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HTC 8X, HTC Window 8 flagship
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PeeEl
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 Jan 14 2013, 06:59 PM
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QUOTE(pherac @ Jan 14 2013, 06:47 PM) Hey guys, i am considering to get this device from umobile (sign a 2 year contract with them).. The main problem with window phone 8 is the lack of apps and the quality of the apps available.. my main concern is on a few basic apps that I cannot live without .. How is the user interface on facebook, whatsapp and internet explorer? Also, how well can this phone hold against drop? Sometimes i drop my phone.. and i'm very afraid of super fragile phone as in you accidentally drop it once, the screen will just crack oh..forgot to mention... I'm a long time android user ..switching from galaxy nexus Any phone is prone to breakage if dropped. It depends on the point of impact. Suggest you have a casing for your phone since you confessed you are careless but that in itself is not fool-proof. On the features/functions of WP8, suggest strongly you spend some time reading the posts here to gather some intelligence before jumping in. |
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pherac
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Jan 15 2013, 12:08 AM
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Jan 14 2013, 06:59 PM) Any phone is prone to breakage if dropped. It depends on the point of impact. Suggest you have a casing for your phone since you confessed you are careless but that in itself is not fool-proof. On the features/functions of WP8, suggest strongly you spend some time reading the posts here to gather some intelligence before jumping in. yup ..i read all the posts in this thread but it's mostly about window phone 8 user interface and maps .. I've tested the demo sets.. win 8 very smooth but i wanna know if the user interface for specific apps like facebook and whatsapp are good .. (i read some bad reviews on this.. so i want to verify) the demo sets don't have sim card ..so i can't really try whatsapp |
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chkhoo76
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Jan 15 2013, 12:28 AM
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QUOTE(pherac @ Jan 14 2013, 06:47 PM) Hey guys, i am considering to get this device from umobile (sign a 2 year contract with them).. The main problem with window phone 8 is the lack of apps and the quality of the apps available.. my main concern is on a few basic apps that I cannot live without .. How is the user interface on facebook, whatsapp and internet explorer? Also, how well can this phone hold against drop? Sometimes i drop my phone.. and i'm very afraid of super fragile phone as in you accidentally drop it once, the screen will just crack oh..forgot to mention... I'm a long time android user ..switching from galaxy nexus Get this case if you always drop your phone  |
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pherac
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Jan 15 2013, 01:22 AM
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QUOTE(chkhoo76 @ Jan 15 2013, 12:28 AM)  thanks...otterbox protects the phone like a baby |
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PeeEl
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Jan 15 2013, 10:44 AM
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QUOTE(pherac @ Jan 15 2013, 12:08 AM) yup ..i read all the posts in this thread but it's mostly about window phone 8 user interface and maps .. I've tested the demo sets.. win 8 very smooth but i wanna know if the user interface for specific apps like facebook and whatsapp are good .. (i read some bad reviews on this.. so i want to verify) the demo sets don't have sim card ..so i can't really try whatsapp I am like you, considering a change to WP8. I have been reading the posts religiously as I want to make a right decision. I believe you have not read all the posts in the Windows Phones Thread as, if you have you would have gotten a lot of the information you wanted. I did. |
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evilpuppy
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Jan 15 2013, 11:05 AM
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otterbox protection cases more suitable for those who work in the construction sites. too bulky to carry around  |
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pherac
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Jan 15 2013, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Jan 15 2013, 10:44 AM) I am like you, considering a change to WP8. I have been reading the posts religiously as I want to make a right decision. I believe you have not read all the posts in the Windows Phones Thread as, if you have you would have gotten a lot of the information you wanted. I did. you mean other win phone 8 threads? thanks for the advice, i think i should too.. since i'm asking about the specific apps UI on win 8 rather than bout the phone itself what's your decision so far?? |
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TSKannaSai1
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Jan 15 2013, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(pherac @ Jan 15 2013, 02:23 PM) you mean other win phone 8 threads? thanks for the advice, i think i should too.. since i'm asking about the specific apps UI on win 8 rather than bout the phone itself what's your decision so far?? good. can add at least 24 app icon at the first page. |
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PeeEl
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Jan 15 2013, 04:27 PM
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QUOTE(pherac @ Jan 15 2013, 02:23 PM) you mean other win phone 8 threads? thanks for the advice, i think i should too.. since i'm asking about the specific apps UI on win 8 rather than bout the phone itself what's your decision so far?? Yes. The more I read the more inclined I am towards not going down the path. Not that the WP8 phone I am considering is not good. It looks like it does not serve MY needs. It may be different for you. Hence, my suggestion for you to go through the threads here. Good luck, mate. |
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ImbaSteamulation
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Jan 16 2013, 09:18 PM
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Getting Started
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QUOTE(aspire2oo6 @ Sep 20 2012, 08:09 AM) +1, but uglier :P |
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kel82
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 Jan 18 2013, 07:47 PM
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Jan 8 2013, 11:05 PM) I am sorry but I am a strong advocator of self help especially when someone has already pointed you to the right direction. All you need to do is enter GS. Under Search, key in HTC 8X and you will find what you want. This is as close as I will go which is almost spoon-feeding, which I am against. Thanks for your advise and yes i do agree. Forgive me but all my attempts of searching and getting more info has turn to a dead end,even at GS and its pretty frustrating to say the least. FYI guys i have called HTC and they claim the model will only be out for sale at mid-Feb in local stores. Fortunately i have purchased mine last Saturday @ LWYT , they were having 3 days promo and only for California Blue which is EXACTLY the color i wanted. Hoo-Rah! Loving the phone very much !! |
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PeeEl
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Jan 18 2013, 07:53 PM
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Glad you managed to buy what you want.
Now just be wary of the colour wearing off your phone. It has been reported that the colour is 'sprayed' on and over time, it will wear off.
Regarding the GS here, if you know how to do the search it is quite easy to get what you are looking for.
Enjoy your new toy.
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kel82
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Jan 18 2013, 07:57 PM
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QUOTE(PeeEl @ Jan 18 2013, 07:53 PM) Glad you managed to buy what you want. Now just be wary of the colour wearing off your phone. It has been reported that the colour is 'sprayed' on and over time, it will wear off. Regarding the GS here, if you know how to do the search it is quite easy to get what you are looking for. Enjoy your new toy. Yes i have read that about the Lumia as well,something to do with the poly-carbonate thingy? The only problem now is no one is selling the screen protector for this model,it seems even though the screen resolution is same as Experia's 4.3" , 8X is totally different. Ok wil do buddy,thanks again.  |
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evilpuppy
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Jan 18 2013, 08:23 PM
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congrat ... do take extra care between the htc logo & beat. mine 4th day i believe i was using my previous slip in leather case which cause the yellow stain if you look closely . every hard to remove..  |
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kel82
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Jan 19 2013, 12:01 AM
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Thanks and your black looks awesome bro! Im just worried about scratching my display and murky fingerprints. Btw where did you purchased your screen protector if you have one?
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evilpuppy
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Jan 19 2013, 12:37 AM
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still couldn't find any SP for 8x.
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noorimanyosh
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Jan 19 2013, 12:44 AM
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QUOTE(evilpuppy @ Jan 18 2013, 11:37 PM) still couldn't find any SP for 8x. i tot you never like sp didnt you??  |
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chkhoo76
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Jan 19 2013, 09:17 AM
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QUOTE(kel82 @ Jan 19 2013, 12:01 AM) Thanks and your black looks awesome bro! Im just worried about scratching my display and murky fingerprints. Btw where did you purchased your screen protector if you have one? SP (UltraClear) will make your screen more oily & fingerprint unless you apply the Anti-Glare SP or SP with Oleophobic Coating (Oil Resistance) |
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davidsk2002
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Jan 21 2013, 01:02 AM
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Anyone selling HTC 8X case and SP?
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dinozos_fed
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Jan 21 2013, 05:22 PM
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New Member
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TIS PHONE HAV NO FUNCTION FOR 3G/VIDEO CALL ?
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