You just raised a very valid point which escaped us, including yours truly. All of us here are already owners/users of S3 and/or Note2. Yeah, there are others out there who do not own the phones we have or even the Samsung brand. As such, it is this demographic that Samsung may conquer with the S4.

Perhaps the word 'fortify' escaped you.

Quot homines,tot sententiae

The Romans had a phrase for it already. However, humanity never really "learns" and always repeats the same sh**. However, it takes time for individuals to realize that in every generation. At least uncle already saw the light for half of his life.

Perhaps it can't be said for a lot of other people.

I will agree with you that S4 sales will eventually triumph HOne, as Samsung marketing is no doubt far more greater than HTC and it creates a trend in the consumer buying pattern thus it the huge demand.

What I've observed is that many typical consumer all are hype about the BIG S4 where they have not even heard of HOne now don't even mention about M7 prior to the launch.

That why I said it was stepping Apple style and not everyone buy that and it was not a good movement and don't buy continuer support it.

At least not for me.

Glad you are good with it. Can't say that about some out there with a skewed thoughts.

agree with u that htc one has a very good built but a bit bb z10 alike stype or ip5 combined designed.. i like the front speaker design.. but after using note 2, really feel s3 a bit small..what to say htc one.. but i will give a try for one and s4 both this round.. then keep one which is best suit me.. sony? first impression is good..but then the more i see, the more i feel it is not as pretty especially when finger magnet attached on it's body due to the grass surface, it look so dirty.. so i give up on it anyway, different ppl have their different view and need..

Ya, marketing is extreme important!

Sad of this...though have any new surprise how know like iphone 4 upgrade to iphone 4`s

Agree, Sony Z only first impression good, then no more already.

Too bad S4 not even give me any impression at all. Haizz...

Exactly!

Erm..I agree with this although i don't own any samsung phone before

In terms of marketing... it used to be Apple that is leading the market.. but because of the lack of innovation they are losing the market share to s3 and note 2.. but still they still eat up quite a portion of the pie (purely because of their excellent marketing).

HTC has always been quite dull in their marketing preposition and less proactive in creating trend.

Thanks. I saw the opportunity and seized it to experiment with my thesis. It has proven to be very enlightening.

miss steve presentation...watching samsung presentation just now is just so f***ing bored =(

Hahaha nice samsung!!

And the word here is "upgrade" and consumers will be a sucker for it . Guess it's human nature , when ip5 came out , everyone was complaining . Yet today , ip5 has the top sales compared to others in the market in Q4 . And for those who r complaining here about the design and how u bad u guys felt about it , dont go buying a S4 when it comes out . It will contradict to your own words .

steve jobs was one of the most successful salesman ever.
Able to convince how "magical" the iPhone are.

BEtul betul.
Don't be a hypocrite.

Ya, and for iOS fans, they no choice even how bad Apple did.

This was different for Android, they is plenty choice for choose.

Sony seen marketing was important and they start push up now...

HTC ... hmmm... HTC really need push up more on marketing if they want as success as Samsung.