Face-Off: Pick the Products You Want to Compare
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 Overview - Full review |
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Price
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Overall Scene
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Score
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User Score
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Specifications
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Conclusion
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The HTC 8X is the most effective embodiment of the Windows Phone OS we've seen yet. It's a sturdy phone that's been nicely designed and well made, and it's above all very, very fast. The 8X is the flagship of choice for the new Windows Phone 8 OS. This mobile cuts to the chase, does its job and offers ideal performance levels for users discovering or rediscovering Microsoft's mobile OS. |
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Pros
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+ Very fast and responsive / Good battery life / High-quality screen + Advanced customisation options in OS and handy Live Tiles + Good camera + SkyDrive, Office, SmartGlass for controlling an Xbox 360 + Kid's mode is a good idea / Options for partially-sighted users |
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Cons
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- Physical buttons: accessibility and sensitivity could be better - Camera interface isn't great - Some major apps still not available for Windows Phone 8 - LED flash isn't particularly effective |
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