The Verge Presents: Hands-On with the HTC One X

We're here with the HTC One X, a brand new and freshly announced 4.7-inch Android 4.0 smartphone that runs on Ice Cream Sandwich with Sense 4.0 on top. As we take a closer look at this device, it's clear that it's packed with all the usual Sense features, although one notable change is the absence of the carousel look that was present in previous HTC devices. Instead, users are limited to choosing from 1, 2, 3, or 7 home screens.

However, don't let the lack of a traditional carousel be a drawback – the One X still boasts an impressive multitasking overview reminiscent of Windows Phone. By swiping away at an app, you can easily remove it from view and keep your interface clutter-free. And with its sleek design, which draws inspiration from the Galaxy Nexus, this device feels incredibly premium in the hand.

The HTC One X is available on AT&T in the United States, running on LTE with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. In Europe and other parts of the world, the device will be powered by an Intel Core quad-core processor. But what really sets this phone apart is its innovative Media Link feature – a neat addition that allows users to connect their smartphone directly to their HD TV.

To set up the Media Link, all you need to do is plug in an HDMI cable to your TV and connect it to the One X via DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance). The process is surprisingly straightforward, with HTC making it extremely easy to send media from your phone to your TV. Simply swipe up on your screen, and the device will automatically switch into landscape mode – complete with a menu that lets you choose between two display modes.

The first mode, dubbed "Dual Display," allows users to see one picture on their TV and another on their phone at the same time. The second option, simply called "Mirror Mode," shows the exact same content on both devices, creating an immersive experience. We're able to test this feature out right now by watching a trailer on our phone, which is streaming directly to our TV – it's truly impressive.

One of the most convenient aspects of the Media Link feature is how seamless it is to switch between displaying content on your phone and your TV. Want to check out an IMDb listing for the movie being played? No problem – simply return to your browser and navigate to the relevant page. The connection is so easy to set up that even novice users can take advantage of this innovative technology.

But what happens when you're done using the Media Link feature? Simply swipe down on your screen, and the device will disconnect from your TV, returning to its normal portrait mode. It's a clever touch that makes this feature feel like an extension of the phone itself – rather than something tacked on as an afterthought.

In conclusion, the HTC One X is an impressive device that packs a punch with its innovative features and sleek design. With its Media Link feature, it opens up new possibilities for users who want to share their content with others or simply enjoy their favorite movies in a whole new way. Whether you're looking for a smartphone with advanced multimedia capabilities or just want to experience the latest and greatest Android 4.0 technology, the One X is definitely worth checking out.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey guys Flair with the Verge I'm here with the h1x this is a brand new freshly announced 4.7 in Android 4.0 smartphone it runs ice cream sandwich with sense 4.0 on top it has uh all the usual sense features although it doesn't have the carousel look anymore you're only limited to I believe 1 2 3 seven home screens kind of as usual uh there's a new multitasking overview over here it's it reminds you of Windows phone you can just swipe away the you no longer want to have active just like so and uh it it features a pretty slim uh it reminds you of the Galaxy Nexus pretty slim design a polycarbonate unibody uh it's matte and it feels very nice to the touch in the United States this will be available on AT&T with LTE and a qualcom Snapdragon S4 processor geocore uh in Europe and the rest of the world it have Integra for quad core processor now here's a neat um feature that HC is showing off today which is the media link is this device right here connects with an HDMI cable to your HD TV and that connects to the phone via DLNA and the really neat thing about it is that HD has made it extremely simple once you pair the two devices to send media over to the the television it's just a free finger swipe up when you do it the phone flips to landscape mode so we turn it like so uh there are two modes there's a dral display mode where one picture is displayed on the TV and one picture is displayed on the phone or there is a mirror mode where the same thing is displayed both devices just going to try and show this St right now um maybe try and play a trailer all right so we've got a trailer playing on the TV coming direct from the phone uh we can go back home and you know maybe check out an IMDb listing uh on the browser for this movie or whatever else we can just carry on using the phone it's just playing via DLNA invi the media link on the agent TV and if you want to disconnect the connection it just free fingers down and it's gone and the phone should return back to portrait mode as it does so this is the HC 1X 4.7 in Android 4.0 smartphone just announc here with MC 2012hey guys Flair with the Verge I'm here with the h1x this is a brand new freshly announced 4.7 in Android 4.0 smartphone it runs ice cream sandwich with sense 4.0 on top it has uh all the usual sense features although it doesn't have the carousel look anymore you're only limited to I believe 1 2 3 seven home screens kind of as usual uh there's a new multitasking overview over here it's it reminds you of Windows phone you can just swipe away the you no longer want to have active just like so and uh it it features a pretty slim uh it reminds you of the Galaxy Nexus pretty slim design a polycarbonate unibody uh it's matte and it feels very nice to the touch in the United States this will be available on AT&T with LTE and a qualcom Snapdragon S4 processor geocore uh in Europe and the rest of the world it have Integra for quad core processor now here's a neat um feature that HC is showing off today which is the media link is this device right here connects with an HDMI cable to your HD TV and that connects to the phone via DLNA and the really neat thing about it is that HD has made it extremely simple once you pair the two devices to send media over to the the television it's just a free finger swipe up when you do it the phone flips to landscape mode so we turn it like so uh there are two modes there's a dral display mode where one picture is displayed on the TV and one picture is displayed on the phone or there is a mirror mode where the same thing is displayed both devices just going to try and show this St right now um maybe try and play a trailer all right so we've got a trailer playing on the TV coming direct from the phone uh we can go back home and you know maybe check out an IMDb listing uh on the browser for this movie or whatever else we can just carry on using the phone it's just playing via DLNA invi the media link on the agent TV and if you want to disconnect the connection it just free fingers down and it's gone and the phone should return back to portrait mode as it does so this is the HC 1X 4.7 in Android 4.0 smartphone just announc here with MC 2012\n"