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10.02.2013
10/10
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In this review, I'm going to focus as exclusively on the hardware as possible, only venturing into software where HTC's exclusive WP apps are concerned.This phone first met with complete skepticism from me, a previously very happy TITAN owner. The screen was far smaller and the storage no bigger than the phone I already had. When I finally had a chance to use the device and eventually own it however, that changed entirely.The design is absolutely impeccable, and what I have come to expect from HTC. Pure machined precision, in comfortable soft touch material, with the curved glass screen sloping to meet the body at the edges. I know the lack of removable batteries is somewhat of a lightning rod issue, but I found the unibody construction of the phone made it feel more solid in my hand and gave me more peace of mind. One issue I did find with this curved glass is that it curves away so sharply that a screen protector is left with a somewhat unsightly line where it's not stuck on all around the edge.The coloring schemes are quite nice and brilliant, and they give a good sense of personality to the phone, matched by equally vivid tiles when the phone is on.The cameras on the device are arguably one of the best experiences. The main camera takes great pictures in daylight, and manages in low-light situation with a flash that is very quick, timed well with the relatively quick shutter. I would have liked to see more image stabilization and low-light optimization with regards to white balance and ISO, instead of me having to manually adjust them to try and maximize my shot in dark situations. The front facing camera was very impressive, with the wide angle lens really allowing me to either pack in more friends or get more surrounding scenery in as well. Before you dismiss it as a gimmick, I must say that getting the Capitol in the shot with a few friends around me at the Inauguration wouldn't have been possible if it were not for this phone.The Beats audio was an interesting addition. Unfortunately, due to Microsoft restrictions on the device, there is no physical amplifier in the phone, rather, just a bunch of software tweaks to make things sound louder and in more surround sound. The speaker's performance is pretty good, but it's placement allows it to be muffled by a surface on accident pretty easily.Call quality was great all around, with both the earpiece and speaker deliver loud and clear voice, with very little interference, and good results were reported by the other party as well.The hardware buttons are great except that the power button is a little too far back and recessed and somewhat hard to press.Battery life is great, and this is where the WP optimizations really show. I am getting a solid full day and a half every day with no signs of slowing down after a few months of solid use. Every day I listen to podcasts for at least 3 hours, with heavy web usage, app usage, and background tasks all day. My day starts at 8 and I end at 9 with about 46% left on average. That's incredible.Finally, I'll go over HTC's exclusive apps experience. This is one area where the experience stumbles somewhat. They bolstered it on this device by adding an HTC clock tile that delivers the trademark HTC clock in the form of a live tile that adds live weather info and location. Clicking on it takes you to what was previously the HTC hub, which provides stocks, weather and news. All are great experiences, and the HTC hub is my primary source for stocks and weather, but the news experience is lacking compared to a good RSS reader. The exclusive apps are rather sparse, especially when compared to the leader in this aspect, Nokia. HTC not only has a long way to go in making unique apps that differentiate and add value, but also getting exclusive deals on third party apps like Nokia.Overall, an incredible device that soundly beat my expectations of it, and another proud addition to my HTC collection. I look forward to seeing what their next phone is for WP with great anticipation.
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03.12.2012
8/10
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To start with, I purchased this phone through a 2-year contract extension with AT&T. I have been using it extensively for approximately 3 weeks.The Good: * HTC made sure to equip this phone with hardware that can handle very heavy use. Windows 8 itself runs extremely smooth with no hangup opening apps or browsing the web, even while listening to music. The camera is very responsive and snaps pictures without any delay (this has been an issue that I've had with most of the camera phones I've used). * Windows 8 has incorporated a lot of the Zune user interface as their music player. I found it to be very intuitive when it was on the Zune and it has held up well here. * Live Tiles are just plain great. There aren't a ton of apps that utilize it yet (more about this later), but the ones that do increase the functionality of the home page exponentially. Just after unlocking my phone, I'm looking at a scroll of what music is playing, a large clock, the weather, a preview of text messages, how many emails I have in my work and Gmail accounts, a constantly scrolling grid of my LinkedIn and Facebook friend photos and the top-billed movie in the box office. And that's before I have even scrolled to the rest of my "start" page. I suspect that the OS will not be for everyone, so I recommend that you play with it in the store before buying it. But in my opinion, the experience is much more appropriate to a phone-sized screen than iOS or Android. To me they seem like a shoehorned version of Windows or Mac OS desktops, whereas Windows 8 feels designed to take advantage of the small device size. * The screen is bright and clear. Movies and pictures are crisp and the sound quality is what I've come to expect from HTC devices. * The 4G LTE connection in Boston, at least, is quite fast. The Internet Explorer browser included in the base UI is quick and spare. * YOU CAN REMOVE ALL THE BLOATWARE, NO QUESTIONS ASKED!! Just uninstall and it's gone forever. Finally.The Bad: * There is no memory expansion. 16 GB is not a lot, especially for a device meant to be used as a media player. Microsoft is hoping that you'll use the Sky Drive to store media and stream it, but unfortunately many of us are still unable to get unlimited data plans (I'm looking at you AT&T). * The app selection is painfully small. Smaller even than Windows 7 as many of those apps require modifications in order to work on Windows 8. Now, I'm actually fairly confident that Microsoft is committed to working with developers to expand the selection quickly. However, if you use Instagram, Pandora, Google Maps or many of the most popular apps, make sure you're OK with waiting to get them or that you see an app in the Microsoft Market that reasonably replaces it. To me, Google Maps is the biggest loss. Bing just doesn't have the depth of data that Google does and the navigation features are not comparable. * Related to above, most of the functionality of the phone will require you to have a Windows Live account. If you are used to having everything tied to your Google account, it will require some adjustment. But it was actually fairly minor to acclimate myself to the change and having automated backup of my contacts and photos is actually rather convenient. * The camera photos aren't amazing. I've certainly seen much better on the iPhone and several Android devices. You'll want to shoot some photos in the store to see if it meets your personal taste on the quality.To wrap up, Windows 8 is still in it's infancy. I knew this going in as an early user of the phone, so I don't have a problem with the minor kinks. I think I would give the phone a 5-star rating if it weren't for the limited app library. However, unless you are planning to upgrade to a premier data plan, the 16 GB storage capacity could be a deal breaker.
Скроменый эксперт
08.02.2013
8/10
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HTC Window Phone 8X ReviewBy: Cliff BejinTo start of this review of the HTC 8X, I'll list the pros, then the cons and finally my conclusion.Pros:* HD Display - the screen on the HTC 8X has to be the best I've seen on a phone so far. Text look crystal clear, and image and video like they are popping out the screen and into real life. It makes its very good for videos, movie, document and etc.* Both Cameras - The 8.1 MP camera on the rear, just blow my HTC One S camera out the water. It's very clear indoor, outdoor at night and zoomed in. The images are nice and sharp, with good color accuracy and clarity. The night time shot are unbelievable and can compete with many entries level point-and-shoot stand-alone cameras on the market. The 2.0 MP webcam is also unbelievable, not only is it clear indoor, but you can use it outside at night, with very limited light. It just set the bar higher for webcams on phones, with its clarity and sharp, not to mention color accuracy for people skin complexion.* Back Cover - I'm not sure what possess HTC to make the back for the 8X like they did, but I'm glad they did. It's like a brand new fleece blanket on the back of the device, so soft and warm. It doesn't even feel like plastic but fur, all I k now is that it is a plus.* Design - the 8X look like modern art, it design is simply and straight to the point. It's curve so it fit in the hand and easy to use. Also it makes the phone quite the eye candy and conversation starter. When I talk on it in public, I notice a few people staring. He he!* Audio enhancement by Beats - The audio enhancement on this phone is the best ever. It's loud and clear and noticeable, it really just boost your music and video enjoin when you actually hear the sound coming out your phone and have your mind blown doing so.Cons* The Corners - one problem I had when holding the phone to make calls is the corners. They're hard and a bit pointy, and tend to poke you in the palm if you try holding it from the bottom, you to grip it from the middle of it.* The Buttons - they give pretty no tactile respond that you press, they move easily but you don't feel them move. You have to look at the screen to know if you actually did anything.Conclusion The HTC 8X is definitely a good phone, that a person should have no problem with owning and might feel pride in doing so. With Window Phone 8 OS, the HTC 8X is practically a business phone, with a heavy focus on productivity, thanks to app like Microsoft Office Mobile and Internet Explorer 10. That killer front-facing camera make it prefect for Skype and the fleece-soft, has a pretty good grip, so it doesn't slide out your hand easy. I personally think a business with this phone will do better than a business with the over-kill Samsung GS III or GN II.
Скроменый эксперт
10.02.2013
10/10
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While very functional and capable, this phone's biggest claim to fame is it's amazing design. I have never held a phone that is it's equal.SOUND QUALITY:Sound quality is really good on this phone. While I think the beats thing is a bit gimmicky, it doesn't change the fact that of the 4 smartphones I've had over the years (and media players) this cranks out the loudest, and clearest sound. That includes call quality too! (it is phone after all). If sound quality is important to you, take this phone very seriously.CAMERAS:Front facing camera is the best on the market bar none. Rear facing camera is very good too, but not quite as good some others I've used (though pretty darn close).SCREEN:Screen is just the right size for me (though some may find 4.3" too big). Screen is what you would expect from top-tier smartphone and is one of the best from a color accuracy/brightness/glare perspective. The resolution is plenty high, giving this a great crisp display (though not retina, I can't notice the difference even when holding it right up to my face - I did this with an iPhone4s).DESIGN:I love the shape and feel of the phone, it fits so nice in my hand, and in my pocket since it has a nice slim tapered body. The color is very eye catching (mine is the blue one) and EVERYONE I know comments on how striking it is.BATTERY:Battery is average. Easily gets through the whole day for me, though not 2.DURABILITY:I don't use a case (doesn't really need one because of the gorilla glass on the front and whatever you call that grippy material on the back). Had it for about a month now and it's actually taken a few mild tumbles onto the floor (tile). Not even a scratch on it so I'm pretty impressed so far (though I'm sure things would be different if it landed on concrete).If you're considering this phone, all you need to do is hold one in a store and you'll probably like it.MY ONE GRIPE:Windows Phone 8 aside (it's still maturing), this phone has all the bells & whistlers save one important one for me - a microSD slot. It's true that with cloud storage it's not as important to me as it used to be, but I still miss having one.OS:Windows Phone 8 is very very easy to use and pretty intuitive, it does offer more out of the box than Android/iPhone IMHO, but still has to catch up in the app department. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I would challenge anyone to actually use it before dismissing it as you will probably be pleasantly surprised on how nice WP8 is to use - as someone who has had iOS & android stuff, I was quite impressed and look forward to seeing how the OS progresses. I will say that there are one or two apps I do miss from Android (my previous phone)
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18.02.2013
10/10
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finally convinced my wife to upgrade to a smartphone which i had narrowed down to a droid razor m ($50 cheaper @ verizon) or this htc windows phone 8x. still using a droid x2 myself after a couple of yrs i was leaning towards the droid for her as well but she really liked the windows 8 interface which she felt would b easier to use/learn after initially playing w/ the demo in the store. she also liked the feel of the phone in her smaller hands even though it is a little bigger than the droid razor m. to our mutual surprise she has pretty much mastered the use of this htc phone in <24 hrs & is REALLY pleased with it!! the supposed lack of apps (compared to google/apple) hasnt been an issue as we've been able to get all the apps that she would want -. games (solitaire, angry birds etc). groupon. photobucket (photo uploading). gps navigation apps - "nokea drive+ beta" turn by turn gps navigation (FREE!) so far has been every bit as good as my droid/google navaigation (the toll free option is a nice unexpected feature) as well as bing maps (incl "local scout" to identify local restaurants etc) & gmaps. gas buddy. skype. flashlight. stopwatchThe alarm, email & camera (both ft & rr) all work well & were easy to learn. finally the free "internet sharing" (which i currently accomplish w/ pdanet & foxfi on my droid) was a pleasant surprise (per verizon there is no addl tethering charge for this feature on the "share everything plan" other than potentially having to purchase more bandwidth). the wireless charging is another great feature although we were happy to realize that the phone uses the same micro usb cable connection that we were both sharing previously so no need to purchase new adapters for the car or when we r away - say at a hotel (i cant see us bringing the wireless charger when we travel).really - about the only con so far (again its only been a day) was that the "speech" ("voice command" in droid) feature which didnt appear to work on all apps (as it does on my droid) although she was happy enough that it worked w/ search, texting & email.bottom line: windows 8 & htc deliver on this phone!
Скроменый эксперт
08.02.2013
8/10
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I've had my Windows Phone 8X since just after Thanksgiving. I was really excited to get it because it was so much lighter than the Lumia 920, and just felt better in my hand.My initial impression is that the phone feels _tall_. I put it side by side with an iPhone 5 and it's actually just barely taller, which makes me think it's just the narrowness of it relative to all the Nokias that makes it look so tall. The only downside to the height is that the lock screen button is still on the top right corner, so it can be a bit far to reach.The body is a lovely soft touch coating, in a color I have affectionately named 'blurple', but HTC calls 'California Blue'. I love when a manufacturer takes the extra initiative, and having the matching earpiece color and even the OS color is really impressive. My only real complaints are that the buttons are so subtle along the sides that it can sometimes be hard to really push them- especially the lock screen which can be a bit of a reach for small hands.Inside, the 8X is blessed by pretty much the best Qualcomm hardware on the market. It's wicked fast, never lags, and the OS is gorgeous when rendered on the vivid LCD screen.The only real reasons I've taken away a star are: high-ish price (with a Lumia 920 32gb running just 99, it's hard to compete), the hard to push lock button, and the fact that the soft touch on my corners has begun to wear down a little bit.I think this is a fantastic phone that you'd be much happier owning than literally ANY Android phone on the market.
Скроменый эксперт
09.02.2013
8/10
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HTC's 8X represents the best hardware to grace a Microsoft OS since the groundbreaking HTC HD2 way back in 2010. It's Snapdragon S4 processor never lags and does everything with alarmingly quick speed. Multitasking was done pretty easily and it never skipped a beat.One of my favorite features was the front facing camera. I've never been a fan of them as more often then not, they are of a terrible quality and only work as video-calling camera. Pictures with both cameras were so crisp and clean that they easily impressed most people who saw it in action. Hardware-wise, it's one of the best phones out there, not just the best Windows Phone device.Speaking of the OS, that is the glaring weak spot. Not so much the operating system itself as I was very impressed by it. The lack of apps is a HUGE issue. When super popular apps like instagram, Spotify, TuneIn and others aren't available, it makes it hard for veteran smartphone users to migrate completely from Android or iOS. That is the part that pains me to say. If not for that, I would even consider the 8x a better device then my own One X. Sadly, the lack of apps sinks it.It's an amazing device but I feel it would be better if it had Android in it.
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15.02.2013
10/10
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First of all, you've probably never held a Smart Phone that feels this good in your hands. It was designed to fit perfectly in the human hand and the build quality is great. The color selection is fun, and my California Blue gets a lot of compliments when people see it.One of my favorite features of the phone is the wide-angle front-facing camera. I've never liked using front facing cameras before, because pictures are always way to close in. The camera on this phone gets everything in the picture, and picture quality is wonderful.My phone has 16GB of storage, and it is going to be plenty, not worried about filling it up at all.With all the tech that is loaded into this phone, it is surprisingly light, and even though the battery life, screen, and processor are all better than my last phone, it is much lighter. When I first started using it, I had to get used to the fact that my phone was in my pocket, even though it didn't feel like it.Screen quality is one of the best you can find, with a very high resolution, great color, and bright enough to use outside during the daytime.
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16.02.2013
10/10
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The best thing, hands down, about this phone is the feel of it in your hand. HTC has done an amazing job getting just the right finish on it, and this thin and slender phone feels amazing when you hold it. The pictures don't do it justice. I also really like that it comes in color, rather than the same old grey and white (I have the blue).It's a solid performer and WP8 runs very well on it. I had some issues with audio cutting out, though that may have been the Audible app. The cameras are good, but not great. They perform excellent in outdoor lighting, but low light photos don't tend to come out great. The front facing camera has a neat feature: wide angle. This is a really great idea and something that will likely find its way to every other smartphone in the future. It just makes sense... when skyping or taking a picture of yourself and your friends, you just get a lot more in the picture.Overall I like this phone a lot more than I thought I might, and I guess that says it all.
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08.02.2013
8/10
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"The first thing that became clear in my mind when I first took the 8X in my hands was that this was not going to be a common user experience. The handset truly comes across as to be able to please all senses that come in contact with it. Touch it: rounded edges, seamless, supple, solid. Look at it: gorgeous unibody design, stunning screen that truly gives Windows 8 justice. Listen to it: I am a music lover and I could easily switch to this device as my main portable mp3 player.Oh, the camera! Trust it, use it as often as you can... it will not disappoint you! Great battery life (vast improvement over my Evo 4G). Overall I tried really hard to find something to gripe about and all I can think of is the volume controls: they are so flush with the body that sometimes I have a hard time finding them! All in all I highly recommend the "sensual" 8X!"
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04.12.2012
8/10
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I'm not technically inclined and after reading countless reviews, I purchased my first smartphone and selected the HTC Windows 8x phone (T-mobile). Being a Hotmail user, the phone was super-easy to sync with my Hotmail contacts, Facebook, Twitter, etc. I'm not a listen-to-music-or-videos-on-my-phone kind of person, so the limited storage doesn't bother me. For what I want it to do (primarily texting and social media), the phone is simple to use, and after a week of use, I absolutely adore it!The only thing I don't care for is the battery life. I'd read reviews that it wasn't good, but it is terrible. I'm a heavy texter and use social media throughout the day, but still....I'd expected a fully-charged battery to last longer than 12 hours, which is typically when I need to plug the phone says battery is critcally low and I need to charge it.Otherwise, I'm very impressed with this phone and love it!!
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20.02.2013
8/10
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The Windows 8X is a beautiful looking phone. I enjoy the different color options. The sleek design and slimness makes the 8X feel and look great in the palm of my hand. The screen is bright. This phone runs fast and works smoothly. I love the camera quality and the front wide angled lens is perfect for taking selfies! My only complaint about this phone is that there are a lack of apps (Instagram) which Windows Mobile is mostly to blame. Other then that I would recommend this phone to anybody. I think this is also a great "Mom phone" for a first time smart phone user!
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29.11.2012
10/10
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I am thoroughly impressed with the phone and the OS and had no issues switching to the Windows Phone. They have done an outstanding job helping to transfer information regardless of previous OS/preference.The phone is clean, responsive and easily customized. Even more so than I imagined.I was looking forward to moving to a Windows Phone, so I was expecting maybe a little bit of a let down once I actually obtained one, but I couldn't be happier.The only downside to this phone is the limited storage and no ability to upgrade it. But with the skydrive sync it will just require a little closer management of media files.Neither HTC nor AT&T add much software to the phone but Windows does enough.
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17.02.2013
10/10
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I've used Samsung phones since Galaxy Vibrant and was more than ready to move from android to Windows.I had migrated for 7 to 8 and thought the next logical thing was to have a Windows phone.The phones' interface and live tiles make management of contacts, email, messaging and calls simple.Having an OS and phone synced and all apps native makes for one less hassle.
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13.02.2013
8/10
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looks good. the blue color is sexy. works fine. fast. light even though it has a large screen. calls are good. bluetooth is good. wifi and 4G is good. beats audio helps the sound. The OS works nicely and is fast. photos come out nice. only thing i don't like too much so far is the power button on the top right that seems too hard to use. but the phone overall is recommended.
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08.01.2013
10/10
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I had a Samsung Focus before, and was ready to buy the new Nokia phone, when I came across the HTC 8X. I love the form factor, the color, and battery life. For my hands, it fits and feels better than the Nokia phones (they feel a bit too large). I also love the Windows 8 Phone experience.The only drawbacks so far:- cant replace the battery (dont think you can on the Nokia either)- no radio (as in AM/FM, like the Samsung Focus), although I read rumors on the web that this could be enabled later
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08.02.2013
10/10
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This phone is a head turner!!! Everything is perfect, I love the quality of the screen and Front facing camera. I wish the power button was in the side instead of the top of the phone... But, it's not a big deal! I recommend this phone...
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17.01.2013
10/10
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What few complaints I had with my Win 7.5 phone are gone with this one. Great screen, nice feel, excellent performance and improved on the already elegant interface.Makes all my friends Apple phones look seriously passe, which might be the best feature of all.
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12.12.2012
10/10
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Out of the box there is 8GB of memory, but only 5GB is available for the user. There are only English and Spanish language options. Too bad it does not have an option to install Chinese. The phone is thin, narrow, and extremely light weight. It feels good in the hand, and the back cover is soft matte material that feels very warm and comfortable to hold.
Gellnlikeafelon
14.12.2022
8/10
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Overall a Great phone with two gripes
Pros:
The UI is fantastic and easy to navigate. I'm always updating my main screen, and I spend less time finding things.
Linked email inbox's are amazing. With one touch I can view 4 different email accounts.
Calls are fine
Camera is awesome. For great photo editing get the app Fotor.
Cons:
Apps are expanding. It's nice being able to play games like Ruzzle with friends. Still need Instagram! (I haven't bought Itsdagram but it looks like a legitimate replacement)
Bing Maps is AWFUL. Its unfortunate that google has no plans to bring Google Maps to Windows 8. How can you NOT have public transit/cycling/walking map options in 2013?!?!?
HTC vs Nokia:
Nokia seems like they are more onboard with the windows OS and thus provide more up front apps. The 'wonderful' 5 apps that HTC developed serve little to no purpose.
Storage Space: I've been OK so far, but an SD card would make this phone 5 stars for me.
What I'd recommend if you get this phone:
I received this phone as an upgrade after switching to AT&T for free, so expenses were low.
Case:
I got this rubber one for $10. Worked fine so far. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A4L4E9I/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Apps:
Here's a small list of apps I'd advise getting that showcase the OS and also make your phone more usable:
1.Amazon Mobile.
2.Baconit (If you surf Reddit)
3.Battery
4.BLINK (Takes multiple photos at once, great for action)
5.Bloomberg (Awesome News App)
6.Camera 360
7.Connectivity Tiles
8. Chornos Calendar or Calendar+ (The MS calendar is pretty terrible)
9. Countdown
10. DAS IMAGE - A MUST!!!!
11. MS Facebook/Youtube apps. They've been updated and work wonderfully
12. Flixster
13. Fotor
14. GetThemAll!
15. gMaps
16. Hulu+
17. LinkedIn - Awesome App
18. Netflix
19. Newegg
20. RT News
21. Skydrive
22. Skype
23. TOMATO!!!
24. Traffic
The camera is my favorite function. If I was back at square one, I would have gone with a Nokia phone, but $200 wasn't in my budget at the time.
The UI is fantastic and easy to navigate. I'm always updating my main screen, and I spend less time finding things.
Linked email inbox's are amazing. With one touch I can view 4 different email accounts.
Calls are fine
Camera is awesome. For great photo editing get the app Fotor.
Cons:
Apps are expanding. It's nice being able to play games like Ruzzle with friends. Still need Instagram! (I haven't bought Itsdagram but it looks like a legitimate replacement)
Bing Maps is AWFUL. Its unfortunate that google has no plans to bring Google Maps to Windows 8. How can you NOT have public transit/cycling/walking map options in 2013?!?!?
HTC vs Nokia:
Nokia seems like they are more onboard with the windows OS and thus provide more up front apps. The 'wonderful' 5 apps that HTC developed serve little to no purpose.
Storage Space: I've been OK so far, but an SD card would make this phone 5 stars for me.
What I'd recommend if you get this phone:
I received this phone as an upgrade after switching to AT&T for free, so expenses were low.
Case:
I got this rubber one for $10. Worked fine so far. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A4L4E9I/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Apps:
Here's a small list of apps I'd advise getting that showcase the OS and also make your phone more usable:
1.Amazon Mobile.
2.Baconit (If you surf Reddit)
3.Battery
4.BLINK (Takes multiple photos at once, great for action)
5.Bloomberg (Awesome News App)
6.Camera 360
7.Connectivity Tiles
8. Chornos Calendar or Calendar+ (The MS calendar is pretty terrible)
9. Countdown
10. DAS IMAGE - A MUST!!!!
11. MS Facebook/Youtube apps. They've been updated and work wonderfully
12. Flixster
13. Fotor
14. GetThemAll!
15. gMaps
16. Hulu+
17. LinkedIn - Awesome App
18. Netflix
19. Newegg
20. RT News
21. Skydrive
22. Skype
23. TOMATO!!!
24. Traffic
The camera is my favorite function. If I was back at square one, I would have gone with a Nokia phone, but $200 wasn't in my budget at the time.
jyu
14.12.2022
10/10
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Beautiful phone; sharp camera
This is a review of just the HTC 8X itself, and less focused on Windows Phone 8 OS
HARDWARE
HTC really have outdone themselves on the design of the body. The curves on the plastic body and glass screen are beautiful. They are so well designed that the very first reaction that I get from people when they see my phone is "Wow! That phone is SO THIN!" when in reality it's actually a bit thicker in the middle than other phones. That's a statement in itself on how well the HTC design team nailed the radii of the edges to create that sliver-thin optical illusion.
Body feels solid, though not quite Nokia solid. Tiny gaps between glass and plastic body in my unit.. but doesn't give me worry.
Buttons: not good. The sleep/wake button is at the very top left corner of the phone, but the phone is quite long, so that means it's quite difficult to reach. The more annoying thing is how flush the buttons sit; you can barely discern where they are just by feel. The button travel is also really short, so you don't get a satisfying 'click' when you press them (which is an important feedback for phone users).
DISPLAY
Awesome. Very high ppi, so it goes toe to toe with iPhone's "retina display".
Only complaint is brightness sensing sometimes is a bit off. When in direct sunlight, it's a bit hard to read.
CAMERA
In a word, superb. Not joking when I say it's the best phone camera I've used so far
The optics and sensor are good, though lacking the fancy [mechanical] Optical Image Stabilization found in the Nokia Lumia 920. However, I believe in normal lighting conditions, the 8X beats the 920 in image quality by a lot. (check online reviews and comparisons) This is because the Nokia image processing, despite many updates, is still wonky (i'm a Lumia 900 owner). The images still end up hazy and have a strange blue tint. Not at all sharp and vivid colors like the HTC phones have.
Low light shooting is OK, but not the best. If you hold your hand steady enough (or stabilize on a surface), you can get some decent shots. However, the 920's low light is still beyond comparison.
The 8X's dedicated camera processor means it takes shots REALLY quickly and is ready for the next shot sooner than you.
Paired with the Windows Phone UI and shutter button, the camera is a really easily started. I find myself capturing that critical shot more often with this phone (much more often than my iPhone). Definitely eliminates the need for a point-and-shoot for me, and often saves me the trouble of bringing my DSLR on casual excursions (especially when hiking, skiing, etc).
FRONT-FACING CAMERA
The front facing camera has a wide-angle lens. This is a feature HTC added to try to differentiate themselves, and I think it's a good choice. The lens is indeed wider; useful for group shots with friends.. but the sensor needs some work (shots are all quite noisy...)
I'm glad to see HTC thinking outside of the box and adding useful and fitting upgrades.
AUDIO
HTC phones all have "Beats" audio now. so far as I can tell, it's just bass boosting. Sounds nice, but nothing an audio EQ couldn't replicate.. Would love to see some high quality audio drivers (think exteral headphone amp/DAC for your computer; audiophile equipment) on this phone if that's the path that they really want to go down and try to differentiate themselves with.
HTC APPS
HTC has some apps available for download, exclusive to the 8X (just like Nokia has a bunch just for their phones). HTC's apps really don't compare to Nokia's in terms of quality; Nokia has things like Nokia Drive+ and Maps and media player, where HTC has only bundled a pretty flashlight app and a clock live tile/weather app. Not even close to matching Nokia..
Thankfully, the best Nokia apps are made available for all WP8 devices (like Nokia Drive+ navigation)
CONCLUSION
I am a convert to Windows Phone and believer, and I really enjoy this device. This is most definitely a premium device. As more apps are added, the power of this phone will be better utilized. Get this phone if you are willing to give Windows Phone a try; you won't be disappointed. thanks for reading my rambles--
HARDWARE
HTC really have outdone themselves on the design of the body. The curves on the plastic body and glass screen are beautiful. They are so well designed that the very first reaction that I get from people when they see my phone is "Wow! That phone is SO THIN!" when in reality it's actually a bit thicker in the middle than other phones. That's a statement in itself on how well the HTC design team nailed the radii of the edges to create that sliver-thin optical illusion.
Body feels solid, though not quite Nokia solid. Tiny gaps between glass and plastic body in my unit.. but doesn't give me worry.
Buttons: not good. The sleep/wake button is at the very top left corner of the phone, but the phone is quite long, so that means it's quite difficult to reach. The more annoying thing is how flush the buttons sit; you can barely discern where they are just by feel. The button travel is also really short, so you don't get a satisfying 'click' when you press them (which is an important feedback for phone users).
DISPLAY
Awesome. Very high ppi, so it goes toe to toe with iPhone's "retina display".
Only complaint is brightness sensing sometimes is a bit off. When in direct sunlight, it's a bit hard to read.
CAMERA
In a word, superb. Not joking when I say it's the best phone camera I've used so far
The optics and sensor are good, though lacking the fancy [mechanical] Optical Image Stabilization found in the Nokia Lumia 920. However, I believe in normal lighting conditions, the 8X beats the 920 in image quality by a lot. (check online reviews and comparisons) This is because the Nokia image processing, despite many updates, is still wonky (i'm a Lumia 900 owner). The images still end up hazy and have a strange blue tint. Not at all sharp and vivid colors like the HTC phones have.
Low light shooting is OK, but not the best. If you hold your hand steady enough (or stabilize on a surface), you can get some decent shots. However, the 920's low light is still beyond comparison.
The 8X's dedicated camera processor means it takes shots REALLY quickly and is ready for the next shot sooner than you.
Paired with the Windows Phone UI and shutter button, the camera is a really easily started. I find myself capturing that critical shot more often with this phone (much more often than my iPhone). Definitely eliminates the need for a point-and-shoot for me, and often saves me the trouble of bringing my DSLR on casual excursions (especially when hiking, skiing, etc).
FRONT-FACING CAMERA
The front facing camera has a wide-angle lens. This is a feature HTC added to try to differentiate themselves, and I think it's a good choice. The lens is indeed wider; useful for group shots with friends.. but the sensor needs some work (shots are all quite noisy...)
I'm glad to see HTC thinking outside of the box and adding useful and fitting upgrades.
AUDIO
HTC phones all have "Beats" audio now. so far as I can tell, it's just bass boosting. Sounds nice, but nothing an audio EQ couldn't replicate.. Would love to see some high quality audio drivers (think exteral headphone amp/DAC for your computer; audiophile equipment) on this phone if that's the path that they really want to go down and try to differentiate themselves with.
HTC APPS
HTC has some apps available for download, exclusive to the 8X (just like Nokia has a bunch just for their phones). HTC's apps really don't compare to Nokia's in terms of quality; Nokia has things like Nokia Drive+ and Maps and media player, where HTC has only bundled a pretty flashlight app and a clock live tile/weather app. Not even close to matching Nokia..
Thankfully, the best Nokia apps are made available for all WP8 devices (like Nokia Drive+ navigation)
CONCLUSION
I am a convert to Windows Phone and believer, and I really enjoy this device. This is most definitely a premium device. As more apps are added, the power of this phone will be better utilized. Get this phone if you are willing to give Windows Phone a try; you won't be disappointed. thanks for reading my rambles--
Player
14.12.2022
6/10
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Плохо
good quality older phone
phone works fine, call quality excellent. Using windows on phone is like its 2012 again, and the latest and greatest is flip phone. lol. I guess its the processor cant handle the new internet, it plays uno good, but surfing the web is aggravating.
AuntB6
14.12.2022
8/10
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Хорошо
AWESOME phone, but battery life is terrible.
I'm not technically inclined and after reading countless reviews, I purchased my first smartphone and selected the HTC Windows 8x phone (T-mobile). Being a Hotmail user, the phone was super-easy to sync with my Hotmail contacts, Facebook, Twitter, etc. I'm not a listen-to-music-or-videos-on-my-phone kind of person, so the limited storage doesn't bother me. For what I want it to do (primarily texting and social media), the phone is simple to use, and after a week of use, I absolutely adore it!
The only thing I don't care for is the battery life. I'd read reviews that it wasn't good, but it is terrible. I'm a heavy texter and use social media throughout the day, but still....I'd expected a fully-charged battery to last longer than 12 hours, which is typically when I need to plug the phone says battery is critcally low and I need to charge it.
Otherwise, I'm very impressed with this phone and love it!!
The only thing I don't care for is the battery life. I'd read reviews that it wasn't good, but it is terrible. I'm a heavy texter and use social media throughout the day, but still....I'd expected a fully-charged battery to last longer than 12 hours, which is typically when I need to plug the phone says battery is critcally low and I need to charge it.
Otherwise, I'm very impressed with this phone and love it!!
Dario Pagani
14.12.2022
8/10
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Хорошо
Finally... a "sensual" phone!
"The first thing that became clear in my mind when I first took the 8X in my hands was that this was not going to be a common user experience. The handset truly comes across as to be able to please all senses that come in contact with it. Touch it: rounded edges, seamless, supple, solid. Look at it: gorgeous unibody design, stunning screen that truly gives Windows 8 justice. Listen to it: I am a music lover and I could easily switch to this device as my main portable mp3 player.
Oh, the camera! Trust it, use it as often as you can... it will not disappoint you! Great battery life (vast improvement over my Evo 4G). Overall I tried really hard to find something to gripe about and all I can think of is the volume controls: they are so flush with the body that sometimes I have a hard time finding them! All in all I highly recommend the "sensual" 8X!"
Oh, the camera! Trust it, use it as often as you can... it will not disappoint you! Great battery life (vast improvement over my Evo 4G). Overall I tried really hard to find something to gripe about and all I can think of is the volume controls: they are so flush with the body that sometimes I have a hard time finding them! All in all I highly recommend the "sensual" 8X!"
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