HTC One Professional Reviews

[digital83]

here is a good htc one review

 

[opticalshadow]

idk, he doesnt go on to say anything more then any other review, and misses an opportunity to show us a good comparison between cameras.

the other thing that bugs me is this is yet another review with conflicting "HTC told me" data.

 

[KOLIO]

This isn't a professional review per se in of itself,but some good news regarding BEST BUY getting behind the marketing of the ONE(w/video review as well,via C-NET):

HTC One looks great. But will anyone care? | Mobile - CNET News

 

[cyprusx]

 

[EarlyMon]

Here's the HTC One official launch video -

 

[digital83]

here is a good one of the camera and ZOE features

 

[EarlyMon]

Sense 5 from the same source as above.

 

[Mouse1903]

This is the first phone that has made me want to upgrade my Desire HD.

If only I could have the spec of the Galaxy S4, looks and build quality of the HTC, and waterproof capability of the Xperia Z it would be perfect

 

[RootJunky]

This is the first phone that has made me want to upgrade my Desire HD.

If only I could have the spec of the Galaxy S4, looks and build quality of the HTC, and waterproof capability of the Xperia Z it would be perfect

What you've explained would be the perfect phone. This is what we all want haha. I'm about to pre order the
HTC One, knowing that the Galaxy S4 will almost surely be announced this month.

The HTC One seems like the perfect phone for me. Also, I don't want a phone that everyone else has, or I'd wait for the S4.

 

[KOLIO]

I found this article/review to be well written,striking a nice balance between informative w/o delving too deep into the TECHESE, touching on all the features of the ONE:

HTC One: First Impressions - Mobile Phone | ThinkDigit Features

 

[aliveon2legs]

Shouldn't there be more hands-on reviews by now, with this thing set to release in only a week?

 

[aliveon2legs]

If anybody speaks German...

http://www.areamobile.de/video/htc-one-benchmarks

I used Google translate, but didn't get much out of it.

 

[KOLIO]

If anybody speaks German...

http://www.areamobile.de/video/htc-one-benchmarks

I used Google translate, but didn't get much out of it.

Still a nice comparison video in any language.

Although benchmarks tell only part of the story,the screen looks like it's quite a bit better than the other models in the comparison,especially the SONY model.

I do have to hand it to SAMSUNG, no buttons on the display.I wish this were the case w/the ONE.That's about the only checkmark I have in the negative column,otherwise,all else looks great.

 

[aliveon2legs]

I do have to hand it to SAMSUNG, no buttons on the display.I wish this were the case w/the ONE.That's about the only checkmark I have in the negative column,otherwise,all else looks great.

How does that even work, with only one hardware button?

 

[KOLIO]

How does that even work, with only one hardware button?

There's a back & menu key on either side of the home button.

 

[aliveon2legs]

Here is an unusual benchmark:

 

[aliveon2legs]

HTC One review | Expert Reviews

 

[toad6386]

HTC One review | Expert Reviews

One of the most exciting things I read in the article is:

The handset managed 8h 32m in our continuous video playback test, which is a strong result and bodes well for all-day battery life.

The article also stated that another home screen could be set as default for those of us not completely enamored with BlinkFeed. All in all, a positive review which solidifies my decision for this phone.

 

[aliveon2legs]

Here is an even better review. This one has an "alleged" benchmark against the Galaxy S4, where they are nearly completely identical.

jonchoo: HTC One review

Also from this article, with regards to battery:

After a couple of days of heavy use, my concern with the modest 2300mAh battery has proven to be unfounded. The HTC One is a battery champ. It isn't a RAZR MAXX, but it is close. Despite the larger and higher resolution display; and quad core processor, the HTC One easily last through a normal work day. During my first full day with the One, the battery lasted nine hours before I had to fish out my portable charger.

One more review of the Haych TC One, before I go to bed:

HTC One Review: Top Of The Premium Pops?

 

[Hadron]

Not a review yet, but a promise of one. Androidcentral have received their review sample: HTC One is in the house | Android Central

 

[FinancialWar]

Original post is a dead link.

 

[EarlyMon]

Replaced with one from same source, overall similar to original.

 

[KOLIO]

I'd seen this on HTC's website,thought it'd be a nice how-to & answer some potential FAQ's,especially for those new to HTC:

Get Started with the HTC One; easy phone setup from your computer | ZDNet

 

[PyroSporker]

HTC One is in the house | Android Central

• Know that startup noise you get when turning on a phone for the first time? The HTC One just about blows you away. That's the first sign of how good these speakers are.

• It's going to take a little [getting] used to reaching to the top left to turn the power off and on. That's user error, though. Not the phone's fault.

• I'm pretty quickly digging the new font in Sense 5.

• Damn, it feels good in the hand.

• Super LCD 3 display -- should be on every smartphone.

• This is a European version, so no AT&T LTE, but HSPA works just fine.

• If you're worried about BlinkFeed getting in the way of a more standard Android experience, don't be. One quick swipe and you're at the usual home screen.

• Speaking of BlinkFeed, I quickly get the feeling that the key is going to be not overloading it with feeds. Find what's really important and stick with it.

• Still not sold on the home button being in the bottom right, but figuring it out for Google Now and multitasking is simple enough.

• I've yet to try to tap the HTC logo. But that's because I'm consciously reminding myself that it's not a button.

• Wondering how long it takes me to scratch up the aluminum body.

• Gotta go play with that camera now.

Not to just overlook all the positive aspects of this phone, because I can see them, (SLCD3!, beautiful Unibody design!, new Camera, Sense 5, etc.)

...But WHY, why, why, do we have to play musical chairs buttons every year?
I don't expect things to be exactly the same each and every year. There is some room for flexibility here, but a little more consistency would go along way. I know this is petty stuff but dropping a functional button for a pointless logo is absolutely frustrating. I don't really love the bandied about idea of having no physical buttons, in favor of on screen buttons, but If you go so far as to dropping one button and using the real estate for a logo, you may as well just drop ALL buttons.

Speaking of buttons...
As Aliveon2legs mentioned in one of these threads around here (I hadn't even realized/thought of it until he mentioned it.) Why no camera shutter button, HTC? Even if it required a few more prep minutes and difficult cuts on the CNC machine, plus a little extra software programming, it would be a very worthy investment on what is supposed to be considered a high-end phone. A camera button would be 'icing on the cake', however I assert that 'icing on the cake' is pretty much a requirement when you are purposefully building a high-end device and "going all in" with it.


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So as to remain on-topic I bring to this thread yesterdays TechnoBuffalo content:

http://www.technobuffalo.com/videos/htc-one-unboxing-video/

http://www.technobuffalo.com/videos/htc-sense-5-demo/

http://www.technobuffalo.com/videos/htc-one-camera-demo/

 

[TheSuper]

The Verge's review of the HTC One:

HTC One review | The Verge

Going by the comments section underneath it seems they didn't do as much reviewing as they could have and more importantly wanted to be the first tech site to have the first review up of the phone. Shame, and frankly i agree.

In the review itself he even has a disclaimer saying:

Quick note: HTC tells me my review unit isn't a retail model. That should mean only that it's not in retail packaging, but it's possible that there are slight software changes coming over time. I'll update here if that happens.

The Verge is a major commercial tech site which attracts a LOT of hits. If they're going to do a definitive review the phone they should be reviewing should at least be the final release model.