HTC One

[Dan]

Add a removable battery and this might have been the best phone yet.

Instead of trying to compete with Apple they join them 

[txtmax4]

Added note, the HTC One has a much wider angle camera than the s4 and it takes really nice panoramic shots.

Although a mobile photo is, ultimately that, a mobile photo (meaning, to date, no phone takes pics as good as a camera), there are mixed reviews regarding this device's camera due to the 4MP which are "bigger pixels" day shots, night shots etc... I guess the only way to really know is to compare with other phone's shots and to see how they are once pics are in a PC.

Battery life seems to be average

the lack of removable battery is what's keeping me from holding on to the HTC One.  If I needed a new phone I'd def consider this one even without the removable battery. It's a shame. Add a removable battery and this might have been the best phone yet.

I'm doing good even with my 4G LTEvo with 2000 mAh (non removable battery), not to mention this one with 2300 mAh, I know phone usage is YMMV though.. Interestingly the ONE is 2300 mAh and when comparing it on Sprint's website against the Samsung S4's 2600 mAh it shows ONE: 19hs talk time, S4: up to 15 hs.. Maybe the ONE is designed to save power in many ways?
I know that taking the leap from removable battery to non removable is scary but I know many people who have done it including myself and it's not all that bad. I gave it up in order to have a great device..
Plus, you can always do this...

it really is a nice device. Probably the nicest I've ever held.

this might have been the best phone yet.

Although I've been an htc'er up until now, I'm really keeping an eye on the S4 this time around, it might ultimately have an edge over the ONE in functionality and smoothness. Yes, I will miss htc's beautiful design and possibly Sense. I wish I can somehow test each for a week before purchasing.

the lack of removable battery is what's keeping me from holding on to the HTC One.

If I needed a new phone I'd def consider this one even without the removable battery.

Aren't the two above statements contradictory?

[sky121]

I wish I can somehow test each for a week before purchasing.Aren't the two above statements contradictory?

The s4 camera is def better.


You can test each out if you're using an upgrade. You always have time to switch. Radio Shack is super good about returns etc.


And no they aren't contradictory. I don't need a new phone. But I really like the HTC One. That being said because it doesn't have removable batteries I am not going to hold on to it. Now, if I needed a new phone or didn't enjoy mine I might consider saying to heck with it and just "deal" with an embedded battery.

One of the first HTC phones I've ever liked.

[txtmax4]

The s4 camera is def better.

In the pixel dept or more options/functions?

You can test each out if you're using an upgrade. You always have time to switch. Radio Shack is super good about returns etc.

Thought about it, but return was the pain, didn't know about RS, will look into them.

And no they aren't contradictory. I don't need a new phone. But I really like the HTC One. That being said because it doesn't have removable batteries I am not going to hold on to it. Now, if I needed a new phone or didn't enjoy mine I might consider saying to heck with it and just "deal" with an embedded battery.

In that case you will have other options WITH removable battery such as the S4.. That's why I wasn't making sense of those statements, unless there's something about the ONE that far surpasses the S4 in your opinion.

One of the first HTC phones I've ever liked.

Did you review the original Evo and the LTEvo?

[sky121]

In the pixel dept or more options/functions? 
Over better quality shots. The HTC does have an awesome amount of camera functions.

Thought about it, but return was the pain, didn't know about RS, will look into them.In that case you will have other options WITH removable battery such as the S4.. That's why I wasn't making sense of those statements, unless there's something about the ONE that far surpasses the S4 in your opinion.

There is. It's the same reason I don't have the S3. I bought it (even though I wasn't a huge fan of the OS) but it's just way too big. I have smaller hands. IF the size works for you they are both great options. The HTC One does have a great feel in my opinion and is obviously made with higher quality materials. But that's just an added plus. I'm fine with the plastic as well. Actually a big fan of the Galaxy Nexus build and it's plastic.


Did you review the original Evo and the LTEvo?

Nope, I did have the LTE Evo for a few days. I didn't like the OS. Sense has greatly improved IMO. The thing that drew me to even look at the HTC One was the fact that it has a removable sim. I like traveling with only one phone.   

[txtmax4]

In the pixel dept or more options/functions? 
Over better quality shots. The HTC does have an awesome amount of camera functions.
Surely the S4 has them too. I will miss the dedicated camera button whichever choice I end up with though..

Thought about it, but return was the pain, didn't know about RS, will look into them.In that case you will have other options WITH removable battery such as the S4.. That's why I wasn't making sense of those statements, unless there's something about the ONE that far surpasses the S4 in your opinion.

There is. It's the same reason I don't have the S3. I bought it (even though I wasn't a huge fan of the OS) but it's just way too big. I have smaller hands. IF the size works for you they are both great options. The HTC One does have a great feel in my opinion and is obviously made with higher quality materials. But that's just an added plus. I'm fine with the plastic as well. Actually a big fan of the Galaxy Nexus build and it's plastic.
I hear you about the size. Build is, exactly that, a plus. It doesn't come into play when deciding although enticing.


Did you review the original Evo and the LTEvo?

Nope, I did have the LTE Evo for a few days. I didn't like the OS. Sense has greatly improved IMO. The thing that drew me to even look at the HTC One was the fact that it has a removable sim. I like traveling with only one phone.   
Others seem to hate the new Sense:

Droid life seems to HATE HATE HATE the new Sense 5.0.

I'm definitely not buying my next phone without first testing the options IYH.

[sky121]

I'm definitely not buying my next phone without first testing the options IYH.

Not sure which carrier you have but Radio Shack as well as other stores still give you 30 days to switch phones and no restocking fee while Sprint offers just 14 days and a $35 restocking fee. I tend to stick to Radio Shack for the good service and it's small and goes quickly IME.

[txtmax4]

30 days to switch phones

How about to return and cancel line?

[sky121]

How about to return and cancel line?

Not sure. I know it goes smoothly. I just don't know if its also 30 days.

[txtmax4]

Not sure. I know it goes smoothly. I just don't know if its also 30 days.

TY

[smart brit]

HTC is running a promo if you buy a new HTC one and you trade in your old phone you will get between 100-375 depending on what phone you are trading in valid until may 5th

[txtmax4]

HTC is running a promo if you buy a new HTC one and you trade in your old phone you will get between 100-375 depending on what phone you are trading in valid until may 5th

Link?

[sky121]

http://www.htctradeup.com/htcone/100promo/

[txtmax4]

You need a promo code.


ETA: Promo code is: HTC100

[txtmax4]

Only $100 for LTEvo?? Chutzpah! 

[sky121]

Only $100 for LTEvo?? Chutzpah! 

BuyBack programs are not worth it 99% of the time.

[sky121]

Trade in an old phone worth less than $100 on ebay.

Example: the LG optimus S says $100. The problem is it says estimated. I wonder if they can give less in the end even though the promo says $100 and up.

[txtmax4]

I wonder who gets $375. Probably nobody.

[smurf]

I wonder who gets $375. Probably nobody.

64gb latest iPhone

[txtmax4]

64gb latest iPhone

Only to take iphones off the market..