I have had this phone for about two months now. The first phone I received I had replaced because the phone would overheat. However, other than that little hiccup which could have simply been a bad one in the bunch, my second (replacement) phone has surpassed my expectations.
Easily the best thing about this phone is the battery life. With moderate use running bluetooth, calling, web searching, and texting, the battery lasts anywhere from 1 and 1/2 to 2 days. Additionally, the speakers are the best I have ever heard on a phone. Great call reception and quality aside, while playing music I could hear audio crystal clear in another room overtop of other noises.
Perhaps the only negative is the camera, although I say this as an extremely minor complaint. It's not that the camera is necessarily bad, just for a high-end phone there are some better alternatives if you're looking for high-end quality pictures on a mobile device (ie. Nokia Lumia Icon; 1020;1520; Samsung Galaxy S5, or iPhone 6 probably all take better photos than this phone). However, there is some nice editing software that spruces the photos up. For a phone camera the photos are still great quality, just not as good as they could be. A plus is that the camera shutter speed is the fastest I've seen, so although the photos aren't brilliant quality, you can take clear photos almost instantaneously.
Regarding Windows Phone as the operating system, I love it. The best way to describe the OS is "simple, but elegant." I won't go into too many details because my focus is on the phone itself. You need an in depth review of the Windows Phone OS to know if it's right for you. As others have mentioned the Windows Phone OS doesn't have as many apps as its Android and iPhone counter-parts. However, I have found Windows Phone to have all the apps that I need (and any many cases viable third-party alternatives). I prefer the OS because it has a simplified and easy user-interface in comparison with Android and iOS (again my opinion). I strongly suggest, you give Windows Phone a test run, before writing it off. Regardless, the Android or Windows variation of this phone is a great choice for your next phone. It's sleek, with a wonderful build, and solid metal-like frame. It doesn't have a fake-plastic feel at all. Give it a try, and I don't think you will be disappointed with its strong quality.
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HTC One (M8) for Windows
The HTC One (M8) for Windows combines a stunning design with the unique Windows Phone 8.1 and innovative HTC features. Enjoy the sleek look of a full-metal unibody. Get help managing your life with Cortana, a virtual personal assistant. Take photos with more depth and more light using the Duo Camera.
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The HTC One (M8) for Windows, a Verizon exclusive, provides a premium, inspired design that features a full-metal unibody. Tapered edges make the smartphone look slim and sleek, while soft curves make it a joy to hold. The display adds to the smartphone’s premium style, with 5 inches of Full HD viewing.
Get Advice from Your Personal Assistant
Meet Cortana, the virtual assistant built into this Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone. Cortana learns your habits every day and provides useful reminders and recommendations, such as offering traffic and weather alerts before you head to work.
Capture Great Photos and Enhance Them
Take professional-looking photos with more depth and more light using the Duo Camera on the HTC One (M8) for Windows. After you capture a photo, change the focus on objects with UFocus and add 3D style to your images with Dimension Plus.
Replace Your TV Remote Control
Cut through the clutter of remotes with HTC Sense TV. With a built-in infrared transmitter, universal remote and visual TV program guide, the HTC One (M8) for Windows will become the starting point of your living-room entertainment experience.
Hear Audio with Balance and Clarity
Dual front-facing stereo speakers and HTC BoomSound make your music, videos and games sound powerful. The amplifier offers balance, boosts bass and delivers clear vocals.
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