frontieruk
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it will in the UK locking themselves to EE who aren't pushing it and Phones4U just want to make sales so they are quite happy to offer the 8x as a valid alternative
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it will in the UK locking themselves to EE who aren't pushing it and Phones4U just want to make sales so they are quite happy to offer the 8x as a valid alternative
-Pyromaniac-
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If I bought a windows phone I'd get the 8X.
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
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the 8X is really sexy. Still wanna hold them both before making my choice.
I see you in the Android thread. Which phone are you leaning towards?
Anton Sugar
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16 GB...nevar again.
-Pyromaniac-
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I'm always in dilemma mode until the day I actually get my phone. I'm at like 10% going to the iphone 5, but after the 4S I want a break, so that's low. 80% sure on Nexus 4. 10% on windows phone just to try something new.
So yeah leaning toward Nex4. I just think windows phone seems a bit incomplete for me at this point. Notification centre + more apps and then I'll try it probably.
Damn, 8X does sound good.
There is no reason why the 8X shouldn't sell more; it's available basically everywhere.
If it doesn't, HTC is screwed.
Can't hack it with Android, can't hack it with Windows Phone.
Maybe they can try Mozilla's mobile OS next.
I'm definitely leaning towards the 8X. I just talked to Bell and they should be getting it on the 15th. He also said it will have LTE. So as long as it comes in blue, I'm in.
brotkasten
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As sexy as the 8X might be for you (not my cup of tea), are you all forgetting the (time) exclusive Nokia apps?
People were already calling bullshit on the 6 month exclusivity of the ESPN app. Can already feel your rage, when it comes to more important apps, especially with all the capabilities developers finally have on OS 8.
People were already calling bullshit on the 6 month exclusivity of the ESPN app. Can already feel your rage, when it comes to more important apps, especially with all the capabilities developers finally have on OS 8.
frontieruk
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tbh I care not for apps, only thing nokia has I was really interested in was the camera, but locking out early adopters by locking phones to a network is bs and Nokia needs to learn that shit doesn't fly over here unless you're apple who seem to do what ever they want.
ooooooooh last months data usage
lets see how next months holds up
Anton Sugar
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This, 32 GB, the camera (well, this is less of a reason, given the comparisons--still awesome in low light and video, though), and the new fun tech to try out all push me to the 920.
I like the fact that you're open minded about the whole thing. I too need a break from Apple so it'll either be Google or Windows for me. No LTE on the N4 was a big letdown for me though.
Songs from your Zune Pass subscription will show up in XBox Music.
The other phones will have the basic Nokia Drive so that's good. Plus a lot of the Nokia apps I can't even get in Canada anyways.
Cloud integration solves a lot of my 16GB issues as well. Can't believe I'm probably going to get the 8X either. If Rogers doesn't get a cyan 920 that will pretty much cement by decision.
Cloud integration solves a lot of my 16GB issues as well. Can't believe I'm probably going to get the 8X either. If Rogers doesn't get a cyan 920 that will pretty much cement by decision.
The higher resolution 720p screen will be sweet tho.
I agree. 4.3 screen size is plenty big enough for me too.
show me your skeleton
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really hope i get a charging mat with my 920 on tuesday!
frontieruk
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didn't see an edit option will look.
The Faceless Master
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no doubt that they factored price in so without price scaling, the Nexus 4 would have gotten a 5.
-Pyromaniac-
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indeed. If I wasn't with a carrier that was compatable with DC-HSPA+ (42.2mbps) I would not even consider the nex4. It's no LTE but it's a lot better than 3G so I know I'll be fine.
And yeah I pretty much have no biases when it comes to phones and tablets. They all have their different merits. I prefer some stuff more than others like anyone but I'm willing to try anything. It helps that I have yearly upgrades though, so I'm allowed to be experimental
no man I type on it all the time and I need the big type space and thumb room
I had a Titan for a while 4.7 and the messaging and emailing typing was so easy almost never missed a letter... on my FS I miss-type all the time.
I'm holdong out for an Ativ size device unless 4.5 920 does the trick
I just love the back and forth between the two, just having two viable options for Windows Phones feels good. For me, it's still 920. 8X can't overcome a better screen, 32 GB, and better camera according to my personal use needs.
brotkasten
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The 8X has the smaller display and is taller than the 920.
The Faceless Master
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The 8X has the smaller display and is taller than the 920.
I will need to hold it, but thinner and lighter>>height.
Since I get too irrational about tech, feeling like I've done my part in trying to help Nokia survive is something that actually weighs into a potential decision about 920 vs 8X. I don't care much about HTC.
Apart from the fact that the 8X seems to be inferior in every single category except weight/thickness.
Apart from the fact that the 8X seems to be inferior in every single category except weight/thickness.
The Faceless Master
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is OIS not on by default or something!?
VanMardigan
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I don't have Xbox music. I can't get windows 8. So I'm wondering if, on windows 7, I can sync my Zune pass DRM songs to a wp8 device using the new sync client.
Edit: sigh, between this and my twitter war with MS support, it feels like I'm speaking Vulcan.
Fixed
Basically this for me.
Personally, I can get HTC 8X instantly in any colour, for cheaper, and I'm used to it's shape more (since I have Omnia 7 since release); however, the sheer thought of doing good to the makers of my first phone, 3210/3310 during their hardest times, draws me to the 920.
Btw I have to express just how much better 8X is in your hands. 8S too. 920 takes sone getting used to (it's like a Note II, it feels wide).
To make my post complete, there was a huge (2 pages) feature and large ad for 8X, nothing fir Lumia 920. EE printed 920 as having 8 mega-pixel camera, nothing about OIS or pureview.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
So I can't import my google reader account into weave?
Also, the 920 would have to be straight up unwieldy for me to skip out on it. Better specs in everything aside from dimensions. Granted, that's important to many people.
Also, the 920 would have to be straight up unwieldy for me to skip out on it. Better specs in everything aside from dimensions. Granted, that's important to many people.
MasterLeePhD
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Probably going to pick up the HTC 8s. Love the look and size, plus £225 is in my price range. Anyone else getting one?
-Pyromaniac-
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See the 8X is thick too but it's shaped in such a way that when you hold it you probably don't notice it. You notice it on the Lumia 920.
From the pictures I thnk it looks the best of the lot but ill be going with the 8X myself.
I have had mine since launch (black) and I don't use a cover. No scratches and no chipping. I'm generally pretty careful though. I haven't dropped it onto a hard surface or put in the same pocket as keys.
11 months of 800 without any cover or even sleeve, zero scratches outside of the chrome that Nokia seems to have taken care of with the 920.
The matte finish seems to flake off on some edges, but it's barely noticeable (and I really hope Nokia did something about that.)
Edit: I also dropped it from about 3 feet dirctly onto a corner on marble floor. Slight dent, zero issues. It's REALLY sturdy.
Not to mention several other, lighter drops that left no trace.
I believe so, saw it. Go to the Sources pivot, hit the manage icon at the bottom, and then hit the plus icon to add a source. Then pivot to the import tab, should be there.
At least you will be getting colour options. Rogers blows. unless there is some announcement coming, like Telus getting the 920 in exclusive colours is the reason they can't comment on other colours that makes sense.
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