HTC will also swap your phone out once during that same period if you decide to switch carriers - and if you don't take advantage of either of those offers, the company will give you a $100 credit toward the purchase of a future HTC One phone if you want it down the road.
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It's worth noting that along with the One's top-notch hardware comes a new "Uh Oh" protection plan that entitles you to one free full phone replacement if you get any screen cracks or water damage within your first year of ownership. The dual speakers sound loud, crisp and full, and make the experience of watching videos or listening to music on the device a noticeable cut above the rest. One thing the M9 has that does add to the user experience is its superb set of front-facing stereo speakers, known as BoomSound. It's an excellent demonstration of the fact that, for most practical purposes, Quad HD resolution on a screen this size really isn't necessary and doesn't add anything to the user experience.
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1080p LCD panel that looks great indoors and out, with sharp detail, rich colors and ample brightness. Speaking of the screen, the One M9 has a 5-in.
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On the plus side, HTC has built some gestures into the phone that can help you get around having to use the power button much of the time: You can double-tap the screen to turn it on, for instance (though not to turn it off, unless you're on the lock screen), or swipe up on the screen to power it up and unlock it in one fell swoop. The power and volume buttons on the side of the M9 can be confusing at first.Īfter several days, I've been able to more or less get used to the setup and remember where each button resides, but it's still anything but ideal - such a simple thing to get wrong on an otherwise artfully designed device. (The power button does have a slight texture to it, but it's not pronounced enough to be immediately obvious.) The buttons are also frustratingly recessed into the device, which makes it tricky to find them with your fingers. Note that I said "should be." The issue is that the One's power button now sits directly beneath the volume buttons - and since all three buttons are roughly the same size and shape, it's tough to tell which is which by touch alone. The phone's power button, meanwhile, has moved from its top edge - where it was always awkwardly out of reach on previous One models - to the device's right side, which should be a far more user-friendly location.
HTC calls it a "jewelry-grade" material, and it really does seem precious. The smooth metal is a pleasure to run your fingers over and feel against your hand, and the phone's gently curved back makes it fit naturally into your palm (unlike the flat nature of glass-backed devices, which look nice but are never terribly ergonomic). The M9's all-aluminum exterior gives it a classy, luxurious look - and a premium feel to match. The improvement is evident from the moment you pick up the new device.
At last, the One no longer feels awkwardly tall or annoyingly slippery. Factor in a less slippery finish on its back and a newly added "lip" along its perimeter, and the phone is significantly more comfortable to hold than its predecessor. To wit: The One M9 is a touch shorter and narrower than last year's M8, at 5.7 x 2.7 x 0.38 in. This is one thoughtfully designed phone, and the changes from last year's flagship - while undeniably subtle - add up to make a meaningful difference in what the device is like to use. I realized that quickly when I took my M9 review unit out of its box last month: Familiar as it may be, the new One shows a level of sophistication and attention to detail that few other electronics can match. The truth, though, is that last year's One (M8) was a spectacularly well-designed phone that's held up remarkably well over time - and while refining something that works may not excite pundits, it's not necessarily a bad thing when it comes to real-world usage. It's easy to get caught up in the tech-blog bubble that tells us every new device needs to reinvent the wheel and introduce a dazzling new design. Let's get one thing out of the way first: Yes, the One M9 looks a lot like its predecessor.īut aside from people who spend their time studying smartphones, who really cares? So what's the new One actually like to use - and has HTC done enough to make it worth buying? After using it as my main phone for the past several days, here's what I've discovered.
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