HTC One [Megathread]

Dubron wrote: »

I've skimmed through the thread but just to ask are people happy generally with their M8s? Have a Galaxy S3 which wont last me until the M9/S6 are being released and I'm due an upgrade now. M8 is 100 quid cheaper than the S5 and from what I can see they're pretty similar in terms of performance. Not being able to replace the battery is one sticking point with the M8, do they generally last the whole day with a few hours moderate internet usage?

Also, any idea who gives the best value insurance around?

I'm going to wait for the M9 myself, contract up fairly soon.
If you have the money you could buy a second hand M7 or M8 or a new Moto G and sell it on when M9/S6 is released. You might lose €50 quid or more but at least you won't be stuck with an M8 for probably a 24 month contract. M8 won'thave much resale value after 24 months but the M9 should be relatively ok and the difference between that should be more than what you'd lose buying another phone now and selling it in March/April.

Get a quote to add your phone to your house insurance if you already have a policy. Also try gadget insurance and remember to compare the excess on both.

Keano wrote: »

M8 is the best phone I've ever had. Battery is brilliant, being able to listen to Spotify in the car on long trips and not worry about the battery dying is great. I get 2 days out of the phone.

I'm due an upgrade in about a month. I have an M7 at the moment and my better half just got an M8. I'm very tempted to go for the M8, but the camera is a bit off putting. Financially, the M8 will be great value as an upgrade when M9 comes out. Really like the M7, but I would like a better camera for my next phone.

Zascar wrote: »

Has anyone seen a projected release date for the M9?

There is nothing written in stone, only rumors. It's been suggested late March early April.

Nice. Have an upgrade due around then so will hold out to see what HTC do. Still loving my nearly 2-year-old M7 at this stage.

I have the dot view case also, it's quite difficult to hold the phone any way with it open!

I'm sending off my One M7 to SBE on Monday for repair for the pink/purple camera issue.

Has anyone received theirs back recently? whats the turn around time lately?

Lastly, is it still hit or miss whether they just replace the M7 or provide newer M8?

BArra wrote: »

I'm sending off my One M7 to SBE on Monday for repair for the pink/purple camera issue.

Has anyone received theirs back recently? whats the turn around time lately?

Lastly, is it still hit or miss whether they just replace the M7 or provide newer M8?

Hi i recently went through this process with vodafone to say i was dissapointed with there service would be an understatement.

Phone sent away in October, my phone was perfect not 1 mark anywhwere on the phone.
almost 4 weeks later i got a replacement back which was badly scratched around sim card holder, had plastic stuck between screen and body and a chip around headphone jack.

Needless to say i refused to accept this refurbished phone so away it went again, another 3 weeks later almost the same thing recived a scratched phone again i refused.

So 3rd time lucky they gave me a brand new phone and 2 months free line rental for all the hassle.

Advise for you inspect the phone with a magnifying glass and dont accept anything your not happy with.

The new phone has no issues with the camera.