To tell you the truth when I got the package I was shocked at how light it was and I taught it can't be the phone but it was. Brand new. I am in love with the phone's physical appearance, a beautiful device. Back cover tends to get dirty easily unfortunately but I have bought a hard cover for it (HTC HC C800 Hard Shell for Desire X) which doesn't make it much thicker, still slim and elegant with it on.
I do recommend this smartphone, I think it is a great price for the specs. Oh, and when I first plugged it I was shocked it did not start up, haha... a few minutes later it got to me though, the battery was still in it's plastic cover, hehe hope you learn from my mistakes. Good luck! HTC, surely quietly brilliant :)