I was, and lament not being able to continue being so, a diehard BB user. I really loved the physical keyboard. But between my PBs, Storm 1, Storm 2, 9930, Z10 and finally the Q10, I simply had enough with being disappointed by BB. So, I decided to move on after the latest round of fiascos. I had used an iphone before and immediately reactivated my iphone 5. However, the size of the screen, the size of the virtual keyboard and the new ios7 software simply do not work for me. I find that everything is simply too small and light colored for my eyes. I make so many mistakes typing. It was exhausting. I then tried the new Samsung Galaxy S4 and as far as typing goes and the ability to personalize your user experience, it is fantastic. I especially adored the fact that you could have two apps running side by side on the home screen at one time. The problem for me is that: 1.) I felt the phone was a bit too gimmicky with all the virtual stuff that Samsung included, such as being able to swipe with your eyes, etc. For me, it was more a phone for someone much younger than me. It is a great phone and software no doubt about it in my opinion. The real deal breaker though was that the physical phone felt cheap. I little too plastic. Coming off the well constructed Z and Q from BB made it hard for me to accept the S4. I read that the HTC One was better constructed and it is true. More like the Z10 in my opinion, not quite as large at the S4(which is a good thing because the S4 just feels slightly too large). The software and interface of the HTC has fewer gimmicks, but still has the personalization of the android operating system, a significantly larger screen than the iphone but not humongous like the S4. A great balance in my opinion. The only issue is that you must spend the time learning the operating system and get the phone personalized to your taste, as opposed to something like the iphone that simply works reasonably well for most people out of the box. The new Z and Q were a little like the iphone in that respect. Easy to setup and start using. The HTC requires a bit of time to get set up, but once you get it right for your personal preferences it is great. And of course, compared to the BBs, the apps are fantastic!!
I hope this has helped. The HTC is a well constructed phone, large but not phalet large screen, great apps. So far, I am happy to have switched. Think of it as a Z10 with great apps after you spend a good day getting it set to our preferences.
Regards, John
09-28-2013 11:39 PM
Thanks so much John, you really answered several questions in such a clear way, you must write for a living in some capacity! I went back to Verizon yesterday and did more hands on testing and decided I will get the HTC One. Your answer just solidifies my own decision and I really appreciate it so much. Tomorrow is upgrade day!
09-29-2013 09:23 AM
