Other than that, Windows Phone 8 will provide a fairly consistent software experience across varying hardware. The differentiating bits will be phone design, the camera, and a few builtin apps. This is the first Windows Phone 8 device I've tested for an e
Red blinking lowbattery light is annoying. Phone gets noticeably warm with prolonged use. No public transportation directions in Maps. Main camera is kinda meh
Fantastic display, Excellent build quality, Sharp design, Slick interface, Good multitasking, Fast performance,People hub, Good customisation
Camera lacks stabilisation, Windows Phone Store lagging behind, Relatively low onboard storage, No MicroSD, No 4G
ImagingHTC is fast establishing itself as one of the go-to companies for premium camera-phone setups and the 8X is representative of this fact.It sports an 8-megapixel primary camera with a back-illuminated sensor (BSI), LED flash and an f/2.0 aperture. V...
Abstract: Microsoft's partnership with HTC stretches way back to the Windows Mobile days. Back then, the Taiwanese manufacturer shipped a variety of chunky WinMo handsets topped with its Sense user interface. Since the Windows Phone 7 launch, Microsoft's mobile OS ...
Abstract: I've always had a soft spot for HTC's phones. The Taiwanese company was among the first to bring a touchscreen smartphone to the UK and was an early trailblazer for Android back in 2007. Its HD7 was an understated but worthy competitor when pitched aga...
Abstract: Aaron does an early review of the HTC Windows Phone 8X , coming soon to several carriers in the US. Featuring a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch HD display, 8-megapixel camera, and Windows Phone 8 . It's a hot smartphone, but can Windows Phone 8 comp...
Abstract: If ever there was a smartphone that screams “underdog,” the HTC Windows Phone 8X is that phone. In a handset market dominated by Apple ( AAPL ) and Samsung ( 005930 ), HTC ( 2498 ) stumbled badly in late 2011 and has yet to regain it footing . And in a pl...
Do you want a Windows Phone? Are you on a carrier other than AT&T? Then yes, this will probably be the best youre going to get.AdvertisementSponsoredBut if youre on the fence about making the switch, you probably want to hang back and see what the Lumia...
Abstract: I had the pleasure of seeing HTC's new Windows Phone 8 smartphones several times before my review unit arrived. The 8X is the company's high-end model and is equipped with several noteworthy features, including a 4.3-inch Gorilla Glass 2 display with a 72...
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Published: 2012-10-29, Author: Tom , review by: stuff.tv/my/
Windows Phone still lacks apps, Vague physical buttons
What you have here is some fantastic hardware and a beautiful new OS. But the whole package has an Achilles' heel.The first question you need to ask yourself is whether Windows Phone 8 is for you. So, take a look at your current smartphone and work out wh...
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Published: 2012-10-29, Author: Matthew , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: My first Windows Phone 7 device was the HTC HD7 and the HTC Windows Phone 8X is one of the two devices, the other is the Nokia Lumia 920 , that I am planning to purchase when released. HTC was kind enough to send along an evaluation unit of their upcoming...
