HTC One preview thread (was "Any M7 takers?")

[S4GRU]

I might be the minority in this, but I think phone screens have gotten too big for every day use. I was impressed that HTC crammed in a 1080p screen into a 4.7" physical display, but I think that's the largest for me. I can't see myself using a phone with a larger screen one-handed, which is what I normally do today.

 

Waiting patiently to get my hands on the One, should be a blast to use.

 

I personally would like something around 5" - 5.1". The Note 2 is slightly too large for my every day use. But going back to the EVO LTE or GS3 feels small. I desire something in the middle. A mini phablet.

 

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[WiWavelength]

I can't see myself using a phone with a larger screen one-handed, which is what I normally do today.

 

Waiting patiently to get my hands on the One, should be a blast to use.

 

Don't you mean that you are waiting patiently to get your "hand" on the One?

 

 

AJ

[Deval]

Don't you mean that you are waiting patiently to get your "hand" on the One?

 

 

AJ

 

Lol...thanks buddy.

[SpenceSouth]

I might be the minority in this, but I think phone screens have gotten too big for every day use. I was impressed that HTC crammed in a 1080p screen into a 4.7" physical display, but I think that's the largest for me. I can't see myself using a phone with a larger screen one-handed, which is what I normally do today.

 

Waiting patiently to get my hands on the One, should be a blast to use.

 

I'm with you there. I can barely hold the EVO LTE in my hand.

 

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[P_M_G]

I might be the minority in this, but I think phone screens have gotten too big for every day use. I was impressed that HTC crammed in a 1080p screen into a 4.7" physical display, but I think that's the largest for me. I can't see myself using a phone with a larger screen one-handed, which is what I normally do today.

 

Waiting patiently to get my hands on the One, should be a blast to use.

 

Yep, was messing with my friends DNA (insert AJ joke here) and it just seems a little unwieldy - my daughters GS3 seems just about on the high end of how large a phone I want so the One may be the trick (of course I just blew the $100 I would get back from HTC on the deductible for a replacement 3D that I just shattered last night - the pain of which may make me hold out until the GS4 is announced just to be sure).

[WiWavelength]

I'm with you there. I can barely hold the EVO LTE in my hand.

 

Small hands? Do you smell like cabbage?

 

 

AJ

[HTCandroid]

Found this article via Google news stating there are two other phones along with the htf one at the FCC. One of the two is quad band lte while the other is dual band. Any guesses what phones the other two are?

http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/htc-one-sprint-release-date-closer-31609/

[WiWavelength]

The quad band LTE is the AT&T version, the dual band LTE, the T-Mobile version. Really, that article is a week behind the times.

 

AJ

[HTCandroid]

Ahh I thought they were all sprint phones haha. Yes I remember your article regarding this topic and how the sprint variant is only single band.

[Deval]

Here is my honest question to everyone. Why does it matter that the device does not have LTE available on BC26 or BC41? For 90% of the potential sales, LTE on BC25 is good enough.

[WiWavelength]

Ahh I thought they were all sprint phones haha. Yes I remember your article regarding this topic and how the sprint variant is only single band.

 

And to be clear, that was no knock against you. It was a criticism of the article and its writer, who really seems late to the game and under informed. I am puzzled, in particular, by this quote:

 

Furthermore, the model in question also includes 802.11ac support, a clear indicator that the HTC One is definitely heading towards the Now Network.

 

Unless I am missing something, how does support for the new 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard have anything to do with Sprint?

 

AJ

[HTCandroid]

 

 

And to be clear, that was no knock against you. It was a criticism of the article and its writer, who really seems late to the game and under informed. I am puzzled, in particular, by this quote:

 

 

 

Unless I am missing something, how does support for the new 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard have anything to do with Sprint?

 

AJ

 

I'm not offended at all. Yes I caught that to. Wi-Fi is Wi-Fi, the last few days authors have been getting sloppy and not knowing their information.

[Fraydog]

Here is my honest question to everyone. Why does it matter that the device does not have LTE available on BC26 or BC41? For 90% of the potential sales, LTE on BC25 is good enough.

 

I don't get it, especially since it's going to be a while before either of those bands are deployed.

[Mofus]

I guess it depends on how often you get a new phone. I plan on using my kids' upgrades and giving them my hand me downs. My prerogative since I pay the bill. If I had to wait for my contract cycle I would wait to ensure my next phone was a little more future proof. I am seriously considering using my son's upgrade to get this phone, but with all the new phones coming out in the next couple months it's hard to decide. I do know that I am really irritated by having to cycle airplane mode constantly to pick up 4G for my Sensorly endeavors.

[themuffinman]

I guess it depends on how often you get a new phone. I plan on using my kids' upgrades and giving them my hand me downs. My prerogative since I pay the bill. If I had to wait for my contract cycle I would wait to ensure my next phone was a little more future proof. I am seriously considering using my son's upgrade to get this phone, but with all the new phones coming out in the next couple months it's hard to decide. I do know that I am really irritated by having to cycle airplane mode constantly to pick up 4G for my Sensorly endeavors.

 

There will always be new phones coming out within the next couple of months so if you like it just get it.

[WiWavelength]

There will always be new phones coming out within the next couple of months so if you like it just get it.

 

Really? But what if like the concept of the film "Children of Men," in which new babies mysteriously stop being born, all new phones mysteriously stop being manufactured? Pretty soon, the world's "youngest" phone would be several years old.

 

 

AJ

[Mofus]

Oh, I like it. And, I'll probably get it.

 

We all understand the tech game. But, If I had listened to AJ about the antenna before the EVO 4G LTE came out perhaps I would have waited for a different phone.

 

So, AJ, please let us know your interpretation of the test results when they come out.

[WiWavelength]

So, AJ, please let us know your interpretation of the test results when they come out.

 

The FCC OET authorization test results that I wrote up the same day they were released last week?

 

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-342-all-for-htc-one-htc-one-for-all/

 

AJ

[Deval]

I don't get it, especially since it's going to be a while before either of those bands are deployed.

 

That's my point. Why delay a launch of a device due to certification when the network will not be in place for some time.

 

Voice on 1x (BC10) was a requirement for a multitude of reasons, including SDC. This is totally different, and having LTE on BC26 will help, but for the vast majority, in-building penetration is exactly that, in building, where WIFI is usually available.

[Deval]

I guess it depends on how often you get a new phone. I plan on using my kids' upgrades and giving them my hand me downs. My prerogative since I pay the bill. If I had to wait for my contract cycle I would wait to ensure my next phone was a little more future proof. I am seriously considering using my son's upgrade to get this phone, but with all the new phones coming out in the next couple months it's hard to decide. I do know that I am really irritated by having to cycle airplane mode constantly to pick up 4G for my Sensorly endeavors.

 

I don't blame you, and as an employee, I share your frustration. I am bound by the same rules as our customers, so I have to pick and choose wisely.

[Deval]

The FCC OET authorization test results that I wrote up the same day they were released last week?

 

http://s4gru.com/ind...tc-one-for-all/

 

AJ

 

I think once we get hands-on devices, we'll know.

[Mofus]

 

 

The FCC OET authorization test results that I wrote up the same day they were released last week?

 

http://s4gru.com/index.php?/blog/1/entry-342-all-for-htc-one-htc-one-for-all/

 

AJ

 

I read that. Thank you for posting it, but I really haven't had time to decipher it. Like Deval said we'll just have to wait until someone gets their hands on it.

[jsa]

Anyone else obsessively checking for updates on the release date of this phone?

 

On the topic of in building reception, should we expect in a building, say the supermarket, where we currently get a shaky signal (pre NV), should we expect that NV will not improve this much? I'm guessing the 1X 800 would improve, but EVDO not so much, with LTE 1900 being similarly shaky; I hope that's wrong. Is the 3D considered a pretty poor RF performer, though?

[Deval]

Anyone else obsessively checking for updates on the release date of this phone?

 

On the topic of in building reception, should we expect in a building, say the supermarket, where we currently get a shaky signal (pre NV), should we expect that NV will not improve this much? I'm guessing the 1X 800 would improve, but EVDO not so much, with LTE 1900 being similarly shaky; I hope that's wrong. Is the 3D considered a pretty poor RF performer, though?

 

You'll get some improvement, a few dB gained, but yes, reality is that the 1x coverage will surpass it, and you'll be able to text and make voice calls. I will say though, if during the course of the NV upgrade, they tilt the antenna panels even a few degrees, you'll see a much larger improvement.

[jhtechservices]

http://www.androidgu...l-black-design/

 

I've thought about it. I will at least play with it in the Sprint store...