HTC Windows Phone 8X - california blue (8G - AT&T)

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• 10 stars

  Top design meets top build quality

  by Herr_Lehmann on February 17, 2013

  Pros: Excellent cameras
  Beautiful design and colors
  Top build quality
  Fluid OS

  Cons: Only available with 16 GB storage

  Summary: The 8X delights primarily because of its attractive appearance. I own the device in Californis Blue and it is a real looker! I
  use it in parallel with the HTC ...

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  Summary: The 8X delights primarily because of its attractive appearance. I own the device in Californis Blue and it is a real looker! I
  use it in parallel with the HTC One X and will be regularly addressed on the 8X.
  Especially the quality of workmanship and the haptic is it what everyone who had this device in his hand, immediately fascinated.
  The equipment is comprehensive, excellent display quality and the
  Cameras have make a compact digital camera obsolete. I wrote
  aware "cameras": The wide-angle front camera is the best that
  I've had a cell phone. Self-portraits, even in poor
  light conditions, are real eye-catchers.
  The main camera serves me as a full-fledged digital camera.
  The phone is lightning fast! The software runs, and there are
  absolutely no stutters. Feels like it is at least as smooth as
  an IPhone.
  Another highlight is Beats Audio.
  
  The 8X is persistent! It took almost 2 days with my
  usage behavior until it had to be recharged.
  Conclusion: The hardware and design is really outstanding. A beautiful phone with features brilliant cameras and a very fluid
  operating system.
  Definitely a buying recommendation!

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• 9 stars

  Beautiful Phone! Top notch across the board

  by GoodUserNamesAreTaken on February 16, 2013

  Pros: Fantastic Design
  Fast & Fluid
  Best in class front camera
  Very good back camera
  Great Sound/Call Quality

  Cons: No microSD slot

  Summary: While very functional and capable, this phone's biggest claim to fame is it's amazing design. I have never held a phone that feels as nice as this one....

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  Summary: While very functional and capable, this phone's biggest claim to fame is it's amazing design. I have never held a phone that feels as nice as this one.
  
  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 a 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 a top-tier smartphone and is one of the best from a color accuracy/brightness/glare perspective. The 720p HD resolution gives this a great crisp display that rivals anything else on the market today.
  
  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 (I don't feel it needs one because of the gorilla glass on the front and whatever you call that grippy material on the back). Had it for two months now and it's taken a few (mild) tumbles onto the floor (tile). Not 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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• 9 stars

  Best Windows Phone Available.

  by iTimoleagueDuck on February 16, 2013

  Pros: Screen
  Design
  Camera
  O/S

  Cons: Battery
  Lack of Apps

  Summary: The HTC 8X. Where do I even begin?
  I will start with the design of the phone. It is beautiful. The amazing California Blue colored makes this phone special right ...

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  Summary: The HTC 8X. Where do I even begin?
  I will start with the design of the phone. It is beautiful. The amazing California Blue colored makes this phone special right from the moment you look at it. Just taking it out of the box and experiencing a very unique color that I have never seen on a phone was amazing. The Design of the phone is also a masterpiece. It is an extremely thin and mind bogglingly light. A phone that compacts so much weighs so little. The buttons are laid out very well and a very easy to get to grips with.
  The Screen is another amazing feature. It is a big screen that packs a lot of quality in it. It is a HD screen, the resolution in is something that I have never seen before. It is very responsive and I have yet to have a problem with it.
  I am very into photography and I love taking pictures and Videos of some of my life moments and if you are like me then you really need to get your hands on this phone. The quality of the pictures is jaw dropping! I took a few pictures whilst I was on a weekend break and came back to my family and they were all amazed that the quality of the photo came from a camera phone. The big thing about this camera is the front facing camera. I used a couple of other phones during the time I had the 8X and I can safely say there is competition with the front facing camera. It is a full HD 1080p camera and it is true to its word. The lens is also very wide in the front of the camera and you can take about 1 or 2 more people per picture compared to the other phones in the market which is awesome for parties.
  The Dual core 1.5 GHz Processor is enough to handle anything you throw at it. The speakers in it are also very impressive and it does have beats audio integrated into the phone which does make a big difference. The Keyboard is very responsive and the screen is a perfect size so you will not be bashing other letters whilst you type.
  The Windows Operating system is very good too. Very user friendly and very good looking. The only problem I had with it was nothing to do with the phone but the lack of apps.
  During the time I had this phone I genuinely think it is the best phone I have ever experienced. The beauty, simplicity and just the technology that is it is uncanny and I would definitely put this down as a must buy for any photographers on the go or a person looking into getting a windows phone as you will not be unsatisfied by this product. Another high class product by a high class company and as HTC says "Quietly Brilliant" and they live up to it!

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• 9 stars

  This phone meets the line between modern and classy!

  by Narbj on February 15, 2013

  Pros: The pros of this phone are first of all its sleekness. The feel of it in your hands make it incredibly fun to play with. Second is its vibrant display. The live tiles just jump at you! Third would have to be the ease of use.

  Cons: The only con would have to be the app market. It uses the Microsoft market which although it great and has altered versions of apps, it is still missing apps that are found on the play market and itunes app store.

  Summary: This has got to be one of the nicest looking phones that i have ever owned. It's overall look is sleek and fits great in the hand! I have ...

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  Summary: This has got to be one of the nicest looking phones that i have ever owned. It's overall look is sleek and fits great in the hand! I have no problems typing and searching because the way its built allows the user to navigate through it with ease. When you first turn this phone on the vividness of the live tiles is impeccable and the ease of customizing their size and location makes it even more fun to play with. I did not think i would like the tiles and the microsoft layout of everything having come from an 1X but i am loving every bit of it.
  
  The camera on this thing is insane! The photos come out looks amazing and the tap option that counts down from 3 is very handy. This phone has AN ACTUAL CAMERA BUTTON!!! Having that physical button on the side is amazing! No more shaky photos! Even with video this phones proves to be just amazing.
  
  The only cons i would say this phone has is with its app market. The Microsoft market does not have the exact same apps as the play market has or even itunes but in the end its basically the same. BUT i have to say the the FACEBOOK app in the microsoft office is much nicer and much easier to navigate through than the one on the play store.

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• 9 stars

  A Complete Package for Work and Play

  by hamsnhksb on February 15, 2013

  Pros: Great design and build quality.
  Wonderful camera for stills and video recording.
  Good sound quality.
  Impressive wide angle front camera.
  Gorgeous display.

  Cons: Battery backup.
  No expandable storage.

  Summary: Being a power user concerned with portability, productivity and functionality combined in a smallest piece, I was looking for a phone which would fill the place of several devices and ...

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  Summary: Being a power user concerned with portability, productivity and functionality combined in a smallest piece, I was looking for a phone which would fill the place of several devices and be a power phone rather than just smartphone. I was pretty inspired by the simple look of the Windows Phone 8 OS, and was looking for a perfect device to blend with this OS, and I came across the 8X, beautifully crafted, premium feel in hand, gorgeous display and awesome feeling when you hold it in your hand. My videos look amazing on its HD display and the touch is super responsive! One of the best things I like about this phone is the camera, the video recording of 1080p quality with 45fps is simply superb, came in handy during family functions! The speaker is quite impressive, is loud and clear. And I like the speaker grills at the back, it adds to the overall look of the phone.The phone is real thin and whenever I look at it, I always wonder how beautifully the unibody design is flushing with the display.
  Now coming to some cons about this device, being a power user, I really felt 16gb to be very less, that limits my productivity and stuff I could do. There should've been a SD card slot to tackle this issue. It's really bad it offers only 16GB. Second thing is the battery life. It hardly lasts a single full day, and drain in screen off is considerable. I don't know if this is an OS issue, but definitely HTC should have done something to improve the battery life as they have done on the Androids.
  Overall its a fun device to capture beautiful pictures (even in low lights I found them to be of good quality), to watch high definition videos, to type on the ultra responsive screen, and with beats, you also have a music system with you with good quality sound and sound effects.
  So this is definitely a complete package for both work and play!

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• 10 stars

  The most beautiful phone I've own.

  by srL- on February 15, 2013

  Pros: - Great screen,
  - Awesome design (materials & build quality),
  - Really pleasant to hold, thin and light,
  - Camera button,
  - FFC Camera
  - Camera,
  - Windows Phone 8 UI,
  - Windows Phone 8 fluidity.

  Cons: - Windows Phone 8 Apps

  Summary: Awesome phone, it wins hands on the "Best designed phone I've ever owned" contest ! :)
  The California Blue is magnificent, it's a pleasure to hold and to watch. The ...

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  Summary: Awesome phone, it wins hands on the "Best designed phone I've ever owned" contest ! :)
  The California Blue is magnificent, it's a pleasure to hold and to watch. The screen is highly responsive, the UI is gorgeous.

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• 9 stars

  Great phone. Joy to use.

  by theeaglei on February 1, 2013

  Pros: Pleasing aesthetic and performance.
  Excellent screen resolution.
  I was getting tired of the small iphone screen which it made it practically useless for serious browsing. This is the right size...not inconveniently big, not too small to read.

  Cons: I think this phone needs a case - feels too slim without it - I would recommend the diztronic.

  Summary: Comments on the windows phone operating system. It is by far THE most pleasing operating system among the ones I have owned recently - iOs 4s, blackberry and an HTC ...

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  Summary: Comments on the windows phone operating system. It is by far THE most pleasing operating system among the ones I have owned recently - iOs 4s, blackberry and an HTC Android phone
  Great integration with windows 8 and Xbox.
  Never thought I would do this but after years of slowly migrating out of hotmail to gmail, I am a big fan of the new and delightful outlook.com
  Excellent MS Office integration makes it great for work related use.
  The MetroTalk application, even though it is a third party app, is far better than the Google voice app for iphone.
  Social integration is fantastic.

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• 10 stars

  I Did My Reasearch, opted for HTC 8X....no regrets

  by dstrass on January 19, 2013

  Pros: Beautiful
  Easy to use
  Fast
  Functional

  Cons: Apps
  Apps
  & Apps

  Summary: I had been an Android user for years and looked at all my options when I decided to cut my contract and pay to leave Sprint who's service was ...

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  Summary: I had been an Android user for years and looked at all my options when I decided to cut my contract and pay to leave Sprint who's service was nowhere near what Verizon's is. I considered all android phones as well and ended up narrowing it down to this phone and the Galaxy SIII. The Galaxy is a great phone I am sure but the user interface of this phone is superior and its a beautiful at a great size.
  I have downloaded apps, purchased apps and while the application list is smaller than others, it is growing. The app I miss most is Pandora which has been announced to be added the first part of this year is the only major app I am missing. The 3rd party app that I use now is decent, just not the same.
  I have added music, pictures and customized the phone which is very easy. Yesterday was my first time listening w/headphones and while I thought Beats Audio may be a gimmick, the music sounded great. Finally its fast and there is something esthetically about the phone and the software that makes it just feel right.
  It was a leap of faith to choose this phone as it must be for others, but I highly recommend you do.

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• 7 stars

  good change from android

  by violentsunrise on January 18, 2013

  Pros: looks good, fast, new experience in a new "ecosystem" whatchamacall it

  Cons: no instagram

  Summary: grew up on Macs and PC's, had ****** cell phones, a decent HTC Android and now this is my best phone to date. Love the interface. Usable, fast, and stylish.

  Summary: grew up on Macs and PC's, had ****** cell phones, a decent HTC Android and now this is my best phone to date. Love the interface. Usable, fast, and stylish.

• 10 stars

  Very cool & slim designed hardware.

  by gis84561 on November 7, 2012

  Pros: The size is reasonably good for me.

  Cons: Not sure how many popular apps on App Store and Google Play Store can be found.

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