Windows Phone 8 Devices
Summary
In this article, we discuss the new Windows Phone devices, the HTC 8X and Lumia 920 from Nokia, both running on Microsoft’s newest mobile platform, Windows Phone 8.
Table of Contents
- Speed and Interface
- Design and Features
- HTC 8X vs Lumia 920
Speed and Interface
The hosts praise the speed and tile-based interface of the Windows Phone 8 operating system, which mirrors that of Windows 8.
Design and Features
Both phones have a similar design, with a funky blue color and a frame around the curved glass display.
HTC 8X vs Lumia 920
The hosts debate which phone they prefer, with one liking the HTC 8X for its thin and light design, and the other preferring the Lumia 920 for its significantly better camera.
Google Nexus Devices
Summary
In this article, we discuss the new Google Nexus phone and tablet devices, both praised for their high-quality displays and user interfaces.
Table of Contents
- Nexus 4 Phone
- Nexus 10 Tablet
Nexus 4 Phone
The hosts love the new Google Nexus phone for its build quality, materials, speed, display, and software, including new features on the latest version of Google’s Android Jelly Bean operating system. The phone has a quad-core processor and cutting-edge technology, but lacks LTE connectivity. This is because Google wants to sell the phone globally and HSPA network technology allows them to do so. The Nexus 4 is priced at $300 for 8GB and $350 for 16GB unlocked, while T-Mobile sells it for $200 on contract with 16GB of storage. The phone’s display technology is L and the screen is highly praised for its sharpness and resolution.
Nexus 10 Tablet
The LG-created Nexus 10-inch tablet has a higher resolution display than Apple’s Retina displays on the third and fourth generation iPad. The tablet is advertised as having a grippy plastic back, which makes it comfortable to hold for long periods of time. The speaker notes that the Nexus tablet offers a different representation of Android than other tablets, and recommends judging Android based on Nexus devices. They conclude by stating that the Nexus tablet is the best 10-inch Android tablet on the market and that it is available for a bargain price of $400.
Conclusion
In conclusion, both the Windows Phone 8 devices and Google Nexus devices offer unique features and designs that cater to different preferences. The Windows Phone 8 devices offer a speedy and intuitive interface, while the Google Nexus devices boast high-quality displays and user interfaces. Ultimately, it comes down to personal preference and what features are most important to the individual user.
