With the advent of Windows Phone 8, many manufacturers are releasing excellent devices to take advantage of Microsoft’s latest and greatest operating system – for example, Nokia have banished rumours of financial troubles with the excellent Lumia 920, selling over 2.5 million devices already! But today our focus is upon HTC’s offering – their new flagship device, the HTC 8X, which has also been adopted by Microsoft as the flagship phone for the Windows 8 platform! It’s an excellent device: the operating system itself is as superb as you’d expect, with the intuitive tile layout you’ve come to know and love from past Windows Phone systems making its triumphant return. But it’s slicker, faster and more intuitive to use than ever before, with a plethora of additional features that bring it firmly in line with Android and iOS! The specifications of the 8X aren’t to be sniffed at, either – 16GB of internal storage, a round 1GB of RAM, 8 Megapixel camera (capable of 1080p recording at 30fps), a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 342 ppi screen…it’s easily capable of going toe-to-toe with other flagship phones, even powerhouses like Samsung’s S3 or HTC’s prior flagship, the One X! A device this comprehensively excellent deserves protection that’s as special at it is, so if you own an 8X of your own, you should definitely have a look at our brand new 8X leather flip case and its associated accessory packs!
Manufactured from premium-quality PU leather, this flip case is a truly excellent accessory: its durable exterior is guaranteed to deflect scratches, chips, casing cracks and scuffs, maintaining the allure of your monochromatic device and ensuring that it keeps looking new for longer! But despite its durability, it’s soft and plush in the hand, making it extremely easy to hold and mitigating the possibility of drops that the ordinarily smooth back of the 8X can sometimes cause. It also has a number of handy utility features – an internal plastic holder keeps your 8X steady at all times, guaranteeing that it won’t drop out and permitting you an increased degree of stability while browsing, while a magnetic clasp at the front of the flip case allows you to easily close the case when it’s not in use, while permitting easy access for phone calls and texting! It’s a truly convenient piece of hardware – and with the advent of our accessory pack combo deals, you can get it with other products, too! Our other accessories are equally excellent: our aluminium touchscreen stylus pen, for example, is slim-line and stylish, providing an easy way to browse through the graphical interface of Windows Phone 8 and enabling you to text more swiftly, navigate the internet with greater precision, and even rack up higher scores in all of your favourite games! Its soft rubber tip is guaranteed to prevent the possibility of scratches and scuffs which your fingertips and fingernails can incur, helping to maintain the cohesion of your screen against harm. And if you’re interested in our car charger, your interest is right to be piqued – these miniature chargers enable you to keep the 1800 mAh battery of your device topped up even while you’re on the move! Compatible with any micro-USB outlet (such as those found on computers or in cars), you never have to worry about running out of charge when you’re on the move again, allowing you to text, browse the Internet and make phone calls to your hearts content… at least until you hit the limits of your phone contract!
So if you’re fortunate enough to own a HTC Windows Phone 8X of your own, and you’re looking for a case cover which provides superior shielding, aesthetic appeal and a constant degree of convenience, opt for our incredible black leather PU flip case today! With a plethora of stylish and handy accessory pack combo combinations to choose from, you’re bound to find at least one that appeals to your specific need and exacting taste - and remember, as ever, any questions, issues or suggestions regarding our case can be posed in the comments section below! With your guidance, we aim to expand our range of HTC 8X cases – alongside our other offerings – until we’re the premier provider of phone accessories in the UK!
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But despite Apple releasing their schedule for the event yesterday (with a couple of conspicuous, eyebrow-raising gaps…), there’s been no mention whatsoever of the elusive iPhone 5. They’re remaining extremely tight-lipped about the latest device; in fact, Apple representatives have thus far claimed the chief draws of the 2012 WWDC to be the unveiling of the iOS 6 and their new OS X, christened (or maybe just codenamed) “Mountain Lion”.
With that said, the annual centrepiece of the event is the keynote speech, which was traditionally the domain of their late CEO, Steve Jobs – the image of him nonchalantly unveiling new hardware on-stage in his ubiquitous turtleneck sweater is practically synonymous with Apple as a whole. Despite his death late last year, new CEO Tim Cook is expected to take up his mantle on stage during the keynote, scheduled at 10am PDT on Monday the 11th of June.
With more than 100 sessions to attend, it’s certainly going to be a busy event - which is why Apple has cleverly released a free application for the purpose of tracking session and lab attendance, provide dynamic feedback, and see where the disparate sessions are occurring, ensuring that attendees are able to manage their time at the event more efficiently. Given the power of Apple’s marketing, many of the attendees are guaranteed to possess iPhones, iPads, or even iPod devices with internet capability: they have effectively parlayed their marketing brand into a tool to aid their consumer base.
Smart marketing has always been Apple’s real stock-in-trade, though. Whether dominating the online music business with their wildly successful iTunes software, or effortlessly cracking open the Smartphone market with the ubiquitous, omnipresent iPhone, Apple’s global brand is now of the strongest in the world – they trade on their image of minimalism and professionalism, but more than that, they trade on the image of the Apple lifestyle; iLife, if you will. (Or perhaps “LiFE”?) We can speculate on the many things that may be unveiled at the WWDC, but one thing’s for sure – the true centrepiece, keynote speech or no keynote speech, is going to be the way in which Apple unveils their products, not the products themselves.
Making its debut in early April, the HTC One X carved out a place in a Smartphone marketplace dominated by Apple’s iPhone, by emphasizing raw power over Apple’s trademark usability. That doesn’t mean it lacks utility, though; as one of the premier slate phones on the market, the One X is incredibly intuitive to use. Utilizing Android 4.0.3 (the Ice Cream Sandwich OS) as a baseline, it overlays HTC’s proprietary HTC Sense GUI for increased attractiveness (and better market branding in relation to similar HTC devices), guaranteeing a unique browsing experience for the user. In addition, it boasts a range of fringe features for the enthusiast, including geo-tagging, simultaneous HD picture-taking and video recording, and both face and smile detection, allowing you to perform feats like locking your phone unless you are present in person.
But how does it stack up against the Samsung Galaxy S3 in terms of specifications? Let’s find out:
With that said, it comes down to a matter of choice. The two devices are so similar in most other respects that it’s difficult to make a definitive choice between them. Brand loyalists on either side will have an easy time of it – but for the rest of us, there’s precious little to differentiate the S3 and the HTC One X. And as more software updates are released for the two devices, the gap between the two is likely to shorten even more, in addition to greater equalization in pricing.
So, ultimately, it comes down to your own personal allegiance – are you a Samsung or a HTC kind of person?
First up are our S-Line silicone gel cases. Made from the highest-quality silicon, they are designed to mould to the contours of the HTC One X, providing a durable and skin-tight layer of protection. In addition, the curved S design provides a sturdy grip, ensuring that you don’t drop your device while texting. And as if that were not enough, our laser-cut, precision-engineered method of engineering means that you have access to the One X’s smart-button interaction at all times – you never have to compromise on the protection of your device, just for the sake of increased usability!
Next up, our superb faux-leather wallet cases! Though designed specifically for the stylish protection and transportation of your One X, the additional two slots on the left-hand side of the wallet allow you to transport other miscellaneous items, too. Whether it’s your credit card, your driver’s license, or simply a ten pound note or two, for a shopping trip or a night on the town, you can now ensure you don’t lose your phone OR your money when push comes to shove!
Finally, our utilitarian faux-leather flip case selection. These austere cases snap open and closed over the screen of your One X, ensuring unparalleled protection when shut, and easy access to the touchscreen and button inputs when opened. The surface of our flip cases combines rugged durability with an attractive range of colouring options, leaving both fashion and function at your fingertips!
Though that’s the extent of our case selection at the moment, don’t despair if you can’t find a case that appeals to your unique taste – we’re constantly on the look-out for high quality peripherals for the HTC One X, and our market periodically expands accordingly! Check back in at Mobile Madhouse in a few weeks time, and the transcendental case of your dreams might just be our flagship product!
If you’re not fortunate enough to own this sublime piece of hardware, you’ll be forgiven for not knowing why it’s such an excellent mobile. Undoubtedly, part of the reason is psychosomatic: HTC recorded a degree of profit loss prior to the release of the One X, and it’s clear they threw their heart and soul into its production as a way of proving their worth to their detractors. The subsequent success of the device has made it something of a golden boy in the eyes of Smartphone enthusiasts, and definitely revived HTC’s flagging fortunes, fanning the fire of their financial success.
But, of course, that’s not the only reason why this phone is so popular. The HTC One X is powerful. Secreted in its lightweight, slimline 8.9mm frame lays a quad-core processor, Nvidia’s Tegra 3, which provides some genuine oomph in terms of CPU speed. Its screen is 4.7 inches, which would be a formidable enough size on a phone with less features (HTC have, in fact, marketed entire advertising campaigns around screen size before – just look at the HTC Titan), but seems to be just business as usual with the powerhouse One X. This gargantuan display is capable of 720p HD, utilizing LCD technology (in lieu of the AMOLED display favoured by rival Samsung) to offer an incredible visual experience, with less blurring and more exacting colour accuracy than nearly all competitors. This is carried through by the sleek and minimalistic design of the One X, eschewing excessive button input in favour of a slate-inspired modus that is far more elegant and intuitive.
In terms of its software, the One X ships with Android 4.0, the Ice Cream Sandwich OS that most Smartphone enthusiasts have come to know and respect. As per usual for HTC devices, it’s overlaid with the HTC Sense GUI, transforming the OS into one of the sleekest, most professional and eye-catching browsing experiences around. It comes prepackaged with Beats Audio, ensuring lossless, studio-quality performance, irrespective of the music you prefer. There’s 32GB of onboard storage; which is fairly good, but possibly a little lacklustre when you consider the dearth of superb HD movies that would look sublime on the screen of the One X, but would never fit simultaneously in its memory. Additionally, without a card slot to subsidize this (comparative) deficit, hardcore Smartphone enthusiasts may find their available space diminishing rapidly. This shouldn’t be a problem for the average user, however - and the HTC One X does possess a lot of average users, compared to its competitors.
And, in a roundabout way, that’s what makes the HTC One X such a special phone – the fact it crosses the normally clear-cut boundary that separates usability (exemplified by the iPhone 4S) and raw power (exemplified by devices like the newly-unveiled Samsung S3), to create a user experience that can appeal to both sides of the Smartphone market. Yes, there’s the traditional plethora of fringe features for hardcore enthusiasts, like simultaneous HD video recording and picture taking, face detection lock (ensuring other people cannot utilize your unique device), and an autofocus 8 Megapixel camera (with response times which average about a third of a second)… but it’s all so easy to use that you never feel intimidated by its potentialities. Rather, the HTC One X feels like an adventure of discovery; you feel compelled to utilize all of its disparate features, rather than put off by them. I’ve no doubt that, in the future, many once-inexperienced phone-users will cite the HTC One X as the mobile phone that got them truly interested in the industry. That’s what makes it such a special device, and the current high water mark of the Smartphone industry.
Accordingly, it lacks the raw, thunderous power of cutting-edge Smartphones such as the One X. But it retains an excellent array of features: it overlays HTC’s proprietary GUI, the Sense 4.0, over the most recent version of Android (also 4.0, the Ice Cream Sandwich OS) for a user experience that is equal parts intuitive and attractive, without sacrificing any of the functionality you’ve come to expect from Android. Pre-packaged Beats Audio software means lossless sound quality, which will be a true boon for music-lovers, while the 5 Megapixel camera and supported geo-tagging technology ensures you’ll never be left in the lurch in terms of visual power.
Ultra small and thin, and very attractive; it’s also fairly cheap, with a scheduled price of just under £180 when it arrives on May 28th. This makes it a very attractive low-to-mid range Smartphone, in terms of both capability and affordability – not too powerful, granted, but with a price-tag that won’t break the bank, either.
This is certainly good news for you, but even better news for us – since we expect the money you save to go towards one of our upcoming high-quality HTC Desire C cases, instead!
