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HTC One X

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The HTC One X is a smart phone designed for use on the AT&T network, including its HSPA+ and LTE "4G" network. It runs on the Android operating system. This model has a 4.7-inch touch-screen display, an 8.0-megapixel camera, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard.

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Type: AT&T smart phones

About - HTC One X
The HTC One X is a smart phone designed for use on the AT&T network, including its HSPA+ and LTE "4G" network. It can also be used internationally. It has a 4.7-inch touch-screen display, measures 5.3 by 2.8 by 0.4 inches and weighs 4.7 ounces. It runs on the Android operating system. The One X has an 8.0-megapixel camera that can record high-definition video, a front-facing camera, and a music player. It also features a virtual QWERTY keyboard that's useful for messaging and Web searches. This phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for wireless hands-free communication, DLNA, and GPS navigation capability. Web browsing, e-mail, and texting capabilities are also included. It can act as a mobile hotspot for Wi-Fi-enabled devices. This HTC phone has a standard 3.5mm jack. It has 16GB of built-in memory.

About - HTC One X

The HTC One X is a smart phone designed for use on the AT&T network, including its HSPA+ and LTE "4G" network. It can also be used internationally.

It has a 4.7-inch touch-screen display, measures 5.3 by 2.8 by 0.4 inches and weighs 4.7 ounces. It runs on the Android operating system.

The One X has an 8.0-megapixel camera that can record high-definition video, a front-facing camera, and a music player. It also features a virtual QWERTY keyboard that's useful for messaging and Web searches. This phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for wireless hands-free communication, DLNA, and GPS navigation capability. Web browsing, e-mail, and texting capabilities are also included. It can act as a mobile hotspot for Wi-Fi-enabled devices.

This HTC phone has a standard 3.5mm jack. It has 16GB of built-in memory.

About This Brand
HTC is one of the top smart-phone brands in the market, with a wide variety of innovative Android and Windows products. Its lineup consists primarily of multimedia-focused touch-screen models with large, vivid displays. It introduced the first phone running on the Android operating system, and the first phone camera capable of simultaneously taking video and still pictures. HTC is also notable for the world's first 4G smart phones and was among the first to offer devices that run Windows Phone 8. Its newest flagship phone, the HTC One, has several innovative features including a camera app that can automatically group pictures and videos into "Events," according to where and when they were taken, and turn them into short, polished multimedia clips that can easily be shared.

About This Brand

HTC is one of the top smart-phone brands in the market, with a wide variety of innovative Android and Windows products. Its lineup consists primarily of multimedia-focused touch-screen models with large, vivid displays. It introduced the first phone running on the Android operating system, and the first phone camera capable of simultaneously taking video and still pictures. HTC is also notable for the world's first 4G smart phones and was among the first to offer devices that run Windows Phone 8. Its newest flagship phone, the HTC One, has several innovative features including a camera app that can automatically group pictures and videos into "Events," according to where and when they were taken, and turn them into short, polished multimedia clips that can easily be shared.

Features & Specs - HTC One X
Requires data service These phones require a plan for browsing the Web or accessing e-mail and other media services and sites. Requires data service	Yes
Requires messaging service These phones require a plan for sending and receiving text, picture, or video messages. Requires messaging service	No
4G broadband data Indicates which models are considered "4G" based on the definitions from the carriers. Check with your carrier to see which broadband data networks are available in your area. 4G broadband data	Yes
Camera (megapixels) Specifies, in megapixels, the maximum resolution of the built-in camera. A camera with a 0.3 megapixel value is also referred to as VGA. Camera (megapixels)	8
Camera recording resolution The maximum recording resolution of the phone's primary video camera: 1080p, 720p, or SD (Standard Definition). Camera recording resolution	1080p
Bluetooth Voice indicates the phone works with wireless Bluetooth headsets and most hands-free car systems; stereo means it supports stereo Bluetooth headsets for music and other multimedia; data indicates the phone can wirelessly exchange pictures, contacts, and other files with other compatible Bluetooth devices, such as a computer, cell phone, or PDA. Bluetooth	Voice, data, stereo
Wi-Fi Cell-phone data networks--even those designated as "3G broadband"--are much slower than the broadband Internet connections many people have at home. But a rising number of phones have a built-in Wi-Fi radio that allows them faster Internet and e-mail access via home networks and Wi-Fi hotspots. On some phones, the Wi-Fi is just for Web browsing; on others, you can use the connection to make calls using Voice Over Internet Protocol. Others support data via the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standard. This lets the phone connect via WI-Fi to share content with other compatible certified devices such as a TV, printer, and computer. Wi-Fi	Web, data, voice
Memory card Many phones have slots that accept memory cards, typically microSD, to expand storage capacity by as much as 32GB. The removable cards can also serve as an easy way to shuttle files between your phone and other devices--provided that the phone's maker didn't bury the card slot behind the battery cover. Memory card	none
Touch screen Full touch-sensitive displays respond to light contact with a stylus, finger, or both. They provide an alternate, and sometimes more direct, method to input data and launch phone features and controls. But they often require two hands to operate, and they smudge more frequently than their non-touch counterparts. Touch screen	Yes
World phone Indicates the phone supports international GSM frequency bands for coverage abroad. World phone	Yes
QWERTY keyboard Keyboards make composing and editing text and e-mail messages much easier than a keypad does. Some phones have keyboards that try to save space by having some letters, numbers, and symbols share a key. Those "condensed" keyboards, though still more convenient than a keypad, are not quite as easy to handle as full QWERTY keyboards. QWERTY keyboard	Yes
Document editing All smart phones, and some conventional cell phones, allow you to review documents. Some models add the convenience of creating, deleting, and editing them out of the box. Document editing	Yes
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By lem888

from Salt Lake City, UT

1.0

Avoid at All Costs

2/19/2013

Pros

LARGE SCREEN

Cons

Difficult Navigation

Poor Battery Life

Poor OS

Small Buttons

Best Uses

Comment:

I switched from an iPhone 4S to this - and regret it. I was frustrated when my iPhone stopped syncing with Outlook, but this phone has cost me more time and frustration than I can describe. The phone has been replaced once under warranty, but still is undependable and annoying. The phone will die suddenly and then when re-booted will designate a new home screen. There's no way to change the home designation, so you have to manually move all of your icons around. The battery life is horrible and, as the other reviews indicate, the meter will go from 80% to nearly nothing in a matter of minutes. The ergonomics are awful. The power button is small with no feedback, so you can't tell if it's been pressed or not. A particularly frustrating feature when the phone dies as often as it does and you can't tell whether it's a failure to press the button or if the phone has simply turned into a brick again. The most recent problem is that yesterday it decided it didn't have a SIM card installed. Yet another trip to the ATT repair store. I was told that they've had lots of problems with this phone, including the SIM card tray. They replaced the tray and the SIM card worked again. The HTC software that comes with the phone looks like something from the '80's and is useless. Each time that the phone has been either reset or replaced, I've had to start over with installing apps. Despite supposedly backing up with the HTC software, all photos and other information is simply gone. Bottom line - this is the worst phone I've ever owned. ATT won't agree to replace it with a different model, yet.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Manitoba Mark

from Manitoba, Canada

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not convinced

9/24/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Brilliant Display

Good camera

Cons

Poor Battery Life

Unresponsive Touchscreen

Best Uses

Making Calls

Texting

Web Browsing

Comment:

Coming from an iPhone4 I was recommended this by the salesperson as a top of the range Android phone. It's OK; good quality and all, but I'm just not convinced. There's no wow factor for me. The camera produces good results and the screen is large and has an excellent display. It's attractive and solid, but usability I'd say is good at best. Specific problems are the touchscreen and battery. The touchscreen is not always precise, and its performance is starting to decline. It occasionally stops recognizing a touch, and I have to lock/unlock the screen to reset it. Very annoying. The battery life is shorter than I'd expect and the indicator is very erratic. It stays high for a long time but then drops alarmingly (the last 20% can disappear in minutes). I'll probably be keeping it for the extent of the contract - there's nothing bad enough I feel the need to switch - but I wouldn't buy another given the choice.

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Early Addapter

from San Jose, CA

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Great Phone but troublesome battery life

9/17/2012

Pros

Attractive Design

Brilliant Display

Easy Navigation

Good Interface w/email

Great OS

Lightweight

Thin Profile

Cons

Phone Get Hot Sometime

Poor Battery Life

Unpredictable Power Usage

Best Uses

Games

Making Calls

Music

Texting

Comment:

Phone has large display but thin profile so can be carry in pocket without issues. I liked most aspects - great display, fast download speed. However,its unpredictable power consumption, the battery drained overnight when battery indicator shown 80% remain, cause concern. The phone also get very warm just sitting in my pocket without any apps opened? Not sure if I have a defective phone or it is an issue with HTC phone, only time will tell.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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