Re: Anybody listen to this weeks podcast?
I listened as well, and I was a bit surprised at how disappointed they sounded at times. However, a lot of that disappointment was driven by the size (especially Jerry's, as he loved the original X above all others). If you listen to what they say about the phone itself, they like it. I am very eager to hear their review, especially since they threw plenty of shade at sites that released something right away.
I never owned the original X. I toyed with the idea many times, especially during the crazy sales earlier this year, but never pulled the trigger partly because I knew the successor was in the wings. All of the previous flagships were disappointments to me, with "flaws" that did not justify their high unlocked price.
HTC One M8: Great phone, but the camera and bezel just bugged me. Too big/tall for the screen size.
Samsung Galaxy S5: Never been a fan of Samsung's software or hardware, and this phone was no different.
LG G3: I thought this could be a serious contender until I realized just how big it is. Plus, I felt they caved to spec chasers when they slapped that screen in.
OnePlus One: Invites, lol. Also, never been a fan of CyanogenMod.
So yeah, unless I want to wait until the next Nexus or take a chance on a Sony device, the Moto X is it.