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The All New HTC One (M8)

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Robster3 said:
Seeing as i have both might test this.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...-vs-samsung-galaxy-s5-battery-drain-test.html
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Those kind if tests baffle me simply because who watches video for 5-7 hours on their phone .... Yikes :) I'm happy as long as my phone lasts the day and in recent years 2013-2014 all devices I've had have comfortably seen me through the day so I don't really worry about which is going to give me more in an artificial test as it's not indicative of my real day to day usage ...
 
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MacRumorUser said:
Those kind if tests baffle me simply because who watches video for 5-7 hours on their phone .... Yikes :) I'm happy as long as my phone lasts the day and in recent years 2013-2014 all devices I've had have comfortably seen me through the day so I don't really worry about which is going to give me more in an artificial test as it's not indicative of my real day to day usage ...
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Probably right.

Wish the M8 notification light kept blinking not just 5 mins, and the screen was able to be seen better with polarised sunglasses:(
I drive for 10 hours straight sometimes and am outside a lot.
 
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Robster3 said:
Probably right.

Wish the M8 notification light kept blinking not just 5 mins, and the screen was able to be seen better with polarised sunglasses:(
I drive for 10 hours straight sometimes and am outside a lot.
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I live in Ireland ... Sunglasses aren't a problem :D

Notification light doesn't bother me as I tend to check missed notifications by simply double tapping screen or on the dot view case. I hadn't even noticed that it times out after 5 mins at all to be honest ...
 
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MacRumorUser said:
What do you like about it / are enjoying ? :)
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The design & feel in the hand, speakers are stupid loud and clear, Sense 6 isn't bloated at all and incredibly modern, bokeh camera effect on main cam looks cool, front cam is awesome for Instagram/vlogging, and the screen is stunning.
 
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I live in Ireland ... Sunglasses aren't a problem :D

Notification light doesn't bother me as I tend to check missed notifications by simply double tapping screen or on the dot view case. I hadn't even noticed that it times out after 5 mins at all to be honest ...
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I was in Southern Ireland in Summer late July, was wearing what i wear here in winter, we had our first cold day Saurday, went up the mountain 1 hour west of the coast for a kids soccer game and it was 14c, which is colder than on the coast in the middle of winter. Was a bit of a shock.

Iphone 5S is the same with sunnys, i put my phone on silent a/h and don't want to have to keep touching it to check missed/calls messages.
One reason i switched from iPhone, but didn't know about HTC 5 minute rule. Just thought all androids would be the same, note 3 and moto g had it.
 
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Pretty much I was set on getting one and still am but it might have to wait. A co-worker is selling their S4 at pretty much a dumping price. Damn.

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joshwithachance said:
The design & feel in the hand, speakers are stupid loud and clear, Sense 6 isn't bloated at all and incredibly modern, bokeh camera effect on main cam looks cool, front cam is awesome for Instagram/vlogging, and the screen is stunning.
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You done good.
 
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Robster3 said:
One reason i switched from iPhone, but didn't know about HTC 5 minute rule. Just thought all androids would be the same, note 3 and moto g had it.
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Interesting, I wasn't aware of this either.

I take it lightflow doesnt fix it? I believe lightmanager doesnt work on HTC devices? I'm using lightmanager on my gs4ge because I found it more friendly than lightflow.
 
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gotluck said:
Interesting, I wasn't aware of this either.

I take it lightflow doesnt fix it? I believe lightmanager doesnt work on HTC devices? I'm using lightmanager on my gs4ge because I found it more friendly than lightflow.
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I tried lightflow but it sent it crazy blinking all the time, it works great on my S5. I was really disappointed with that feature not working, i probably wouldn't of got one if i knew.
 
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I went and weed in the garden ;)

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Well I just made a decision to go back to my iPhone 5 till the new 6 comes out. I just love how iOS works so fluently and it's easier to navigate and read stuff. The m8 is a great phone but I can not adjust to android as I have tried many and just don't like them. So now I put my m8 2 weeks old on swappa.
 
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TechGod said:
Um what? Seems like you aren't using the same Android as the rest of us.
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Funny. I have had 6 android phones over the past 5 years and also iPhones. I enjoyed using them but all of them IMHO have their issues. I have probably owned more phones than most here so I get to experience all sides. Either way, iOS is a refined easier to use operating system. Also glad to get rid of all the dang advertisements.
 
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KillaMac said:
Funny. I have had 6 android phones over the past 5 years and also iPhones. I enjoyed using them but all of them IMHO have their issues. I have probably owned more phones than most here so I get to experience all sides. Either way, iOS is a refined easier to use operating system. Also glad to get rid of all the dang advertisements.
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Counterpoint. The 5S was my first Iphone, within a month it is boring me to death. Regardless of issues with android phones, I'll be glad to rid myself of the 5S and not get get the iphone 6 which will probably give the same bore factor after the honeymoon. I'll trade some android issues for lack of being bored. :)
 
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KillaMac said:
Funny. I have had 6 android phones over the past 5 years and also iPhones. I enjoyed using them but all of them IMHO have their issues. I have probably owned more phones than most here so I get to experience all sides. Either way, iOS is a refined easier to use operating system. Also glad to get rid of all the dang advertisements.
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What advertisements?
 
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I really wanted to like this phone. Sold my Note 3 to get it. It just wasn't for me though. Several people told me I didn't sound good on the speakerphone, the camera is terrible even in sunlight, Verizon removed the stock browser forcing me to use Chrome (which I hate) and the radios (especially WIFI) are very weak. Loved everything else though. Still a very quality phone but back to the iPhone 5s for me.
 
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