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[MCD]

http://arcanejerem.wordpress.com/2011/10/23/manga-reader-for-mango-os-update-is-coming-soon/

My favorite app.

 

[kehs]

For a second, I thought you meant there was a "Copernicus OT".

*rubs chin Jobs-style*

 

[clav]

It's ok I understand. I'll vist you in the android thread. You will be missed ='[

We'll see after the conference.

 

[Steelyuhas]

After the Omnia 7 I'm done with Samsung phones. I can deal with some issues, but shitty QA is not one of them. At least I know Nokia will deliver on this front.

That's why I might be leaning towards the HTC even though I think I'll like the screen on the Focus S more, the build quality of the phone is probably better, and the internal parts are probably better quality.

 

[Milchjon]

With the Nokia Lumia 800, I've decided to take the plunge. Finally gives the OS the device it deserves.

Any reason I shouldn't?

Anything I have to be aware of before ordering? Any bad surprises that await me with WP7?

 

[dejay]

Can anyone comment on the ability to use Google services, like gmail, maps and contacts on a mango phone? Is it doable, pleasant or just not worth it?

 

[Korey]

What a disappointment. No gamechangers. Just the stuff we've known for a while.

 

[Firestorm]

Can anyone comment on the ability to use Google services, like gmail, maps and contacts on a mango phone? Is it doable, pleasant or just not worth it?

Syncs perfectly fine from what I hear.

 

[strata8]

Uh, did anyone else notice this?

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/buy/7/compare.aspx?devices=1751;1753

EDIT: Nevermind, I'm stupid. Forgot the event was on.

 

[D4Danger]

Can anyone comment on the ability to use Google services, like gmail, maps and contacts on a mango phone? Is it doable, pleasant or just not worth it?

most of the Google stuff is actually built into the phone. It works seamlessly.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/people/set-up-an-email-account.aspx

There's an unofficial Google Maps app

 

[Ghost]

Found the UK pre-orders

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/NOKIA-LUMIA-800

Phone is free on pretty much the cheapest contracts you can get these days. Vodafone and Orange only though, no O2 yet.

 

[Milchjon]

most of the Google stuff is actually built into the phone. It works seamlessly.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/people/set-up-an-email-account.aspx

There's an unofficial Google Maps app

Great!

 

[strata8]

I guess Nokia changed more than just the font.

...not too bad.

edit: http://youtu.be/eGcjArpZs4A?hd=1&t=54s

MAGIC

 

[Korey]

Specs:

800
710

 

[dejay]

most of the Google stuff is actually built into the phone. It works seamlessly.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsphone/en-us/howto/wp7/people/set-up-an-email-account.aspx

There's an unofficial Google Maps app

Thanks.

 

[strata8]

Specs:

800
710

From the Lumia 800 spec sheet - Nokia Apps:

Nokia Maps
Nokia Drive
Nokia Music
Nokia Store
Nokia Contacts Transfer

 

[Magni]

Specs:

800
710

The only thing holding me back is 16 GB

edit: and where's the FFC?

 

[dejay]

The only thing holding me back is 16 GB

Yeah, it's a little weak.

 

[PG2G]

I guess Nokia changed more than just the font.

...not too bad.

edit: http://youtu.be/eGcjArpZs4A?hd=1&t=54s

MAGIC

That was an interesting way for an app to open. I wonder if they changed the animations or if that is just some kind of mock up

 

[Korey]

I guess Nokia changed more than just the font.

...not too bad.

edit: http://youtu.be/eGcjArpZs4A?hd=1&t=54s

MAGIC

What's up with those round user photos?

 

[strata8]

What's up with those round user photos?

It's using the same styling as Meego. I guess Nokia will be doing it wherever they can.

 

[Korey]

It's using the same styling as Meego. I guess Nokia will be doing it wherever they can.

mmmmm that's not cool.

 

[Blackhead]

I guess Nokia changed more than just the font.

...not too bad.

edit: http://youtu.be/eGcjArpZs4A?hd=1&t=54s

MAGIC

That MacBook Air enjoyed almost as much screentime as the Windows Phone :lol

 

[Marco1]

Does anyone know when the 800 will be available in UK and on O2 ?
I would prefer this rather than the iphone 4s.

 

[strata8]

Nokia Lumia 710:

8 GB mass memory, expandable with micro-SD card up to 24 GB (max 16 GB cards)

what?

 

[Korey]

Does anyone know if an unlocked Omnia 7 will work on T-Mobile networks in the US?

 

[Ghost]

Does anyone know when the 800 will be available in UK and on O2 ?
I would prefer this rather than the iphone 4s.

I was looking around, seems like it might not be coming, maybe they got too burned on the Pre.

 

[Blackhead]

Does anyone know if an unlocked Omnia 7 will work on T-Mobile networks in the US?

Nope

 

[Magni]

Nope

My unlocked Omnia 7 worked fine on AT&T all summer..? Is T-Mo different?

 

[Tomcat]

Nokia Lumia 710:



what?

indeed
probably a mistake

 

[Magni]

indeed
probably a mistake

If the 710 can end up with more memory than the 800.. massive facepalm.

 

[PG2G]

indeed
probably a mistake

Well, it explicitly says the 800 doesn't and says the 710 does. Can't see them making such an obvious mistake

 

[Magni]

The 800 preorder page is being hammered, good sign? (UK)

No preorder yet on the French site

edit: The Phone House (France)

499€ with 50€ cashback from Nokia until the end of the year, and if you order today you get a free Monster headphone worth 199€.

 

[Nero3000]

UK Preorder Direct from Nokia link:

http://www.nokia.co.uk/gb-en/products/phone/lumia800/buynow/

Edit: BOOO! No SIM Free phones available for preorder, only with a contract. Fuck that shit!

 

[Magni]

UK Preorder Direct from Nokia link:

http://www.nokia.co.uk/gb-en/products/phone/lumia800/buynow/

Edit: BOOO! No SIM Free phones available for preorder, only with a contract. Fuck that shit!

Yeah, fuck that. Also, I didn't get that the 420€ figure was pre-VAT. This is Europe, not the US, why are they giving us pre-tax figures? No way I'm spending over 450€ on a new phone if all it has is 16 GB, and no FFC.

 

[strata8]

Yeah, fuck that. Also, I didn't get that the 420€ figure was pre-VAT. This is Europe, not the US, why are they giving us pre-tax figures? No way I'm spending over 450€ on a new phone if all it has is 16 GB, and no FFC.

Wow, you have 20% VAT? Sucks. It's 10% for us in Australia, which isn't too bad.

 

[Blackhead]

My unlocked Omnia 7 worked fine on AT&T all summer..? Is T-Mo different?

TMobile uses different bands for 3G.

Oh yeah: are the Nokia Lumia phones pentaband like the N9?

 

[Nero3000]

Yeah, fuck that. Also, I didn't get that the 420€ figure was pre-VAT. This is Europe, not the US, why are they giving us pre-tax figures? No way I'm spending over 450€ on a new phone if all it has is 16 GB, and no FFC.

Not too fussed about limited specs. 32/64GB and a FFC would be nice, but not essential. Its just dissapointing that my carrier of choice doesnt carry the phone and there are no sim free options on launch day. Although that french deal sounds amazing.

 

[D4Danger]

Not too fussed about limited specs. 32/64GB and a FFC would be nice, but not essential. Its just dissapointing that my carrier of choice doesnt carry the phone and there are no sim free options on launch day. Although that french deal sounds amazing.

£369 (£442.80 inc. VAT)

from Gizmodo

 

[Nero3000]

Someone has stepped up to the plate...

http://www.clove.co.uk/nokia-lumia-800-black

£442.80 (which is roughly €420 +20% VAT)

 

[Korey]

TMobile uses different bands for 3G.

So the Omnia 7 will work on AT&T perfectly?

Where's the cheapest place online retailer to get an Omnia 7? Ebay?

 

[Blackhead]

So the Omnia 7 will work on AT&T perfectly?

Where's the cheapest place online retailer to get an Omnia 7? Ebay?

Cheapest place to get it would be eBay, it's not sold anywhere in NA.

I don't think the Omnia 7 supports AT&T's 3G bands either; it only supports the European 3G bands iirc. It should work fine for voice calls, messages and data on the slower 2.5 Edge for both TMobile and AT&T but that's about it...

 

[HollovVpo1nt]

I think I will buy the Lumia 710 for my mom, she'll love it! As for myself, I'm really on the fence. On one side, I have this perfectly capable HTC HD2 which I'm happy with, on the other side I'd like a Lumia 800. I have my HD2 for about 2 years now and I wouldn't mind another two years...

 

[Vanillalite]

I wasn't totally sold on the design for the 800, but I've come around. Granted my Focus works fine so I'm not updating till next holiday season when my contract expires.

Still biggest two things for me would be that the 800 comes with 16 gigs stock verses the shitty 8 gigs for my Focus, and the bigger thing is just the camera jump. I got a feeling that the 8 meg with the nice lens will end up being a crap load better than my Focus. Don't get me wrong in bright light the Focus CAN take some nice pics. It's meh in non ideal conditions during the day though, and the camera blows in low light at night.

 

[DrFunk]

Cheapest place to get it would be eBay, it's not sold anywhere in NA.

I don't think the Omnia 7 supports AT&T's 3G bands either; it only supports the European 3G bands iirc. It should work fine for voice calls, messages and data on the slower 2.5 Edge for both TMobile and AT&T but that's about it...

The Omnia 7 supports At&t's 1900 3G band, so you can get 3G no problem.

 

[runningjoke]

I'm thinking about getting the Lumia 800, but it doesn't have a front facing camera, no flash or silverlight in the browser and no skype/googletalk integration. So most of the stuff I do with my 2 year old Nokia N900 isn't possible with the latest flagship phone? Doesn't really feel like an upgrade then

 

[Magni]

Cheapest place to get it would be eBay, it's not sold anywhere in NA.

I don't think the Omnia 7 supports AT&T's 3G bands either; it only supports the European 3G bands iirc. It should work fine for voice calls, messages and data on the slower 2.5 Edge for both TMobile and AT&T but that's about it...

Yeah mine worked fine but I didn't use any 3G at all this summer, only WiFi.

We need international standards, badly.

 

[strata8]

The Nokia 701 is made completely from glossy, glossy plastic. I'm wounded.

 

[kazinova]

Yup, those Nokia phones sucked pretty hard.

The lack of front facing camera on the Lumia 800 is mind boggling. Their site lists the back camera as the "main camera" implying a secondary camera exists but doesn't mention it. Does anyone know if there is a FFC or not?

Silly me, thinking they would release a good phone, if Nokia made good phones they wouldn't be going out of business.

It's a shame really, I like the N9 design, I just wish there was good hardware inside that design.

 

[HollovVpo1nt]

Silly me, thinking they would release a good phone, if Nokia made good phones they wouldn't be going out of business.

What? Symbian?