Did HTC get it right with the new HTC One?

For those of you that like HTC and others of you that are on the edge, the HTC One definitely seems intriguing. First lets take a look at the specs before we discuss the phone

 

Lets take an in depth look at the features:

•  CPU-The processor is the all new quad core snapdragon at 1.7ghz, making it just a little bit less than the Galaxy S4.
• Blinkfeed-While the blinkfeed isn't very convenient for a person like me, for those of you that love social networking it is a charm. Instead of having to check each individual app to see updates, the HTC One conveniently puts all of your updates on your home screen for you. It saves time and effort when checking your social network updates.
• Camera-The camera on the HTC One is definitely an upgrade to previous HTC phones. Both the front and the back camera can record in 1080p HD, making it very useful for those of you that love to take videos. The picture quality and picture editing are also great for those of you that love to take pictures.
• Body-The full metal body is definitely something new that a lot of phone companies are yet to try. While it feels and looks good, I am yet to see if it will actually survive a drop. The design and the feel of the phone definitely flow, however, so I give HTC a round of applause as far as the look.
• Boomsound-A lot of the advertising for this phone was based on the new "Boomsound" feature that included two dual front facing speakers with Beats Audio. While the sound quality is great and the music is clear, I was truly disappointed with how loud the speakers got. So for those of you that like to listen to your phone's music through your headphones then you'll fall in love with the Beats Audio that is in the phone. On the other hand, if you like to play your music through your phone's speakers, I have a feeling that you will be disappointed in the phone. Like I said before, it not that the sound quality is bad, its just not as loud as I thought that it would be. It is just as loud as all other phones, giving it no distinct advantage in that department.

My final analysis is that HTC did do a very good job with this phone. The Blinkfeed feature is convenient, the camera is great, the phones style looks great, and the music quality is also great. The only this that this phone let me down with was how loud the speakers go, but that is something that I'm sure all phone users can live with.