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Sign up with GoogleOnePlus One - $300 killer Android phone
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jman
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Me neither, bought it about 10 days ago though. Maybe it has something to do with the invite system coming to an end?
Tman*
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Comes with a US charger that you can use with an universal adapter.
NYbox is k@K with customer service, rather use another drop ship company, lots of recommendations here.
Ive had my phone for a few days now. Its very comparable to the LG G3. Im loving it!
NYbox is k@K with customer service, rather use another drop ship company, lots of recommendations here.
Ive had my phone for a few days now. Its very comparable to the LG G3. Im loving it!
Isn't it much bigger?
Tman*
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Mmmm, thought it would be much bigger
Will have to see it in real life. The G3 didn't feel that big to me.
OrbitalDawn
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New update for the OnePlus One.
http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_one_update_brings_raw_format_new_audio_codecs-news-9862.php
http://www.gsmarena.com/oneplus_one_update_brings_raw_format_new_audio_codecs-news-9862.php
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My oneplus arrived at stackry about an hour ago. Very impressed with them. I got an email from them telling me that my package had arrived even before usps updated their tracking information to say that it had been delivered. I was then able to label the package and attach a price. I just got an email now from Stackry saying that the package has been shipped to me already. So in less than an hour, they were able to get it out. I also got an email from them (stackry) beforehand to notify me that I should probably use fedEX due to the SA postal strikes, which was very useful. I therefore shipped it using FedEx priority and I eagerly await its arrival!
Good to know, apparently people have been struggling with touch issues. Nice to see they're addressing the problems.
Bryn
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Damn, that's quite an update. My One hasn't received it yet, although OnePlus did say that they're rolling it out slowly. The only issue I've encountered of those is occasionally having pinch to zoom not work.
Let us know how much your total cost came to? Considering dropping my Note 3 and picking up one of these or the Nexus 6. Looking to see which is the best import method.
jman
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Should have done my research before I sent mine to NYbox, seems like it's around 2 guys or so, crap service. Nevertheless mine is on its way via ups as of yesterday. Declared it as a refurbished media player at $100
cost me $35 for the shippingshaunbrookes
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Hi, if anyone has a spare invite I'd really appreciate it.
Thanks
Thanks
Tman*
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Updated to 38R last night.
For anyone that doesnt want to wait for the OTA update, you can download the ZIP file, http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/xnph38r-ota-update-t2897933
Just copy to your phone, reboot to recovery, and flash!
For anyone that doesnt want to wait for the OTA update, you can download the ZIP file, http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/xnph38r-ota-update-t2897933
Just copy to your phone, reboot to recovery, and flash!
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So, today marks one week since getting my OnePlus, and I thought I’d share my experience thus far....
I think think the most important thing to start off with is to say that this certainly does not feel like a $350 phone. The construction is sleek, and the phone feels solid. Even the packaging looks amazing, it certainly feels as if no expense was spared.
Size: Coming from a S4 the OnePlus is noticeably bigger. When I’m holding the phone in my right hand its hard to swipe the notification panel down with my thumb, and generally it requires two hands to operate. It doesn’t feel uncomfortable though. The phone is pretty slim, and the texture at the back gives you great grip on the device. The phone is too big to hold in one hand and multitask. For example: I went grocery shopping after gym (no pockets in my gym pants) and it was very uncomfortable to carry around.
Screen and Speed: This is one of the biggest surprises. The screen is simply magnificent. Very responsive and great colours. The resolution is simply mind blowing, especially when you view intricate webpages with fine lines etc and you zoom in. Speed wise this phone just flies. I ran a benchmark on Antutu and managed 46257, which is the top of the table. The 3gb ram gives you great multitasking ability, and even when you try to max out the phone out it doesn’t get hot like my S4 did. Everything just seems effortless.
One thing that does make me nervous is the fact that the screen is so close to the edge of the phone. I would hate to drop the phone as I just have a feeling that the screen will crack. I highly recommend getting a cover with the phone.
Battery life: I’ve been putting the phone through its paces, and even with heavy use I sit at around 50% after one full day of use. I’m sure when the novelty wears off Ill be able to go 2 days on a single cycle.
Camera: Haven’t really been able to test. Took a few pics here and there. Seems to look just fine.
Other thoughts: some people have been experiencing problems with the touchscreen etc. The new update supposedly fixed this. I didn’t have any problems to report about, think I might have been lucky. Another thing to note. The phone seems to have USB3 Connectivity when you connect it with the PC. This helps a great deal when you fill up the 64gb storage with media.
Closing: After having the phone for one week, I don’t think its enough time yet to give a full review. There are so many options and settings, it will take at least a month to test everything. From the time that I have spent with the phone Ive really been enjoying it. There aren’t really any complaints. I think its pretty much the best bang for the buck on the market. I would have paid at least a couple of grand extra if I had too.
Whats next Im going to attempt a root over the weekend, and flash the "clean" stock rom.
I think think the most important thing to start off with is to say that this certainly does not feel like a $350 phone. The construction is sleek, and the phone feels solid. Even the packaging looks amazing, it certainly feels as if no expense was spared.
Size: Coming from a S4 the OnePlus is noticeably bigger. When I’m holding the phone in my right hand its hard to swipe the notification panel down with my thumb, and generally it requires two hands to operate. It doesn’t feel uncomfortable though. The phone is pretty slim, and the texture at the back gives you great grip on the device. The phone is too big to hold in one hand and multitask. For example: I went grocery shopping after gym (no pockets in my gym pants) and it was very uncomfortable to carry around.
Screen and Speed: This is one of the biggest surprises. The screen is simply magnificent. Very responsive and great colours. The resolution is simply mind blowing, especially when you view intricate webpages with fine lines etc and you zoom in. Speed wise this phone just flies. I ran a benchmark on Antutu and managed 46257, which is the top of the table. The 3gb ram gives you great multitasking ability, and even when you try to max out the phone out it doesn’t get hot like my S4 did. Everything just seems effortless.
One thing that does make me nervous is the fact that the screen is so close to the edge of the phone. I would hate to drop the phone as I just have a feeling that the screen will crack. I highly recommend getting a cover with the phone.
Battery life: I’ve been putting the phone through its paces, and even with heavy use I sit at around 50% after one full day of use. I’m sure when the novelty wears off Ill be able to go 2 days on a single cycle.
Camera: Haven’t really been able to test. Took a few pics here and there. Seems to look just fine.
Other thoughts: some people have been experiencing problems with the touchscreen etc. The new update supposedly fixed this. I didn’t have any problems to report about, think I might have been lucky. Another thing to note. The phone seems to have USB3 Connectivity when you connect it with the PC. This helps a great deal when you fill up the 64gb storage with media.
Closing: After having the phone for one week, I don’t think its enough time yet to give a full review. There are so many options and settings, it will take at least a month to test everything. From the time that I have spent with the phone Ive really been enjoying it. There aren’t really any complaints. I think its pretty much the best bang for the buck on the market. I would have paid at least a couple of grand extra if I had too.
Whats next Im going to attempt a root over the weekend, and flash the "clean" stock rom.
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