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How do the Windows Phone 8 offerings stack up? Compare HTC, Samsung and Nokia.

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Paul Neafsey
– September 20, 2012Posted in: News

With the next line of Windows Phone 8 handset announced, we’d like to take a look for you at the three main contenders and their flagship Windows Phone offerings to see how they stack up side-by-side.

WP8, HTC, Nokia, Samsung, Windows Phone 8, Lumia 920, 8X, Ativ S, Comparison, Microsoft

*Picture from a WMPowerUser article.

While the HTC 8X weighs less and has the highest resolution screen it also has the smallest screen at 4.3 inches, Beats Audio sounds system and only 16GB memory storage. The Samsung Ativ S features the largest screen, a single color option, and the largest battery. The Nokia Lumia 920 weighs the most at 185g, offers a slightly better 8.7 megapixel camera (with the much touted Pureview technology) and offers wireless Q Standard charging. They all feature LTE and HSDPA connectivity, Near Field Communication (NFC) and a dual-core qualcomm 1.5Ghz processor.

Each offers something different for everyone, which one appeals to you and why?

 

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HTC introduces the next line of Windows Phones

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Paul Neafsey
– September 19, 2012Posted in: News

HTC introduced the latest addition to the Windows Phone 8 lineup in New York City on September 19th 2012 in their press announcement.

Windows Phone 8, HTC, Colors. 8S, 8X

Impressive colors, but do the insides match the surface?

HTC CEO Peter Chou started off the conference to the sounds of booming music and a nod to Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform. After a brief introduction by Microsoft’s own CEO Steve Ballmer, the floor was yielded back to Chou. He was sure to mention the over 15 years of partnership between HTC and Microsoft, stating “HTC and Microsoft have an opportunity to go bigger and better than ever.”

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Nokia Lumia 900 – Review

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Paul Neafsey
– August 30, 2012Posted in: Features, Hardware, Reviews

Nokia Lumia 900

Nokia Lumia 900, Nokia, Windows Phone, Microsoft, Tiles, Apps, Camera, Video

In February 2011 a partnership between Microsoft and Nokia promised the Finnish mobile manufacturer would make Windows Phone their primary operating system for its smartphone devices. The combination of know-how between the software giant and leading mobile handset manufacture set some high expectations.

The following year saw the introduction of the Nokia Lumia handset line in various model iterations. In April 2012, the latest Lumia 900 handset was released and promised to the be the flagship Windows Phone. This model featured AT&T’s LTE speeds, quality build in a simple interface and a much-touted Carl Zeiss camera lens. We took a closer look at the Lumia 900 in a variety of areas to determine if Nokia’s flagship smartphone lives up to its hype.

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Nokia BH-111 Bluetooth Headset Review

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Paul Neafsey
– July 13, 2012Posted in: Features, Reviews

Best known for their handsets, Nokia also produces a number of complimenting accessories. On the entry level of their bluetooth headset product line is the Nokia BH-111 Stereo Headset. This headset brings style, but does it bring the quality and functionality needed to set it apart? Here’s our verdict.

Nokia BH-111 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset Colors

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City Gossip Review

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Paul Neafsey
– June 29, 2012Posted in: Apps, Features, Reviews

As social networks have grown larger and more inclusive they’ve become bloated – filled with spamming posts and unknown “friends”. Designed for city dwellers, City Gossip offers an alternative to the size and clutter of other social networks. By basing their community on city-location the news stays local and relevant. Can City Gossip garner the support required of a social network and establish themselves as the local alternative?

Windows Phone City Gossip App Social Network Photos

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HTC Titan II – Review

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Paul Neafsey
– June 18, 2012Posted in: Features, News, Reviews

HTC Titan II

On September 1st 2011 HTC released one of the first Windows Phone 7.5 phones – the HTC Titan. The Titan earned it’s designation with a massive 4.7inch screen and garnered praise for its well-made design. On January 9th 2012 the HTC Titan II not only brings the same 4.7inch screen, but with two immediately noticeable changes: AT&T’s ultra-fast 4G LTE and a massive 16 megapixel camera to match its screen size.

Officially starting off Windows Phone Fans’ hardware reviews, our very own Paul Neafsey breaks down his review into key areas of interests such as design, camera, and applications to give a better insight on the HTC Titan II.

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Shuriken Ninja Review (Windows Phone)

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Paul Neafsey
– May 8, 2012Posted in: Features, Indie Game Reviews, Reviews

Shuriken Ninja is developed by GeekWorkGames, and will be released on Windows Phone 7 devices on April 1st, 2011 for $.99 USD or a Free ad-supported version is available. This game is an indie game available through the marketplace (here).

Shuriken Ninja

Shuriken Ninja places the player in the [Tabi] shoes of a Ninja during his training scenarios. These training exercises involve popping target balloons. In order to pop the balloons the ninja must bounce his shuriken against the metal barriers at odd angles, but must beware the wooden barriers as the shuriken will get stuck.
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Wordament Review

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Paul Neafsey
– May 3, 2012Posted in: Features, LIVE Game Reviews, Reviews
Wordament is developed by You vs. the Internet and was released on the LIVE Marketplace on April 1st, 2011 for free. It was subsequently re-released as an official Xbox Live Game published by Microsoft on April 25th, 2012 and continues to be completely free.


Wordament Xbox Live Game

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