Smartphone

[gerbilOFdoom]

So, I'm not feeling particularly verbose right now.

 

 

Oneplus One

 

Basics: Smartphone with flagship specs for half the price of a flagship phone

 

I placed my order 1/17 so I'll let you know how it handles once I get it.

 

If that was too much detail let me know.

[Syko]

Is this like the Android version of iPhone 6 plus?

[Circa]

So it runs its own operating system, or what? Won't that mean there will be like zero apps for it?

[Kessno]

So it runs its own operating system, or what? Won't that mean there will be like zero apps for it?

 

It runs "Cyanogen 11S based on Android 4.4". All Android apps will work on it.

Looks like you pay the $299 for the entry-level model and then take it to a carrier and have them place a SIM card in it?

[gerbilOFdoom]

It runs "Cyanogen 11S based on Android 4.4". All Android apps will work on it.

Looks like you pay the $299 for the entry-level model and then take it to a carrier and have them place a SIM card in it?

 

Yes, it is GSM unlocked. Also supports 4G LTE. 

 

It is based on Android - it runs the Cyanogenmod ROM which has far more customization options than stock Android.

[Circa]

Interesting. I wonder how well it will do. 

[gerbilOFdoom]

It's done so well that they have had to keep it on an invite system while they ramp up production. Currently open to buying every Tuesday as well.

[Circa]

Curious why I haven't heard of it. Usually those things are in the news, etc.

[gerbilOFdoom]

One of the reasons they are able to keep the price so low is the lack of marketing. They are well known throughout the android enthusiast community, such as http://reddit.com/r/android and http://reddit.com/r/oneplus