I love everything about this phone.. accept the battery size.. HTC must have made there device to work will with the small battery given along with it, they must have optimized it somehow. Is the battery life good.. I mostly text play a few games and web browse all on 4G.. I am curious to know how the battery holds out on this phone.. please let me know!
See the thread about loving battery life a few down. Lots of love for battery life
I dont know how I missed it.. thanks!
Joel battery life is pretty good with this phone. Something to consider is that you won't be able to unlock and root phones with ota which most of them now come with. Besides that it's a great phone screen breaks and scratches easily so get some protection if you so get it
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Joel battery life is pretty good with this phone. Something to consider is that you won't be able to unlock and root phones with ota which most of them now come with. Besides that it's a great phone screen breaks and scratches easily so get some protection if you so get it
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I don't agree with what you said about the screen. Unless you tale a diamond ring to it or you live near a beach and get sand in your pocket it is hard to scratch it. And the only way to break it is to drop it on the front with no case.
I've had my phone for over 4 months and never have had a screen protector on it and it still looks the same as the day I got it.
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I don't agree with what you said about the screen. Unless you tale a diamond ring to it or you live near a beach and get sand in your pocket it is hard to scratch it. And the only way to break it is to drop it on the front with no case.
I've had my phone for over 4 months and never have had a screen protector on it and it still looks the same as the day I got it.
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I've dropped mine off a 15 foot stand... but it had an otterbox, so I guess that speaks for the durability of both the phone and the case.
As for battery life, I haven't had any gripes but I also have had to live purely off wifi for the last couple months till I get back to the states; So that could change my battery life when I'm constantly connected to a network.
Bigandrewgold said:
I don't agree with what you said about the screen. Unless you tale a diamond ring to it or you live near a beach and get sand in your pocket it is hard to scratch it. And the only way to break it is to drop it on the front with no case.
I've had my phone for over 4 months and never have had a screen protector on it and it still looks the same as the day I got it.
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I beg to differ. I dropped mine with nada on it on the pavement face down. yeah it was scary but the screen got a little scratched and the corner chipped a little. Thats it. It's a pretty solid phone!
Battery life on this phone is great. Lasts all day on pretty heavy use.
Thanks guys! I didnt want to get a S3 considering Im not sure when the S4 would be coming out.. on VZW. Plus I love the red and black.. But I love the specs on this phone.. I dont want to spend 200 on a GS3 with common specs ( as of most phones released ) or a Maxx HD when I can get this top end phone for the same price!
I had the Maxx HD and swapped it in for the DNA because the lag and redraws were hideous. I too was worried about the battery life but I'm 14 hours in and still at 45% today. Today is my first day with BatteryGuru post learning stage. I don't expect this type of battery life to hold up on a weekday, but I can go from the time I get up to the time I go to bed easily. I use mine mainly for Exchange, surfing, texting and calling. Don't do much in the way of games so I'm sure that helps.
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Thanks guys! I didnt want to get a S3 considering Im not sure when the S4 would be coming out.. on VZW. Plus I love the red and black.. But I love the specs on this phone.. I dont want to spend 200 on a GS3 with common specs ( as of most phones released ) or a Maxx HD when I can get this top end phone for the same price!
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Most online retailers offer the DNA for $50. Got mine a month ago from radioshack.com for that price.
i got mine and my sister's for 98$...they battery life is good unless you are a heavy user...then it drains fairly quickly...maybe after OTA has root, a kernel will help improve it
oh and, keep and eye out...if the HTC ONE's version comes out for Verizon, its better than DNA unless you want to save money for a little compromise.
I like this phone, I do agree that the One will be better, but no announcement of a verizon version..
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i got mine and my sister's for 98$...they battery life is good unless you are a heavy user...then it drains fairly quickly...maybe after OTA has root, a kernel will help improve it
oh and, keep and eye out...if the HTC ONE's version comes out for Verizon, its better than DNA unless you want to save money for a little compromise.
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In terms of build and look I like the DNA better. The one is the same size as this phone but with a smaller screen. I also prefer the 3 nav buttons at the bottom instead of 4 makes it look cooler imo. I hear the one has an aluminum casing finish while the DNA just had that nice black and red matte finish with ergonomics that fight right in your hand. The DNA is just sleeker in all aspects. But that camera in the one ifs what I wish this had along with sd card support.
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Amazon also offers it cheap
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I was actually thinking of bestbuy due to the buy back program!
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In terms of build and look I like the DNA better. The one is the same size as this phone but with a smaller screen. I also prefer the 3 nav buttons at the bottom instead of 4 makes it look cooler imo. I hear the one has an aluminum casing finish while the DNA just had that nice black and red matte finish with ergonomics that fight right in your hand. The DNA is just sleeker in all aspects. But that camera in the one ifs what I wish this had along with sd card support.
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sorry but i don't think they are the same size phones...i even double checked with a specs sheet. and i thought the HTC One had a 2 button nav?
and on that point i do like the 3 button layout but i don't find myself using the recents so much that i need a button dedicated to it...same with volume buttons haha
anyway you'll be happy with either one
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sorry but i don't think they are the same size phones...i even double checked with a specs sheet. and i thought the HTC One had a 2 button nav?
and on that point i do like the 3 button layout but i don't find myself using the recents so much that i need a button dedicated to it...same with volume buttons haha
anyway you'll be happy with either one
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I'm always jumping between apps so it's useful for me. I read the dimensions are practically identical except the smaller screen.. what about the volume buttons?
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I'm always jumping between apps so it's useful for me. I read the dimensions are practically identical except the smaller screen.. what about the volume buttons?
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You can still open the recent apps dialog on the HTC one easily.
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I'm always jumping between apps so it's useful for me. I read the dimensions are practically identical except the smaller screen.. what about the volume buttons?
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well if you use it then i guess a dedicate button is good
i was just saying i kinda hate how we have dedicated vol up and down buttons because i keep my phone on vibrate and i end up accidently turning it up or silent by accident...i hope i just like use them for stuff other than changing volume once root is out? i can't be the only guy who wants this haha..maybe use it as waking and locking device...anyway i digress... we can agree to have different opinion on HTC One vs HTC Dna
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It makes me wonder if I should get this unit now. I guess I'll hold on. Although I hate Samsung.
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You have the SGSII?
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You have the SGSII?
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Yes I do...I don't like it. I am used to HTC sense.
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ljwnow said:
It makes me wonder if I should get this unit now. I guess I'll hold on. Although I hate Samsung.
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Be patient. It's not easy to out-smart HTC. We can get temp root. That's easy! But the thing keeps rooting itself when we reboot. It's not permaroot but it's a start. Just coming from a Vibrant, I'm glad that I made the switch to HTC! Even without root this phone is much better to use in my opinion.
It took over two months to get S-Off for the Sensation.
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It makes me wonder if I should get this unit now. I guess I'll hold on. Although I hate Samsung.
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Just have patience. The devs are working extra hard to root this phone. Its like HTC loves to challenge the devs by making their devices harder to crack than normal.
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ljwnow said:
Yes I do...I don't like it. I am used to HTC sense.
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As others have said, be patient.
Recently, HTC has made their devices hard nuts to crack, but every one of them has been cracked.
I had a Vibrant and seriously considered getting the SGS2, even after I swore I would never buy another Samsung phone, because of the GPS and update debacles. I went into the T-Mobile store to play with both, first I grabbed the SGS2 and played with it for a while. The first thing that I thought was, "Ok, this is a bigger, faster Vibrant. I don't really want another Vibrant".
Then I picked up the Amaze, and the first thing I thought was, "Holy crap! This thing is beautiful!". After going back and forth between the 2 for about 10 minutes, it was clear to me, that the Amaze was just a higher quality device. It is going on a week of me having it and I have absolutely no regrets.
Sure I'm disappointed that wifi calling isn't supported yet, and that they are starting to play games with wireless tether, but those things are software, which means they can be changed/fixed. What cannot be changed is hardware. The aluminum case of the Amaze feels and looks wonderful. I know there are a lot people gripping about aspects of the screen, but I think it is excellent. Anyone that is surprised that the AMOLED display is a little better than the SLCD, hasn't been paying attention over the last year or so. Just because it's a little better, doesn't mean the SLCD is bad. Because it is bigger than the Amaze screen but has the same resolution, the pros and cons of it pretty much cancel each other out, in my opinion.
Root and S-OFF will come.
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As others have said, be patient.
Recently, HTC has made their devices hard nuts to crack, but every one of them has been cracked.
I had a Vibrant and seriously considered getting the SGS2, even after I swore I would never buy another Samsung phone, because of the GPS and update debacles. I went into the T-Mobile store to play with both, first I grabbed the SGS2 and played with it for a while. The first thing that I thought was, "Ok, this is a bigger, faster Vibrant. I don't really want another Vibrant".
Then I picked up the Amaze, and the first thing I thought was, "Holy crap! This thing is beautiful!". After going back and forth between the 2 for about 10 minutes, it was clear to me, that the Amaze was just a higher quality device. It is going on a week of me having it and I have absolutely no regrets.
Sure I'm disappointed that wifi calling isn't supported yet, and that they are starting to play games with wireless tether, but those things are software, which means they can be changed/fixed. What cannot be changed is hardware. The aluminum case of the Amaze feels and looks wonderful. I know there are a lot people gripping about aspects of the screen, but I think it is excellent. Anyone that is surprised that the AMOLED display is a little better than the SLCD, hasn't been paying attention over the last year or so. Just because it's a little better, doesn't mean the SLCD is bad. Because it is bigger than the Amaze screen but has the same resolution, the pros and cons of it pretty much cancel each other out, in my opinion.
Root and S-OFF will come.
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This was definitely well written. Patience is KEY guys. I'm sure the devs won't let you down. Make sure you buy them a cold one or a hot one (Coffee) when its all said and done.
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I know there are a lot people gripping about aspects of the screen, but I think it is excellent. Anyone that is surprised that the AMOLED display is a little better than the SLCD, hasn't been paying attention over the last year or so. Just because it's a little better, doesn't mean the SLCD is bad. Because it is bigger than the Amaze screen but has the same resolution, the pros and cons of it pretty much cancel each other out, in my opinion.
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The Amaze has qHD display, not SLCD.
ljwnow said:
It makes me wonder if I should get this unit now. I guess I'll hold on. Although I hate Samsung.
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Get the Amaze, this phone really needs Nothing More
Feels Good, Looks Good, Great screen and Fast, no lag
I will root and S-Off simply to remove bloat and be able to install some root apps. This is one Fast, Smooth device.
S-Off comes when it comes, the bloat has no effect, just have no use for all that stuff, and want the icons outta here
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I think the frustration comes with how HTC positioned themselves as providing a tool to completely unlock the device which was just careful word play...
I have faith, but just not as much patience.
Willieumm said:
The Amaze has qHD display, not SLCD.
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qHD = resolution (960x540)
SLCD = display technology (super LCD)
What worries me is the development section looks quite scarce compared to the Evo 3D or even the sgs2. It's hard to have faith in the developers when there are so very few that have come out and said they have an Amaze.
I have one that was given to me S-off!!! I am NOT joking and very serious... I put my stock att sim in it and it came right up and worked perfect. I can send a pic of it if need be? How do I take a picture of the current screen with the camera?
there is a way, I accidently took pictures of my phone like 4 times so far.. and haven't read how to..
da9b16 said:
I have one that was given to me S-off!!! I am NOT joking and very serious... I put my stock att sim in it and it came right up and worked perfect. I can send a pic of it if need be? How do I take a picture of the current screen with the camera?
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djtenox said:
there is a way, I accidently took pictures of my phone like 4 times so far.. and haven't read how to..
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Press and hold the power button then (before the shutdown menu comes up) hit the home button.
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Press and hold the power button then (before the shutdown menu comes up) hit the home button.
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Well I'll be damned...it worked.
I didn't know you could do that. Then again, I haven't had an HTC device since my G1, so I've never used Sense before.
OuncE718 said:
Just have patience. The devs are working extra hard to root this phone. Its like HTC loves to challenge the devs by making their devices harder to crack than normal.
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Yes...This process was fast in the old days.
da9b16 said:
I have one that was given to me S-off!!! I am NOT joking and very serious... I put my stock att sim in it and it came right up and worked perfect. I can send a pic of it if need be? How do I take a picture of the current screen with the camera?
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You got some luck. Factory unlocked and S-off...that's really good.
racemepls said:
What worries me is the development section looks quite scarce compared to the Evo 3D or even the sgs2. It's hard to have faith in the developers when there are so very few that have come out and said they have an Amaze.
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probably this device is not that popular. this is so little changes...
Tooling around XDA, I checked out the HTC One X forum - Beautiful device, but
First thing is I found there is a WiFi and general signal strength issue, BUT... that ain't all, check out what it takes to open that bastard, must see .... take a couple minutes and watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_jZ-nelmWAI#!
Freakin' Amazing
seems like HTC build quality is lacking as of late
HTC build quality is always lacking. HTC light bleed, flash leaking, squeaky chassis (remedied with a piece of microfibre behind the battery
HTC seems to get so close to greatness, but misses the target. Light bleed, cover that does not fit as tightly as it should and creaks, weak wifi. Don't get me wrong I love my Amaze, it's a far better device than the S2, just wish HTC would hit one out of the park.
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zPacKRat said:
HTC seems to get so close to greatness, but misses the target. Light bleed, cover that does not fit as tightly as it should and creaks, weak wifi. Don't get me wrong I love my Amaze, it's a far better device than the S2, just wish HTC would hit one out of the park.
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Id really like to see them pour everything they have into an other Nexus
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Id really like to see them pour everything they have into an other Nexus
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The only way they're getting that chance again is if they fix all the slip ups they keep making.
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place :-D
I find it confusing that the connectors that the hox uses are the same as ours, but that's where the blame is being laid on. I guess their case can just get warped to a greater extent than our creaky one can?
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realitysconcierge said:
I find it confusing that the connectors that the hox uses are the same as ours, but that's where the blame is being laid on. I guess their case can just get warped to a greater extent than our creaky one can?
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Maybe I got lucky, but I don't think so, I ordered mine first day they went on sale Oct 10/11 - I have had No creaky case/hardware issues whatsoever, even with a "battery cover replacement" :angel: this year, still as solid as when brand new, the additional cover is just as solid as the original.
I think the Amaze is easier to open than my MT4G was.
I also noticed that the offending connectors on the hox are in the exact same place as two of ours.
Calico, did your amaze come with any screen bleed at all? Just curious
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CalicoJeb said:
Tooling around XDA, I checked out the HTC One X forum - Beautiful device, but
First thing is I found there is a WiFi and general signal strength issue, BUT... that ain't all, check out what it takes to open that bastard, must see .... take a couple minutes and watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=_jZ-nelmWAI#!
Freakin' Amazing
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Oh please....
I have the One X (as well as the SGSIII on TMous). Those issues, (while very real for the people that have them)are greatly blown out of proportion by a small minority....
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realitysconcierge said:
I also noticed that the offending connectors on the hox are in the exact same place as two of ours.
Calico, did your amaze come with any screen bleed at all? Just curious
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Yeah had a little screen bleed, that's about it - but that's an easy fix especially now.
I remember there was a bit of panic for a few peeps on the Amaze forum in the first few weeks, it was funny as heck - at least as far as I was concerned
Babydoll25 said:
Oh please....
I have the One X (as well as the SGSIII on TMous). Those issues, (while very real for the people that have them)are greatly blown out of proportion by a small minority....
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I was really referring to the effort to Open the phone, not bashing your pride and joy Babydoll
I did mention she is Stunning to look at - Heck I still wouldn't mine having a One X in my other pocket :laugh:
-sigh- watchin' the youtube made me nervous lol... not even sure why HTC thought of this design... like it or not.. majority of android users would still HIGHLY prefer the availability to swap out batteries and expand memories to their liking.
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I think the Amaze is easier to open than my MT4G was.
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MT4G was a BI**H to open... Shiz would bend a nail back to the finger... I always used a paper clip (every stoners tool of choice)
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So I had my GS3 for about 3 months before it experienced a 2 foot drop shattering not just the digitizer but the LCD as well. The phone was a good phone, I originally had an Incredible, moved up to the Rezound (which I loved) and then the GS3. What I have learned about Samsung is that the build quality isn't as solid as HTC's (from my experiences). I was thinking about going back to HTC with the DNA.
I just wanted some input from people who own the phone and what their thoughts are about it. Practicality, Functionality, BATTERY LIFE (very important to me) and etc.
Any comments, concerns or suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance
996
For all intensive purposes the battery life is the same, if not slightly better than the s3.
And functionality and practicality is determined by you, we can't answer it for you.
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Battery life, for me, is leaps and bounds above my s3. I NEVER got 5 hours of screen time on the s3.
Please don't touch my "Thanks" button, it doesn't like you...
Hmm. I am surprised to hear that about the battery life. I haven't read too much about the development of the DNA, is there the whole S-On or S-Off thing that the Rez had? haha
Do you guys notice a difference with the Quad core setup? GS3's dual was very quick and responsive.
Our phone is s on for the time being unless you want to send it to someone and have it opened up. But it really doesn't matter. Only things it changes is that we can't change the splash screen and radios and we have to use an app to flash kernels, besides that it is fine.
And it isn't any smoother per say, but i have seen the s3 get laggy every once in a while, that doesn't happen on the DNA. And apps definitely open faster on the DNA. And very intensive games run better.
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Hmm. I am surprised to hear that about the battery life. I haven't read too much about the development of the DNA, is there the whole S-On or S-Off thing that the Rez had? haha
Do you guys notice a difference with the Quad core setup? GS3's dual was very quick and responsive.
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I have the S3 and DNA and the battery life is virtually identical for me. Get about 4 hours screen time on both and about 15 hours with a full charge. I have the quad core S3 (international version) and the difference in performance is noticeable. On my S3 (which has 1gb of Ram) I would get lots of redraws on the home screen. Sure custom Rom's/kernels helped but did not totally resolve them. On the DNA I see no redraws or lag. Overall I enjoy the experience of the DNA more than I do my S3 so unless I am going on a long trip, my S3 stays in my desk drawer.
thank you guys for the replies. My main concern is S-Off, I know on the rezzy it made a huge difference (way easier to flash kernels/roms and etc.) Hopefully it isn't as complicated here with S-On. And I'm glad to hear about the battery life. I will most probably be purchasing one soon.
Definitely going to invest in good case.
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only thing I am concerned about is not having an SD card slot. -__-
With s on you flash roms like any other phone, and kernels you use an app called flash image gui to flash the boot.img then you just flash the modules in recovery.
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996 said:
thank you guys for the replies. My main concern is S-Off, I know on the rezzy it made a huge difference (way easier to flash kernels/roms and etc.) Hopefully it isn't as complicated here with S-On. And I'm glad to hear about the battery life. I will most probably be purchasing one soon.
Definitely going to invest in good case.
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only thing I am concerned about is not having an SD card slot. -__-
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I was concerned about not having an sd slot. But then I tried Google music and haven't looked back sense.
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996 said:
So I had my GS3 for about 3 months before it experienced a 2 foot drop shattering not just the digitizer but the LCD as well. The phone was a good phone, I originally had an Incredible, moved up to the Rezound (which I loved) and then the GS3. What I have learned about Samsung is that the build quality isn't as solid as HTC's (from my experiences). I was thinking about going back to HTC with the DNA.
I just wanted some input from people who own the phone and what their thoughts are about it. Practicality, Functionality, BATTERY LIFE (very important to me) and etc.
Any comments, concerns or suggestion would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you in advance
996
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Lol if battery life is a concern you are definitely looking at the wrong phone. If anyone tells you different they are in denial. Htc, along with every reviewer on the net about the Dna have all acknowledged the poor performance of the battery.
If you are looking for the best phone out, the note 2 absolutely destroys the DNA. The only thing the dna has over the note 2 is screen resolution.... on paper lol. The note 2 screen is amazing. Honestly just grab one and take a look. Add in the amazing software ( split screen, pop up browser, pop up note and pop up movie player that can all be on the screen at the same time), spen, redonkulous battery life, sd card slot, ability to replace battery and amazing support and you have greatest phone on the market. Hope this helps!
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pierrekid said:
Lol if battery life is a concern you are definitely looking at the wrong phone. If anyone tells you different they are in denial. Htc, along with every reviewer on the net about the Dna have all acknowledged the poor performance of the battery.
If you are looking for the best phone out, the note 2 absolutely destroys the DNA. The only thing the dna has over the note 2 is screen resolution.... on paper lol. The note 2 screen is amazing. Honestly just grab one and take a look. Add in the amazing software ( split screen, pop up browser, pop up note and pop up movie player that can all be on the screen at the same time), spen, redonkulous battery life, sd card slot, ability to replace battery and amazing support and you have greatest phone on the market. Hope this helps!
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Oh god here we go again...
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The battery life on this phone is great. I had a Galaxy Nexus originally and then switched from the Note 2 to this.
If you want to carry that thing around in your pocket all day be my guest but I am much happier with the DNA compared to the Note.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Our phone is s on for the time being unless you want to send it to someone and have it opened up. But it really doesn't matter. Only things it changes is that we can't change the splash screen and radios and we have to use an app to flash kernels, besides that it is fine.
And it isn't any smoother per say, but i have seen the s3 get laggy every once in a while, that doesn't happen on the DNA. And apps definitely open faster on the DNA. And very intensive games run better.
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ummm and the fact that we only have garbage sense roms, like all 5 of them in total, which are basically just the same thing.
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ummm and the fact that we only have garbage sense roms, like all 5 of them in total, which are basically just the same thing.
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And that is your opinion. Most people consider sense the nicest looking manufacture skin our there.
And show me something like viper tweaks on a touchwiz Rom, oh wait, you can't.
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Bigandrewgold said:
And that is your opinion. Most people consider sense the nicest looking manufacture skin our there.
And show me something like viper tweaks on a touchwiz Rom, oh wait, you can't.
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This is why I will never buy another HTC phone, the people who buy HTC phones on here do so for the crap sense rom, and will argue with everyone that its the greatest piece of software out there. I buy my phone because of the hardware, and want AOSP as my rom, not this sense crap.
cc16177 said:
The battery life on this phone is great. I had a Galaxy Nexus originally and then switched from the Note 2 to this.
If you want to carry that thing around in your pocket all day be my guest but I am much happier with the DNA compared to the Note.
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Lol its funny that your phone seems to be the anomaly. Everyone, including HTC THEMSELVES, have acknowledged the poor battery performance. Just look at the size of your battery vs. The amount of pixels the dna is pushing. Do the math man there is reason everyone ( except for a few in denial dna owners) has pointed to the battery peeformance. Living in denial my friend. If you like your dna, kudos to you. Enjoy carrying that phone charger around all day.
If the only bad thing you can say about the note 2 is the size thats a personal thing. Im 5 11 and this phone fits in my hand and pocket beautifully. My girlfriend is 5 5 and she has no problem what so ever with the note. That speaks dividends to how great the note is if the only bad thing you can say about it is the size. Note 2 ftw
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This is why I will never buy another HTC phone, the people who buy HTC phones on here do so for the crap sense rom, and will argue with everyone that its the greatest piece of software out there. I buy my phone because of the hardware, and want AOSP as my rom, not this sense crap.
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Than go buy a nexus.
You should never buy a phone that you don't like stock, because for all you know it may never have aosp. If you don't like sense than don't buy HTC phones, same goes for touchwiz, or any other phone with a skin. Its simple as that.
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Bigandrewgold said:
Than go buy a nexus.
You should never buy a phone that you don't like stock, because for all you know it may never have aosp. If you don't like sense than don't buy HTC phones, same goes for touchwiz, or any other phone with a skin. Its simple as that.
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trust me, if Verizon had the nexus4 I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
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And that is your opinion. Most people consider sense the nicest looking manufacture skin our there.
And show me something like viper tweaks on a touchwiz Rom, oh wait, you can't.
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Umm....no. are you serious? Look at the polls around net of touchwiz vs. Sense vs. stock. Most people prefer stock, then touchwiz and lastly sense. One of the biggest drawbacks of sense is the recent app drawer. Its beyond puzzling. Why would take up entire screen to see recent apps, including cutting away the app drawer, pull down menu and home screen? Very inefficient.
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Umm....no. are you serious? Look at the polls around net of touchwiz vs. Sense vs. stock. Most people prefer stock, then touchwiz and lastly sense. One of the biggest drawbacks of sense is the recent app drawer. Its beyond puzzling. Why would take up entire screen to see recent apps, including cutting away the app drawer, pull down menu and home screen? Very inefficient.
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Oh really, this is the first link that came up when I searched for a poll, and most others echo its results.
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/07/25/which-android-skin-is-your-favorite-poll/
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I love how fast and fluid this phone is but after all these months I can't get used to the width and weight of this phone. It just always feels uncomfortable. Actually the sprint version feels much lighter and better. I hold my phone probably 10 hrs a day for doing work on so I may have much more of an issue than most people. But I abhor how at&t asked lg to make this phone this wide. Just ranting.
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Maknora said:
I love how fast and fluid this phone is but after all these months I can't get used to the width and weight of this phone. It just always feels uncomfortable. Actually the sprint version feels much lighter and better. I hold my phone probably 10 hrs a day for doing work on so I may have much more of an issue than most people. But I abhor how at&t asked lg to make this phone this wide. Just ranting.
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Get the LG Bluetooth headset. It's really comfortable and will keep your phone out of your hands and in your pocket or on the desk. I'm on my computer all the time so it really allows me to type and talk at the same time during presentations and such. I personally like the weight of the phone. Oh well.
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Jank4AU said:
I personally like the weight of the phone. Oh well.
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To quote Boris from Snatch, "Weight is a sign of reliability."
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Nastybutler said:
To quote Boris from Snatch, "Weight is a sign of reliability."
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Great movie!
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I've had mine only a week. I like the feel of it but it's still awkward because of the width -- more in the area of pulling it out of my pocket than talking on it, which I don't spend a lot of time doing. If I talked on it a lot I'd probably prefer to use a headset. I'm getting used to the size and in fact my old phone (Samsung Eternity) now looks puny. I've resigned myself to the fact that these big screens are the trend. Where I once looked for the smallest phone I could find, that is too limiting nowadays.
I have to stand up to get the OG out of my front pants pocket, and I wear loose-fit jeans. So when I'm at work, I just lay it on my desk.
The phone is also pretty slippery on both sides. I would probably drop it once a day if not for my rubberized case.
My dad's iPhone 4 has a 3.5-inch screen, and I think it fits better in the hand. The 640×960 res is pretty respectable too. But I just can't get into iOS, waiting for jailbreaks, proprietary connectors, etc.
The size is still something I'm getting use to. For me, the SGS3 felt way better to hold than the Optimus G does, but the specs and promise of development for the LGOG is whats making me keep the phone.
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The size is still something I'm getting use to. For me, the SGS3 felt way better to hold than the Optimus G does, but the specs and promise of development for the LGOG is whats making me keep the phone.
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Crossing my fingers on the development, whether it be by the community or LG themselves. Thinking about picking this up over a Note II for myself and a GS3 for the lady in March for my upgrade.
It's a very powerful phone with a GREAT price, just depends on how the dev community makes use of it
Yes to me the s3 is the best when it comes to holding comfort. If the s3 had Optimus G specs it would be the long time keeper
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I'm on the same boat as you guys. The LG OG (especially with my Otterbox-like case) is a pretty damn big phone. But considering the fact it's a Nexus 4 with a legit LTE modem and microSD slot, it's definitely future-proofed for a good, good while...
I'm thinking about it. What are your views?
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The camera on the One seems a little less reliable (im getting more out of focus or slightly blurry shots) but people have said an update is coming that fixes it. The design of the One makes Samsung look like a bunch of amateurs. The screen is much better too. I'm not sure why, but no one ever mentions how poor amoled displays are out in sunlight. You can't even read them! But the One is nice and clear just like other IPS displays. Battery life is enough to make it through a day easily and I'm really liking the boomsound speakers.
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I just wish it had the same battery life. I'm not complaining about HTC's battery life but it's just not as good as the Note 2 but understandably so.
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I loved my Note 2, but this has been a welcomed change. For me, the Note 2 was just a little too big and I think that this is the sweet spot.
I can honestly say that I've never used a phone that is this close to the complete package. I don't think you will regret it if you switch, the HTC One is flat out superb.
Do you miss the screen size?
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Do you miss the screen size?
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I'm still waiting for my One to be shipped, but I have used the demo at my work a few times and I can tell you that I won't miss the screen size at all. I will miss the deep AMOLED blacks when I'm browsing at night (as well as the battery efficiency), but I'm tired of people making a comment about how big my Note II is every time I need to check an email 4.7" is the perfect size for me.
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Do you miss the screen size?
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I've said this in other posts - I "feel" like I am missing something, but I don't actually "see" anything missing. I came from Note and Note II so it takes some getting used to, but this is a slick phone, no doubt.
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Do you miss the screen size?
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Personally, I'm glad to shed a little bit of screen size in favor of a more manageable, attractive device. The Note 2 is great, no doubt about it, but the HTC One is better. There's no other way to say it.
I like the screen on this device vs my note 2. Also the screen size for this is much more manageable to hold and use rather than the note 2. I miss using one hand. Lol
The only thing I miss is the battery. However I placed an order for a battery pack in case I need it.. lol
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Oh and I prefer build quality rather than plastic. You can really feel the plastic after holding an HTC one. Bwahah
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At first it was a little weird to adjust to screen size. But have had phone since this morning and not really missing extra screen. And phone fits beautifully in my hand unlike note 2. That's def a huge plus
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battery life is very important thing，i hope it can last for tree days for one charge
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Do you miss the screen size?
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i miss the screen size when i'm reading emails, text messaging or surfing the web. it's not to the point that i can't/won't adjust to a smaller screen. battery life so far has been in line with my expectations, meaning it's been enough to get me through my normal workday. i knew going into my "trial run" that the One could not compete on the battery front. yes, the One is easier to maneuver vs. the Note II but not so much that it would sway me away from the Note II. one thing is for sure, the One is one sexy a$$ kit that works well and has not let me down relative to the hype. my decision is which one will get used most often... right now, my Note II has temporarily replaced my laptop (UltraXPS) on flights to/from client sites and when attending meetings (which averages about 4-5 hours every day). the One is being used as my business phone. my plans now are to keep both devices.
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I've said this in other posts - I "feel" like I am missing something, but I don't actually "see" anything missing. I came from Note and Note II so it takes some getting used to, but this is a slick phone, no doubt.
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This is exactly how I feel! I really, really love the Note II, and it's only been a couple of days with the One, but I definitely still "feel" like I'm missing something or leaving features behind. It's some combination of the removable battery, the screen size, the S-Pen (used infrequently, but cool when I do) and yes... a few of those gimmicky "kitchen sink" features Samsung throws in that are actually useful.
The One is clearly an awesome device, so I'm giving it time. This is a trial run for me as well, and I feel like I'm right back where I was last year with the One X+ vs. the Note II. It still boils down to a "beauty" vs "the beast" choice, and I'm not quite sure where I fall this year.