HTC have launched the new HTC One. The link takes you directly to HTC’s website where you can learn all about the duo cameras, camera effects, refined metal casing, software and hardware enhancements. And it is a powerhouse of refinement.
But for me I’m not so sure I will now be adding this to my collection. I owned the old HTC One, but the new version is only available with 16gb internal memory in the UK at the moment. The inclusion of the memory card slot doesn’t solve every scenario. And then there is the rear camera. Not only does it have the same 4mp lens but due to the second lens optical image stabilisation was removed. 4mp is fine for social network sharing but as soon as you take a landscape or decided to print a shot the lack of detail at 4mp will be noticeable. And I take tons of landscape shots, 4mp is not enough for me.
Otherwise the phone looked gorgeous and had design focus on its features. Except, HTC ruined what would have been a class leading phone with too low a resolution for the rear camera!
What did you think ?
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What do I think…… I think HTC have lost the plot!
For a company that is teetering on the edge of a high chance of failure, falling off the slippery tightrope has just become a strong reality… seeing as they now forget to use the wooden balance pole.
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Looks really good and, if I hadn’t bought the original One about 8 months ago, I would be tempted. 16mb plus SD card would work for me, I think. Camera resolution is also fine as I only tend to view pics on the phone or a tablet and I rarely take landscape shots. 5mb selfie camera is not something I particularly want but to the present young narcissistic generation it should go down a treat! I think they could have a winner but who knows?
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May buy one at the weekend to try it out
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Get one it is a great device. Got a free gel case from cpw.
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I have already 😁
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Great!
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Great
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