When OnePlus revealed that it was going to be utilizing an “improved” invite system for the OnePlus 2, much like for the OnePlus One, we were a little disappointed – were we going to have to trawl through forums begging people to give us their invites again? Well, OnePlus has heard our cries and has posted a blog post today that talks about the “improved” invite system and how they think it’s going to be better this time around.
The biggest change mentioned is the change in OnePlus’ approach to inventory. Because the OnePlus One was their first device, profit margins on the devices was so small, and they weren’t even sure who was going to want one, OnePlus had to keep their inventory tight and conservative to keep expenses in check. This time around with the OnePlus 2, OnePlus has understandably gained a whole lot of confidence and is extending their inventory “30-50 times” what it was for the OnePlus One. That along should make invites more plentiful, but OnePlus is also making sure that referral invites are coming sooner and also has a reservation system that just requires you to submit your email and wait for your invite, priority list depending, of course.
These changes might seem subtle, but it does appear like the OnePlus 2 will be much more readily available than its predecessor, and that can only be a good thing – with specs like a Snapdragon 810, 4GB RAM, 13MP camera, 3,300mAh battery and cost less than $450, there’s not much not to like.
What do you think about the new invite system for the OnePlus 2? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
