How Do YOU Like This Device?? [I am looking to purchase]

Closed Source Project · May 23, 2012

dlorde said:
I would recommend you try installing the Swype keyboard, which allows you to just swish your finger around the letters of a word instead of exact hunting & pecking. Once you get the hang of it, it's very quick and easy.

Only problem I've found using Swype on the One S is that the One S doesn't have a trackball, and the cursor keys are on an alternate Swype keyboard, needing a extra swype to display it and a key touch to remove it.

+1 Swype is very good. I once disabled it and tried to use the stock keyboard on my device and I felt lost. At least give it a try if you are not used to non-Swype keyboards.

Doesn't HTC's keyboard allow for swiping gestures like Swype? I thought I seen it in a video somewhere...

dlorde · May 23, 2012

Closed Source Project said:
Doesn't HTC's keyboard allow for swiping gestures like Swype? I thought I seen it in a video somewhere...

It does, but it's not as good (also, I'd been using Swype on my previous HTC Desire, so had got used to it).

I just discovered the 'reticule' that allows you to move the cursor by tapping on the text and pressing and sliding the marker that appears. It gives a magnified view to help position the cursor, much like the iPhone.

ncinsfl · May 24, 2012

It's worth it.

I'm going to give my full review, so please excuse the fluff, but I think its relevent in the new 'One' world.

I bought one because I wasn't happy with Sprint in my area. I really wanted the One X because of igher resolution screen, but I wasn't happy with hearing this is only under AT&T.

The One S is smaller, it is actually testing faster (benchmark) than the One X. The Sprint Eco LTE is very nice, but it's like buying a Corvett without gas! A wonderful phone withought the network to back it up. Unless you're in a Sprint LTE region, you'll be left wanting more than Sprints .38mbps 3G (supposed to be).

AT&T is a great network, it I have personal reasons for not liking them. If its the One X you want go with AT&T.

If its a fast network at a good price, go TMobile (as long as you have coverage in your area).

The reasons. T-Mobile will only work fully with the One S because of what's onside. The HSPA42 is fast. I get between 10-15 mbps in my house, 10mbps at work and average 7mbps in travel. Compare this to others (I've only had Sprint so I don't know how AT&T weighs in terms of speed).

If you flash the One X to T-Mobile, you're going to get super slow Edge. Mayne prepay is the only logical option for flashed users.

I was hesitant in buying the One S because, it has a dif processor, smaller low res screen, lower quality face cam and not on LTE. I decided to give it a try and I'm amazed.

I get free tethering, 5GB 4G then unlited throttled speed & unlimited minutes, text, WiFi calling all for $115 month. I've done benchmark testing and have come up ahead (by far). I'm faster than the Sam S2, Note and others (Even One X). The screen is super vivid and bright. The camera is worthy, the speed of the processing is on point and ill agree that the size is on point too.

Cons: this little sucker gets warm on 4G. The front camera leaves you wanting, the screen isn't the absolute best

Pros: lightweight, fast, great speed of network, decent battery and very responsive.

Middle of the road: SD card (none)

In a nutshell: this phone is a powerful, fast and most up to date handset out. For the money It's worth it.

Closed Source Project · May 24, 2012

Thanks. I'm pretty much set on buying it. Especially since I found out I can get it for only $200 at Bestbuy with a contract extension. Did anyone opt for the 200$ with contract extension? I believe it will work for people with pre-existing contracts.

dragion · May 25, 2012

Closed Source Project said:
Thanks. I'm pretty much set on buying it. Especially since I found out I can get it for only $200 at Bestbuy with a contract extension. Did anyone opt for the 200$ with contract extension? I believe it will work for people with pre-existing contracts.

I extended my contract and purchased my One S on release day @ T-Mobile Store.
First went to Bestbuy, since they were selling for $200 w/contract, but they were only selling the One S as a mail only order...not directly from the store.
Would have to be shipped to me and not received for another 2-3 business days and with no data transfer...I would need to bring it in to them to do it.

I went over to T-Mobile and got it for $250 w/ $50 mail-in-rebate.
Had all my data transferred from my HD2 to my One S, also grabbed me a bodyglove case to keep it safe (I ended returning it and got the HTC/T-Mobile screen protector instead and w/the 30% off coupon, I got $20 back.
I know have the Cruzerlite Clear Android Case...perfect case for the One S.

Best phone I've ever own!

jacewt · May 25, 2012

Closed Source Project said:
Thanks. I'm pretty much set on buying it. Especially since I found out I can get it for only $200 at Bestbuy with a contract extension. Did anyone opt for the 200$ with contract extension? I believe it will work for people with pre-existing contracts.

Oh, unless you mean you aren't quite at 2 years on contract. Then, nevermind

but for anyone whose contract is up, this is a good price.

You can get it for less, 125, hold on. Let me get a link.

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/05/wirefly-memorial-day-sale-offers-extra-25-discount-on-htc-one-s/

Wish I'd waited, but I didn't do too bad for 185 at costco.

Closed Source Project · May 25, 2012

My contract is 1 out of 2 years old. If I extend it I will get it for only 200, correct? Do all bestbuys have this order only or was it only b/c the phone was new? THANKS!!!

dlorde · May 25, 2012

We seem to have it fairly good in the UK for contracts - I got a free upgrade to the HOS (on 2 year contract) from my old HTC Desire, two months before the old 2 year contract expired. I'm now paying less (~$44pm) than I was for the old phone, and get 1GB free wifi hotspot use + 500Mb network data, unlimited texts & 300 mins of calls. I could have got it a tiny bit cheaper through a 3rd party, but didn't want the complications if something went wrong.

jgalan14 · May 25, 2012

ncinsfl said:
I'm going to give my full review, so please excuse the fluff, but I think its relevent in the new 'One' world.

I bought one because I wasn't happy with Sprint in my area. I really wanted the One X because of igher resolution screen, but I wasn't happy with hearing this is only under AT&T.

The One S is smaller, it is actually testing faster (benchmark) than the One X. The Sprint Eco LTE is very nice, but it's like buying a Corvett without gas! A wonderful phone withought the network to back it up. Unless you're in a Sprint LTE region, you'll be left wanting more than Sprints .38mbps 3G (supposed to be).

AT&T is a great network, it I have personal reasons for not liking them. If its the One X you want go with AT&T.

If its a fast network at a good price, go TMobile (as long as you have coverage in your area).

The reasons. T-Mobile will only work fully with the One S because of what's onside. The HSPA42 is fast. I get between 10-15 mbps in my house, 10mbps at work and average 7mbps in travel. Compare this to others (I've only had Sprint so I don't know how AT&T weighs in terms of speed).

If you flash the One X to T-Mobile, you're going to get super slow Edge. Mayne prepay is the only logical option for flashed users.

I was hesitant in buying the One S because, it has a dif processor, smaller low res screen, lower quality face cam and not on LTE. I decided to give it a try and I'm amazed.

I get free tethering, 5GB 4G then unlited throttled speed & unlimited minutes, text, WiFi calling all for $115 month. I've done benchmark testing and have come up ahead (by far). I'm faster than the Sam S2, Note and others (Even One X). The screen is super vivid and bright. The camera is worthy, the speed of the processing is on point and ill agree that the size is on point too.

Cons: this little sucker gets warm on 4G. The front camera leaves you wanting, the screen isn't the absolute best

Pros: lightweight, fast, great speed of network, decent battery and very responsive.

Middle of the road: SD card (none)

In a nutshell: this phone is a powerful, fast and most up to date handset out. For the money It's worth it.

What phone did you used to have in sprint? I moved from sprint as well and I'm liking the phone too ans the speeds are so good between 5-16mnps

coma pare to sprint 0.20-.85mbps on my galaxy nexus (really good phone bad network )

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kolyan · May 25, 2012

Despite poor quality screen, slower CPU, not great camera, and slower modem, I still prefect Galaxy Nexus over One S

s10shane · May 25, 2012

kolyan said:
Despite poor quality screen, slower CPU, not great camera, and slower modem, I still prefect Galaxy Nexus over One S

Poor quality screen? I think it looks Damn good. Camera is better then the galaxy nexus hands down. CPU is much quicker then the one in the galaxy nexus. I came from the galaxy nexus and the one s is way better expect I miss the bigger screen and the 720p display and that's it and my 4g on the one s is way quicker lol

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Totòòò · May 25, 2012

s10shane said:
Poor quality screen? I think it looks Damn good.

Then you must have not checked out other high end phones

s10shane · May 25, 2012

Totòòò said:
Then you must have not checked out other high end phones

I've owned every high end smartphone from T-Mobile and I've had the gsm galaxy nexus so I've checked out many different types of screens. I just think people are just nip picky

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Closed Source Project · May 26, 2012

You guys need to chill about the screen quality. Pentile displays are not really that bad and, at least for me, there's not too much of a difference at all between the GN and HOS. And actually, this phone is faster than the GN as it does clock faster. No difference in modem other than the network it runs on, T-Mo can be the fastest at time (sans wimax which is very geographically limited).

Xhaotic · May 26, 2012

Just got it today. Ditched my SGS2...
Needless to say, I fracking love it.

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luddeblaesild · May 26, 2012

Totally in love with this phone, got it yesterday coming from a desire s. Words can't describe the speed combined with the awesome design!

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Fazettit · May 26, 2012

A clear yes. If my device will be lost, I would immediately by a new one.
Design, size, speed and technical specification is great.

dragion · May 26, 2012

Closed Source Project said:
My contract is 1 out of 2 years old. If I extend it I will get it for only 200, correct? Do all bestbuys have this order only or was it only b/c the phone was new? THANKS!!!

As far as I know, my Bestbuy's don't carry it in store...you should ask them if they do around your area.
I was told that they don't "Officially" carry T-Mobile products, but can be ordered.
There are no T-Mobile displays at any of my local Bestbuy stores...they do have all the other carriers though.
They are an "Authorized" T-Mobile dealer.

wilcoholic · May 26, 2012

I didn't want a crappy cheap plastic phone (yes even a plastic unibody such as the 1X or lumia 900). I made a list of all the phones that were made out of glass, steel or aluminum and there are only a handful of those devices. The iphone 4s, htc 1S and the sony xperia P. Out of those phones the 1S is the best.

Of course you are going to have to make some compromises when you compare it with phones like the SGS3 or the 1X. For me the premium feel, slimness, krait CPU, cheaper price was enough to trump the display of the 1X which was the only spec I was interested in from the 1X.

murray68w · May 26, 2012

Love this device. Was coming from HTC sensation and I would say its the next generation of that. I enjoy aopk and being able to root and customize it. Atutu benchmark clocked it at 7230 so I was impressed compared to the 5100 I was getting with the HTC sensation. Rumor has it the sgiii will be out on the 20th of june so it might be worth waiting if that's what you like. Take care.

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