So you know that I received the Windows 8X by HTC about two weeks ago and so far I am really enjoying my new phone. I typically hate every phone that I get for one reason or another. Maybe the battery life stinks or I can’t customize it like I would like but that isn’t the case with my new phone.
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I haven’t really tested the battery life but I am guessing I get maybe 8-10 hours of usage but I am a heavy user and am always either on my phone or checking it. I am sure people who aren’t neurotic like myself probably could get a full day out of the battery.
Where I have struck gold with the Windows 8X by HTC is in the customization feature. This phone is like no other when it come to moving apps around, making them larger or smaller and even making them live tiles that update throughout the day so I can see what’s happening before I even open the app.
This is what my home screen looks like right now
I have never had a phone that has been so customizable before and I must admit that so far I am loving it. On my home screen I have a ton of different apps but I keep the ones I use the most like Twitter, Facebook, text, Redbox and Pinterest at the top. I have other important apps at the top that I use daily like my alarm clock, my blog, Skydrive as well as email. I like that if and when I get tired of how my phone looks all I need to do is move around the apps and boom it’s like a brand new phone. All I have to do is hold down an app for a few seconds then I am able to resize it or move it around on my home screen, it’s really that easy.
I know it’s still early but I can say that after two weeks I still really like and enjoy my phone and if you know me at all this is a huge accomplishment.
Are you able to customize your current phone? If not would you want a phone like the Windows 8X by HTC that is fully customizable?
I was provided with the Windows 8X by HTC but ALL pinions are based on my own experiences. #Troop8X #HTC8
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Very cool! I have seen these phones out and about… and all across some amazing blogs.
I am not REALLY able to customize my iPhone. Besides drag and drop certain apps into special folders.
BUT I love the kid customization… that the Windows 8 phone has … comes in handy w/small children.
Being able to customize my phone is the best feature that I am enjoying the most so far. I also am really liking my Windows Phone overall which is rare because I usually hate my phone. LOL.
I’m a pretty easy person to please when it comes to phones but I love the fact that you can customize this one to this extent. I guess I wouldn’t need to a Mabel’s Label on my phone if I had this. My screen would scream out me in every way, right?
LOL, I am the total opposite of you. I am a pain and hard to please when it comes to my phone because I demand a lot and expect it to do so much. I will say this phone is actually really nice and easy to like so far. Fingers crossed.
That looks awesome. I love it on the computer so why not my phone? But since I’m trying to avoid using my phone as much while home with the kids – this temptation might be too much to handle!
LOL, that’s funny. It is nice on the phone.
My first smart phone was an HTC and it really held up well to the abuse I put it through. Something like this would be my first choice for my next phone.
This is my first HTC phone and I must say I am liking it very much.
Honestly, I have yet to use my phone to the best of its ability. Though, you have inspired me to find out how to best customize it. That home screen looks awesome!
Thanks and I am glad that I have inspired you. LOL. Go and use your phone to its fullest potential.
I love the Kids Corner on the Windows 8 phone. Makes it a lot easier to let my kids play with the phone without worrying about them breaking something
I tested the Kids Corner and agree it’s awesome. Thankfully my kids don’t play my phone so I don’t really have to worry about that.
As an Apple user I’m surprised I’ve gotten use to playing with Windows. I love that you can move everything around how you would like.
It was easy for me to like the Windows Phone because I hated every other phone I have ever had. LOL.
My husband had a blast customizing his Windows phone too!
I feel like I could a little more customizing but I don’r want to mess up what I have done so far. LOL.
These seem so amazing! I really need to get one to try for myself!
It’s an awesome phone for sure. You would love it,