The 8X is a convincing Windows Phone 8 handset. Granted it's a bit big, but it's nothing like as massive as the Nokia Lumia 920. The screen is very good and as crisp as an Iceberg lettuce leaf dipped in liquid nitrogen. The handset is rock solid too, tha...
Abstract: We had so many responses to our big shootout between the iPhone 5, Lumia 920 and the Windows Phone 8X last week that we decided to make this top of the world shootout an interactive head to head as well. We've made one change with the way this works – for...
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Published: 2012-12-19, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: In late October Microsoft launched Windows Phone 8, a new OS for smartphones. The interface of WP8 closely resembles that of version 7.5, but under the hood the engine of Windows CE has been replaced with the kernel from Windows NT. Existing phones will...
The Windows Phone 8X is definitely the best all-round Windows Phone 8 device. Beats Audio is a great feature for the music and media lovers whilst the slim profile and build will suit most users. The tapered edges of the smartphone make it easy to hold an...
Abstract: HTC's big rival in the Windows Phone 8 space is Nokia with its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 . It's interesting then that HTC's flagship smartphone is priced at around £400, the same as the Nokia's lower-spec 820. See also: Group test: what's the best Windows p...
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Published: 2012-11-29, Author: Allan , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: HTC Windows Phone 8X €399 htc.com/uk Reviewer: Michael GarwoodHTC proves it’s more than just the ‘other’ Windows Phone 8 manufacturerHTC must be one of the most hard done by phone companies in the business € no matter how good its devices prove to be, t...
Abstract: HTC, despite is reputation as maker of Android-powered smartphones, has one of the longest relationships with Microsoft of any mobile manufacturer. It created devices for the now-extinct Windows Mobile back in the days when smartphones were still a rar...
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Published: 2012-11-19, Author: Eric , review by: uk.hardware.info
Abstract: If you're one of those people that loves to film everything you do with your friends and family, or frequently go to concerts, or even are a proud parent, then you probably care about how good the video quality is of your smartphone. Who wants to save s...
