I'm a bit dissapointed with AC

[DavidJ726]

Maybe I missed it, but has AC published their full review of the HTC One? There's been a few articles here & there but nothing of significant substance. But as soon as the S4 gets announced there's no shortage of coverage.

Just saying.... :-(

David

 

[Ry]

Maybe I missed it, but has AC published their full review of the HTC One? There's been a few articles here & there but nothing of significant substance. But as soon as the S4 gets announced there's no shortage of coverage.

Just saying.... :-(

David

Did that S4 coverage include an S4 review?

AC does things differently. They like to spend real time with the devices they review.

If you're looking for AC (and Mobile Nations) to be like blog commenters trying to be "first", you're reading the wrong network.

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[Paul627g]

I'll have to agree with Ry. AC bloggers do reviews normally after they have spent at least a day or so with the device verses other reviews. These other reviews give you 5 minutes with the device in hand and expect that is enough quality time to judge a device.

Sometimes first out if the gate isn't always who wins

 

[JHBThree]

Maybe I missed it, but has AC published their full review of the HTC One? There's been a few articles here & there but nothing of significant substance. But as soon as the S4 gets announced there's no shortage of coverage.

Just saying.... :-(

David

Why would they review a device that they've had for less than a week? You must have missed the post by Jerry and other AC writers blasting sites like the Verge for rushing out their reviews without actually giving themselves time to review it. AC will post their review when there's something to review.

 

[BigDinCA]

...But as soon as the S4 gets announced there's no shortage of coverage.

Ironically, this is what everyone else says when HTC releases a device. And then we cycle to the next flagship device (in this case the GS4) for a week or two, then back to HTC after the release, then all GS4 ALL the time when it comes out next month. Then on to the new Nexus and the next flagship after that. Such is the Android cycle.

 

[smooth3006]

Ironically, this is what everyone else says when HTC releases a device. And then we cycle to the next flagship device (in this case the GS4) for a week or two, then back to HTC after the release, then all GS4 ALL the time when it comes out next month. Then on to the new Nexus and the next flagship after that. Such is the Android cycle.

Android central is very pro anything nexus. Even if its inferior.

 

[Kevin OQuinn]

Android central is very pro anything nexus. Even if its inferior.

That's because it's how Android is meant to be. Getting software updates is important to folks that read AC.

Inferior in what way? I'm a hardware guy, but software updates eventually made me get a Nexus 4. The hardware was "good enough" for me to be ok with the trade offs.

 

[smooth3006]

That's because it's how Android is meant to be. Getting software updates is important to folks that read AC.

Inferior in what way? I'm a hardware guy, but software updates eventually made me get a Nexus 4. The hardware was "good enough" for me to be ok with the trade offs.

Different strokes for different folks. The last few nexus device were lacking for me. Cm10.1 runs just as good on my note 2 than it does on the nexus 4.

 

[BigDinCA]

Android central is very pro anything nexus. Even if its inferior.

I'll give you that, but there's a reason it isn't called Sense Central or Touchwiz Central or Motoblur Central.

 

[estebancam]

One of the things I adore about Android Central is that they don't try to be the first for everything, they want to get it right. I have made decisions on devices based on their reviews alone in the past. The reason being that when it is a flagship device, they spend a relatively long time with it before publishing the review. I think Phil has been with the HTC One for about a week now, maybe a little less. What that will ensure is that you get the correct information about usage cycles and everything else. He will be able to tell the truth about battery life, the BlinkFeed usage, how well the camera works in all kinds of scenarios, and more. I am very anxious about his review, but I am definitely willing to wait because I know it will be the best review I have read yet... and I have pretty much read them all.

What I really can't wait to see is a Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One review. I will get the HTC One for sure simply because of hardware and Beats audio (yes, it makes a huge difference), but I still want to know how they compare.

 

[Paul627g]

One of the things I adore about Android Central is that they don't try to be the first for everything, they want to get it right. I have made decisions on devices based on their reviews alone in the past. The reason being that when it is a flagship device, they spend a relatively long time with it before publishing the review. I think Phil has been with the HTC One for about a week now, maybe a little less. What that will ensure is that you get the correct information about usage cycles and everything else. He will be able to tell the truth about battery life, the BlinkFeed usage, how well the camera works in all kinds of scenarios, and more. I am very anxious about his review, but I am definitely willing to wait because I know it will be the best review I have read yet... and I have pretty much read them all.

What I really can't wait to see is a Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. HTC One review. I will get the HTC One for sure simply because of hardware and Beats audio (yes, it makes a huge difference), but I still want to know how they compare.

Exactly...

As I said in this thread earlier... Being the first out of the gate isn't always the same horse that wins the race.

 

[briankariu]

What I want to see is a battle of the flagships with full page spreads, infographs the whole shabang! Xperia Z vs HTC One vs Galaxy S4 vs Nexus 4. Not just the usual spec comparison but the low down nitty gritty kind of review we expect from Phil, but this time, all the editors put in a word about which device they are using and which is their favorite.
That would make for a very interesting read

 

[DavidJ726]

Alright, I can admit when I'm wrong. My apologies to the guys at AC.... It's just that the overwhelming amount of S4 articles right now seems to dwarf the coverage of the One, especially since it was publicly announced a week+ ago... And that's what the frustrating part is...

Maybe the other part of the frustration is watching the world become a bunch of Samsung sheep

David

 

[zero3187]

If I'm not mistaken AC only had the international version of the HTC One to play around with and are yet to have a US model to review. Give them some time and they will produce some good reviews.

 

[smooth3006]

If I'm not mistaken AC only had the international version of the HTC One to play around with and are yet to have a US model to review. Give them some time and they will produce some good reviews.

i think phil made it very clear on the podcast that he prefers the s4.

 

[zero3187]

i think phil made it very clear on the podcast that he prefers the s4.

I didn't watch the podcast so my bad on that one I guess.

 

[Jaimeg123prmt]

I say: a good review should have at least played with the phone for a week or so. You cannot really review a phone with just a few days of using it or even hours.

 

[gramamoose]

For me:
Phone is not out yet so I'm not worried about where is the review...
If it were available for purchase and I couldn't get a review from AC to assist me in my decision, then I might stop coming back to this site.
I will say that there has been no shortage of coverage for the ONE. I'm actually more impatient with coverage of the S4 to see how they compare. My upgrade is ready and I'm anxious to get a new phone! I've been leaning towards the One but not convinced just yet...