HTC Windows Phone 8X Smartphone Reviews, Specifications and Price

HTC Windows Phone 8X Smartphone Reviews, Specifications and Price, Microsoft wants to go new ways with its new operating system from Redmond. An OS for computers, tablets and smartphones alike. The Windows Phone 8X by HTC is one of the first smartphones that feature this new software and, in order to present it properly, it naturally needs exceptional hardware. The mix of an IPS touchscreen with a 720p resolution, a Snapdragon S4 SoC (system-on-a-chip) with a clock frequency of 1.5 GHz, 1 GB of working memory and an appealing casing design are to ensure the new operating system's successful kick-off. Other Windows Phone 8 contenders vying for the number one position in the high-end field are Nokia's Lumia 920 and Samsung's Ativ S.

More interesting than the hardware inside HTC's 8X is certainly the completely new software. The metro design of the modern UI surface is known from the previous Windows Phone 7, but it has been completely refreshed. The home screen can be compared with widgets known from Android systems. Applications are continuously updated, are never idle and imply high dynamics. Naturally, the looks can be customized. Interesting features are noticed when scrolling through the innumerable settings. This is Microsoft's attempt at making its new device interesting for company use. The smartphone can be furnished with a corporate account and consequently allows the company to have a better control over its smartphones because highly sensitive data (e.g. email traffic) might be stored on them. Thus, the boss can disable the SD card or delete all data on the device via a remote application.

Another setting is dubbed "Kid's Corner", which enables assigning certain applications, games or videos to a specific target group. It is very obvious that the developers have put a lot of thought into software usability. The entire handling is very intuitive; the functions are easy to understand and are self-explanatory within a short time. Those already using Windows 8 on their computer or tablet will immediately find their way around on the metro design and can get started. The interface for coupling a computer, tablet or smartphone is refined. Synchronizing content via Microsoft's Skydrive cloud service extremely facilitates work and exchange among devices.

All in all, the system already runs very well and reliably just after its unveiling and is very enjoyable for the user. How the Windows Phone 8 asserts itself against the strong contenders will be seen in the next months. There definitely is potential and Windows' app store is continuously being filled with applications and games.

Specifications HTC Windows Phone 8X

• Processor ; Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8260A 1.5 GHz
• Memory : 1024 MB
• Graphics adapter : Qualcomm Adreno 225
• Display : 4.3 inch 16:9, 1280x720 pixel, kapazitiv, Multi-Touch, Super LCD 2, diagonal: 10.9 cm/4.3" Corning Gorilla Glas 2, 342 DPI, glossy: yes
• Harddisk : 16 GB SSD, 16GB integrated
• Connections : Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, Sensors: A-GPS, GLONASS, accelerometer, digital compass, NFC, ambient light sensor, micro-USB
• Networking : 802.11a/b/g/n (abgn), 3.1 +EDR Bluetooth, HSPA/WCDMA: 850/900/1900/2100 MHz
• Size : height x width x depth (in mm): 10.1 x 66.2 x 132.4
• Weight : 0.129 kg Power Supply: 0.055 kg
• Battery : Lithium-Ion, 1800 mAh, built-in
• Price : 549 Euro
• Operating System : Microsoft Windows Phone 8
• Additional features : Webcam: 8 Megapixel rear camera, 1080p (30 fps), LED, Autofocus, HTC ImageChip, 2.1 MP front-facing camera, 1080p, Speakers: mono, Smartphone, USB cable, modular PSU, headset, SIM tool, documentation, Internet Explorer 10, YouTube, Facebook, Picasa, Twitter

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