HTC One [Megathread]

adrian522 · 04-04-2012 9:58am

One thing I'm not sure of is the touch sensitive keys instead of software buttons on the screen.

Seems like it would work better with soft keys...

johnny_adidas · 04-04-2012 10:09am

MoodeRator wrote: »

One S now on O2
€449 Pre Pay
€129 on cheapest contract.

But this ****e...
"Includes 700MB monthly data allowance for the first 3 months. Reverts back to 150MB after this time."

They either have the name wrong or the details wrong cos it mentions 4.7" screen in the description. I suspect it's the description though

ChrisMcCauley · 04-04-2012 10:17am

Thank you Expansys.ie and DHL. My One X made it from France overnight to Dublin and is out for delivery now!

Have to get a micro-sim now.

The One X will replace my Desire which has served me very well - after rooting, over-clocking and installing Cyanogen Mod 7 that is. Seriously, the ability to run a custom rom is what has made it last 18 months.

I'm sticking with HTC because they committed to making their phones (relatively) easy to root.

Chris

scurran19 · 04-04-2012 10:20am

Its on sale on the meteor site now but down as out of stock. €559 on PAYG and €149 on the most expensive bill pay and €299 on the cheapest.

johnny_adidas · 04-04-2012 10:26am

Will be interesting to see users thoughts/reviews over the next few days. Have decided to go with the S myself, battery life looks to be less on the X which is still my biggest issue with the smartphones. Will get to carphonewarehouse over the weekend to try them both in hand though

flugel · 04-04-2012 11:10am

Was considering buying it unlocked and to go with Three for all you can eat data, had a look at their terms and conditions, think that deal ends this month!

Mr.Biscuits · 04-04-2012 11:41am

scurran19 wrote: »

€559 on PAYG and €149 on the most expensive bill pay and €299 on the cheapest.

€598 from the UK seems to be the best price online right now for a sim-free one.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/BRAND-NEW-SIM-FREE-FACTORY-UNLOCKED-HTC-ONE-X-ANDROID-WHITE-SMARTPHONE-/130673508339?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item1e6cbf7ff3

Me, I'm still holding out for the Zeta - Christmas 2022 they reckon

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_zeta-4333.php

GUIGuy · 04-04-2012 11:52am

€549

http://www.4launch.nl/shop/get/p-4-productid-121499

BionicRasher · 04-04-2012 11:52am

looks like the One S may be the bizz according to a benchmark dual off!

http://www.slashgear.com/htc-one-x-vs-htc-one-s-benchmarking-war-03221385/

Only downside I see is lack of NFC in the One S

WolfForager · 04-04-2012 12:00pm

tui0hcg wrote: »

looks like the One S may be the bizz according to a benchmark dual off!

http://www.slashgear.com/htc-one-x-vs-htc-one-s-benchmarking-war-03221385/

Only downside I see is lack of NFC in the One S

Better screen > slightly better benchmarks.

Inquitus · 04-04-2012 12:02pm

WolfForager wrote: »

Better screen > slightly better benchmarks.

Also the One X has to push twice as many pixels, so in any Benchmark that uses fps as a metric you would expect to see it slower than the One S.

BionicRasher · 04-04-2012 12:47pm

WolfForager wrote: »

Better screen > slightly better benchmarks.

Inquitus wrote: »

Also the One X has to push twice as many pixels, so in any Benchmark that uses fps as a metric you would expect to see it slower than the One S.

Yes but for a mid range phone with a great screen it kicks ass :cool:

clintondaly · 04-04-2012 12:56pm

I cant find the One X on the Vodafone website,can someone point me

flugel · 04-04-2012 3:08pm

Saw non working models of both. X is too big, for my small fingers anyways. Touching the left part of screen up near top impossible for me with one hand. Then again what do you you do with only one hand bar make a phone call I suppose.

Think the S would have been a real beauty if it didn't have the 3 buttons on bottom, get rid of them, shrink phone by that much and I'd have bought one there and then!

Zascar · 04-04-2012 3:12pm

The S had pretty much the same sized screen as my sensation - and its way way thinner, but it's also a fair bit longer. So the phone is kinda letterbox shaped, and because of this is makes the screen look a log longer and thinner than normal - looks a bit odd really. I think the X is fine for me, its big but not too big - being thinner and lighter than the Sensation means its a winner for me

Inquitus · 04-04-2012 5:02pm

tui0hcg wrote: »

Yes but for a mid range phone with a great screen it kicks ass :cool:

Aye its a sweet phone if the One X is too big for your tastes.

ofcork · 04-04-2012 6:09pm

I have a chance to get the one s tomorrow as a new customer with o2 and they will take the sensation as a trade so phone will cost nothing and 18mth plan with a 1gb add on about 42 euro.Should i wait for the one x which vodafone have offered me on upgrade for 299!

Oafley Jones · 04-04-2012 7:54pm

ofcork wrote: »

I have a chance to get the one s tomorrow as a new customer with o2 and they will take the sensation as a trade so phone will cost nothing and 18mth plan with a 1gb add on about 42 euro.Should i wait for the one x which vodafone have offered me on upgrade for 299!

Doesn't sound like they're doing you any favours there. Surely with selling the sensation privately, coupled with the 299 you'd be willing to pay, you'd be close to cost of an unlocked x - in a month or so when the price drops - and avoid having to sign a contract.

ofcork · 04-04-2012 8:03pm

Have to go to o2 coz it gets the best reception at work anyway,just wondering should i wait for the one x or get the s now,personally i think the vodafone upgrade cost is very high after paying a minimum 47euro for the last 18 months.

srdb20 · 04-04-2012 9:08pm

Did O2 say when they would have the one x?

WolfForager · 04-04-2012 9:13pm

srdb20 wrote: »

Did O2 say when they would have the one x?

Not yet. Beating round the bush as usual.

Zascar · 04-04-2012 9:15pm

Why would they release one model and not the other? Seems odd.

Any idea how much of a difference in price there will be between the S and the X, roughly? sim Free / Contract?

ofcork · 04-04-2012 9:38pm

Zascar wrote: »

Why would they release one model and not the other? Seems odd.

Any idea how much of a difference in price there will be between the S and the X, roughly? sim Free / Contract?

Guy in the o2 store in cork didn't know the s was coming in and doesn't know when the x is.

Star Lord · 05-04-2012 9:04am

If I upgrade, it'd be the X. Personally speaking, the screen on the S looks kinda disappointing.

farreca · 05-04-2012 11:19am

My vodafone one x arrived this morning. Very impressed with the screen.

the phone itself is not a whole lot bigger than my sensation.

kao123 · 05-04-2012 11:35am

farreca wrote: »

My vodafone one x arrived this morning. Very impressed with the screen.

the phone itself is not a whole lot bigger than my sensation.

Nice, am Jealous, any chance you could give us a battery report in a few days time after some real world usage?
Online reviews are one thing but it's better to get a report from someone who uses the phone in the real world :cool:

Thanks in advance

Zascar · 05-04-2012 11:41am

+100 - I'd really be interested to hear how it is going. I'm just not sure if I can bring myself to get another smartphone with rubbish battery - especially one where you cannot take out and replace the battery. Having two batteries with my Sensation is the only way i get by...

farreca · 05-04-2012 11:41am

Will do. The battery is the only real reservation I had about ordering it, here's hoping it exceeds my expectations.

Tin Foil Hat · 05-04-2012 11:44am

I use the Battery Defender App on my SG1. I find it makes a huge difference.
It'll probably be one of the first things I install on the One X when I get my hands on it.

one man clappin · 05-04-2012 1:01pm

This must be one of the worst product launches of all time.
According to HTC Ireland on facebook, the One X is being launched in store today, yet I have rang vodafone and three store in my nearest town only to be told that they do not have them in stock. Three even told me that it would probably be next Wednesday before they have them.

beanian · 05-04-2012 1:04pm

Just got a call of Vodafone in Henry street. They have the grey One X in stock today

Star Lord · 05-04-2012 1:27pm

one man clappin wrote: »

This must be one of the worst product launches of all time.
According to HTC Ireland on facebook, the One X is being launched in store today, yet I have rang vodafone and three store in my nearest town only to be told that they do not have them in stock. Three even told me that it would probably be next Wednesday before they have them.

It's on sale on the Three website, and I ordered one over the phone.
Is ordering online/over the phone an option for you? I think they often have stock on the websites before the shops.

Professey Chin · 05-04-2012 1:30pm

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

It's on sale on the Three website, and I ordered one over the phone.
Is ordering online/over the phone an option for you? I think they often have stock on the websites before the shops.

WHY WOULD YOU TELL ME THIS!!!!
/empties wallet

No...no...must resist.........

Setanter · 05-04-2012 1:31pm

one man clappin wrote: »

This must be one of the worst product launches of all time.
According to HTC Ireland on facebook, the One X is being launched in store today, yet I have rang vodafone and three store in my nearest town only to be told that they do not have them in stock. Three even told me that it would probably be next Wednesday before they have them.

Vodafone in the Blanchardstown Center had the one X last night. O2 shop has the one S from today, quoted two weeks for the one x, CPW never heard of it!

Star Lord · 05-04-2012 1:40pm

The Great Chinholio wrote: »

WHY WOULD YOU TELL ME THIS!!!!
/empties wallet

No...no...must resist.........

The Classic Flex Max plan, €40.66 per month (I'm paying €30 odd a month for the same plan sim-free at the minute, so €10 extra), 24 month contract, phone is free...

SteM · 05-04-2012 1:59pm

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

The Classic Flex Max plan, €40.66 per month (I'm paying €30 odd a month for the same plan sim-free at the minute, so €10 extra), 24 month contract, phone is free...

Do Three still allow tethering from their phones does anyone know?

Saadyst · 05-04-2012 2:06pm

Any of the networks selling it sim free / unlocked?

Star Lord · 05-04-2012 2:29pm

SteM wrote: »

Do Three still allow tethering from their phones does anyone know?

Not so far as I'm aware:

Three: Fiona wrote: »

if you joined on Billpay before January, you'll be allowed to tether using 'All You Can Eat' data.

Nedved85 · 05-04-2012 2:35pm

Its up for sale now and available to buy on meteor now

https://store.meteor.ie/phones/pay-as-you-go-phones/htc-one-x

Doubt ill get it for the weekend now though..

one man clappin · 05-04-2012 4:25pm

I just purchased from 3. Hopefully will have it on Tuesday.

5starpool · 05-04-2012 4:36pm

I'd love one of these

That's the problem with smartphones though, every few months there is a new 'best and greatest'. I'm still happy enough with my Galaxy Nexus though, but I do want this as well. I'm sure I'll live and get some beast in about 12-18 months anyhow.

Tin Foil Hat · 05-04-2012 4:41pm

one man clappin wrote: »

I just purchased from 3. Hopefully will have it on Tuesday.

Are there deliveries tomorrow? I ordered mine this morning.

one man clappin · 05-04-2012 4:47pm

I just received confirmation email from 3.

Mobile Phone Orders:
Orders confirmed before 4pm Mon – Thur: Delivery next day.
Orders confirmed after 4pm: Delivery will be within 2 working days.

jahalpin · 05-04-2012 4:51pm

I got the One X on an upgrade in Vodafone Grafton Street this morning

The phone is quite light and the screen is excellent

The phone came with a seperate pair of Beats earphones as well as the standard HTC earphones in the box

I tried to buy the phone in CPW but they aren't selling it yet. In Henry St, I was told that it must be a Vodafone exclusive and that they wouldn't be getting it in. In North Earl St and Grafton St, I was told that it was on the system, but there was no stock and the price wasn't yet on the system.

I'll post again later when I get a chance to play with the phone for a while

Star Lord · 05-04-2012 5:51pm

Got a confirmation mail from Three about an hour ago to say mine had been dispatched, and I'd imagine that the courier companies are working tomorrow alright, so should have it tomorrow. Failing that, it's a long wait till Tuesday!!! :eek:

dinevalesco · 05-04-2012 5:51pm

I'm holding out for the One S but One X available on eMobile now:

http://www.emobile.ie/phonesplansmore/phones/details/?id=143

madmoe · 05-04-2012 6:08pm

5starpool wrote: »

I'd love one of these

That's the problem with smartphones though, every few months there is a new 'best and greatest'. I'm still happy enough with my Galaxy Nexus though, but I do want this as well. I'm sure I'll live and get some beast in about 12-18 months anyhow.

Exact same here dude :-)

ofcork · 05-04-2012 6:09pm

Bought the s today as a new customer of o2,got 110 euro for a sensation so phone cost 18 euro:) on the 250 plan,trying to set it up now but looking good so far.

JacksonHeightsOwn · 05-04-2012 6:30pm

ofcork wrote: »

Bought the s today as a new customer of o2,got 110 euro for a sensation so phone cost 18 euro:) on the 250 plan,trying to set it up now but looking good so far.

Did you trade your sensation in?

jonneymendoza · 05-04-2012 6:38pm

here is the best tmobile can offer me

£60 for the device,

18m flex35 unlimited internet(more or less same contract im on now).

good?

HTC One [Megathread]

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