T-Mobile HTC One S $79 at Target

I've heard the One S also has a bug that makes the screen go crazy if you lose reception, or get a week signal. Is that still the case?

Almost all bugs were fixed with the update last week to 4.0.4

This is an awesome phone at a great price.

I have a chance to get a brand new one s to replace my G2 which was stolen a few weeks ago. The cost of the One S is $200 otd. Will I be dissapointed?

Quote from AvidBuyer : Almost all bugs were fixed with the update last week to 4.0.4

I sure hope this is true in terms of it solving the annoying screen resize when zooming in out while using the browser. (now that I'm thinking about maybe I should just try chrome maybe it doesnt have the same glitch) and I'm pretty farking annoyed with the wifi and it disconnecting every 5-10 mins. If they don't update this soon I will be moving on to another phone. Who knows maybe the mini s3.

Look guys as someone who has owned the s2 s3 and currently the One S...they all have their strengths and weaknesses their is yet to be a perfect phone in my opinion.

Overall the engineering of the One S is what keeps me around coupled with the high quality materials and the size it offers. At first I was in love with galaxy screens and still am. But the size just wasn't convenient nor were the ergonomics of the phone if you will. Also the build quality of the Samsung and the wieght and just the overall plasticky feel left me desiring more.

If they can fix the glitches I wrote about above I'd be pretty satisfied with the One s. I like to compare it to a porsche or other exotic type car because with its beauty and design comes it set backs such as the battery not being removable nor added storage. Ah fark it I never really needed a back seat anyway. The design of the phone is sleek sexy and gorgeous. Good Luck

One of the best phones I've owned. It replaced my Epic 4G Touch (Galaxy SII with Exynos). The only drawback that you should be aware of is the pentile screen. The resolution is pretty high for the screen size, so it's not a huge issue. I'm a screen snob, and find this panel perfectly acceptable.
Battery life is about double the GSII. Screen is brighter. It's also lighter (of course, smaller). I think it is the perfect screen size (exactly why I passed on One X) - large enough for videos and browsing but small enough to easily navigate and type with the thumb of the hand holding the phone.
Sense 4 is great. Really. Once you rip all T-Mobile bloatware out, of course.Best camera I've seen in a smartphone. Filters are quick and effective, Panorama is really neat (especially the way it helps you position the phone for next frame).
I'm running TrickDroid 8.0 and don't have any issues with WiFi.
Currently, I cannot get Pandora sync via BT to work right with my Kenwood stereo. Stock firmware didn't work either. GSII worked fine. In just regular BT more it works great but I really wish I could thumb up/down from the deck though :/
P.S. Got this phone from T-Mobile for $50 after $50MIR. It was actually free for a couple of weeks back in August.

best phone ive owned. its better than the gs3 in my opinion cos its a bit smaller, has better battery life, and i prefer sense over touchwiz. in fact i avoid samsungs purely because of how much of an eyesore touchwiz has been... too psychedelic for me.

Quote from KingRexNYJ : I sure hope this is true in terms of it solving the annoying screen resize when zooming in out while using the browser. (now that I'm thinking about maybe I should just try chrome maybe it doesnt have the same glitch) and I'm pretty farking annoyed with the wifi and it disconnecting every 5-10 mins. If they don't update this soon I will be moving on to another phone. Who knows maybe the mini s3. Look guys as someone who has owned the s2 s3 and currently the One S...they all have their strengths and weaknesses their is yet to be a perfect phone in my opinion. Overall the engineering of the One S is what keeps me around coupled with the high quality materials and the size it offers. At first I was in love with galaxy screens and still am. But the size just wasn't convenient nor were the ergonomics of the phone if you will. Also the build quality of the Samsung and the wieght and just the overall plasticky feel left me desiring more. If they can fix the glitches I wrote about above I'd be pretty satisfied with the One s. I like to compare it to a porsche or other exotic type car because with its beauty and design comes it set backs such as the battery not being removable nor added storage. Ah fark it I never really needed a back seat anyway. The design of the phone is sleek sexy and gorgeous. Good Luck

I pretty much agree, but you should check and see if they wifi band is 20mhz. I wouldn't get the mini S3 since its really just a galaxy S blaze 4g. I also had the GS2 and I love the screen but not much else. I have used a GS3 for a few minutes here and there and I would say it would be awkward unless its in the hands of a large man.

Quote from StasCOM : One of the best phones I've owned. It replaced my Epic 4G Touch (Galaxy SII with Exynos). The only drawback that you should be aware of is the pentile screen. The resolution is pretty high for the screen size, so it's not a huge issue. I'm a screen snob, and find this panel perfectly acceptable. Battery life is about double the GSII. Screen is brighter. It's also lighter (of course, smaller). I think it is the perfect screen size (exactly why I passed on One X) - large enough for videos and browsing but small enough to easily navigate and type with the thumb of the hand holding the phone. Sense 4 is great. Really. Once you rip all T-Mobile bloatware out, of course.Best camera I've seen in a smartphone. Filters are quick and effective, Panorama is really neat (especially the way it helps you position the phone for next frame). I'm running TrickDroid 8.0 and don't have any issues with WiFi. Currently, I cannot get Pandora sync via BT to work right with my Kenwood stereo. Stock firmware didn't work either. GSII worked fine. In just regular BT more it works great but I really wish I could thumb up/down from the deck though :/ P.S. Got this phone from T-Mobile for $50 after $50MIR. It was actually free for a couple of weeks back in August.

Me too but I got the GS2 for free at the same time so really each phone cost $25, I don't think they were ever free at the same time.

I was offered HTC one S for $50.
Also was offered S3 for $180 from T-mobile

It would be my first smartphone. Need some input, which one?