Actually, I do build my own PCs. But this is a phone. I mean, I usually get rid of whatever I don't like but I really do like HTC's Sense. It's superior to the blandness that is stock Android. I can't be the only person.
I have had the S2, S3, HTC One X, Nexus, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, , Note 2, S4 and Nexus 4. Some rooted, some not, some with Custom ROM's, some stock. The one I still use as my daily driver is the Nexus 4.
The Nexus 4 has it's flaws, low light/indoor pictures, battery life can be an issue if you are out for a full day running around, but in general day to day use it really is a great phone. It just "feels" quicker and more responsive with what I do with my phone than the other phones. My primary uses are: Surfing the web, texting, GPS/Navigation, phone calls, outdoor pictures. Other than that, I don't really need much more.
That being said, I found a HTC One that should be delivered early next week to see how that goes. I've only tried it out in the store and you really can't tell how a phone is for you unless you swap your SIM card to it and use it for a week or so in your normal life to really see how it works for you rather than a reviewer's point of view as we all use our phones differently.
I would guess I'll end up with an S4 Google edition in the end as the camera is excellent, battery can be swapped out and you can add storage via SD. My only real issues with the Nexus 4 has been battery life when I'm out running around for an entire day on a weekend and the camera in low light/indoors. Storage has not been an isssue for me as I just download what I need and then take it off when I'm done with it.
For those that complain about build quality, if you put a case on your phone then what is the difference? I carry my Nexus 4 naked with SGP Ultra Crystal front and back screen protectors as it just feels better in my hand than with a case. The S4 and most of the other phones before it had a Rearth/Ringke slim case as I didn't want to add much bulk but liked how the phones felt in the hand with it on. The S4 is actually too thin IMO.
iPhone 5 users who like to flaunt the build quality (which does feel awesome in the hand except it's too tall/skinny to me) and then carry their phone in an Otterbox Case really confuse me as if I put an S4 in an Otterbox what's the difference in build quality?
The HTC One though will most likely be caseless as it does feel great in the hand without a case, but I'll probaly look for a clear skin for it to keep the nicks/scratches off.