Ok here's the nitty gritty on the icon:
Before I get started please understand this is MY opinion and hands on review of the phone, the OS, and available apps.
The phone: aesthetically this phone has a huge WOW factor. A large beautiful HD screen that in my opinion can't be beat. It feels good in your hand and is comfortable for one hand or two handed use. The button placement is okay, but not great, as it seems that I am hitting the volume button 90% of the time while I'm trying to hit the power button. I feel the camera button should be on the other side of the phone. The Icon is also super fast, couldn't ask for more in that aspect. Overall this phone is gorgeous, but remember that everything that glitters isn't always gold.
The OS: WP 8 is a good OS, however, it can be cumbersome at times to navigate. I love that you can delete bloatware, that's a huge plus. I found myself more frustrated than I was delighted with the OS. It needs a lot of little fixes to be considered great IMO.
Available apps: I read many complaints prior to getting this phone about the lack of apps. I was quite pleased with the app selection for the most part. Only app that is missing for me is a Kroger app (no fault on WP here purely on Kroger). My biggest concern with the apps was the functionality of them compared to their counterparts on iPhone and androids. Severe lack of function from Facebook, eBay, etc. But who's to blame, is it the developers or WP?
While I hate to give up this big beautiful fast as hell phone, I need something with a more simple OS and full functionality of apps.