Thanks for the review Trooper! I've been torn between the S3 and Maxx HD for about two weeks now. (I've been using the original Droid Incredible since it was released) When I learned the DNA was coming I was intrigued. Now that I see the specs, and the emphasis on audio/headphone quality, display/camera quality, AND wireless charging, it's a no-brainer, I'm going with the DNA! So stoked. (I ALMOST went with the S3 but that screen was just too dim) The 2020 maH battery in the DNA is worrisome but your review was reassuring and I'll have 14 days to change my mind if it doesn't work out.
The fact this commercial for the DNA emphasizes the audio/music quality so much, as well as the other features that are so important to me is very awesome: DROID DNA by HTC Commercial TV Ad - YouTube
Thanks for the review! I've been having issues with my Galaxy Nexus lately (more so Verizon) and I'm looking for a new phone and this would obviously be at the top of the list, but I'm scared of leaving behind the pure Google experience of Nexus devices and am afraid of HTC Sense. I'm not familiar at all with it, so would you be so kind as to point out some of the features of Sense 4+?
Do you people understand there is a 64 GB version for the DNA?
Effectively the Micro SD is a boost of 32 extra GBs on the Maxx if you use a 64GB Micro ad, but plenty of people will be stumped when they realize this doesn't work 'out of the box'. For fans of this site it will be a breeze, but plenty will shy away from Formatting their 64gb Micro SD on their phone because they don't know how!
What are you talking about that there is a 64 gb htc DNA? looks like just 16gb on Verizin?
Do you people understand there is a 64 GB version for the DNA?
Effectively the Micro SD is a boost of 32 extra GBs on the Maxx if you use a 64GB Micro ad, but plenty of people will be stumped when they realize this doesn't work 'out of the box'. For fans of this site it will be a breeze, but plenty will shy away from Formatting their 64gb Micro SD on their phone because they don't know how!
I think we all understand how the SD card works. However you are bringing information to light that I think all of us dont know including some that physically have the phone in their hands. No external port to accept a SDcard.
Per chance you you clarify the 64GB posting further? If the DNA DOES have something that will allow expandability...I think it would make a ton of people happier.
Thats a bummer. I too use seperate volumes for my notifications and ring. I have to hear the work calls, but dont care for the guys texting me late at night.
Not a huge issue, but definitely an annoyance for how I use the phone.
Thats a bummer. I too use seperate volumes for my notifications and ring. I have to hear the work calls, but dont care for the guys texting me late at night.
Not a huge issue, but definitely an annoyance for how I use the phone.
What's your take on the durability of the usb port cover? I'm constantly plugging/unplugging mine in car docks, etc. and I'm concerned that it will break before long.
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What's your take on the durability of the usb port cover? I'm constantly plugging/unplugging mine in car docks, etc. and I'm concerned that it will break before long.
It seems pretty durable to me, but your mileage may vary.
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What's your take on the durability of the usb port cover? I'm constantly plugging/unplugging mine in car docks, etc. and I'm concerned that it will break before long.
Personally I'm not a fan of it but seems durable. I understand for having 'clean lines' they covered it up but I like having easy access. Seems that because of this there would be a docking station accessory? If so the cover will be all in the way
It's definitely only 16. An HTC rep stated during a phonedog hands on video that there were currently no plans for another model with more storage.
Ok guys, I apologize! I look like an ass, but I swear I read somewhere there were 32GB and 64GB options being released. Maybe I misread, but either way I was wrong!
Ok guys, I apologize! I look like an ass, but I swear I read somewhere there were 32GB and 64GB options being released. Maybe I misread, but either way I was wrong!
With all of the rumors right after the Japanese version of this hit, I'll bet that one was out there, no problem.
Ok guys, I apologize! I look like an ass, but I swear I read somewhere there were 32GB and 64GB options being released. Maybe I misread, but either way I was wrong!
Its no big thing. I think a lot of us deep down inside were hoping you were right.
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What's your take on the durability of the usb port cover? I'm constantly plugging/unplugging mine in car docks, etc. and I'm concerned that it will break before long.
I am gonna just take that USB cover off completely. It just will get in the way ..
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Ok guys, I apologize! I look like an ass, but I swear I read somewhere there were 32GB and 64GB options being released. Maybe I misread, but either way I was wrong!
No need to apologize, we all make mistakes
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Its no big thing. I think a lot of us deep down inside were hoping you were right.
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I would like to know about the multi tasking. I had the One X for a short stint and I noticed that background tasks were killed almost instantly. It essentially wasn't true multi tasking. Was curious if Sense 4+ and Htc fixed that?
I would like to know about the multi tasking. I had the One X for a short stint and I noticed that background tasks were killed almost instantly. It essentially wasn't true multi tasking. Was curious if Sense 4+ and Htc fixed that?
Depending on when you had it, they released a fix that cured some of that. I found on mine that they screwed up two memory management parameters even after that. I corrected those and got more ram, and multitasking was back.
With 2 GB ram here, we'd better not see a repeat of that.
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Thnx Early, ya I had the One X shortly after it came out and that was truly annoying. I have since cancelled my AT&T line and haven't seen or used another HTC device running ICS. Decisions decisions, instead of taking the pre-order route like I normally do, I'm gonna wait til I can go check one out in person. I like HTC build quality and hardware but sense kinda throws me off. Especially since ICS and Jellybean just look awesome. With sense it doesn't even look like Jellybean. I wish they would at least incorporate the color scheme of the latest OS, that might sound petty but seeing the green battery reminds me of Gingerbread.
But man, that is a SEXY device!!
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That's where 3rd party launchers come in, I use one myself.
Agreed, I usually run Nova, it gives the stock look. Though Sense is still running and taking up memory, thats when I root and run a custom ROM when available.
Do you find the screen to be bright enough That was the primary reason I never even considered the GS3....the screen was way too dark even at max brightness. Also how clear and loud is the built-in speaker?
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Do you find the screen to be bright enough That was the primary reason I never even considered the GS3....the screen was way too dark even at max brightness. Also how clear and loud is the built-in speaker?
Screen rocks, totally blows my girls SG3 screen away.
Speaker is great for calls, jammed some Pandora as well and it sounded pretty Damn good
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Do you find the screen to be bright enough That was the primary reason I never even considered the GS3....the screen was way too dark even at max brightness. Also how clear and loud is the built-in speaker?
NightAngel79 is right on. When you see the device next to the Galaxy S3 you'll be blown away. The difference is like night and day.
I will say this about the speaker: the back of the device is so flat, that often if it's laying down on something with a little bit of pliability, like a stack of papers for instance, it actually muffles the sound. Hard surfaces like a desk or table are fine, but a few times I've had it sitting on something and didn't even hear it ringing because the speaker was covered.
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NightAngel79 is right on. When you see the device next to the Galaxy S3 you'll be blown away. The difference is like night and day.
I will say this about the speaker: the back of the device is so flat, that often if it's laying down on something with a little bit of pliability, like a stack of papers for instance, it actually muffles the sound. Hard surfaces like a desk or table are fine, but a few times I've had it sitting on something and didn't even hear it ringing because the speaker was covered.
On the bright side, you can lay it on its screen to avoid that issue, and still have a notification light. I love that little feature.
Engadget also mentioned they see Verizon being responsible for nixing the microSD slot too, since the J Butterfly has one...
It all comes down to keeping the subsidized price at 199.00 to compete with the entry level iPhone and Razr. I really believe that. I'm betting that the new screen technology is pretty expensive and both HTC and Verizon wanted to keep the price low.
My gripe is why they didn't offer two models, a 16 and 32 GB models. This also allows them the opportunity to offer a "new or better" one in six months.
This also seems to maybe be a new trend, with the Nexus 4, the DNA and the Note 2 all being limited to onboard storage. What ever the reason, I don't like it.
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It all comes down to keeping the subsidized price at 199.00 to compete with the entry level iPhone and Razr. I really believe that. I'm betting that the new screen technology is pretty expensive and both HTC and Verizon wanted to keep the price low.
My gripe is why they didn't offer two models, a 16 and 32 GB models. This also allows them the opportunity to offer a "new or better" one in six months.
This also seems to maybe be a new trend, with the Nexus 4, the DNA and the Note 2 all being limited to onboard storage. What ever the reason, I don't like it.
Well I do believe the Note 2 does have an sd card slot.
I do think the price aspect does have a little to do with it. But I still have a feeling Verizon is pushing no expandable memory to push up data usage for more revenue.
My gripe is why they didn't offer two models, a 16 and 32 GB models. This also allows them the opportunity to offer a "new or better" one in six months.
Yeah, I suspect they'll push an upgraded model in six months too. I'd wait that long but I'm not certain my DINC1 would last till then. Keeps overheating into a reboot if I push a 3G signal for more than several minutes on it, ugh. My poor DINC1 is dying
I hope you guys are right. My son has an upgrade in February. The 16GB will absolutely not work for him, but he would definitely buy the 32GB version if battery life turns out to be o.k....
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Regarding the lack of am SD card.... I remember last year when the gnex came it was stated that one of the reasons for that is that internal storage offers better and faster performance than external storage. Having said that I still believe there should have been a 16GB and a 32GB option.
Phones are just like computers. If you wait something faster, quicker, bigger will always come along. So in six months when the S4 is quoted for release then what will people wait on. When a phone releases to market for consumer purchase, its already outdated...
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