[Sprint HTC One (M7)] PAinguINx:
Well, I'll have to disagree with you on the "Sharp Edges" issue. Sounds like your device was one of poor design unfortunately. Mine, however, is seamless. There are no sharp, protruding or "lipped" edges where any of the casing comes together. Overall, it was built nicely I think...

However, I do agree with you on some of your other points. For instance, how the Silver version looked online as opposed to real life. I think the black may be a bit more aesthetically pleasing now that I actually own the Silver model. But, as usual, the other color(s) aren't available yet in the U.S.. And besides, if you wanted yours on RLS day then you had to go with the Silver.

I too am disappointed with the button layout. You have "Home" and "Back" (or "Return") and that's it. Takes some getting used to no doubt, in fact I'm still getting used to it.

I also hate how the "tiles" fill up your home screen. It sort of reminds me of a WIndows mobile device you know? Although I'm sure all of this can be removed and your home screen completely customized, the "tiles" were obviously one of the big features HTC wanted people to interact with. In competition with Microsoft no doubt. And I would certainly choose an HTC device running Android than any device running Windows' mobile OS.

I don't like how there is no toggle switch/widget/button for 4G. Most phones in the past give you the option to turn on or turn off your 4G radio. Well, not any longer... Why? I don't know. But if you're in an area which doesn't have the best 4G service you can expect that your battery will not hold a charge as long as it would in a 4G LTE rich area.

And speaking of batteries... Why did they decide to iPwn the HTC One and not allow for interchangeable batteries? If that battery is defective, dies, shorts out or whatever (and it happens in case any of you have ever owned or know someone who owns/has owned an iPod, iPhone or iPad) it's going to take time and cost you money to have it replaced. (if you didn't get insurance). Doing it yourself.. Well, it can be done, but just like with iDevices it is a *****! Especially from the iPhone 4 and up... Whenever it was that Apple went from the rounded back side to the "square"or "bar" look that they have now. That's when the batteries became harder and more expensive to change. (as if they weren't already hard enough to deal with).

And I've rambled just about enough... Don't get me wrong, I love this phone, it IS labeled as "THE MOST POWERFUL PHONE IN THE WORLD."... But, as soon as I bought it, I downloaded Antutu Professional Benchmarking tool and ran it. I thought that HTC One''s would own the leader boards...

Nope... Apparently the devs, Samsung employees, etc, etc whom already have S4's are owning the benchmarking boards.

So this device that I own (but still love) and is said to be, "THE MOST POWERFUL PHONE IN THE WORLD." trails behind the S4 which isn't even on the market yet. There are two listings for it on the scoreboard. The "Samsung Galaxy S$ and then the GTI9500. As I looked this up on Google is simply indicates that it's a device that is using the S4's kernel or a variation of it @ 1600 MHz and also running Android 4.2.2 as mine is one 4.2.1 (may be updateable, haven't tried in hopes of waiting for Root Method,etc.)

So those are some of the things that are rubbing me the wrong way ATM.

Oh, and my total score in AnTuTu was 24825... The S4's or GT-I9500's are at the 27854-29293 range. :-/

Don't let any of this discourage you though. The HTC One is the best phone in the world right now and not just because I think so... So to all you fellow owners out there I look forward to some rooting and re-flashing in the near future!