Microsoft's new Lumia phones will launch with AT&T in the US
Details will become clearer.
AT&T will first launch.
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Microsoft's new Lumia phones will launch with AT&T in the US
Details will become clearer.
AT&T will first launch.
I was talking about something along the lines of buy a phone, get a band for $100 off. Stuff there were rumors of before.
Still a chance since they didn't talk about much of the phones today due to an important reveal.
lol true
I'm really disappointed they didn't talk about carrier availability.
Would be sweet. I am still waiting for that blog post...
juliushandle
Member
Just give us the phones unlocked, fuck the carriers.
The XL is listed on the MS store unlocked:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store...cid=icid_us_catp_modg_phn_citytalk_100615lnch
juliushandle
Member
Really now. Gotta check out how elaborate the workouts are.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
The wrist strap loop was a part of the phone design, not the camera case. Man, Nokia was on fire with the phone designs, so unique.
Steelyuhas
Member
Yeah I'm gonna try to create one of my gym routines tomorrow.
juliushandle
Member
Band has this pic on the website. Ahhahahahahah, kettle bell swings would absolutely destroy a watch.
juliushandle
Member
Was that a leather back plate that I saw for the 950XL somewhere?
juliushandle
Member
LostMyNarbles
Member
Windows 10 Will start rolling out to phones in December...which means either the Lumia 950/950 XL will have it exclusively for awhile or they won't launch until right at the end of the month.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/6/9468147/windows-10-mobile-release-date
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/6/9468147/windows-10-mobile-release-date
Steelyuhas
Member
Looks nice, other than the software buttons which I feel like I'll never get over.
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Just ordered a SP4 (i5, 256GB, 8 GB memory).
Edit: and by order I mean ordered 20 minutes ago and still waiting on the confirmation email from the MS Store site...
disappointed but it makes sense seeing the current state of the builds
TheBryanJZX90
Member
Does anyone have experience with a "flagship" phone with a removable back plate? I really like the idea of being able to switch up the look without adding a dumb case, but I'm also worried that an aftermarket back would feel creaky and cheap like this 635 with the official Nokia back plate.
Yet another clickbait headline/reasonable slug combo:
Headline: Lumia 950 will be exclusive to AT&T in the US
URL: windowscentral.com/
edit: Damn, 4 MS threads on the OT front page.
Headline: Lumia 950 will be exclusive to AT&T in the US
URL: windowscentral.com/
lumia-950-may-be-exclusive-att-us
edit: Damn, 4 MS threads on the OT front page.
Those third party back plates look tasty.
Why wouldn't MS make a 930 style one.
Would change the whole device for me.
Stupid fucks.
Beats me. At least it looks like third party ones can and probably will. Metal sides with leather back I like a lot.
Although with the 950 XL likely to weigh in at £550, I don't think I'll go for it at launch. I already baulked at the Nexus 6P pricing, and I could get a 64GB one of those for less than the 950 XL.
Would love a 930 style backplate, hope some third party gets one done.
Prices in Euros have always been around one to one to US prices in numbers (and Swedish prices are usually around 10x in numbers, no matter the exchange rate). so it's nothing new really, it sucks but it's nothing new. I mean I paid equivalent of 720 dollars for my 1020.
They, like almost every other tech company, have raised their prices in Europe because of the Euro exchange rate dropping.
I'm not saying that I agree with the approach because the prices were already too high before, but if you look at the Nexus etc. it's exactly the same.
As I said, it's around 1 to 1, right now it's like 1 to 1.1
, but yeah, it's shitty as hell, and the 720 dollar equivalent for the 1020 is based on todays exchange rate, back when I bought the 1020, 2 years ago, it'd be closer to 930 dollar equivalent.Band never made it to the Nordic countries, so I hope it's not like Band.
Xbox One and Surface 1 also took ages before they released.
brotkasten
Member
I'm really down on the announcements. And before you're all like "but Brot, you're always such a negative asshole who ruins it for the rest of us. What else is new?"
But hear me out.
The hardware itself is not my issue.
The phones look great with a 3rd party back and metal frame.
Surface Book is whatever and the SP4 is a boring, but understandable iteration (they were focusing on designing the book)
But those fucking prices, man.
The Surface Pro 4 base model went from Core i3 to Core m3 and from 849 to 999. The i5 model is now only 100 bucks more expensive.
The Type Cover with finger print reader is not available outside the US.
The new Type Cover itself is now 149.99 instead of 129.99.
But hear me out.
The hardware itself is not my issue.
The phones look great with a 3rd party back and metal frame.
Surface Book is whatever and the SP4 is a boring, but understandable iteration (they were focusing on designing the book)
But those fucking prices, man.
The Surface Pro 4 base model went from Core i3 to Core m3 and from 849 to 999. The i5 model is now only 100 bucks more expensive.
The Type Cover with finger print reader is not available outside the US.
The new Type Cover itself is now 149.99 instead of 129.99.
Like I said, they're using the exchange rate excuse to screw Europe over. They're not alone in that, but that doesn't make it better.
Outside of that, I don't think the pricing for their Surface line is a big issue. I think the idea is that Surface is a reference device, a premium product that isn't supposed to take market share, but to showcase the software and to encourage their OEMs to step up their game and that they are the ones that are supposed to release hardware that actually sells.
For phones, it's different. I don't think that premium pricing makes sense. There are no OEMs to speak of, so what they should be doing is price the phones competitively. I suspect they think that they have, and the prices aren't horrible, but they're still too high. I'm not saying they should have Nexus prices, but maybe go very slightly lower than the competition (Android flagships, essentially).
Outside of that, I don't think the pricing for their Surface line is a big issue. I think the idea is that Surface is a reference device, a premium product that isn't supposed to take market share, but to showcase the software and to encourage their OEMs to step up their game and that they are the ones that are supposed to release hardware that actually sells.
For phones, it's different. I don't think that premium pricing makes sense. There are no OEMs to speak of, so what they should be doing is price the phones competitively. I suspect they think that they have, and the prices aren't horrible, but they're still too high. I'm not saying they should have Nexus prices, but maybe go very slightly lower than the competition (Android flagships, essentially).
Windows Phone OT is back!
I defiantly agree with finger print exclusive to US. And I will probably lose my shit when Surface Book is announced for a 2016 release in tier 2.
Calm Killer
In all media, only true fans who consume every book, film, game, or pog collection deserve to know what's going on.
So I am happy that I can get a 950XL. AT&T is the only provider in my area. So this is great news!
Well, technically, the AT&T statements were about the 950, not the XL.
Tom Warren:
Lots of confusion around Surface keyboard with fingerprint. It's designed for Sp3 primarily to give it Hello. SP4 has facial recognition
Maybe my favorite part of yesterday was how Nilay Patel didn't snipe once. Or maybe he did it on Snapchat to keep WP out.
"Best Microsoft event in ages. Maybe the device launch of the year. Surface Book looks and feels terrific. http://t.co/Exmur9wll5"
Lots of confusion around Surface keyboard with fingerprint. It's designed for Sp3 primarily to give it Hello. SP4 has facial recognition
Maybe my favorite part of yesterday was how Nilay Patel didn't snipe once. Or maybe he did it on Snapchat to keep WP out.
"Best Microsoft event in ages. Maybe the device launch of the year. Surface Book looks and feels terrific. http://t.co/Exmur9wll5"
Finally got to see the presentation late last night. Even considering how much was leaked, they did a damn fine job. There was passion and purpose behind most of the presenters, and they did a great job driving their point home.
The 950/XL looks better than the renders had me think they would. They are a bit on the plain side, but I know I'll just cover it up with a phone case anyways. I agree that pricing them a bit cheaper would make them more competitive, but considering how I paid $600 for the Icon, I think the price is more than fair. They were able to pack in up to date specs, entirely new features, what looks to be an amazing camera, and still offer a cheaper price than their last flagship.
It's a shame that carrier details are still foggy. Looks like I may be moving over to AT&T early next year after finally paying off my current phone.
The 950/XL looks better than the renders had me think they would. They are a bit on the plain side, but I know I'll just cover it up with a phone case anyways. I agree that pricing them a bit cheaper would make them more competitive, but considering how I paid $600 for the Icon, I think the price is more than fair. They were able to pack in up to date specs, entirely new features, what looks to be an amazing camera, and still offer a cheaper price than their last flagship.
It's a shame that carrier details are still foggy. Looks like I may be moving over to AT&T early next year after finally paying off my current phone.
LukasTaves
Member
Yeah, that's the one shortcoming of the event.
Can we expect another event focused on Win 10 mobile? It felt they just glanced (lol) over the phones.
I mean, the leaks were dead on so far and they mentioned tons of accessories that weren't mentioned. They got to show them, right?
Can we expect another event focused on Win 10 mobile? It felt they just glanced (lol) over the phones.
I mean, the leaks were dead on so far and they mentioned tons of accessories that weren't mentioned. They got to show them, right?
Funky Papa
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
Wait for Surface Phone
I really doubt there will be another event for mobile. Probably a couple blog posts.
Honestly I'm down as well.
The event was amazing and I don't have any issue on the prices. There are items that are in the need immediately category and items that are in the want or don't really care category. The most glossed over item for me was of the absolute most importance and that's the phones.
I needed an actual release date Apple, HTC, LG, Motorola, Samsung style. X countries on this date Y countries on this date. Carrier announcements and unlocked availability. We didn't get any of that. Just a vague... November. When in November Microsoft? I've had the 1520 for two years!!! Beginning? Early (probably not)? When are we going to get this information? Another event? Are you just going to let carriers announce whenever they feel like it? Why when it comes to the phone side are you this incompetent? No other Hero device is announced like this.... End Rant!@!
brotkasten
Member
Somehow I thought this was hilarious.
And now we finally know why Windows Phone Central was renamed into Windows Central. Not even the people on the main staff are using Windows Phone anymore!
Somehow I thought this was hilarious.
And now we finally know why Windows Phone Central was renamed into Windows Central. Not even the people on the main staff are using Windows Phone anymore!
Damn. How big is the Windows central forum backlash
Broman1978
Junior Member
Any word when a new build for Windows 10 Preview Will be released?