Hi all, I wanted to make sure that everyone was fully aware of the fact that there is widespread false information regarding this component of the A9.
HTC is not doing much to correct this. Instead of setting the record straight they have opted to deceive the customers by allowing the spread of false information.
Timeline of events:
Oct 20: A9 announced as having Gorilla Glass 4
Oct 20: Internet is filled with articles repeating this information
Oct 28: Reviews of A9 appear online, other than the verge and slashgear, most articles mention the use of Gorilla Glass 4.
Oct 28: HTC silently edits the website to remove the number '4' from any references to the Gorilla Glass on the A9.
Current state: 95% of the information posted online about this phone states Gorilla Glass 4, but there is good reason to believe this is incorrect. HTC did not make a statement to it's customers, even to those of us who pre-ordered during the time where it was advertised as having Gorilla Glass 4.
Sources:
The current USA htc.com page no longer specifies the version of Gorilla Glass as they are hiding the fact that it does not use 4.
Current HTC USA site:
"The HTC One A9 features a super-thin metal frame with an elegant finish, expandable SD card memory and edge-to-edge Corning® Gorilla® Glass. "
http://ift.tt/1LIDYKM
HTC USA site from Oct 21 2015 (and also currently on un-edited Canadian site at time of post):
"The HTC One A9 features a super-thin metal frame with an elegant finish, expandable SD card memory and edge-to-edge Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4. "
http://ift.tt/1PxuvIW or http://ift.tt/1Hnt8KL
It is also listed by Corning as using Gorilla Glass 3: http://ift.tt/1Hnt7qe
Slashgear's review specifically mentions this
"...Aircraft-grade 6063 aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 (though not 4, like HTC had originally said), and narrow strips of embedded polycarbonate ..."
http://ift.tt/1S9fNWV
GG3 is also mentioned in a review by The Verge.
So what do you think about this - Does it even matter? Is it the last straw?
I'll admit that the screen on my A9 has performed just fine so far, but regardless I feel like HTC has pulled a fast one. One reason I chose this phone was due to fond memories of my first HTC product, the original HTC Desire. I actually had some 'brand loyalty' for HTC. That said, this is unexpected and untrustworthy behaviour. Not to mention I still haven't gotten that security update, 15 days after nexus? Sure (yes, I'm on the factory unlocked model).
At least they offer a 30 day money back guarantee.
HTC is not doing much to correct this. Instead of setting the record straight they have opted to deceive the customers by allowing the spread of false information.
Timeline of events:
Oct 20: A9 announced as having Gorilla Glass 4
Oct 20: Internet is filled with articles repeating this information
Oct 28: Reviews of A9 appear online, other than the verge and slashgear, most articles mention the use of Gorilla Glass 4.
Oct 28: HTC silently edits the website to remove the number '4' from any references to the Gorilla Glass on the A9.
Current state: 95% of the information posted online about this phone states Gorilla Glass 4, but there is good reason to believe this is incorrect. HTC did not make a statement to it's customers, even to those of us who pre-ordered during the time where it was advertised as having Gorilla Glass 4.
Sources:
The current USA htc.com page no longer specifies the version of Gorilla Glass as they are hiding the fact that it does not use 4.
Current HTC USA site:
"The HTC One A9 features a super-thin metal frame with an elegant finish, expandable SD card memory and edge-to-edge Corning® Gorilla® Glass. "
http://ift.tt/1LIDYKM
HTC USA site from Oct 21 2015 (and also currently on un-edited Canadian site at time of post):
"The HTC One A9 features a super-thin metal frame with an elegant finish, expandable SD card memory and edge-to-edge Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4. "
http://ift.tt/1PxuvIW or http://ift.tt/1Hnt8KL
It is also listed by Corning as using Gorilla Glass 3: http://ift.tt/1Hnt7qe
Slashgear's review specifically mentions this
"...Aircraft-grade 6063 aluminum, Gorilla Glass 3 (though not 4, like HTC had originally said), and narrow strips of embedded polycarbonate ..."
http://ift.tt/1S9fNWV
GG3 is also mentioned in a review by The Verge.
So what do you think about this - Does it even matter? Is it the last straw?
I'll admit that the screen on my A9 has performed just fine so far, but regardless I feel like HTC has pulled a fast one. One reason I chose this phone was due to fond memories of my first HTC product, the original HTC Desire. I actually had some 'brand loyalty' for HTC. That said, this is unexpected and untrustworthy behaviour. Not to mention I still haven't gotten that security update, 15 days after nexus? Sure (yes, I'm on the factory unlocked model).
At least they offer a 30 day money back guarantee.
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