OnePlus One 5.5" Smartphone 64GB £290

OnePlus One 5.5" Smartphone 64GB £290

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ajprice

27,314 posts

195 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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Delayed release to fix a software issue with the OpenSSL security http://www.engadget.com/2014/06/11/oneplus-one-del...

ZesPak

24,421 posts

195 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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Zoon said:
I saw a woman using a Note 3 the other day as a phone and it looked ridiculous. I've never really had any issues on the iPhone viewing websites, youtube or email for that matter as the zoom function works quite well. But I wouldn't like to spend a great deal of time typing on one.
I agree, when using it as a phone it does look ridiculous.
But the fact is, all smartphones are pretty average at being phones (not to mention battery life but...). They are much more than that, they are portable computers. And if you use it more and more as a personal assistant/computer, a size up really makes the experience a lot better imho.

andy-xr

13,204 posts

203 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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I found the same thing, moving from a 4S to a Note 2. What really got it for me was the sat nav, having a bigger screen made things easier with Copilot, and also being able to use the company CRM on the go. It wasnt much fun on an iPhone, but on a slightly bigger screen, perfect. No squinting

Other things have shown themselves as pros, others cons but on the whole I prefer a larger screen

Something popped up yesterday on my Google Now about the Oneplus One, think it was because of the Cyanogenmod install and a delay in rollout, and I thought it was Oppo at first. So that was kind of a surprise to find out how they're related smile

RichardD

3,560 posts

244 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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One
Plus
One

hehe

Am considering one of those for swmbo, although currently it seems easier to get a Find 7a, but then again she would be fine with a N1 due to her phone living in a bag!

WhyAyeMan

73 posts

118 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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Are these things actually out yet? I like my n5 but sometimes wish it had better sound quality, battery life and more storage.

leglessAlex

5,383 posts

140 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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Apparently they are starting to ship today but by the sounds of it you'll have a job getting your hands on one thanks to the (silly) invite system.

ZesPak

24,421 posts

195 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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leglessAlex said:
Apparently they are starting to ship today but by the sounds of it you'll have a job getting your hands on one thanks to the (silly) invite system.
Like I said in another topic, it's just a way to deal with (initial) demand. Another way is to have waiting lists, which means you CAN order one but may receive it in a number of months. (The most popular brands work through this principle).

WhyAyeMan

73 posts

118 months

Thursday 12th June 2014
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I can see them going on ebay with enormous price tags then, as usual.

Lord Pikey

3,257 posts

214 months

Monday 14th July 2014
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I know this is very cheeky.... but does anyone have any spare invites?

pretty please with a mahoosive cheery on top


shielsy

826 posts

128 months

Wednesday 16th July 2014
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i have an invite going spare if anyone wants it... you'll have to be quick though as it needs using by 4pm today. email me via my PH profile if you want it.

Jaldi

1,195 posts

234 months

Wednesday 16th July 2014
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shielsy said:
i have an invite going spare if anyone wants it... you'll have to be quick though as it needs using by 4pm today. email me via my PH profile if you want it.
Yes please !

shielsy

826 posts

128 months

Wednesday 16th July 2014
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Check your email Jaldi.

Jaldi

1,195 posts

234 months

Wednesday 16th July 2014
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shielsy said:
Check your email Jaldi.
You star! Thank you.

Jaldi

1,195 posts

234 months

Wednesday 16th July 2014
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Ordered.

Thanks again shielsy

Lord Pikey

3,257 posts

214 months

Wednesday 16th July 2014
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DOh,

Too slow smile

Chris_H

1,064 posts

277 months

Thursday 17th July 2014
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Strangely I just received an invite out of the blue! So I now have one on order.

pavka007

522 posts

128 months

Thursday 17th July 2014
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Anyone have spare invite? I will be very grateful.
Thanks

voyds9

8,488 posts

282 months

Thursday 17th July 2014
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Never mind the invites, what's the phone like in real life.

pavka007

522 posts

128 months

Friday 18th July 2014
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pavka007 said:
Anyone have spare invite? I will be very grateful.
Thanks
Anyone?? Please....

ajprice

27,314 posts

195 months

Tuesday 22nd July 2014
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Another Chinese phone with a similar spec to the OnePlus One but with a 5" screen, Xiaomi Mi4 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-28416796

If it ever gets sold outside China...