The 8X is HTC’s flagship Windows phone, and it may be the best and brightest of all the Windows powered smartphones. It delivers the exclusive Beats by Dr. Dre Audio with unique audio amplifier to a Windows handset for the first time. With global phone capabilities, 4G LTE speed and large True HD 720P display, the HTC Windows Phone 8X runs on the speedy AT&T 4G HSPA+ network in the US. That system offers speeds up to 4 times faster than the previous AT&T mobile broadband network, and it also delivers a Mobile Hotspot service built-in. Definitely a value priced handset, the HTC 8X Windows smartphone was recently spotted in the Amazon Wireless store online retailing for $0.01 on contract.
The HTC Windows Phone 8X is available for a reduced sale price now starting at $49.99.
The Beats Audio sound amplifier works through both the handset’s speaker as well as the 3.5 mm audio jack. The audio signal is boosted for bigger and better sound across all applications. And as a dual-mode phone which can work on any GSM or UMTS network, it will appeal to the frequent traveler. The latest Windows Phone 8 operating system is on board, and the large 4.30 inch display delivers a resolution of 720 x 1,280 pixels. The pixel density runs near the top of the entire smartphone marketplace, at 342 pixels per inch.
That Super LCD 2 display on the Windows Phone 8X is capable of showing up to 16 million colors, and is protected by a scratch resistant layer of Gorilla Glass 2. Offered in the typical black and white body color, you also have choices like yellow, cyan and blue. The 1,800 mA battery provides approximately 60% more talk time than the industry average, with 11.30 hours of talk time delivered from a single battery charge. Standby battery power lasts approximately 12.1 days, and the hardware package includes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 microchip set.
The handset comes with 16.0 GB of storage built built in, and the HTC Windows Phone 8X also offers a full 7.0 GB of SkyDrive cloud storage. The CPU is a dual core Krait chip clocked at 1.5 GHz, and an Adreno 225 GPU handles all graphics processing. 1.0 GB of RAM memory has been pre-installed, and both front and back cameras offer an ultra wide 88 degree panorama mode. The rear 8.0 megapixel camcorder comes with a dedicated shutter key and exclusive HTC ImageSense technology. That camcorder provides video capture at 1,080P HD resolution, and the front facing chat cam offers video call functionality.
You can purchase the Windows Phone 8X at a discounted price tag now starting at $49.99.
