HTC DROID DNA review: Champion genes
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- AnonD-14841
- vIY
- 21 Nov 2012
lucky that we've unlocked phones only in India
we might pay more initially but then we're not suffering from career specific upgrade delays (Verizon galaxy nexus)
or locked boot loaders
the careers are forced to compete over just the call charges and data plans
and since recent policy changes allows you to retain the number and switch career (number portability) the bad service ones have suffered significantly
hence the call rates are cheapest in the world
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- kikinda
- ptD
- 21 Nov 2012
Great review. Lets get Lumia next
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- AnonD-77516
- 3pu
- 21 Nov 2012
Monster!
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- Me
- LHf
- 21 Nov 2012
11 GB of user-available memory? What a joke.
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- AnonD-54125
- jxX
- 21 Nov 2012
Not to sound pissy but gsmarena has had the lumia for weeks now and still no review. Why you no review lumia? Htc has some of the worst combinations ever. Great specs but no memory. Or memory but no battery. I cant commit to htc half devices. Everybody wants the full package. Samsung and motorola has that locked
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- Guest
- TSk
- 21 Nov 2012
Dave, 21 Nov 2012Only 11GB???? What a complete joke this is. HTC got it righ... moreJ butterfly(Japan version) has 16GB ROM, but with SD card slot. Maybe Verizon want you to use more data.
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- Shinigami
- 3mF
- 21 Nov 2012
I had hoped to see screen density comparison with AMOLED screens, as well as other screen technologies... under a microscope! :D
Too bad its not here...
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- iMilind
- bCY
- 21 Nov 2012
441 ppi, are you guys kidding or is it a typing mistake, I would like to know more about the screen resolution and its quality, Can somebody help me on this
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- Dave
- 3G@
- 21 Nov 2012
Only 11GB???? What a complete joke this is. HTC got it right with the One X 32GB and now they do this?? HTC were you profits and sales not down this year?? Pick it up more!!
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- Ramour
- 60}
- 21 Nov 2012
plzzzzzz bring this for us soooooonnnnnnnn..i cant wait!!
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- astrix
- 60}
- 21 Nov 2012
masterpiece of HTC..im waiting for internatinal version of this monster...
HTC u r BEST....
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- Anonymous
- MVI
- 21 Nov 2012
Suprised to see the battery life be that good... but does it support true multitasking (as in when pausing a game, going to another app and not restarting it when you get back in, like One X does)...pack a micro SD slot or more internal storage (64GB) and at least 2500mAh battery and you got a winner ;)
Damn I just LOVE Sense (a lot of it, not all) and just miss it so much now that I went ahead and bought Note 2. Nova launcher + WidgetLocker work like charm and get rid of that gnarly TouchWizz but those Sense widgets are too damn hot and the stock Sense browser cannot be matched by any other ;)
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- AnonD-79254
- p6P
- 21 Nov 2012
but where is screen under microscope?
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- Anonymous
- 0@b
- 21 Nov 2012
AnonD-62967, 21 Nov 2012Impressive to say the least. HTC have done a good job with ... moreThe number one device in the market is the Nokia Lumia 920!!
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- GoFurther
- Sve
- 21 Nov 2012
Great device! I really hope HTC comes back into game. I can't wait for the international launch of the DNA when I will try it in my hands. Good luck HTC ! I'm really impressed. As much as I'm concerned, there are close to zero downsides of the DNA. Lol!
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- db 5
- PAm
- 21 Nov 2012
nice one HTC! for all techies out there, stop comparing it to the note 2. the note 2 has virtually no competition, since no other device a dedicated and UI integrated stylus. u can compare it to s3 or galaxy premier. be fair, yeah?
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- AnonD-62967
- HCq
- 21 Nov 2012
Impressive to say the least. HTC have done a good job with this phone, looks good, great display and powerful chipsets. That's what I expect from any Phone released late 2012 and onwards after the revolutionary year we've had.
That being said I still don't see anything unique or anything that stands out when comparing this to a Note 2 which has a longer battery life, user accessible battery, S Pen, SD Slot and many niceties like Smart Alert/Rotate, Direct Call, Overview, Pop up Play, Multitasking.. I can go on all day..
I'm aware that it's an unfair comparison to make because the Note2 essentially has no rival in it's market so to speak. But the Note 2 still falls under the "Smartphone" category albeit it's a smartphone with a tablet taste.
Same goes for Optimus G, they've made a good looking powerful phone with great specs but nothing too innovative or breath taking.
I'll credit HTC on one thing though, atleast they kept it real unlike LG who seem to have an inferiority complex with Samsung. LG has copied several software tricks the S3 introduced and that's quite appaling from a company as big as LG.
That being said though the Droid DNA is a fantastic phone but for me the Note 2 is still the number one device in the market!
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- Jimbo
- NGq
- 21 Nov 2012
This is what HTC needs to get back in the game. Great review! Its nice to see a thorough unbiased review.