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Windows 8 Phone Dual Core 1.5 Ghz S4 Processor Integration with XBox 8GB Internal Memory & 8 Megapixel Camera AT&T Retail Package - Unlocked for use with ALL GSM Networks
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- Windows 8 Phone
- Dual Core 1.5 Ghz S4 Processor
- Integration with XBox
- 8GB Internal Memory & 8 Megapixel Camera
- AT&T Retail Package - Unlocked for use with ALL GSM Networks
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
LOVE! Not perfect, but soooo much more intuitive than Android!
By Alaina T
I did a ton of online research before trading in my three year relationship with my old Android phone (HTC Droid Incredible) for the HTC 8X. I went into the switch with an open mind and the acceptance that there would be some limitations to get use to. But I was just ready for something new!
So I have had the phone for two months and so far I absolutely love it! All Windows Phones basically have the same user experience because Microsoft doesn't allow manufacturers or carriers to skin the OS. So here, firstly, are my pros and cons specific to the 8X.
PROS
Very lightweight as compared to other top end Windows phones. Very thin profile.
Fun colour options for casing. It's an eye catcher.
Solid battery life. I can get a whole day with pretty heavy use.
Solid camera with a great range of fun apps: filters, lomo, panorama, editing.
Dedicated shutter button.
Only fits halfway in my front pants pocket, but the rubberized coating on the back keeps it from slipping out.
The default automated backlighting setting is surprisingly accurate. I haven't yet had to go in an manually change it once.
CONS
Those external buttons are too flush with the casing so they're hard to find just by feel.
Tinny sounding speaker phone
After two months of daily use, the rubbery coating has started to wear away on the bottom corners. After a year will there be any coating left??
Now, here is my review of the Windows Phone 8 experience, which is basically the same for all WP8 devices.
I found the switch to the Windows Phone 8 OS was super easy. WP8 is incredibly intuitive. I was prepared to confront a steep learning curve but I found I acclimated far quicker than I had with my first android phone. All the most commonly used smartphone apps are integrated into the operating system and they talk to each other in a way that Android apps, created by myriad different developers, do not. TO use an SAT motif...WP8 is to Android as Facebook is to MySpace. Android, like MySpace, offers maybe too much freedom of customization for the average user, which can lead to a mess of cluttered home screens and buggy widgets and third-party apps that don't talk to each other. However WP8, like Facebook, gives you a clean, simplified interface, with limited customizations that everyone can use. This of course also contrasts with iPhone which offers no customization what-so-ever.
I LOVE the live tiles! I can basically see what's going on with all of my various communication accounts in one glance: phone calls, SMS, Gmail, Yahoo mail, Whatsapp, Skype, Twitter, Facebook and Gchat. Kind of similar to the pull-down notification tray on Android...but so, so, so much better! First thing in the morning, I'd actually rather check all my accounts on my phone in just one look and a couple taps than boot up my laptop and open all the applications/web pages separately. Super intuitive!
I LOVE the built in address book which links all of my contact accounts to consolidate the info for each person. From any single contact page I can call them, text them, email them at multiple addresses, message them on Facebook, mention them on twitter, see all our recent interactions, and see any of their recent status updates and photos. Without having to enter all that information manually into the phone. This is what I mean when I say the apps are well integrated!
I LOVE the design aesthetic of the user interface, which carries over to all the different Microsoft apps. It's clean, minimalist and a little iconic. Whatever colour and background I set for the live tiles, is used within all the apps as well. Makes the user experience feel much more unified.
I LOVE the Bing search built in features - local news, suggested activities based on recent searches, local deals based on recent searches, and movies based on your location. The movies feature in particular makes me happy. It aggregates everything you would want to know in one place - all current moves, locations and times near you (uses GPS), synopsis and info, user reviews, and ticket apps like fandango. This is a good example of what I mean when I say the UX is intuitive!
I DON'T LOVE the Bing Maps app. It's a solid app, but after many years of using Google Maps, it just doesn't measure up. It really annoys me that it doesn't include public transportation directions, only walking and driving. I live in a major metropolitan city and public trans is a big deal. Also it doesn't do a great job of guessing what I'm searching for if it doesn't immediately recognize the address I enter. And NO turn by turn navigation! I'm sure Bing Maps will get there eventually, it's just not there yet, and if you rely on you phone for directions frequently this could be a problem.
I DON'T LOVE the app drawer. It's one loooong column so you have to scroll forever to find what you're looking for. What's wrong with a grid like iOS and Android have? If it ain't wrong don't fix it.
I DON'T LOVE the limited app market. I'd be very careful to check if all your favorite apps are available on WP8 before you make a switch! Microsoft has actually been pretty good about communicating upcoming app developments to their users. They announced a forthcoming Pandora app in December for launch in spring 2013 and we just got it...right on time! But, it's a bummer knowing that every time a hot new app is rumored, it probably won't be available for windows phones. At least not for a while. This is of course a growing-pains issue that will get better as WP becomes more popular which I really think it will!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Ditch your contract and get one of these
By Daniel Casentini
I was hunting for a new phone when I moved back to the US and couldn't believe what people are paying for their contracts. I got this phone unlocked and threw a TMobile pay-as-you-go SIM card for a $100 bucks., it works perfect for me. I don't need to update Facebook every 5 minutes and there is enough free wifi around that I can get Internet pretty much anywhere anyway. As far as the phone itself goes, I thought I was going to have trouble liking win8 after being in an iPhone the last 4 years, but I actually like it better than my old iPhone. There aren't as many apps out there yet, but there are a lot of good ones and I imagine more are being worked on and being released often. Bye for now iPhone and expensive contracts, I'm 100% satisfied.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Nice hardware, decent software
By Gunnar Lium
The HTC 8X has a really nice feel, and great battery life. The UI is responsive and intuitive, although somewhat limited due to the Windows Phone 8 OS. For someone new to smart phones, I believe it will be a great experience. If you're coming from Android or iOS, you may feel somewhat limited in what you can do.
It has a dedicated camera button, and takes decent photos.
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