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"Nokia Lumia 920 - Time to #switch" - yeah, not quite time
I know there's been some preference shown for a matte finish amongst some people. Would a piece of 60 grit sandpaper and five to twenty minutes work solve the problem? I'm guessing the red may turn a bit pink but the yellow might be ok.
Cute Dragon Here
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Even if worst comes to worst, Nokia will probably still live on as a feature phone maker. Their feature phones, well, print money. If I were to buy a cheap phone (as I actually did last Sunday to replace my Galaxy S for phone functions (it's now a 3G router)), I'd get something from Nokia rather than dabble with some unknown brands.
*runs the diagnostics app*
Hmm, I think someone updated it... I see "Nfc" in it, and sure enough, "NFC not supported".
*runs the diagnostics app*
Hmm, I think someone updated it... I see "Nfc" in it, and sure enough, "NFC not supported".
Nope. This is the entire reason Nokia, and now RIM, are facing problems. The world is going smartphone. First Nokia's userbase was shrinking due to the onset of cheap BlackBerries (not the ones we get, but the low-cost ones for emerging markets) and then now RIM is seeing the same thing happen to them with the arrival of cheap as nails Android smartphones (by manufacturers in China who don't have close to the same overhead as products manufactured in Canada and Mexico).
Cute Dragon Here
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Think global. I'm thinking more of... emerging markets. I'd rather deal with something that I can rely on.
Smartphone plans can be expensive. Some people just want devices that do what they need to do most: calls and text. I've already seen some people that use smartphones for nothing much but calls, text, and anything not involving a data connection to the Internet. These phones tend to be on voice-only plans. Keep in mind that I'm not in the US or Europe, so what you see might be different. I do see a lot of smartphones around here, but these tend to be younger ones. Back in my place, my old home, there's a good mix of smartphones and feature phones.
Also, just because someone owns a smartphone doesn't mean that they're on a contract. Some people buy their devices off-contract (which can be expensive if it's a high-end smartphone). I have had three smartphones under me (N70, N95, Wave) off contract - prepaid plans. Prepaid Internet data can get expensive in Malaysia (where I used to live before going for university).
The Lumia 900 is actually my first contract phone.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Whats wrong with the Lumia for "phone functions"?
Cute Dragon Here
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Might want to reread the entire thing. I replaced my Samsung Galaxy S, not Nokia Lumia 900, with a 110 for the extra SIM cards lying around.
The Galaxy S was actually crashing or turning off all the time - too unreliable to be used actively. Even when it's working as a 3G router, I've noticed that it somehow shut off itself soon after I unplugged it for whatever reason. I had an unused SIM card, too, and carrying the extra, swapping it in and out... It's just bothersome. Not to mention the missed texts.
It's a long story.
I have three SIM cards.
One is in my Lumia 900 - it's my contract phone, and I'm enjoying 12 GB of mobile data, every month. (And I eat up data like there's no tomorrow, and I'm a bit glad that I'm actually grandfathering this plan - SingTel changed to 2 GB limits for any sign-ups after the end of June.)
Another is a Singaporean prepaid, and the third is a Malaysian prepaid. You see, I'm a student studying in Singapore, and any postpaid plans here won't allow me to dial abroad or roam due to regulations, hence the prepaid cards. The Malaysian prepaid acts as a safety net - it runs on a different telco and is roaming. It will also allow me to still call on the cheap while abroad.
Of course, these two SIM cards went into my 110. The Lumia indeed feels great while calling and texting, as well as anything Internet, but I can't make a call to my parents at home directly, and not at all when they're out of the home. At least they can call me, and it's great at my mum's side. Call quality was awesome.
I'm talking about emerging markets as well. You used Malaysia as an example.
http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?sec=business&file=/2012/9/13/business/20120913154248
Cute Dragon Here
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I suppose so. Think one location doesn't make everything. I think I did mention that I'm seeing a good mix of them. When smartphone prices dwindle down, I think it'll be when they're taking over by a long shot.
I've always wondered how the experience of the average low-end Android handset is, though. If a Galaxy S feels choppy...
SpoonyBard
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I think the cheap Android phones all feel much worse. If I had to use a sub $100 phone, I'd much rather get an Asha series feature phone than a cheap Android smartphone. Or maybe even a basic non-feature phone with a battery that lasts for two weeks...
antiquegamer
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My brother live in Thailand, and he has to do something similar, he carried three different phones, an iPhones and two other phones one for when he went out of town because different area of the country get different coverage by different companies. He still carry around one of Nokia feature phone for business use since he doesn't want to get business call on his personal phone.
Anton Sugar
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Soooo... does that mean that we'll finally get a glimpse of a finished 920 soon?
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
WP central is saying November 4th for the 920, with pre orders starting the week before.
:'(
:'(
The day I get my 920 i'll sell my White 900 to you. If you're looking for something cheap to test the waters look on craigslist for a Samsung Focus.
Nokia Drive is my best buddy, my life saver and my waifu.
I really, really can't stress how much I love this app. I am someone who gets lost easily, it's pretty much a disease. But thanks to my trusty Lumia 800, I can go anywhere and everywhere.
Now if only the battery wasn't shit...
I really, really can't stress how much I love this app. I am someone who gets lost easily, it's pretty much a disease. But thanks to my trusty Lumia 800, I can go anywhere and everywhere.
Now if only the battery wasn't shit...
Nov 4th is going to be fine to spread my expenses for Microsoft shit across Oct and Nov. It allows me to spend up to 500 on a Surface RT instead of the 300 I have set aside.
brotkasten
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New Windows Phones in the first week of November? I'm shocked!
Anton Sugar
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ATT better not pull some BS "1-month-after-launch Windows Phone sale!"
Oh that would be sweet (As long as its a Yellow/Grey Lumia 920 in the deal)
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
So how hyped or not are you people for Xbox Music especially if we get a streaming service like Spotify? Would you stop using Spotify and just use Xbox Music instead? Do you current use a service like Rdio or Spotify? Does any of this even appeal to you?
Take my money!
thirty
DEFINITELY NOT
an Economics Major
Looking at the lowest probable prices, I'd say:
Surface RT ~$300
Lumia 920 ~$600
JBL speakers ~$300
Apart from the Lumia's price, all those are pure guesswork, of course. But looking at some of JBL's docks, I don't see them go lower than $300 with that charging and landing lights and NFC and bluetooth tech that's not in their iPhone docks.
And IMO, you could easily end up paying around $1500 for that bundle.
wow intersting that the only screen size advantage from Ativ over 920 is in height... the width is nearly the same... odd
that menas keyboard width will be almost identical which to me is most important in larger screen
brotkasten
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As s Spotify user on Android and without an Xbox, nothing would change for me. If I had a Windows Phone, I'd probably switch back, because the Spotify app on Windows Phone is pretty bad.
My outlook on expenses isn't as grim with my pending upgrade from AT&T:
Lumia 920 ~$200
Surface RT $200-$600
Wireless Charge Pad ~$50
Car Mount Solution $50-$100 (I'd like a wireless charge cradle for the car if they make one)
Min: $500 Max: $950
So much crap to get...YAY!!!
Lumia 920 ~$200
Surface RT $200-$600
Wireless Charge Pad ~$50
Car Mount Solution $50-$100 (I'd like a wireless charge cradle for the car if they make one)
Min: $500 Max: $950
So much crap to get...YAY!!!
I based my low end on the lowest rumor and the high end on my own personal prediction (though $400 would be ideal).
Nokia launches Nokia Xpress to beta.
Sounds pretty powerful, especially for people like me with shitty data plans. Will try and report back.
Sounds pretty powerful, especially for people like me with shitty data plans. Will try and report back.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
They always have penny sales during the holidays. I got my Focus S for a penny. I had already paid full price when they announced the sale, but I was within the 30 day return window, so I returned it and bought it back for a penny. It was a hassle, but I saved a lot of money.
Hmm, after trying it for a few minutes:
+ Looks extremely feature rich
+ Translate Page works surprisingly well
+ Search For is also very fast and a nice addition
+ Tabs button!!!
+ Supposedly, I've been using 77% less data
- It's rather slow and a bit janky
- It doesn't automatically display mobile versions of websites
I'll try to use it as my main browser for a few days, even though it doesn't seem too convenient yet, because I really want it to get better.
And I also have yet to try the Magazine function.
+ Looks extremely feature rich
+ Translate Page works surprisingly well
+ Search For is also very fast and a nice addition
+ Tabs button!!!
+ Supposedly, I've been using 77% less data
- It's rather slow and a bit janky
- It doesn't automatically display mobile versions of websites
I'll try to use it as my main browser for a few days, even though it doesn't seem too convenient yet, because I really want it to get better.
And I also have yet to try the Magazine function.
the 900 sold for $450, there's a possibility the 920 could be $500. cheapest surface could be $300. jbl speaker maybe $300. total $1100, $1000 bundle pricingthirty
DEFINITELY NOT
an Economics Major
Looking at the lowest probable prices, I'd say:
Surface RT ~$300
Lumia 920 ~$600
JBL speakers ~$300
Apart from the Lumia's price, all those are pure guesswork, of course. But looking at some of JBL's docks, I don't see them go lower than $300 with that charging and landing lights and NFC and bluetooth tech that's not in their iPhone docks.
And IMO, you could easily end up paying around $1500 for that bundle.
the 900 sold for $450, there's a possibility the 920 could be $500. cheapest surface could be $300. jbl speaker maybe $300. total $1100, $1000 bundle pricing
If that were the case, I'd envy you Americans. Again!
frontieruk
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? They'll be getting tied into or renewing contracts to get it at that subsidised price in the uk well probably be seeing it for free with an Xbox as a gift like the 800 did.
And you have like 30 years of free Xbox Music.
That Save to SkyDrive feature sounds pretty neat actually.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
The $450 price is unsubsidized. Its $49 on contract.
Wife's on the third string smartphone and getting antsy for an upgrade. I keep telling her to wait for the Nokia, but her patience is wearing thin.
Both of the Focuses in our house have gone full retard and constantly make noises like you just inserted the charging cable. I fear it's up to a firesale HP Veer to keep her out of the house that Jobs built until the Nokia arrives.
You can do it little guy!
Both of the Focuses in our house have gone full retard and constantly make noises like you just inserted the charging cable. I fear it's up to a firesale HP Veer to keep her out of the house that Jobs built until the Nokia arrives.
You can do it little guy!
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