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A couple days back, AT&T gave us pricing information for the HTC Windows Phone 8X, but sadly didn’t part with any specific release info. The carrier said that the phone would be available “before Thanksgiving,” but today we’re finding out that it’ll be launching quite some time before Turkey Day arrives. AT&T has announced that the Windows Phone 8X will be available to order starting November 9, which just so happens to be tomorrow.

It also happens to be the same day that the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 will be available, so AT&T customers will have a few options when it comes to picking out a Windows Phone 8 device. The 8X will be coming to AT&T is a couple different varieties. First up we have the 16GB California Blue variant, followed by AT&T-exclusive 8GB models in California Blue and eye-searing Limelight (yellow). We’re not sure why you’d want a bright yellow phone, but if you want a device that draws some attention, the Limelight model is probably your best bet.

AT&T says that all three models will be available to purchase in stores and at att.com starting tomorrow, with the 8GB Limelight model and the 16GB California Blue model shipping out next week. We don’t have an exact ship date for those handsets just yet, but whenever that date is, at least we know that there isn’t much longer to wait. The 16GB model will set you back $199.99 with a two-year agreement, while the the 8GB models will only require an initial payment of $99.99.

The HTC Windows Phone 8X features a 4.3-inch screen running at 720p, so you’ll be getting high definition with this handset. Around the back, you’ve got an 8-megapixel camera, while on the inside you’ve got a dual-core Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.5GHz and 1GB of RAM at your disposal. Read our full review of the device to find out what we think!

Windows Phone 8X lands at AT&T November 9 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The pricing was already known, but the only information we were given on availability was sometime before Thanksgiving. Now, the picture is a little clearer — and nearer — because AT&T has finally announced that the HTC Windows Phone 8X will be in stores and online starting tomorrow (November 9th) in both California Blue and Limelight. The 8GB model will offer the two color options and is still slated to start at $100, but the 16GB version will only have one hue — California Blue — and can be yours for $200.

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Unlike Nokia, all of HTC’s Windows Phone effort in the US this fall has been centered on the high-end, through the Windows Phone 8X. That makes the FCC appearance of its budget cousin, the 8S, borderline cruel for American fans of HTC’s hyper-colorized design. The phone getting clearance has support for both AT&T and T-Mobile HSPA bands without the LTE that either American carrier would want. Given that the 8S is officially destined for Canada (and not the US) without a named carrier, we’re most likely looking at an example for a budget Canuck provider such as Mobilicity or Wind. At least the frequencies will be a comfort to gray market US importers who want HTC’s Windows Phone aesthetic on the cheap.

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HTC Windows Phone 8S hits the FCC with North American 3G, gives the US a horrible tease originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A few days ago the folks @evleaks managed to get their hands on what appeared to be a picture of the HTC Droid DNA, HTC’s take on the phablet or also known as the HTC J Butterfly in Japan. That being said, @evleaks is back with what appears to be the cleanest image we have of the device and what looks like a press rendering of the handset, pretty much showing off the phone in all of its glory. It also shows Verizon’s branding on the handset which leaves little doubt as to what Verizon’s event on the 13^th of November could be about. That and the fact that the background of the Droid DNA looks similar to the invite Verizon and HTC sent out helps corroborate the speculation.

While the HTC Droid DNA is said to resemble the HTC J Butterfly, there is always the off-chance that it could have been modified for Verizon. However assuming that the handset has not been touched, we can assume that it will feature the same 5” 1080p display, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor and a 13MP camera on the back. Of course since there is no official word from either Verizon or HTC, we suggest you take this with a grain of salt for now, but do check back with us next week for the details!

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: HTC and Verizon NYC Event on November 13, HTC Droid DNA could arrive this December 6th,

Welcome to the SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: Presidential Edition. The world of tech didn’t come to a halt just because we needed to go out and vote, so in case you missed it, here’s the big news from the day. We learned today that HTC and Verizon will be holding a press event on November 13, and it’s there that we’re expecting to get our first official introduction to the HTC DROID DNA. Speaking of HTC, the company gave us its earnings for October 2012 today, and they aren’t looking all that great. Halo 4 officially launched today, but it isn’t without its share of server problems, and physical Google Wallet cards have been confirmed on a Google support page.

We heard new rumors of an Xbox Surface again today, and AT&T announced that it will begin offering the Nokia Lumia 920 on November 9 for a mere $99. Apple OS X 10.9 has been popping up around the web today, and Opera has been updated to version 12.10, which brings support for high definition displays. Amazon has introduced a new monthly billing option for Prime, and even though you’ll be paying more than subscribing annually, it might be a better idea for some than plopping down one big lump sum.

A sequel to the classic game Elite is looking for funding on Kickstarter, while Instagram says that Hurricane Sandy was probably its biggest event ever. Vizio unveiled a new line up of HDTVs and sound bars for the holidays, while Valve officially kicked off its limited-access Steam for Linux beta today. Ford and Microsoft had reason to gloat today with the 5 millionth Sync-equipped vehicle, and EA & DICE are celebrating 10 years of Battlefield with free copies of Battlefield 1942 on Origin.

Did you photograph your ballot and put it on the Internet today? Did you know that’s an illegal thing to do? Google was awarded a new patent that means something interesting for Google Glass, and Fisker was hit pretty hard by Hurricane Sandy. Microsoft has confirmed it will be focusing on Skype instead of Windows Live Messenger, and we heard that PlayStation: The Official Magazine will be going dark later this year. Finally tonight, Chris Davies explains why Apple will kick Intel to the curb if it can, and we tell you why you should probably wait on the all of the Miracast accessories for now. That does it for tonight’s Evening Wrap-Up, enjoy the rest of your night everyone!

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: November 6, 2012 is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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