Seriously HtC??

[anon(394005)]

They haven't had removable batteries in their high end phones for two years.

Why do people think that's going to change?

I understand that, but was holding out hope they had reconsidered, especially when I saw it had a removable back cover. Oh well, their loss.

 

[HighTechToid]

I'm definitely disappointed. All I wanted was 32gb internal storage - with or without MicroSD - the Snapdragon 800 for its stronger gpu and battery savings and a 3000mAh or larger battery. All of those seemed like they'd be a given at this point in that large of a device, especially considering htc has already done some of that in the One already.

To reduce internal storage to 16gb, keep the same processor, remove OIS was just a poor decision. 16gb really needs to die for internal storage and I won't go into detail of my loathing of memory card performance and why that's on the way out too.

This is more of a larger Mini than a large One and in the US market it's pretty much guaranteed to fail in sales, worse than the HTC One which was a solid phone. Why would htc expect it to do better when it's an upsized downgrade over their flagship?

Oh HTC, I was looking forward to rocking a max and would have even traded my excellent One for it. But with what you just announced I don't see too many One owners trading and most looking at a phone that size will now go with the Note 3 just cause it offers more internal storage + MicroSD and a better processor.

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[Xader]

I don't think they are releasing this as a Q4 flagship, but rather as another option available for their Q2 winner the One. More of a S4, S4 active type of option rather than a separate line like S4 vs Note 3. In that regard, it's obviously an improvement over the One if you value a larger size, the addition of removable storage, the addition of the fingerprint scanner, etc, but if you're looking for a totally distinct device, that's probably Q1 or Q2 of 2014's offering. At that time I'd expect a different processor, different camera, etc.

Exactly.

I always wanted a One, but with a larger screen and expandable memory. In the Max, I'm getting exactly that, plus a fingerprint scanner. Win, win!

If you want a Note, get a Note. If you want a bigger One, with a bit of icing, get the Max. It's as simple as that! Why all the moaning?

 

[took2089]

According the HtC website it's tri band


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[Aquila]

I'm definitely disappointed. All I wanted was 32gb internal storage - with or without MicroSD - the Snapdragon 800 for its stronger gpu and battery savings and a 3000mAh or larger battery. All of those seemed like they'd be a given at this point in that large of a device, especially considering htc has already done some of that in the One already.

To reduce internal storage to 16gb, keep the same processor, remove OIS was just a poor decision. 16gb really needs to die for internal storage and I won't go into detail of my loathing of memory card performance and why that's on the way out too.

This is more of a larger Mini than a large One and in the US market it's pretty much guaranteed to fail in sales, worse than the HTC One which was a solid phone. Why would htc expect it to do better when it's an upsized downgrade over their flagship?

Oh HTC, I was looking forward to rocking a max and would have even traded my excellent One for it. But with what you just announced I don't see too many One owners trading and most looking at a phone that size will now go with the Note 3 just cause it offers more internal storage + MicroSD and a better processor.

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There is a 32GB option.

Nexus. Through spacetime.

 

[thabanga510]

I've been looking at a few hands on reviews of the Max and it is getting good reviews. I can't wait for the phone to hit the stores and I can try it out.

 

[Aquila]

HTC One Max review | Android Central

 

[thabanga510]

HTC One Max review | Android Central

This was the first review I read it was very informative. I prefer the video reviews, gives you a better perspective.

 

[bembol]

I love the One so much I bought it twice (regret selling it the first time) but this Max clearly shows they are lost!

They make the back cover removable for what, the microSD that majority has been asking for but decide to make the battery NON REPLACEABLE? Why not just make an external slot for the microSD?

They give us 4.3 out of the box but turns around with the Snapdragon 600?

Why give us Plastic edges, the Chamfered on the One was what made it amazing.

hTc, this is why I own the LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3 instead of the Max. Get your **** together, you're starting to remind me of RIM/BlackBerry.

 

[HighTechToid]

There is a 32GB option.

Nexus. Through spacetime.

I saw. But that doesn't mean US carriers will carry it. Thus far Verizon and Sprint have always chosen to carry the smallest option for all their Android smartphones - especially if it supports memory card. So unless HTC decides not to even release the 16gb here I expect those carriers to have 16gb as the option.

 

[took2089]

I saw. But that doesn't mean US carriers will carry it. Thus far Verizon and Sprint have always chosen to carry the smallest option for all their Android smartphones - especially if it supports memory card. So unless HTC decides not to even release the 16gb here I expect those carriers to have 16gb as the option.

I won't buy it if that happens....


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[Haalcyon]

If the option is there to move apps to the SD card I don't see any reason to be unhappy with the 16GB option. ...but if there is a 32GB option I'd always select over the 16GB option.

 

[davidnc]

The screen isnt big enough

 

[joshwithachance]

HTC has clearly lost their way. The One wowed, and everything since has been a major disappointment. I'm baffled at the S600, reduction in base storage, and removal of OIS. Are they out of their mind?

 

[Uncledin]

No, they are out of their money.

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[Xader]

If the option is there to move apps to the SD card I don't see any reason to be unhappy with the 16GB option. ...but if there is a 32GB option I'd always select over the 16GB option.

That's my feeling as well. 16GB will be more than enough app storage for me. All media (the overwhelming bulk of my files) will go on the 64GB microsd

 

[Aquila]

The Sprint and Verizon variants both seem to be 32GB. Haven't seen sizes (or announcements at all really) on AT&T or T-Mobile.

 

[Xader]

The Sprint and Verizon variants both seem to be 32GB. Haven't seen sizes (or announcements at all really) on AT&T or T-Mobile.

Just wondering how you found that out? Have you seen a Verizon or Sprint specific production sheet that verifies this?

 

[Aquila]

Just wondering how you found that out? Have you seen a Verizon or Sprint specific production sheet that verifies this?

From Alex's blog posts and the QA thread.

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[Xader]

From Alex's blog posts and the QA thread.

XT1060. Through spacetime.

I must have missed that. Everything I'd read just said 16 OR 32GB. Thanks!