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nigelj
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  #596365 17-Mar-2012 08:19
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motorwayne: No probs getting it from the UK?


I second this question, having seen many recommendations for Clove (for example), and the fact that they have the S version (I thought there was only the X - which I think is ugly (although until last night, I had only seen the white), or the V - which I was thinking might be a tad under powered for me), I am curious as to how good Clove are in getting it sent fast, and if it all hits the fan/putting stuff right - is it send back to UK, or do they nominate a local place to handle faults?



motorwayne
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  #596377 17-Mar-2012 09:07
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I bit the bullet and ordered the white HTC One X from Clove in the UK, Went for the FedEx delivery option.

Roll on 5th April UK release date. 

Time to ditch the iPhone...."Steve's gone, so I'm gone too"

TheUngeek
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  #596388 17-Mar-2012 10:15
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No problems at all. They are very good and have a very good rep.
Royal mail delivers in something like 5 days too! Was pretty fast.



motorwayne
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  #596458 17-Mar-2012 12:48
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nigelj:
motorwayne: No probs getting it from the UK?


I second this question, having seen many recommendations for Clove (for example), and the fact that they have the S version (I thought there was only the X - which I think is ugly (although until last night, I had only seen the white), or the V - which I was thinking might be a tad under powered for me), I am curious as to how good Clove are in getting it sent fast, and if it all hits the fan/putting stuff right - is it send back to UK, or do they nominate a local place to handle faults?


Haha - I grabbed the X coz I wanted the white :-) 

otari
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  #596485 17-Mar-2012 14:59
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Pre-ordered the grey One X from Clove - was NZ$822 using royal mail -we'll see about gst. The white version looks smart, but I just couldn't see myself using a white phone for two years. Will be a big upgrade from my original Desire, really looking forward to it.

I actually like the look of the One S better, but the pentile screen and only 16GB storage ruled that one out for me. Plus the screen on the X seems a good bit wider, and I've found the aspect ratio of the Desire screen to be too narrow in portrait mode.

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  #596488 17-Mar-2012 15:25
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I'm with you on those points.
16gb and no sd means no go for me :(

otari
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  #596493 17-Mar-2012 15:37
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TheUngeek: I'm with you on those points.
16gb and no sd means no go for me :(


I used to be militant about needing an sd slot, but 26gb of user available space in the X should be fine. However, 10gb of available space in the One S would definitely be too small. However, i will be putting lots of media onto this puppy to make use of the lush screen.

No removable battery gave me pause, but I've actually had problems with the battery power connector being flaky in my desire (my own fault, dropped it),  so having the battery firmly in place means that won't be a problem.

One bonus for me of getting a tegra 3 device  - and I know not many people will care about this - is the built in stereoscopic 3d mode n tegra 3 devices. I work with 3d monitors and tvs, so hopefully I can just hook the X up to a monitor with MHL or the media link and it will natively play the 3d content on the TV or monitor.

 
 
 

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  #596498 17-Mar-2012 15:50
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Yeah I've got a 16gb card in my desire and it's full. And I've had to delete stuff.
The One X should be ok I hope.
Portable USB charger should keep me out of the poo as well. I use phone HEAPS when travelling. GPS, music, vids etc. Makes being stuck in airports for 5 hours more bearable!

motorwayne
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  #596506 17-Mar-2012 16:46
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otari: Pre-ordered the grey One X from Clove - was NZ$822 using royal mail -we'll see about gst. The white version looks smart, but I just couldn't see myself using a white phone for two years.


Bugger, didn't think about it for "TWO YEARS" :-) might have to do a double take on the colour and completely check before they are available to ship, might need to change colour....still, I guess I'm a bit sick of black.

motorwayne
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  #596592 17-Mar-2012 22:07
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Just re looked at the WHITE ONE X and i'm sold on the colour.

motorwayne
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  #598085 21-Mar-2012 10:03
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Locked and loaded, order in process.

Clove very easy to deal with, if paying by visa you jus need to get the authorisation code (visa can give you this)

The Clove site has an "international" link at the top of their page, click that for all your questions, very well written up

Ordered the One X, carkit and Bluetooth unit, apparently they will be shipping on the 4th April, spoke to them last night.

Cheers

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  #604101 2-Apr-2012 19:45
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Like the look of the HTC one x. Off to Singapore on Wednesday, I'm tempted to get one. Any opinions?




that would be an ecumenical matter

P1n3apqlExpr3ss
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  #604124 2-Apr-2012 20:31
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Android Central and The Verge both said that the One X has the best display they've ever seen on a smartphone. I'm sold.

Battery life from The Verge: "In my stress test with continuous streaming video at maximum loudspeaker volume and maximum screen brightness while connected to both Wi-Fi and 3G, I got four hours and 22 minutes of usage before the phone turned itself off. In a more reasonable test involving "normal" usage, the One X yielded 13 hours and 38 minutes, including a half hour of continuous Riptide gameplay"

Doesnt sound too bad tbh

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  #604128 2-Apr-2012 20:33
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Im impressed by that!
I'm keen on one! Just I have one more workshop toy I need first...

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  #604151 2-Apr-2012 21:06
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Reviews also up at Modaco, Android Central. Real-users with hands-on are posting in XDA now too.




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