We had the pleasure of trying out the HTC One M8 this week and we are happy to report that it is a joy to use. Not only is it a super slick design but the technology employed is second to none making this the must-have phone of 2014 so far. There is plenty to gush about when reviewing it, but a stand out feature is the sound on this phone. The powerful BoomSound speakers are possibly the most impressive we have discovered on a smartphone. These speakers are front-facing and provide stereo sound so a disco in the office/bedroom/pretty much anywhere you fancy is now a possibility. If you're a music buff and always on the hunt for new acts or a fan of playing cheesy tunes aloud, either way you're likely to be blown away (literally) by the power of these speakers. Selfie fans will be delighted to hear that the five megapixel front facing camera is one of the best on the market and the duo camera at the back of the phone is comprised of two sensors, ensuring a pixel perfect experience. We took a few photos with the camera and were stunned by the clarity of the images, vibrancy of the colours and the overall presentation. Battery life is a huge issue for smartphones these days, considering how often we use them and how little they actually last for. The 2,600 mAh battery design might actually last you a couple of days (amazing news), provided you're not watching an entire series of Made In Chelsea in one sitting. It's available on all networks from free with a contract, or sim free it's €679.99. It's worth the dosh: a camera that can rival a Canon, speakers a DJ would be impressed with and lasting battery life. We not only want the HTC One M8, we NEED it.