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OnePlus one officially announced! 299$ 16GB, 350$ 64GB.
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VanquishUK
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That's some slick packaging.
Yes, Yes, and they're a 6month old company with former Oppo exec running it, Oppo has a great track record, I wouldn't think twice about it.
longdi
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Idk about the screen but the 4K captures from my Z2 looks blotchy as fuck. ..in other words, 4K camera on a phone is worthless despite playing back on a wqhd screen...skeptical 1+1 will change that...
Audioboxer
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Looks great, and good price, but too big for me.
Nexus 5 is the perfect size, they're just pushing the boundaries a bit far for me now with length.
Nexus 5 is the perfect size, they're just pushing the boundaries a bit far for me now with length.
BoboBrazil
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They didn't expect that many people to want the most powerful phone out at the cheapest price? Come on...
Bomber Bob
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What's the t-shirt app?
Thanks, is that Android build translated in all languages? Is there a list somewhere? And how can I know if that phone supports my operator? Is the GPU great? Should we wait for reviews after its release?
Sorry for all these questions but I'm not a smartphone expert.
At this point the value is so good, that I'm buying one anyway. If they make one with a smaller screen I'll just sell my OP1 for it.
Wouldn't mind having this for a while though. I think the screen might have been for future proofing though- since phones feel like they're getting bigger. But what do I know lol.
Hope it reviews well, ï really want one.
This marketing stunt they're doing is really giving me second thoughts about getting one. They're asking 100 people selected at random to upload a video of them destroying their existing smartphone, including setting it on fire and putting it in blender. The reward is the OnePlus phone. This is very dangerous - broken glass, battery fire, gases released by the battery...
abracadaver
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too bad that they only give you the 16gb white version for smashing your phone. I want the 64gb black one.
I would have put my nexus 5 into liquid nitrogen and then smashed it into a thousand pieces.
Now I have to wait until a generous gaffer invites me
I would have put my nexus 5 into liquid nitrogen and then smashed it into a thousand pieces.
Now I have to wait until a generous gaffer invites me
cartoon_soldier
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Yup. Selling them would give enough money to buy this one and probably have some left over.
Whitechocolatekrispies
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Oh grow up. It's marketing and it's got you talking and thinking about it. They already won.
Who cares what people decide to do of of their own accord.
+1
Edit: Oh and what if the battery dies after few months? Will people be able to replace it removing just few screwsand buying a new battery online?
so pretty <3
another preview: http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/oneplus-one-1244307/review#articleContent
There are a lot of red flags on one plus. Telling people to destroy their phones, lying about the screen size comparison, being a subsidiary of oppo without telling anyone and banning users on their forums for any bad criticisms.
Links: OnePlus being part of oppo
health hazards
What happens when you smash your phone
User being banned for asking about the campaign
Lies about the size
under the guidelines
The phones that qualify for the promotion are all phones that cost more than the One Plus One
Links: OnePlus being part of oppo
health hazards
What happens when you smash your phone
User being banned for asking about the campaign
Lies about the size
under the guidelines
The phones that qualify for the promotion are all phones that cost more than the One Plus One
ComputerMKII
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Yeah, that does suck
Where can I find the list of the qualifying phones? I can't find it on their official page. Just curious. I already pre-ordered a Z2. I'm not even sure why anyone would want to smash let's say their Z2 (which is in the link) for a basically same specced phone...
Why smash any phone, when you can sell it and put it towards the already very cheap OnePlus One.
I don't know why anyone would want to smash their phone, period.
This is easily the dumbest thing.
Well, I can understand if you could smash any phone. But according to some websites you can't and there's a list with phones that qualify and most of them are still up to date and (relatively) expensive phones.
People always find a reason to get angry. It's not like they are forcing anyone. It's all about getting some attention. Good marketing. It's not like they ask to kill people.
By asking people to smash the phone to the point where the battery stops functioning, it could easily do major injury to the user.
Doing this marketing campaign is a horrible way to start up a company but i guess bad publicity is still publicity.
How are these red flags on the phone itself, and boy the company? Lol.
when a "start-up" company does all these practices before even launching their first phone, I don't have a lot of trust in them in the actual product.
The Abominable Snowman
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All of that seems to be small petty things to be concerned with, IMO. They 'lied' about the length of the phone by not showing the extended part at the bottom.
I'm just concerned about support. I want even MORE information on the phone and I'm not getting it!
Which is why you can wait for reviews.
Did this company kill your dog? You seem to have something against them.
BoboBrazil
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I think a lot of people are bitter about this phone since only 100 people are getting them at first.
i don't have anything against them. I'm just skeptical.
No
No, they didn't. Just because its cheap and powerful doesn't mean these companies can predict the demand. Google is probably 10x this companies size and they had Nexus 4 shortages due to the demand that surprised them all the same, remember?
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/9815383/LG-blames-Google-for-Nexus-4-shortage.html
If they can get it wrong, I'm sure these guys can also. I believe them.
I think a lot of people will forgive anything as long as someone sells them a cheap smartphone.
How do you use the phone then? I always thought that you had to get a contract to have service for your phone, regardless if you get the phone through your carrier or not.
shamo42
Member
Prepaid or use your existing contract.
jediyoshi
Member
That's where I draw the line.
I really hope I can get one till June.
I remember how hyped I was for the Nexus 4 but couldnt get one because it was sold out for weeks and months.
I dont wanna miss out on a new phone again.
I respect your opinion.
I remember how hyped I was for the Nexus 4 but couldnt get one because it was sold out for weeks and months.
I dont wanna miss out on a new phone again.
I respect your opinion.
AzureSkies
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I'll definitely pick this phone up when it's regularly available. Still on a Nexus S and I'm really starting to need an upgrade.
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