Mobile Solutions | HTC Windows Phone 8
Posted by Aaron Pastor on Mon, Jun 25, 2012
HTC has arguably taken the Android phone to new heights and it looks like they are shooting for gold with the new Windows Phone 8. The 3 models in prototype look to be very impressive and the windows 8 platform seems almost geared for use on a touchscreen. The Windows phone 8 will use the same kernel as the desktop version of Windows 8, lending truth to Microsoft’s claims of a truly universal OS. As I’ve said before the sweeping changes to the Windows GUI make it look, even on a desktop, as if you are navigating one of the current generation smartphones. To me the best part of the release of the HTC Windows phone 8 is the entry level unit. Admittedly I go for the top of the line but giving consumers a lower end choice that, while it may not have ALL the bells and whistles certainly gives you more options than a $100 price change based on internal storage capacity. The entry level prototype sports a dual core Qualcomm processor with a 4 inch 720p display which is great for a handheld device and will let you watch your favorite streaming movies. In contrast the flagship design will rock a 4.7 inch 720p display and a quad core Qualcomm processor. While I haven’t seen the final specs on these new phones, HTC may just have the stuff to pull me away from the iPhone.
