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Manufacturer: HTC Part number: ONESTMB
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- Bottom Line:
- The HTC One S is the best phone you can get on T-Mobile (for now), wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package.
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CNET editors' review
HTC One S - gradient blue (T-Mobile) price range: $149.99
- Reviewed by: Brian Bennett
- Reviewed on: 04/18/2012
- Released on: 04/18/2012
The good: The HTC One S manages to pack Android ICS, Sense 4, and a feature-filled camera into one of the slimmest phones on the market.
The bad: The One S' svelteness comes at the cost of no SD card expansion slot or removable battery.
The bottom line: The HTC One S is the best phone you can get on T-Mobile (for now), wrapping Android 4.0, 4G data speeds, and a beautiful 4.3-inch AMOLED screen into one svelte package.
User reviews
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Great T-Mobile Android Phone
by rmathews79 on April 30, 2012
Pros: Solid construction
Android 4.0 OS
Great 4.3" High Res Display
Fast Dual Core Processor
Thin/lightweight design
Decent battery life
8mp CameraCons: No MicroSD Slot
No Removable BatterySummary: This is the 4th android phone I've purchased in recent years from T-Mobile and by far the best. No major complaints so far. Would recommend to any new or ...
Summary: This is the 4th android phone I've purchased in recent years from T-Mobile and by far the best. No major complaints so far. Would recommend to any new or existing T-Mobile customer looking for a solid Android smartphone.
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Great Phone Love it
by natei2 on April 28, 2012
Pros: 8 MP
4.3 qHD
Screen Lock Control of Google Music
Beats audio
android 4.0
Bluetooth 4.0
fast very fast
T-Mobile TV with ESPN one month free playoffs
Drop box 25 GB's yea
Voice Dictation about time i can say it not write itCons: No Micro SD Card slot
No removable battery
Micro SIM card
No color choices
No Camera button
No Power save Features -
Nice phone IF there was not that VERY SERIOUS BUG
by ipefix on October 12, 2012
Pros: - Light, but strong
- Slick and elegant
- Battery ok (with some tweaking it lasts me a fair day with about 3-4 hours screen on time, with stock software it still does 15 hours runtime)
- Good Audio
- PERFECT CAM!!!
- Very good screen
- Fast!Cons: - Home button issue not taken care of by HTC
Summary: Nice device, but be aware that numerous users are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is weak:
The phone will then switch homescreen/multiple screen view on its own ...Summary: Nice device, but be aware that numerous users are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is weak:
The phone will then switch homescreen/multiple screen view on its own in very quick succession, and disable all the capacitive buttons. It will keep doing this until you find a spot where the signal is better (if you're lucky). In the meantime, you will not be able to do anything at all: call, pick-up, use apps, whatever. Basically, you then completely loose control over your phone.
This issue has been reported to HTC by many users SINCE APRIL 2012, but no patch or update has been released yet as to (successfully) address the problem. So keep this in mind if you want to purchase this device... You have been warned.
I also highly doubt there will ever be a software-fix that will adress this adequately as there had already been three attempted fixes which failed to cure most if not all devices.
Various threads on XDA forum are currently discussing this issue, gathering testimonies from hundreds of users and organizing a communication campaign to inform the masses. Don't forget to check them out before you invest in this phone:
Discussion thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679649
Campaign thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31609784
HTC, please FIX THIS ISSUE! Thank you...0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone! very fast but....
by yz250il on September 28, 2012
Pros: Camera app as great options and a very quick reaction too.
Faster than One X on benchmark.
battery very good , for my use (around 14H of WiFi and call).
25GB on DropBoxCons: NO microSD card! only 9.93GB for storage.
Cant change battery.Summary: Would be a nice phone if not plagued by a VERY SERIOUS BUG
Nice device, but be aware that numerous users are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is ...Summary: Would be a nice phone if not plagued by a VERY SERIOUS BUG
Nice device, but be aware that numerous users are experiencing a SERIOUS ISSUE whenever carrier signal is weak:
The phone will then switch homescreen/multiple screen view on its own in very quick succession, and disable all the capacitive buttons. It will keep doing this until you find a spot where the signal is better (if you're lucky). In the meantime, you will not be able to do anything at all: call, pick-up, use apps, whatever. Basically, you then completely loose control over your phone.
This issue has been reported to HTC by many users FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW, but no patch or update has been released yet as to address the problem. So keep this in mind if you want to purchase this device... You have been warned.
Various threads on XDA forum are currently discussing this issue, gathering testimonies from hundreds of users and organizing a communication campaign to inform the masses. Don't forget to check them out before you invest in this phone:
Discussion thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679649
Campaign thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31609784
All around a great phone I love it except for the home button issue.
HTC, please FIX THIS ISSUE! Thank you...0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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HTC should care about customers.
by rrrah on September 26, 2012
Pros: Camera
Really thinCons: Home button issue
lack of support from HTCSummary: It could be the best phone I've ever had but Home button issue makes this phone not worth buying.
Summary: It could be the best phone I've ever had but Home button issue makes this phone not worth buying.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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great but major flaws
by lwestwood on September 18, 2012
Pros: design
camera
speedCons: home screen problems
paint chipping
buttons freezing
Htc support ( rather lack of )Summary: Totally agree with tomsgate101
The home button problem is what lets this phone down,HTC very slow to fix this, not sure if it is a hardware or a software ...Summary: Totally agree with tomsgate101
The home button problem is what lets this phone down,HTC very slow to fix this, not sure if it is a hardware or a software problem0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Nice and light ..
by Lyubivy on June 4, 2012
Pros: a. screen
b. slim
c. very lightCons: No Sinc Manager for MAC ( ONLY two potion to sinc.. rest of it $39)
1. NO Adobe Flash Player !
2. Can change a volume in the pocket !
3. NO 'NFC' chip
4. No "hook"
5. No silent switch
6. No ext.Memory
7. No Replaceable batterySummary: Nice phone but not are fully functional .
Summary: Nice phone but not are fully functional .
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great, But No Cigar
by Industry_Advocate on April 30, 2012
Pros: -Weight, Processor Speed, Battery Life, Software, Camera
Cons: -Memory, HSPA+ Speed, Screen Resolution, Speaker, Easy To Drop Material
Summary: This is the most honest opinion you're going to see. I've had every major phone for the last 2 years, every major carrier. This is premium compared to ...
Summary: This is the most honest opinion you're going to see. I've had every major phone for the last 2 years, every major carrier. This is premium compared to what T-Mobile has to offer. Thinness and weight are superb. However, it still seemed to disappoint me. The internet was slower than both the GS2 and Amaze...even the Sensation, The speaker use for phone and music was low and subpar, and it feels ok, but fragile. For a premium flagship phone, it's great, but not the Razr for Verizon, or the iPhone for AT&T (face it, they suck and their Apple's Slave). I was expecting a bulked up super phone with a combination of Thunderbolt, Sensationa and Rezound combined! I got a very soupped up Sensation instead.
I've spent more time with the One S and it's an AMZING phone! I take back the negative things I spoke of before. The expandable memory was fixed with my further knowledge of the Dropbox access. Love this phone and HIGHLY Recommend it!
Updated on May 14, 20120 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sports the fastest Mobile processor in the World!
by mkutsen on April 19, 2012
Pros: The most advanced Mobile processor in the world at the moment -- Qualcom Krait S4
Cons: Lower resolution screen than the At&t's HTC One X and the Sprint's Evo 3D LTE
Summary: Why appologize for HTC picking a FASTER S4 processor over the SLOWER Tegra 3?
Seems to be a trade off between Lower res screen vs. longer battery life when compared ...Summary: Why appologize for HTC picking a FASTER S4 processor over the SLOWER Tegra 3?
Seems to be a trade off between Lower res screen vs. longer battery life when compared to the other two top mobile devices coming out (HTC One X for AT&t and HTC Evo 4G LTE for Spring).
I would imagine the end user cares about the overall processor performance and perhaps BATTERY DRAIN rather than the number of cores? The only applications where Tegra 3 has a significant edge are 3D games. I personally don't know anybody who plays 3D games on their phone. In every other application S4 OUTPERFORMS Tegra 3.1 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Do not buy this phone!
by juliandh111 on June 1, 2012
Pros: Small size, nice screen.
Cons: Unreliable, short battery life, will not stay with carrier, poor sound quaility.
Summary: This was the second, and final HTC product I will ever purchase. To date the phone battery drains within three to four hours, it must reload software after each and ...
Summary: This was the second, and final HTC product I will ever purchase. To date the phone battery drains within three to four hours, it must reload software after each and every operation. It will not do any operation more than once without returning to the Home screen. Switchse carryiers without notice, hence causing roaming charges.
The contols are very poorly designe. One must hunt to find anything and perform any and all operations. It seems not possible to set up a separate power control widget. One must always go to the Settings page to do this. This phones are counter intuitive. The phone is overly slow, unreliable, and a major power hog.
With regards to the camera function. It is very difficult to determine if you are in picture mode, or video mode. I have found it to be a total wasts of money and time. DO NOT waste your time or money on this piece of junk!0 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: HTC
- Part number: ONESTMB
- Description: Capture stunning photos with a stunning phone. This true digital camera gives you realistic colors and dependable performance with features such as auto smile detection, face focus and continuous shooting. With this phone in your hands you can capture every special moment, wherever you go, in pictures as stunning as its own great looks.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Resistance Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass)
- Integrated Components 2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.6 in
- Depth 0.3 in
- Height 4.7 in
- Weight 4.2 oz
Cellular
- Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 4G
- Service Provider T-Mobile
- Operating System Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- User Interface HTC Sense 4
- Application Software Polaris Office,
DropBox - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Yes
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Facebook
- Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support,
Adobe Flash support - Mobile Services Google Music,
HTC Music Hub Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Communication Features Internet browser
Phone Features
- Phone Functions Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Vibrating alert - Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Gyro sensor,
Digital compass - Additional Features DLNA Certified,
Multitasking Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards M4A,
WMA 9,
OGG,
WAV,
MP3,
MIDI,
AAC,
AMR - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
3GP,
AVI,
WMV9
Processor
- Type QUALCOMM MSM8260A
- Clock Speed 1.5 GHz
- Processor Core Qty Dual-core
Memory
- RAM 1 GB
- Bult-in Memory 16 GB
- User Memory 16 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Lens Aperture F/2.0
- Min Focal Length 28 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p),
1280 x 720 (720p) - Features Video stabilizer,
Video recording,
Smile shutter,
Face detection Display
- Type OLED display - Color
- Technology Super AMOLED
- Diagonal Size 4.3 in
- Display Resolution 960 x 540 pixels
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
Micro-USB Battery
- Capacity 1650 mAh
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:HTC
- Address:
13920 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005 - Phone: (425) 861-9174
- Email: info@htcamerica.net
- Fax: (425) 861-1715
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