oneplus one announced

Simi · 10-05-2014 5:07am

I'm definitely going to pick up the 64gb version of this as soon as I can get my hands on it!

I like my Galaxy S4, really I do. It's an excellent phone. It's just too good, I miss tinkering with my old Galaxy S1, trying to eek just a little more performance & functionality out of it. I know I could install custom firmware on the S4, but I haven't really felt the need. I just don't see myself sticking with it for another 2+ years, so it's probably best to unload it now while it's still worth something. Right?

heebusjeebus · 10-05-2014 12:11pm

Anyone know what the best way to get invites will be?

I've become a member on http://oneplus.net/ . Hope that helps.

EDIT:
Just found this: http://forums.oneplus.net/threads/2014-q2-production-update-updated-may-6.6854/

Later in June - Increased general availability, people who want it should be able to get an invite without much trouble in June

That's not too bad a wait.

one man clappin · 10-05-2014 4:09pm

If someone could arrange an invite I would really appreciate it.

Oafley Jones · 10-05-2014 5:34pm

one man clappin wrote: »

If someone could arrange an invite I would really appreciate it.

Same here. Really like to try them out.

The Corinthian · 10-05-2014 6:09pm

Duplicate threads merged.

Panthro · 10-05-2014 6:30pm

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Same here. Really like to try them out.

might have to form an orderly que!:D

ZeitgeistGlee · 10-05-2014 7:36pm

Mr.S wrote: »

If anyone has an invite i'd be much obliged ^_^

Ditto'd.

jgbyr · 10-05-2014 8:05pm

Mr.S wrote: »

If anyone has an invite i'd be much obliged ^_^

As above :-)

gar · 10-05-2014 8:19pm

Yes please

BionicRasher · 10-05-2014 8:50pm

Starting to feel like the Gmail invite type of marketing. Make it hard to get and the masses will end up trying to get it.

Good ploy.

Feidhlim · 11-05-2014 12:33am

Gunna throw it out there...

I would LOVE an invite

Free hug(s) in return

FourFourRED · 11-05-2014 12:34am

safetyboy · 11-05-2014 9:20am

If anyone's an invite I'd like one

IrishStuff09 · 11-05-2014 11:11am

Ditto here, think I might actually get one of these

harney · 11-05-2014 11:29am

Blade wrote: »

I'm told you'll be able to send the phone off to the UK to have it modified for band 20 if you really want it.

Do you have any more info on this? I thought the band issue was a hardware one, would they be replacing something?

j_mo · 11-05-2014 1:55pm

safetyboy wrote: »

If anyone's an invite I'd like one

ya, if there was an invitation going, that would be great..it looks like a great phone..

umop.episdn · 11-05-2014 3:23pm

Looks like a killer machine, no usb3 though or wireless charging, not huge issues though

Barr · 11-05-2014 9:43pm

Great specced phone. Is it a dual sim?

Simi · 11-05-2014 10:44pm

Barr wrote: »

Great specced phone. Is it a dual sim?

It has one micro sim slot, though there'll probably be different versions for different markets. I'd be surprised if the Indian version wasn't dual sim for example.

Maybe if people could stop asking for invites for a little while? It's going to be a week or two at least before anyone has any to give out. Perhaps we could create a list of names or something to keep the thread from filling up with invite requests?

J_E · 12-05-2014 1:10am

How is this going for so cheap? Genuine question. Surely there's a compromise.

Fowler87 · 12-05-2014 2:03am

Would appreciate an invite too when released:)

Blade · 12-05-2014 2:23am

Cydoniac wrote: »

How is this going for so cheap? Genuine question. Surely there's a compromise.

bassy · 12-05-2014 2:34am

would truly love a invite also,as im going to invest in one of these babys

Blade · 12-05-2014 3:28am

Simi wrote: »

It has one micro sim slot, though there'll probably be different versions for different markets. I'd be surprised if the Indian version wasn't dual sim for example.

Maybe if people could stop asking for invites for a little while? It's going to be a week or two at least before anyone has any to give out. Perhaps we could create a list of names or something to keep the thread from filling up with invite requests?

AFAIK it won't be available in India any time soon and no plans of yet for a dual SIM.

I'm sorry I even mentioned the invites now as I don't want to build anyone's hopes up, after finding out more about it tonight, I honestly think that most people here will have to wait for about 3 months before getting a phone. The invite system isn't about creating demand, it's simply because they can't keep up with demand, so they can't put it on general sale until production is in full swing. I hope I'm wrong and I hope you'll get it sooner, but that's just my opinion.

The first 100 phones went to their controversial "Smash the past" competition winners, next lot of invites went to their forum moderators, next will be to the thousands of their long standing forum members who are all still waiting! It might be worth your while joining their forums and marking your country as "Ireland"...

But not much point filling this thread up with invite requests.

heebusjeebus · 12-05-2014 8:13am

Ya, for the best chance for people here to get early invites, register on http://oneplus.net/ and spread the love when invites eventually arrive.

Also, there are no general invites yet, the OnePlus forum is full of people requesting invites.

ectoraige · 12-05-2014 9:52am

I anticipate the need for a seperate invite thread when the time comes. I applied to smash my Galaxy Nexus when this was announced, and have since actually smashed the glass unintentionally! Digitiser is still working but really want to replace soon, hope I can get an invite sooner rather than later. It's hard to wait when I know I could have a new HTC one M8, or a new Nexus here in a day or two. I'll stay strong.

Simi · 12-05-2014 10:26am

Blade wrote: »

I'm sorry I even mentioned the invites now as I don't want to build anyone's hopes up, after finding out more about it tonight, I honestly think that most people here will have to wait for about 3 months before getting a phone. The invite system isn't about creating demand, it's simply because they can't keep up with demand, so they can't put it on general sale until production is in full swing. I hope I'm wrong and I hope you'll get it sooner, but that's just my opinion.

I hope it won't be that long, but it's definitely a possibility. One thing that might work in our favour is the limited number of launch countries & the sheer diversity of those who want the phone, but won't be able to buy it even if they get an invite. As it is we'll have to use parcel motel to order from the uk site until there's a wider rollout.

heebusjeebus · 12-05-2014 11:48am

Mr.S wrote: »

Have UK pricing been announced?

Also assuming the $299 is pretax?

It's €350 for the 64 GB version in Europe and that includes all taxes as it's coming from a European distribution centre.

Simi · 12-05-2014 1:32pm

heebusjeebus wrote: »

It's €350 for the 64 GB version in Europe and that includes all taxes as it's coming from a European distribution centre.

I believe it's £269 for the 64gb version in the UK. So <€340 to get it delivered here via parcelmotel. That is significantly more than the Spanish pricing @ €299 for the 64gb. Hmm I wonder what Irish pricing will be like, whenever it becomes available to buy directly here.

dahat · 12-05-2014 3:09pm

Would this phone be on general sale around Xmas time? Hoping to reward myself with one.

Simi · 12-05-2014 8:06pm

dahat wrote: »

Would this phone be on general sale around Xmas time? Hoping to reward myself with one.

Yes, hopefully before that! But by then there'll be a whole range of new phones to compete with and it might not be the 'must buy' it is now.

dahat · 12-05-2014 10:01pm

Simi wrote: »

Yes, hopefully before that! But by then there'll be a whole range of new phones to compete with and it might not be the 'must buy' it is now.

Maybe so but it will do me just fine then, not one to constantly chase the latest but this one appealed to me.

ectoraige · 12-05-2014 11:27pm

There's also a reasonable chance too that a European model will be available before the end of the year that will support LTE band 20, giving you more network choice.

Mantis Toboggan · 13-05-2014 10:53am

Looks to be a great phone at a great price so surely there must be a catch somewhere!

Surely.....

fionny · 13-05-2014 12:29pm

I've been watching this phone, its impressive what they claim but they have absolutely no experience or cop on as a business from what I have seen.

The Smash campaign was pathetic - break a 500euro phone for a free 300euro phone... feck off... Ill sell my 500euro one and pocket the difference. Also its encourages e-waste and just in general stupidity.

They cannot handle critisim... myself and others poked holes in their smash campaign (in a nice way i will stress...) and suggested they re-look at things. Their response? Block people from commenting on facebook.

I raise a question on their forums as to why I have been blocked... what rules did I break etc... the locked and hid the thread....

So a company that won't take honest and fair critism is launching this phone... if something goes wrong with the phone how are they going to handle it?

Also their invite system is going to see them through to failure unless they up their production seriously... its well known that a new nexus device is getting closer and also Amazon's own phone is in the pipeline... both of these are going to be high spec'ed and probably sold as cheap as the oneplus... so by the time the general public will be able to get their hands on the one+ their moment will probably have passed.

Make no mistake... If I could have bought the phone 2 weeks ago I would have... now im not so interested.

Blade · 13-05-2014 12:43pm

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Looks to be a great phone at a great price so surely there must be a catch somewhere!

Surely.....

Surely... You must have missed Post #75

slayerking · 13-05-2014 9:47pm

Blade wrote: »

It might be worth your while joining their forums and marking your country as "Ireland"...

I'm not sure that would make any difference to be honest. Ireland isn't even one of the countries they ship to at the mo.
Looks like it will be parcel motel for us if any Irish person manages to somehow get an invite.

They have also stated they will have contests for invites through social media, so it would also be a good idea to follow them on all of their social media outlets, you might get lucky.

FourFourRED · 13-05-2014 9:54pm

Bit ridiculous that you have to consider yourself "lucky" to have the opportunity to buy a phone. I'd much prefer to spend the extra money and deal with a proper company.

ectoraige · 14-05-2014 1:22am

fionny wrote: »

I've been watching this phone, its impressive what they claim but they have absolutely no experience or cop on as a business from what I have seen.

The Smash campaign was pathetic - break a 500euro phone for a free 300euro phone... feck off... Ill sell my 500euro one and pocket the difference. Also its encourages e-waste and just in general stupidity.

This would be the campaign that they amended following feedback and gave the option donate the old phone charity instead?

If you can get €300 for your second hand €500 phone, good for you. In the meantime their campaign has been widely reported and generated huge interest, which is hugely significant for a small company.

beno619 · 14-05-2014 7:11am

ectoraige wrote: »

This would be the campaign that they amended following feedback and gave the option donate the old phone charity instead?

If you can get €300 for your second hand €500 phone, good for you. In the meantime their campaign has been widely reported and generated huge interest, which is hugely significant for a small company.

Great marketing, but yes it's very socially irresponsible to smash a phone.

Dowling_04 · 07-06-2014 3:29pm

Anyone get an invite? Been dying to get rid of my galaxy fame for ages

Dowling_04 · 07-06-2014 4:28pm

Anyone get an invite? Been dying to get rid of my galaxy fame for ages

Blade · 07-06-2014 4:29pm

Dowling_04 wrote: »

Anyone get an invite? Been dying to get rid of my galaxy fame for ages

I'm afraid you might be waiting a while. They gave out 2,000 invites yesterday to their earliest forum members but there's 80,000 members in total now. You might want to join and keep an eye on their forums and also set up a OnePlus account.

emo72 · 07-06-2014 6:21pm

i just set up an account with them, but they dont ship to ireland. so id imagine parcel motel will be the way for us guys south of the border to go.

heebusjeebus · 07-06-2014 7:09pm

emo72 wrote: »

i just set up an account with them, but they dont ship to ireland. so id imagine parcel motel will be the way for us guys south of the border to go.

Set your country to UK in your Oneplus account and just get it delivered via Parcel Motel.

fionny · 10-06-2014 2:52pm

Still waiting on an invite... feeling it will be a long time coming.

Mezcita · 10-06-2014 3:16pm

I've been keeping an eye on this. They are getting a huge amount of flak via their Facebook page for the delays in rolling out the invites. Strange business model where demand is insanely high for the product but they don't seem ready to supply in the quantities required.

Blade · 10-06-2014 3:26pm

Mezcita wrote: »

I've been keeping an eye on this. They are getting a huge amount of flak via their Facebook page for the delays in rolling out the invites. Strange business model where demand is insanely high for the product but they don't seem ready to supply in the quantities required.

They had some last minute unexpected software issues which I'm told Cyanogen have finally sorted out. They posted a picture somewhere of their warehouse of phones waiting to be flashed.

emo72 · 10-06-2014 6:54pm

i have registered, but not sure about going on a waiting list for the phone. they have a load of different threads going on their forums, everyone saying "me please".

Blade · 10-06-2014 7:14pm

emo72 wrote: »

they have a load of different threads going on their forums, everyone saying "me please".

Yeah trust me that won't get them anywhere, most of those posts get deleted.

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