Published: 2012-10-29, Author: Brian , review by: anandtech.com
Anand made this great observation a while back that each platform was ultimately a reflection of the desktop position of the company behind it. For Google's smartphone platform, that means a full standalone computing environment complete with filesystem, ...
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...
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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...
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
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...
The HTC 8X is a fantastic ambassador to Windows Phone 8, but we're longing for a similar phone running Android -- at least until a stronger app ecosystem develops....
Published: 2012-09-21, Author: Range , review by: technabob.com
Abstract: It looks like all the big companies now have got an 8 megapixel camera in their smartphones, and although I've had one for almost a year on my iPhone, I am somewhat disappointed that no one has released a smartphone with a better camera, except that PureV...
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Published: 2012-09-20, Author: Simon , review by: t3me.com
Abstract: Bringing the fight to the iPhone 5 and other great Android phones (One X aside) we take a snapshot look at the features that might tempt the money out of your pocket for the HTC 8X.Measuring in at 10.12mm thick, the 8X is substantially less slender than t...
