got it a exactly a week ago.
First impressions:
Gorgeous. Simply gorgeous.
Of course I got the blue sapphire one and it looks awesome, especially with lights reflecting off it. It gives shades and colour gradation like no other phones when bouncing off its curved back. Had people noticing my phone several times now.
This thing is smooth, very smooth
Love the LCD.
Have been a fan of LCD over amoled. It's sharp, colour saturation is good, images are lifelike. Also, sunlight readability have been great compared to htc 10.
Tried the v20 and the light bleed were awful from the second screen (inside a dark room, very low brightness) On the U Ultra it's far better.
Camera is AWESOME.
Had pixel XL for about two months before selling it. The price I had to get it on this part of the world was unreasonable (1075usd 128 xl). Had a hard time justifying that kind of money in my pocket. As I recall, this camera matches the pixel's easily and with manual control it is perfect. Will play more with the camera later.
Battery life is beyond expectations
I thought the battery would be very sucky considering 3000mah had to power qhd screen+2nd screen. Apparently it holds up pretty well. On all day Wifi it reaches almost 7 hours SOT. I'm testing mixed use today switching between WiFi and LTE (bad Lte connections here in Indonesia btw) as I go.
Speaker is similar to htc 10 if not better
Have not tried the USB C earphone I don't use earphones a lot. Which is why I don't really care the loss of 3.5mm headphone jack. I listen to music on my car via Bluetooth.
Size is perfect for me. I came from Huawei mate 9.
The included case scratch easily, I suspect the glass back scratch easier.
Too bad this phone doesn't create enough hype. Really have a hard time selling it on my store
A bit about me: I sell phones, and usually I tried every flagship I sold before I sell them. No brand fanboyism whatsoever.
Bottom line is this phone is really good, however I should've been released early December 2016 not today as all we've seen in the news are plethora of 2017 phones coming out with very slim bezels, new chipsets, dual cameras, waterproof, etc. I know that's not possible otherwise people would've had a hard time justifying buying pixel xl lol. Google would be outraged.
Any other stuff u guys would like to know?
At the moment I own a Nexus 5X my current use case is usually just web browsing and video watching but every couple of days I'll throw in an hour of VR, occasional high resolution (6000x4000 pixels) raw photo editing, and software development.
Now that I've seen many articles about Nexus 5X's failing it's only a matter of time (probably 2-4 months) before mine might give up and with my heavy use with VR causing high temperature's, it's going to occur quicker.
The main reason I want to upgrade (apart from device failure) is because I'm making a VR app that allows clients to explore their house in VR! But after 5 minutes on my 5X it's lagging and The only way around it would be to get a better device.
So my questions are :
Does the Pixel stay cool under extended heavy use (preferably in VR E.G Fantastic Beasts And Where Yo Find Them VR experience)?
Is the Pixel nice to use on a day to day basis?
Is the Pixel worth the price?
Is the Pixel a fast phone?
Is the Pixel good for VR?
I actually don't mind the design (I think it looks great), I've never owned a water proof phone and I usually spend 99% of my time away from water and when I'm near water, I usually don't have my phone (70% of the times I go out to somewhere which isnt work, I won't have my phone). And I always use headphones instead of speakers, so the bad speakers don't bother me. I also love stock android, that's why I got a Nexus over anything else, I got the 5X over the 6P because no one would see the 6P.
With that in mind, should I get a Pixel?
Price doesn't bother me much because if I didn't want a Pixel, I would be buying a device at a similar price or higher (devices get expensive where I live). The only problem is that I'll have to get it imported from another country as Google isn't currently selling them where I live.
It's great for VR. Also developing a VR app and i use it for development. It's fast and never given me any issues. I was also using the 5x to develop before
It's a great phone. I have not used VR yet, but so far everything else I've used it for has very high marks. I personally would not have paid full price for it, though. I got it because of the tmobile promotion. I would have gotten the OP3T if it wasn't for the promotion.
gregorina said:
It's a great phone. I have not used VR yet, but so far everything else I've used it for has very high marks. I personally would not have paid full price for it, though. I got it because of the tmobile promotion. I would have gotten the OP3T if it wasn't for the promotion.
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I was thinking about the onplus 3T but where I live, to buy one would be $100 cheaper than a Pixel, and for $100 I get the latest version of Android until it's not supported anymore. Also I think the OnePlus 3T might have a few problems with fitting in my pocket. And just so you know, $100 is a smaller price tag where I live in comparison to America.
The Pixel is $1100
And the OnePlus 3T ranges between $950 - $1000 depending on who sells it. We also don't get carrier promotions where I live and you can't buy phones locked to a carrier in terms of preinstalled apps and update management over here.
Dri94 said:
It's great for VR. Also developing a VR app and i use it for development. It's fast and never given me any issues. I was also using the 5x to develop before
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Thanks for letting me know. Also how long have you had your Pixel?
About aweek
Brilliant phone to use - best I've ever had. Blazing fast and never, EVER slows down. Really a great experience that will bring me back for more down the road.
Also, I'm fine with the speaker loudness and clarity. Not sure what people are looking for in a phone speaker. It's not dual speakers, but it's plenty loud.