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Detailed Review: OnePlus Two

Hi guys,

I just finished my detailed review of OnePlus Two, I hope you like it!
http://blog.arinium.fi/2015/09/review-oneplus-two/

Nice review,we appreciate the time you took to write & post here. :thumbsupdroid:

As you mentioned,this phone isn't actually available ATM.
While most excused OnePlus for this sort of thing,along w/the drama of the invite systen from last years offering,seems most aren't willing to go for seconds,I know I'm not & from the look of things in this forum,compared to last year,not many others are either.
The hardware is only one part of the equation.
Software & customer support,real customer support,is just as vital,especially when competitors have it.
OnePlus is seemingly arrogant.Perhaps their games fly in other markets,but,my money says they're in for a dramatic drop-off in sales from last year.
I enjoyed last year's offering,but,the market is literally flooded with equally equipped phones to bother with OnePlus for another round of B.S.
Count me out,best of luck to those that opt for this phone,whenever OnePlus deems your market is worthy...............
 
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The OP2 is most certainly available to purchase. Either through the official Invite system or through numerous 3rd party outlets such as Amazon or eBay. I own 2 OP2's. One purchased through the wonky invite system and the other through Amazon.


Nice review,we appreciate the time you took to write & post here. :thumbsupdroid:

As you mentioned,this phone isn't actually available ATM.
While most excused OnePlus for this sort of thing,along w/the drama of the invite systen from last years offering,seems most aren't willing to go for seconds,I know I'm not & from the look of things in this forum,compared to last year,not many others are either.
The hardware is only one part of the equation.
Software & customer support,real customer support,is just as vital,especially when competitors have it.
OnePlus is seemingly arrogant.Perhaps their games fly in other markets,but,my money says they're in for a dramatic drop-off in sales from last year.
I enjoyed last year's offering,but,the market is literally flooded with equally equipped phones to bother with OnePlus for another round of B.S.
Count me out,best of luck to those that opt for this phone,whenever OnePlus deems your market is worthy...............
 
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The OP2 is most certainly available to purchase. Either through the official Invite system or through numerous 3rd party outlets such as Amazon or eBay. I own 2 OP2's. One purchased through the wonky invite system and the other through Amazon.

OK,so,if I offered my $ today,right now,to OnePlus,will they sell & ship me a phone today?
No,they won't.
So,to suggest it's readily available is simply not true.
Furthermore,any 3rd party selling it is marking it up,so,what's the point/advantage of buying this phone?
They got a pass last year.
This year,they have no excuse,just more games & getting users such as us to do their bidding/marketing for them.
And for what,a better customer service experience?Hardly.

Enjoy your phone(s) & good luck getting timely service should the occasion arise.
 
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Well it's not just the people's perception or willingness to put up with the invite system that changed, it's the new phone. The OPO was (and still is) a great phone. It had a great price point with good specs and really wasn't missing much of anything besides availability and the 0.1% that needed customer service. Some of the market has taken notice of the OPO success and now offers good phones for a good price. The OP2 just isnt worth the extra hassle. Carl Pei now wants to Intern at Samsung and has publicly asked to do so. Looks like another marketing ploy from him to try and get some more attention before the new phone releases in about 2 months.

This company will keep my interest for this upcoming phone and the eventual OP3. If they continue with these shenanigans (2016 flagship killer type of bs), they will lose all of their strong fanbase.
 
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