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[Commodore]

Probably the best review of the 920 so far:

http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/reviews/item/16129_Nokia_Lumia_920_review.php

Weight:


Camera:


Definitely check the link to read the full article. Spanks every other review Ive read.

Thought this was an interesting tidbit that I hadn't considered before.

Unfortunately, despite the trio of microphones, video capture on the Lumia 920 only records a mono audio track, albeit one of high quality. However, the microphones are present, so it is theoretically possible for Nokia to add stereo audio to video recording in a software update.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

This could be a silly question but can you buy the 920 from AT&T and get it turned on @ Verizon?

 

[Robobandit]

This could be a silly question but can you buy the 920 from AT&T and get it turned on @ Verizon?

Verizon and AT&T LTE are not the same frequency, so no.

 

[ryutaro's mama]

Verizon and AT&T LTE are not the same frequency, so no.

Fuck.

The 822 is so shitty imo.

What the fuck were they thinking?

 

[TylerD]

Probably the best review of the 920 so far:

http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/reviews/item/16129_Nokia_Lumia_920_review.php

Definitely check the link to read the full article. Spanks every other review Ive read.

That is an excellent and extremely thorough review.

 

[Milchjon]

Probably the best review of the 920 so far:

http://allaboutwindowsphone.com/reviews/item/16129_Nokia_Lumia_920_review.php

Weight:


Camera:


Definitely check the link to read the full article. Spanks every other review Ive read.

Wait, it's thinner than my 800? I wasn't aware of that.

 

[brotkasten]

Your phone is already outdated, guys.

China Mobile posted a picture on Weibo of their upcoming device, along with some specifications that will supposedly be included in their local Lumia 920T iteration.

...

Where the standard Lumia 920 comes with just a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960, the Lumia 920T will bump that to a MSM8960T, which for all intents and purposes is the same dual-core chipset except it has an Adreno 320 GPU in it rather than an Adreno 225. The Adreno 320 in this Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset is around 2-3 times faster compared to the Adreno 225, so it really is a large performance boost.

 

[Milchjon]

Your phone is already outdated, guys.

You're a sadist, you know that, brot?

 

[ThisWreckage]

Fuck.

The 822 is so shitty imo.

What the fuck were they thinking?

Tell me about it. It's beyond stupid. I am not switching to AT&T period.

 

[VanMardigan]

My order finally shipped. Guess I'm not going with red after all......cause I get cyan!!

 

[show me your skeleton]

fuck all you cyan bitches.



no, not really i love my wp brothers. i'm just jealous

 

[MarkusRJR]

Ugh. I'll be waiting for forever for Rogers to sell the cyan 920. :

 

[Messofanego]

Does the Window store have quality replacement apps for these:

Shazam
Adobe reader
Exchange Rates
Handcent SMS
QuickPic
Mobo Player
Poweramp
Skype
Qibla Compass (for muslims to figure out direction to pray)

I might jump on board if so.

 

[VanMardigan]

Just saw a titan 2 vs 920 video comparison. The camera just isn't getting proper attention from reviewers. It is a generational leap ahead of the current crop of cameras in terms of video and low light pictures.

If this was the camera on the iPhone 5, I can only imagine the types of superlatives we'd have to suffer through.

 

[thirty]

agreed about the camera, lowlight, video and audio are a generation ahead of what's out there. o think if more and more videos like the Italian Halo 4 vids are released, more and more people will be impressed.

 

[thirty]

Does the Window store have quality replacement apps for these:

Shazam
Adobe reader
Exchange Rates
Handcent SMS
QuickPic
Mobo Player
Poweramp
Skype
Qibla Compass (for muslims to figure out direction to pray)

I might jump on board if so.

I know it has shazam, Bing music search which is faster, adobe reader, Skype, exchange rate, don't know about others. search www.windowsphone.com

 

[Messofanego]

I know it has shazam, Bing music search which is faster, adobe reader, Skype, exchange rate, don't know about others. search www.windowsphone.com

Thanks

 

[Lucifon]

Seeing everyone speak about the Lumia is making me want one. I'm due an upgrade in 2 months, currently on an iPhone 4. Don't get me wrong I love my iPhone, but the thought of upgrading to a 5 doesn't feel as 'exciting' as a full new ecosystem.

The thing that's pushing me away is knowing I'll be stuck with the device for 2 years. iOS as a platform feels much more like a 'safe bet' than WP8. After what happened with 7 it doesn't fill me with hope.

 

[ana]

Just saw a titan 2 vs 920 video comparison. The camera just isn't getting proper attention from reviewers. It is a generational leap ahead of the current crop of cameras in terms of video and low light pictures.

You mean this one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZyYR5QBV-Q4

 

[Messofanego]

Being able to use gloves is actually a huge deal in the coming winter when it'll be freezing.

 

[hwalker84]

Damn Fedex wouldn't just let me come pick it up right now. They have to attempt delivery first before that.

 

[GCX]

Being able to use gloves is actually a huge deal in the coming winter when it'll be freezing.

It's definitely the most underrated feature imo.

 

[Milchjon]

It's definitely the most underrated feature imo.

Nah, that's just Nokia trying too hard.

 

[kazinova]

Nah, that's just Nokia trying too hard.

This "trying too hard" thing is only a tech journalist thing. I don't remember Car&Driver or MotorTrend saying something like:

"Magnetorheological fluid in the suspension to control the ride through corners? Looks like Cadillac is trying too hard again. What's wrong with the perfectly balanced live axle setup? Independant rear suspension is a gimmick."

 

[Messofanego]

It's definitely the most underrated feature imo.

Apple approved

 

[Milchjon]

This "trying too hard" thing is only a tech journalist thing. I don't remember Car&Driver or MotorTrend saying something like:

"Magnetorheological fluid in the suspension to control the ride through corners? Looks like Cadillac is trying too hard again. What's wrong with the perfectly balanced live axle setup? Independant rear suspension is a gimmick."

I wish this Volvo ran on a Volkswagen engine.

 

[tralfazz]

Being able to use gloves is actually a huge deal in the coming winter when it'll be freezing.

A-freaking-men. I got so frustrated the last couple of years when I had to take my gloves off while running to do something with the iphone. This along with the night camera were huge selling points for me.

 

[Broadbandito]

pissed that I can't find in any stores around here. I went to pre-order on best buy and the guy seemed so fucking clueless. Hope they are around more after this weekend

 

[Deleted member 81567]

pissed that I can't find in any stores around here. I went to pre-order on best buy and the guy seemed so fucking clueless. Hope they are around more after this weekend

Tell me about it. Probably called around 5-10 ATT stores and only 2-3 of them was gonna have it, with only 1 having different colors other than black and white.

 

[Milchjon]

Tell me about it. Probably called around 5-10 ATT stores and only 2-3 of them was gonna have it, with only 1 having different colors other than black and white.

You... you're alive?

 

[Deleted member 81567]

You... you're alive?

Yes.

 

[UraMallas]

My cyan is out for delivery from the Des Moines location. I wonder if I have to be here to pick it up because I've got errands to run but I definitely don't want to miss it.

Question, does WP8 have visual voicemail or is that a service I have to get through AT&T?

 

[Messofanego]

Tell me about it. Probably called around 5-10 ATT stores and only 2-3 of them was gonna have it, with only 1 having different colors other than black and white.

IT'S ALIVE!

 

[jaypah]

2 days later and our order still says processing. I want my sunflower colored boom-box sized cellular phoooooone! :'(

 

[DrFunk]

2 days later and our order still says processing. I want my sunflower colored boom-box sized cellular phoooooone! :'(

Das Yellow isn't shipping till the 12th: https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/nokia/lumia-920-high-gloss-yellow.html#fbid=gp-46QBBtK8

 

[TwIsTeD]

I really wanted the Yellow or White but after playing with white I went black, the gloss is kinda horrible IMO....grey would be ideal but I'll buy a cover

 

[jaypah]

Das Yellow isn't shipping till the 12th: https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/nokia/lumia-920-high-gloss-yellow.html#fbid=gp-46QBBtK8

Damn. Thanks for the info, I can at least stop worrying about it. For those of you getting your phones today because you weren't man enough to rock a caution-tape yellow phone post some good impressions fot the rest of us!

 

[brotkasten]

I really wanted the Yellow or White but after playing with white I went black, the gloss is kinda horrible IMO....grey would be ideal but I'll buy a cover

The red one would look so amazing in matte.

 

[TylerD]

My cyan is out for delivery from the Des Moines location. I wonder if I have to be here to pick it up because I've got errands to run but I definitely don't want to miss it.

Question, does WP8 have visual voicemail or is that a service I have to get through AT&T?

Leave a signed dated note with the tracking number and they should leave it if they deem it safe.

The red one would look so amazing in matte.

Yeah if red was matte I would probably go for it over cyan.

 

[Krakatoa]

Do best buy get stocks today as well?

 

[Label]

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop...%E9%AB%CC%86%1A%A0u%C4%98o%C9%9B%CA%E1%04%CFq

Ohhh so close to being able to order the phone!


However I am now tempted to wait for the 920T ;_;

 

[Anton Sugar]

2 days later and our order still says processing. I want my sunflower colored boom-box sized cellular phoooooone! :'(

Same for my Cyan 920

 

[kharma45]

Pretty positive Lumia 820 review from Pocket-Lint, gave it 4.5/5

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6054/nokia-lumia-820-wp8-review

Nokia seemed to have been so focused on packing the Nokia Lumia 920 with as much tech as it could, that for us it forgot about what people might actually want from a phone.

Here, with the Lumia 820, that's not the case. The micro SD card slot gives you plenty of storage for movies, photos, and music, while the removable battery gets you over any power issues you might have.

Add that to a great core operating system and a design that stands out on its own and you start to feel this is the phone Nokia should be putting all its efforts into promoting.

Agreed it isn’t the flagship and agreed the camera isn't nearly anywhere as good as on the 920, but this is a phone you'll be happy to use, a phone you'll enjoy using, and besides a lack of third-party apps at the moment, a phone that for many people will be a fantastic phone they will enjoy for the next two years.

If you are tempted by Windows Phone 8, this is the phone for you.

______________

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop...%E9%AB%CC%86%1A%A0u%C4%98o%C9%9B%CA%E1%04%CFq

Ohhh so close to being able to order the phone!


However I am now tempted to wait for the 920T ;_;

Is this properly SIM free?!?!

 

[Label]

Is this properly SIM free?!?!

It is SIM free however not unlocked so you will still have to be on T-Mobile/Orange/EE

Tempted to get it next week. As my EE contract runs out in February and cannot upgrade until the end of next month!

 

[kharma45]

It is SIM free however not unlocked so you will still have to be on T-Mobile/Orange/EE

Tempted to get it next week. As my EE contract runs out in February and cannot upgrade until the end of next month!

Ah that's a bummer, I was hoping since it was listed there it'd be a proper SIM free phone not that 'EE variant' that Neowin reported a few weeks back

 

[mrklaw]

It is SIM free however not unlocked so you will still have to be on T-Mobile/Orange/EE

Tempted to get it next week. As my EE contract runs out in February and cannot upgrade until the end of next month!

is that allowed? Thought there was some European regulation that required SIM free to be unlocked?

 

[Milchjon]

Pretty positive Lumia 820 review from Pocket-Lint, gave it 4.5/5

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6054/nokia-lumia-820-wp8-review

Do they want me to stop reading after 1.5 paragraphs?

But visually, and technically, this phone is arguably more interesting than the 920

Edit: Ah, I get it. They like it because Nokia stopped trying too hard.

 

[McSmiggins]

Got my 920 a couple of hours ago, loving it so far. just wanted to say to stop other people freaking out, I upgraded T-Mobile -> EE at phones4u this afternoon, I put the sim card in mine before it had registered with EE and on the phone setup part it kept starting up, asking for time info and then rebooting. Popped the sim card and it set up fine and has been since. I'm sure it's probably just my phone though, it's just sitting on my desk waiting for the sim to register... really want to see what 4G in London can do.

 

[SCHUEY F1]

I like this part in the review posted earlier:

Existing Lumia device owners will be pleased to note that Nokia has updated the oleophobic coating on the Lumia 920's screen; it's now smoother and less prone to fingerprints than the first generation Lumia devices, and the smoother surface improves the interaction experience with the Windows Phone UI, where swipes and other gestures are widely used.

 

[yn-neko hates a cat]

Chinese-Only 920 with a 2-3x Faster GPU

Spoiler

;_;