HTC One X Review

[djk]

Looks like a great phone. Loving HTC Sense 4, very sharp, clean and minimal. Pity on the lack of SD card, was one of Android's differentiators. Are Android users moving away from SD cards to the cloud?

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/2/2919202/htc-one-x-review

 

[Tangwhich]

Looks like a great phone. Loving HTC Sense 4, very sharp, clean and minimal. Pity on the lack of SD card, was one of Android's differentiators. Are Android users moving away from SD cards to the cloud?

http://www.theverge.com/2012/4/2/2919202/htc-one-x-review

As I understand it the lack of SD cards because of the way file transfers are done. At least this was the case with the galaxy nexus. The newer phones are using MTP instead of the USB key (don't know the technical term) type of connection. Apparently that makes using an SD card a problem. I almost didn't get the nexus because of it, but it was suggested to me do I need more than 16 gigs and the answer from all my previous phones was no, not even close. So I decided to get it.

 

[onthebottom]

Of course, we’ve learned countless times that all the specs in the world don’t make for a great device — it’s a marriage of hardware, software, and ecosystem.

See, it isn't just me ;-)

OTB

 

[djk]

As I understand it the lack of SD cards because of the way file transfers are done. At least this was the case with the galaxy nexus. The newer phones are using MTP instead of the USB key (don't know the technical term) type of connection. Apparently that makes using an SD card a problem. I almost didn't get the nexus because of it, but it was suggested to me do I need more than 16 gigs and the answer from all my previous phones was no, not even close. So I decided to get it.

Ah, thanks for clarifying. Windows Phone is also going this way. I suspect its to avoid the problems that come with how Windows Phone handles SD cards.

I can get by comfortably on 32GB, wish the new Lumias offered that.

 

[b4u]

The HTC comes with a free 25GB Dropbox account....that could be reason for not offering SD support.....save a couple of bucks on manufacturing

 

[djk]

The HTC comes with a free 25GB Dropbox account....that could be reason for not offering SD support.....save a couple of bucks on manufacturing

Only for 2 years. I think its more of a kick back for HTC and clever campaign for Dropbox.

Get them hooked then take it away unless they pay. Smart.

 

[Joe-Dart54]

i don't see the point of watching movies on ur phone, kids these spend at least 22 hours a day texting....

 

[Tangwhich]

i don't see the point of watching movies on ur phone, kids these spend at least 22 hours a day texting....

If you take public transport, are sitting in a waiting room, taking a flight or similar situations, it's awesome.

 

[djk]

If you take public transport, are sitting in a waiting room, taking a flight or similar situations, it's awesome.

Yup. I rarely care if I'm in a line (within reason) anymore.

 

[nottyboi]

As I understand it the lack of SD cards because of the way file transfers are done. At least this was the case with the galaxy nexus. The newer phones are using MTP instead of the USB key (don't know the technical term) type of connection. Apparently that makes using an SD card a problem. I almost didn't get the nexus because of it, but it was suggested to me do I need more than 16 gigs and the answer from all my previous phones was no, not even close. So I decided to get it.

So why can't they add 32 GB and increase the price by $40?

 

[Tangwhich]

So why can't they add 32 GB and increase the price by $40?

You'd have to ask HTC that.