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Oneplus X

  • 29-10-2015 11:12AM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 874 ✭✭✭


    Just announced. Looks a nice phone for the money. Haven't heard a price in euros yet but it'll cost $250 in the states. What standard of phone you can actually get for the money is getting better every week.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭heebusjeebus


    €269 for the 16GB but it does allow for SD cards.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭BeanFlicker


    Looks good for the money and great that it has the SD slot.

    Now if only OnePlus got rid of that ****e invite system I would be happy!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,341 ✭✭✭davo2001


    Looks good for the money and great that it has the SD slot.

    Now if only OnePlus got rid of that ****e invite system I would be happy!!

    They have confirmed that the invite system for this phone will only be for the 1st month. So at least that's a step in the right direction.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,390 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    Looks quality for the price


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭heebusjeebus


    davo2001 wrote: »
    They have confirmed that the invite system for this phone will only be for the 1st month. So at least that's a step in the right direction.

    Won't believe it till I see it.
    They'll no doubt have some stock shortages to make buying it a pain in the hoop.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Dard23


    I understand their invite policy and why they do it. They are not a multi billion dollar company like Samsung or Apple that can just write off millions in unsold stock. To deliver phones of this value and quality they have to have the demand and then produce accordingly. A huge amount of unsold handsets sitting in a warehouse somewhere would bankrupt such a young company.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 278 ✭✭Dard23


    It also does look like a great phone, the Snapdragon 801 which is the only apparent cost cutting part used is still a great chip! Better than the midrange 615 and 617s of this year!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    looks great for the price

    on the plus side -
    size (those damn big phones wreck my head!)
    expandable storage
    decent battery
    great features
    camera looks decent

    on the minus side -
    no NFC
    no USB C
    glass back - dodgy - needs a cover to protect it
    no fingerprint reader
    invites :(


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,387 ✭✭✭✭Jayop


    It looks really good for the price to be fair.

    I still think I'm going to buy the OP2 tonight though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭Venom


    looks great for the price

    on the plus side -
    size (those damn big phones wreck my head!)
    expandable storage
    decent battery
    great features
    camera looks decent

    on the minus side -
    no NFC
    no USB C
    glass back - dodgy - needs a cover to protect it
    no fingerprint reader
    invites :(

    Looks awesome but the lack of NFC once again from this company is really starting to get annoying.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Won't believe it till I see it.
    They'll no doubt have some stock shortages to make buying it a pain in the hoop.

    They'll be having weekly open sales


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 874 ✭✭✭pedatron


    Venom wrote: »
    Looks awesome but the lack of NFC once again from this company is really starting to get annoying.

    What other uses bar contactless payment might people be using NFC daily for? Genuine question. I've never really seen people using it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,860 ✭✭✭BionicRasher


    pedatron wrote: »
    What other uses bar contactless payment might people be using NFC daily for? Genuine question. I've never really seen people using it.

    I use it to connect to some Bluetooth speakers we have around the house and I have 1 tag also to put the phone on silent on my night stand but I suppose I could use a timer for that or maybe something like the AutomatIt app.

    However if I buy a phone I would expect to keep it for 18mths to 2 years and I think in 2 years time contactless payments will be in full swing here so no NFC is a real turn off for me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,390 ✭✭✭✭SteelyDanJalapeno


    pedatron wrote: »
    What other uses bar contactless payment might people be using NFC daily for? Genuine question. I've never really seen people using it.

    I use it to connect to my fitband and to my Bluetooth speakers,


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,387 ✭✭✭✭Jayop


    I applied for an invite so if I happen to get it I'll pass it one to someone here if they want it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,403 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    I just got an invite for the OPX. Now to decide if I want it or not.

    I just put my name on the reservation list this morning.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    ^^ That was quick. Buy it and write a review for us :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,403 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    ^^ That was quick. Buy it and write a review for us :D

    I'm very tempted to be honest. I have a OPO now and bought a OPT for my brother.

    Was going to go with a OPT myself but this looks like a good option.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,586 ✭✭✭moleyv


    If this had a finger print scanner I would be all over it. It would beat the 5X. I'll stick with my 1+1 for now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    I'm very tempted to be honest. I have a OPO now and bought a OPT for my brother.

    Was going to go with a OPT myself but this looks like a good option.

    It's actually looks quite good for the price. How much is that in euro?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 874 ✭✭✭pedatron


    moleyv wrote: »
    If this had a finger print scanner I would be all over it. It would beat the 5X. I'll stick with my 1+1 for now.

    This phone with a fingerprint sensor and I'm 100%. I have a 1+1 atm as well so I'm still thinking about it! :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭beecee


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    I'm very tempted to be honest. I have a OPO now and bought a OPT for my brother.

    Was going to go with a OPT myself but this looks like a good option.

    Didn't think they'd be sending invites till they were on sale. If you decide not to use it I'd love to! I signed up this morning so hopefully I'll get one anyway.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,387 ✭✭✭✭Jayop


    beecee wrote: »
    Didn't think they'd be sending invites till they were on sale. If you decide not to use it I'd love to! I signed up this morning so hopefully I'll get one anyway.

    I think they said they were going to release 1000 early invites but you can't use them till November 5th


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,337 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Signed up for the list this morning too - if I get one in the next couple of days I will order and post a review. If the invites turn out to be similar to the One Plus Two, then I will go for a Xiaomi or Zuk Z1 or similar.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,670 ✭✭✭jonnny68


    looks like a very good phone, however ill likely never get another OPO handset again unless they scrap once and for all this utterly ridiculous invite system which annoys and alienates people.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,088 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    + it has FM radio
    Some of us still use that! (Hey it's not the same as aonlineradio etc which use/need data connection)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,705 ✭✭✭JoyPad


    beecee wrote: »
    Didn't think they'd be sending invites till they were on sale. If you decide not to use it I'd love to! I signed up this morning so hopefully I'll get one anyway.

    Got mine yesterday. These invites are not shareable.
    Please note: This invite can only be claimed under this email address.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,072 ✭✭✭mass_debater


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    It's actually looks quite good for the price. How much is that in euro?

    €269, I'm thinking about getting this for the missus to replace a nexus 4

    The card slot on this can either take two SIM cards or a SIM and SD card. There's a few little cutbacks, no NFC which would not be an issue for most and only wireless "n", no "ac". Other than that it's cracking value


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