HTC Windows Phone 8X review

The HTC 8X is the signature Windows Phone 8 device, but is it any good?

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HTC Windows Phone 8X review
Is this the handset to really make Windows Phone a viable option?

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HTC Windows Phone 8X review

HTC 8X review

HTC 8X review

HTC Windows Phone 8X review

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