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I have always wanted to buy the original one x when it first came out. however a constant stream of complaints from users experiencing issues such as screen flex, yellow spots, tints, WiFi issues, poor battery life etc put me off making a purchase. Often i would hear reports of people returning their one x units 3, 4 even 8 times due to various hardware defects.
Now that the One X+ is available, iam curious to knw from current users if HTC has worked on and improved on the faults of the original one X.
Is the one x+ a better phone?...Are there any issues that are still present in the new one x+ that haven't been addressed? would you recommend the One X+?
Iam looking forward to hear yours opinions thanx
I've noticed a slight lift of the touchscreen along the left side. I wouldn't have noticed other than the right side is more flush. The rest of the device appears rock solid. I'll wait a few weeks to see if the screen issue is actually an issue before I contact AT&T.
My international One X never gave me any problems using it and, in the week I've had my X+, I haven't noticed any issues either. in fact, the X+ feels even more solid than the original X.
I'd say it's rock solid so far and much smoother than the one x so it seems as though there was more thought put into it making it better.
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Other than the yellowish screen, I'd say everything else is ok.
I must just have good luck because every phone I've ever purchased new has been good to go. Quality of the HOX+ is no different.
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Perfect device in my hands,too I got it the first day it was available.
Gesendet von meinem HTC One X+
Sharpshooterrr said:
Other than the yellowish screen, I'd say everything else is ok.
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The one x+ screen has a blue tone not yellow
AndroHero said:
The one x+ screen has a blue tone not yellow
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Mine has a yellow tone (which I hate). Next to my old iPhone, the difference is night and day. Oh well.
Sharpshooterrr said:
Mine has a yellow tone (which I hate). Next to my old iPhone, the difference is night and day. Oh well.
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You make it sound like your X+ has a horrible screen tone value. To be honest, I have the One X and the X+ and the difference in screen tone is visible when you look at both devices next to each other, but each by itself, the screen is just beautiful.
The screen tone, may it be yello-ish or blue-ish, is not a quality issue. The screen simply is like that...different manufactures, different screen tones.
Overall, the X+ feels a tiny bit better and more sturdy when holding it. The quality of the build is perfect. But so was the build of the One X. The design on both is something else, really nice to look at.
BTW, I got the One X back in April, and used it a lot every day. Always carried it in a black leather case with a flip open front when travelling. And the screen has not one single scratch or mark. I never used a protector.
the one x+ have a great feel in hand and very good looking phone indeed! with top build quality.
The responses on this thread hav been pretty positive so far, i will definitely be picking up a one x+ soon...Personally out of all the current phones on the market the one x is one sexy looking phone
my first one had a little red stuck pixel and the screen on the right side was not flushed. Second unit was perfect. Both AT&T versions
As far as i read the only "problem" with ONE X+ is overheating (normal for this CPU in heavy use) and not centered back CAMERA EYE (not for all) Am i right?
Krzysiec said:
As far as i read the only "problem" with ONE X+ is overheating (normal for this CPU in heavy use) and not centered back CAMERA EYE (not for all) Am i right?
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I read on android central that users are having Bluetooth tinny audio issues
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Krzysiec said:
As far as i read the only "problem" with ONE X+ is overheating (normal for this CPU in heavy use) and not centered back CAMERA EYE (not for all) Am i right?
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Overheating would mean that it shuts down or throttles...that's not true. It just gets hot like other devices GSII for example.
So far I'm loving the HOX+ and would recommend it. ...Coming from an Inspire 4g. The build quality is great. Screen looks awesome. Plenty of horsepower. Couldn't have worked out better that I was due for an upgrade on the 13th and the phone was released on the 16th. Got it that night.
The only thing I'm trying to determine if it's a legitimate issue or not is WiFi cutting out when I have GPS enabled. I haven't been able to recreate the issue at the office so it's more likely it's just my home router being a pain.
My pre-order One X+ had a screen issue where it would jump around during re-draw. I haven't posted on XDA enough to be able to post outside links, but if you're curious, put this into a Youtube link and you'll see what I'm referring to: "tkWZ5IsLx38"
Exchanged it for a new one at an AT&T store. Once they saw the problem, they replaced it no problem. The new one I've got works great. It's a wonderful phone (coming from an AT&T Samsung Captivate).
Sharpshooterrr said:
Mine has a yellow tone (which I hate). Next to my old iPhone, the difference is night and day. Oh well.
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Too bad we don't have S-Off or we could use this app.
yinNout said:
My pre-order One X+ had a screen issue where it would jump around during re-draw. I haven't posted on XDA enough to be able to post outside links, but if you're curious, put this into a Youtube link and you'll see what I'm referring to: "tkWZ5IsLx38"
Exchanged it for a new one at an AT&T store. Once they saw the problem, they replaced it no problem. The new one I've got works great. It's a wonderful phone (coming from an AT&T Samsung Captivate).
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My first was a pre-order unit as well. I just noticed that the box of the the new unit simply has the AT&T logo on it while the unit with screen problems had a picture of the One X+ on it. The screen's maximum brightness seems higher as well. Did you notice that also?
you can see the differences here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2202869
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40985356&postcount=246
Did you get the bluer one? What's the first 4 digits for your serial.
3 different types
Fabricated on 12th March 2013 at factory Tierra del Fuego Factory in Argentina (Serial: FA33CWxxxxxx, Panel ID JDI C2_2)
Display: color temperature slightly on the cool side
Fabricated on 3rd April 2013 at Hsinchu, Taiwan factory (Serial: HT343Wxxxxxx, Panel ID JDI C2_2)
Display: neutral color temperature, slightly lower contrat:
Fabricated on 12th April 2013 at factory Tierra del Fuego Factory in Argentina (Serial: FA34CWxxxxxx, Panel ID JDI C2_2)
Display: Even cooler color temperature unit 1 but same brightness and contrast
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April 12, 2013 display
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My Dev Edition is HT34GW...
FA34C... My colors are surprisingly vivid.
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FA34M ...built date says April 21, 2013
Screen is bright and warm. Colors are vivid as well.
FA34MW
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fa33 , honestly im staying from this thread. Threads like these just start making people nit pick at stuff that doesnt even matter.
Anyone get an ht one that's a T-Mobile version?
It's personal preference. The op of the other thread prefers bluer one, I like the less blue one.
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Checked white balance on my phone when I got it with a piece of paper and it looked good. Confirmed that it was the batch from Taiwan.
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fa33 , honestly im staying from this thread. Threads like these just start making people nit pick at stuff that doesnt even matter.
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I second this by saying..
I don't give a ****.
But also, no offense.
FA34CW, whatever that gives me *shrug*
HTC is notorious for screen shortages and using 2 manufacturers. The HTC MyTouch4g had it, so did the Sensation......
Anyone's screen yellowish when brightness is very low? This is my second one and I don't remember it being like this?
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types !!!!!
HT34F screen looks amazing on mine.
FA34PW, Made in UltraMegaMagicLand, Build date 4/25 and it looks incredible. Looks pure white and contrasty (is that a word?) next to my BB Z10
just ordered 6 htc ones. all 6 made in Taiwan logos.
4 came fa34xx
2 came fa35xx
I wont' be opening to test them.
Let me start this off with these are just swine thoughts I have been thinking. I like the g2 (AT&T IS WHAT I HAVE). Big BATTERY, big screen, phone feels good in the hand, ect. I had previously been on the fence of the g2 and the n5. Seeing 4.4.1 was just dropped and from the n5 thread there are gobs and gobs of roms and kernels and mods. Coming from a gnex I knew the g2 didn't have the dev attention like nexus devices. I see lg roms that are modded, custom roms such as vanir, pacrom and such...I've only had the g2 less than 15 days and all in all I like it. I just miss the flashing and testing. My g2 is rooted,exposed w g2, camera mod, dpi dropped and such.
Am I just having withdrawals and I actually have a better phone than the n5? Probably..
My one question.. when 4.4 officially drops on the g2 would there be more devs (roms and kernels) that jump on the g2 or will it b somewhat scarce like it is now. Again I like the g2 but not sure I made the right decision.
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If you get a Nexus 5.....
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The Nexus 5 is a "Chumps" G2. its "half" the phone.
The G2 Development scene is on fire and will only get better and better.
My opinion, as someone who owns the G2 now (for the second time) and someone who's owned the N5 (and probably still would if it didn't have a mic issue that I returned it for)...
...if you like tinkering, ROMing, modding, and generally messing with your phone, then the N5 is the way to go. While I did return mine, I'll probably pick up another one at some point if only so I'll have an "unbrickable" phone to play around with.
My G2 is rooted as well and I'm running stock with Xposed and G2 Xposed installed, an ad blocker, and that's pretty much it. The G2 is the superior phone when it comes to battery life (by far) and the camera. The N5 is the superior phone if you like tinkering and you want a phone that's got tons of developer support.
I will say this...while I love both these phones, neither works as well FOR ME as my Moto X. I know, I know...why am I posting that here? I'm just giving my own personal account. I've loved my carrier edition 16gb Moto X so much that I decided to grab a 32gb MotoMaker X during the Cyber Monday (on Wednesday) deal. That's how good it is.
I'm sure at some point I'll sell the G2 and probably use the funds to grab another N5. While I don't like tinkering as much as I used to, I do still have that bug every once in a while, so having one around would be nice.
deathshead said:
If you get a Nexus 5.....
The Nexus 5 is a "Chumps" G2. its "half" the phone.
The G2 Development scene is on fire and will only get better and better.
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That is what I hope. I hope the scene will grow. Coming from I Toro gnex the dev scene wasn't as big as Maguro but you still had stuff to chose from. The battery is amazing. Playing games on the gnex with less than 50% I would usually need the charger plugged in as the battery would be hit pretty hard. With the g2 at 35 % I don't need the charger. Really my only gripe is all the white. White settings, sms, notifications. Is there an exposed or something where we can theme like theme chooser? I can always sell a year down the road. Just needed to see if I was being rash and unrealistic on the greatness of the n5.
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I'm actually trading my N5 for a G2 today lol. Better battery and camera and still aosp Roms like cm or slim
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KentuckyHouse said:
My opinion, as someone who owns the G2 now (for the second time) and someone who's owned the N5 (and probably still would if it didn't have a mic issue that I returned it for)...
...if you like tinkering, ROMing, modding, and generally messing with your phone, then the N5 is the way to go. While I did return mine, I'll probably pick up another one at some point if only so I'll have an "unbrickable" phone to play around with.
My G2 is rooted as well and I'm running stock with Xposed and G2 Xposed installed, an ad blocker, and that's pretty much it. The G2 is the superior phone when it comes to battery life (by far) and the camera. The N5 is the superior phone if you like tinkering and you want a phone that's got tons of developer support.
I will say this...while I love both these phones, neither works as well FOR ME as my Moto X. I know, I know...why am I posting that here? I'm just giving my own personal account. I've loved my carrier edition 16gb Moto X so much that I decided to grab a 32gb MotoMaker X during the Cyber Monday (on Wednesday) deal. That's how good it is.
I'm sure at some point I'll sell the G2 and probably use the funds to grab another N5. While I don't like tinkering as much as I used to, I do still have that bug every once in a while, so having one around would be nice.
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Do u mind elaborating on the moto x part please? on why u like it etc... I also have a g2. And got the moto code also. I really need to decide if I should get that phone. Please give ur input
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mike2518 said:
Do u mind elaborating on the moto x part please? on why u like it etc... I also have a g2. And got the moto code also. I really need to decide if I should get that phone. Please give ur input
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Sure, no problem.
I'll say up front it's hard to explain. I was one of those people that wasn't wowed by the Moto X when it was introduced, because of the seemingly "sub par" specs. How in the world could this phone compete with the other flagships that I'd had over the past couple of years (S2, S3, S4, Note 2, LGOG, G2, Nexus 5, iPhone 5S)? All I can say is, it does. At least for me.
It wasn't until I actually went to my closest AT&T store and put one in my hand that I fell head over heels for it. The in-the-hand feeling is like nothing I've experienced with any Android phone I've owned. It's solid, got a great weight to it, and feels very premium. But it also FLIES. No hint of stutter or lag at all.
Of course, it helps if you're a person that really likes a stock Android experience. If you like all the bells and whistles of TouchWiz or LG's skin or Sense, then stock Android might seem bland to you. But I love stock, and the Moto X is stock on steroids because of the few unique things Motorola threw in that you don't think you'll use until you actually own the phone. Active Display (notifications), Assist, Motorola Connect, and Touchless Controls make it an experience unlike any other phone. I was never one to talk to my phone, but Touchless Controls is something I use 10-20 times a day and it just keeps getting better since it's now hosted in the Play Store and doesn't need a full firmware upgrade to upgrade itself.
And Active Display (notifications) have RUINED every other phone for me. To be able to glance at your phone, not touch it, and know if you've got a notification is awesome. Sure, you can do the same thing with the LED light on the G2 or any of the Samsung phones, but it's not the same. Again, it's just something you have to experience in order to get it.
A couple of other things...the camera wasn't great at first, but that camera update fixed it unbelievably. It's SO much better now. It's not G2 or 5S great yet, but it's not far behind. Another thing I love in a great phone is the speaker. Not for music, but for when I'm in the car and don't have my headset, so I can talk hands free. The speaker on the Moto X is WAY better than the speaker on the G2 (which is soft and distorts badly when you turn it all the way up). The X speaker can get loud, but doesn't distort...ever.
I highly recommend the Moto X to everyone that asks. It's simply the best Android phone I've ever used and has me excited to see where Motorola goes from here. They're off to a great start under Google tutelage.
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Let me start this off with these are just swine thoughts I have been thinking. I like the g2 (AT&T IS WHAT I HAVE). Big BATTERY, big screen, phone feels good in the hand, ect. I had previously been on the fence of the g2 and the n5. Seeing 4.4.1 was just dropped and from the n5 thread there are gobs and gobs of roms and kernels and mods. Coming from a gnex I knew the g2 didn't have the dev attention like nexus devices. I see lg roms that are modded, custom roms such as vanir, pacrom and such...I've only had the g2 less than 15 days and all in all I like it. I just miss the flashing and testing. My g2 is rooted,exposed w g2, camera mod, dpi dropped and such.
Am I just having withdrawals and I actually have a better phone than the n5? Probably..
My one question.. when 4.4 officially drops on the g2 would there be more devs (roms and kernels) that jump on the g2 or will it b somewhat scarce like it is now. Again I like the g2 but not sure I made the right decision.
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Exactly what I was thinking
KentuckyHouse said:
Sure, no problem.
I'll say up front it's hard to explain. I was one of those people that wasn't wowed by the Moto X when it was introduced, because of the seemingly "sub par" specs. How in the world could this phone compete with the other flagships that I'd had over the past couple of years (S2, S3, S4, Note 2, LGOG, G2, Nexus 5, iPhone 5S)? All I can say is, it does. At least for me.
It wasn't until I actually went to my closest AT&T store and put one in my hand that I fell head over heels for it. The in-the-hand feeling is like nothing I've experienced with any Android phone I've owned. It's solid, got a great weight to it, and feels very premium. But it also FLIES. No hint of stutter or lag at all.
Of course, it helps if you're a person that really likes a stock Android experience. If you like all the bells and whistles of TouchWiz or LG's skin or Sense, then stock Android might seem bland to you. But I love stock, and the Moto X is stock on steroids because of the few unique things Motorola threw in that you don't think you'll use until you actually own the phone. Active Display (notifications), Assist, Motorola Connect, and Touchless Controls make it an experience unlike any other phone. I was never one to talk to my phone, but Touchless Controls is something I use 10-20 times a day and it just keeps getting better since it's now hosted in the Play Store and doesn't need a full firmware upgrade to upgrade itself.
And Active Display (notifications) have RUINED every other phone for me. To be able to glance at your phone, not touch it, and know if you've got a notification is awesome. Sure, you can do the same thing with the LED light on the G2 or any of the Samsung phones, but it's not the same. Again, it's just something you have to experience in order to get it.
A couple of other things...the camera wasn't great at first, but that camera update fixed it unbelievably. It's SO much better now. It's not G2 or 5S great yet, but it's not far behind. Another thing I love in a great phone is the speaker. Not for music, but for when I'm in the car and don't have my headset, so I can talk hands free. The speaker on the Moto X is WAY better than the speaker on the G2 (which is soft and distorts badly when you turn it all the way up). The X speaker can get loud, but doesn't distort...ever.
I highly recommend the Moto X to everyone that asks. It's simply the best Android phone I've ever used and has me excited to see where Motorola goes from here. They're off to a great start under Google tutelage.
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Wow, thx for the really informative perspective. I've got one thing I wanna ask you that really concerns me the most, it's about the display size and resolution. Having first used the note 2 for a year and adjusting really well to the g2's screen size, which I think is the perfect size balance, how does it feel to use the moto? Does the smaller screen size bother u or is it better in your opinion?
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mike2518 said:
Wow, thx for the really informative perspective. I've got one thing I wanna ask you that really concerns me the most, it's about the display size and resolution. Having first used the note 2 for a year and adjusting really well to the g2's screen size, which I think is the perfect size balance, how does it feel to use the moto? Does the smaller screen size bother u or is it better in your opinion?
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You're welcome. Glad I could help!
No doubt coming back down to the 4.7" screen on the X will take some time to adjust to, even from the G2. It took me a few days as the last phones I was using before getting my Moto X were the Note 2 and S4. But, the screen is actually very underrated, in my opinion. It gets pretty bright (I tend to keep mine set around 25% unless I'm in direct sunlight in which case I'll bump it up to 50-75% as needed). It's also got a lot warmer color than the G2 (because it's AMOLED compared to the LCD on the G2), but LG is known for it's very blue tint on it's screens. Brightness-wise, I prefer the AMOLED as I think it's easier on the eyes. I get a lot of eye strain from the very bright, very blue G2 screen. That's something I don't get on the X's screen.
Another thing about the screens...the viewing angles on the X are GREAT. You can nearly turn it sideways and still read the screen. The G2, in my opinion, is awful, maybe as bad as some of the Sony phones (which are known for their terrible viewing angles).
As far as the comparison between 720p on the X and 1080p on the G2, yes, there's a difference. But it's not THAT noticeable and the battery savings are worth it on a phone as one-hand friendly as the X. I realize the battery savings don't mean a lot when you're comparing it to the G2 since the G2 has that huge battery, but if you want something that's not huge yet still want amazing battery life, the X will do nicely.
One preference I have is I like the front of my phones to be black (or dark blue in the case of the S3). I've always thought white fronts on phones wash out the display, no matter how good it is. That's just a preference of mine, though.
KentuckyHouse said:
You're welcome. Glad I could help!
No doubt coming back down to the 4.7" screen on the X will take some time to adjust to, even from the G2. It took me a few days as the last phones I was using before getting my Moto X were the Note 2 and S4. But, the screen is actually very underrated, in my opinion. It gets pretty bright (I tend to keep mine set around 25% unless I'm in direct sunlight in which case I'll bump it up to 50-75% as needed). It's also got a lot warmer color than the G2 (because it's AMOLED compared to the LCD on the G2), but LG is known for it's very blue tint on it's screens. Brightness-wise, I prefer the AMOLED as I think it's easier on the eyes. I get a lot of eye strain from the very bright, very blue G2 screen. That's something I don't get on the X's screen.
Another thing about the screens...the viewing angles on the X are GREAT. You can nearly turn it sideways and still read the screen. The G2, in my opinion, is awful, maybe as bad as some of the Sony phones (which are known for their terrible viewing angles).
As far as the comparison between 720p on the X and 1080p on the G2, yes, there's a difference. But it's not THAT noticeable and the battery savings are worth it on a phone as one-hand friendly as the X. I realize the battery savings don't mean a lot when you're comparing it to the G2 since the G2 has that huge battery, but if you want something that's not huge yet still want amazing battery life, the X will do nicely.
One preference I have is I like the front of my phones to be black (or dark blue in the case of the S3). I've always thought white fronts on phones wash out the display, no matter how good it is. That's just a preference of mine, though.
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I am really tempted to try out the Moto X now! Thanks for your informative and personal review!
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I am really tempted to try out the Moto X now! Thanks for your informative and personal review!
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Again, you're welcome. I don't want to make it sound like I dislike the G2 at all. It's a fantastic device. But for me, the Moto X just works better. Obviously it's all subjective to each user, but you wanted an opinion...LOL. Sorry for being a bit long-winded!
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Again, you're welcome. I don't want to make it sound like I dislike the G2 at all. It's a fantastic device. But for me, the Moto X just works better. Obviously it's all subjective to each user, but you wanted an opinion...LOL. Sorry for being a bit long-winded!
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Yeah, sure it is subjective, but it is very interesting how specs on paper are seemingly becoming less and less important compared to real innovation, customization and originality. I am here thinking of the Touchless Control and Active display etc on the Moto X
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Again, you're welcome. I don't want to make it sound like I dislike the G2 at all. It's a fantastic device. But for me, the Moto X just works better. Obviously it's all subjective to each user, but you wanted an opinion...LOL. Sorry for being a bit long-winded!
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Thx again, makes me want to go out to a brick mortar like best buy and try playing with their display model before deciding what to do with that coupon deal. I've read and watched quite alot about the moto, but haven't had the chance to actually see one in person yet. I'll try to do that this weekend.
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mike2518 said:
Do u mind elaborating on the moto x part please? on why u like it etc... I also have a g2. And got the moto code also. I really need to decide if I should get that phone. Please give ur input
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If u decide not to buy the moto x, can you give me your code? I am buying my brother a moto x for Xmas and I couldn't get the code in time thanks
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Yeah, sure it is subjective, but it is very interesting how specs on paper are seemingly becoming less and less important compared to real innovation, customization and originality. I am here thinking of the Touchless Control and Active display etc on the Moto X
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We're definitely entering a good time in the mobile industry, one where specs don't matter nearly as much as optimization. It's what set the iPhone apart from other OS's for so long, but Apple had a distinct advantage because it controlled both software and hardware. Now Google/Motorola have each other, so they can start down that path to optimization (and I think the first very large step down that path is the Moto X). I'd all but written off Motorola phones after the Atrix HD that I'd had, but the X has me extremely excited to see what else is coming down the pipeline from Motorola/Google. :good:
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We're definitely entering a good time in the mobile industry, one where specs don't matter nearly as much as optimization. It's what set the iPhone apart from other OS's for so long, but Apple had a distinct advantage because it controlled both software and hardware. Now Google/Motorola have each other, so they can start down that path to optimization (and I think the first very large step down that path is the Moto X). I'd all but written off Motorola phones after the Atrix HD that I'd had, but the X has me extremely excited to see what else is coming down the pipeline from Motorola/Google. :good:
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Truth! Optimization is a very important factor in the user experience. I remember buying the iPhone 3GS back in the day instead of an Android phone purely because of the smoothness of the OS due to the great optimization
I'm going to add that although I thought the moto x looked amazing, I have previously owned the Motorola photon. When I first bought the phone I loved it, then Motorola stepped in and canceled all firmware updates for the phone, although they made a press release saying they would continue support which they later went back on. I'll never get a Motorola phone for this reason and this reason alone. How pathetic of a company.
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If u decide not to buy the moto x, can you give me your code? I am buying my brother a moto x for Xmas and I couldn't get the code in time thanks
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I'm not sure what I'll do yet, but in the mean time I see that eBay has a ton of these on sale for like a dollar. Check it out
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I had a N5 for a week then dropped it for the g2. If you want more roms than you can shake a stick at then the N5 is for you. If you want nice hardware, useable battery (imho N5 just isn't useable as a modern smartphone due to battery) then get G2. The screen and lack of bezel on the G2 is stunning. Id say the G2 is a grown up N5. Fyi, I had an N4 since November last year til the moment the N5 came out and after a few days decided that it was no upgrade.
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My M8 just arrived a couple of hours ago and I haven't put it down for second. 1st of all let me say that the build quality is unreal. It is built beautifully. Feels amazing in the hand. 2nd the phone is super fast and snappy when comparing it to the old M7 which until now was my favorite android phone (and I've literally had them all!!!!) 3rd the camera has a super fast shutter and the options are great and work!!! The front facing camera looks amazing as well with a very wide and clear lens it's about as good as the rear facing camera. This phone puts everything out there to shame in every way except for the battery which is also a huge improvement over the m7. I am thrilled with this device and even though I change phones about as much as I change my socks I can't see myself getting sick of or swapping this phone out for anything else in the near future. If your on the fence about this device go get it. As the m7 was the best android device of 2013 the M8 will sure be the device of 2014.
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My M8 just arrived a couple of hours ago and I haven't put it down for second. 1st of all let me say that the build quality is unreal. It is built beautifully. Feels amazing in the hand. 2nd the phone is super fast and snappy when comparing it to the old M7 which until now was my favorite android phone (and I've literally had them all!!!!) 3rd the camera has a super fast shutter and the options are great and work!!! The front facing camera looks amazing as well with a very wide and clear lens it's about as good as the rear facing camera. This phone puts everything out there to shame in every way except for the battery which is also a huge improvement over the m7. I am thrilled with this device and even though I change phones about as much as I change my socks I can't see myself getting sick of or swapping this phone out for anything else in the near future. If your on the fence about this device go get it. As the m7 was the best android device of 2013 the M8 will sure be the device of 2014.
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HAHAH agreed to the "change phones as much as I change my socks..." part...same sentiments here! love the phone.
Ive gone through all the androids aswell. this one caught my eye over the S5 and i plan on keeping it
My girl had the s4, my kids have the 4s and 5, I've had plenty in the past. Htc hands down!
Just got mine today too. Now I need to get rid of a few phones. I need a case asap because it does feel slippery. Don't want to get rid of my g2 but it's listed on swappa. I will keep the nexus 5.
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Hi,
Just got the 360 46mm today. For some reasom, it feels like it lags, A LOT. Anyone else experiencing this? Wondering if I just have a bad unit
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My 46mm is also sluggish. I am wondering the same thing - I saw it in one review as well but most have not mentioned it. Is anyone else experiencing this at all? I have a Sony Smartwatch 3 and it has similar specs - but smooth as butter.
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I just bought mine yesterday. Updated it and charged it. It was lagging. I restarted it - and it seems smooth now. Have you tried that?
So I am going to return mine and see if the new one experiences the same lag. I would like to hear if anyone else has experienced this still. After a restart, it stops for a bit. I also tried unpairing, uninstalling wear from my phone (Note 5) and factory resetting. I have no apps installed. I factory reset 3 times in the past bit - also tried disabling and enabling Google Fit, Cloud Sync, and Wifi. It seems to start occurring after receiving a hangout or text message. The lag persists even after dismissing it on the device. It also persists if I disable bluetooth on my phone and let it run just as a disconnected device. I think that kind of rules out the phone. Other than the typical Google apps stock with android, my watch is also stock using the stock watch face. This is the 46mm - in case others come across this and need info.
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So I am going to return mine and see if the new one experiences the same lag
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Spotted this on the Motorola forums - I wonder is this what you're experiencing?
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/1a5cbb0aa8
This is exactly what I am experiencing. Thank you! Are others experiencing it or is it a dud? His fix seems to "fix" mine. Still annoying for a 400 buck device
Great that this fixed it! Yes, it is annoying - but hopefully something Motorola can fix with a software update. He says that others on Reddit have been reporting it, but I haven't been able to find that yet.
I found the reddit thread. I will just run with wrist turn on and ambient off. Things like this happen and Android Wear is still in its infancy. Such is life! Now where to report this...
https://www.reddit.com/r/moto360/comments/3ms7uc/2nd_gen_360_animations_and_interactions_not
Ah! So I'm not alone. Too bad I returned it. I am going to take a break from smart watches for now given with the not so great experience with the Gear S2 and the new 360. I'm going to wait for the new urbane and see what LG is cooking up
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Ah! So I'm not alone. Too bad I returned it. I am going to take a break from smart watches for now given with the not so great experience with the Gear S2 and the new 360. I'm going to wait for the new urbane and see what LG is cooking up
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What happened with the s2?
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What happened with the s2?
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S Voice, it is terrible. Notifications on the watch would be like 3 minutes late sometimes and just a few minor annoyances. Don't get me wrong, I really liked it, the watch is lag free unlike AW and battery life is awesome, but I honestly don't think it's worth $300
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No issues like this on my 42 mm.
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S Voice, it is terrible. Notifications on the watch would be like 3 minutes late sometimes and just a few minor annoyances. Don't get me wrong, I really liked it, the watch is lag free unlike AW and battery life is awesome, but I honestly don't think it's worth $300
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Sounds a little like this video (although it's the S2 vs the original 360) - might give you a laugh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nqwiwZMwtE
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S Voice, it is terrible. Notifications on the watch would be like 3 minutes late sometimes and just a few minor annoyances. Don't get me wrong, I really liked it, the watch is lag free unlike AW and battery life is awesome, but I honestly don't think it's worth $300
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Thank you for the feedback.
To be honest, I really love the moving ring the s2 has... It must be so easy to navigate the clock's functions...
I'm quite decided to get one eventually... I live in Argentina, and there's no release date yet... It might take a while...
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Glad to know I'm not going crazy here. I thought it was doing exactly that, but I wasn't too motivated to look into it. I was just thinking about returning my 46mm. It definitely seems better after turning the always-on display off.
Yes, it's definitenly not perfectly smooth for me either (have 46mm version).
In several reviews it is said that Huawei Watch for example is much smoother compared to Moto 360 v2. Which is weird since both have the same processor and Huawei have even higher screen resolution.
So for me this is definitely an optimization issue, which was not properly resolved by Motorola yet. But I hope it will be in future updates.
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Yes, it's definitenly not perfectly smooth for me either (have 46mm version).
In several reviews it is said that Huawei Watch for example is much smoother compared to Moto 360 v2. Which is weird since both have the same processor and Huawei have even higher screen resolution.
So for me this is definitely an optimization issue, which was not properly resolved by Motorola yet. But I hope it will be in future updates.
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I have same problem with my 360 46mm.
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haha yup. got mine yesterday, noticed it was sluggish and i was like, wtf, my Gear 2 ghetto running Wear wasn't this slow....then i turned it off, and bam, works fine now. they need to get on this. this is ridiculous.
We are keyboard developers for Smartwatches, lagging is one of our major research topic for our user experience for our TouchOne Keyboard. We have tested with all the Android smartwatch in the market. I agreed with you that Moto 360 2nd 46 is much lagging compared with 42 mm. This is technically proven in our result that Moto 46 mm is much slower than the Moto 42 mm. We couldn't find a reason for that since they have both the same spec.
Also, Sony Smartwatch 3 is the best responding square watch in the market based in our test result.
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I agreed with you that Moto 360 2nd 46 is much lagging compared with 42 mm. This is technically proven in our result that Moto 46 mm is much slower than the Moto 42 mm. We couldn't find a reason for that since they have both the same spec.
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That's very interesting - I have been wondering about the lag that has been reported, because I have a 42mm and can't say I have really experienced any. Using Pujie Black with 'Ambient' or 'Always On' On.
yeah, i don't use always on, but my 46mm seems laggy now.
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