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Either streaming from the store, or streaming from my matched music.
Getting my wife a white 920. It's the classy option. She's tempted by cyan, but worries she'll get tired of it.
I'll keep rocking my 2330 until someone blows me away with a smartphone or releases a small tablet with a stylus and LTE.
Samsung came really close with the Note 2, but Android and dat Samsung build quality kills it for me.
frontieruk
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I had rebooted it a number of times.
My phone was on the list on xbox.com so i deleted it, and could see it was gone, both on there and in the Windows 8 Music App.
Now i have no idea how to get it back on the list, as any time i try to play music now on the phone i get the error "we're having trouble playing this at the moment".
Edit: Got it back on the list but still getting the "we are having trouble" error.
frontieruk
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sync it with http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/how-to/wp8/windows-phone-app-for-desktop
it add it back in, the service has started being a bit flaky for me, I wonder if more than the 20 top posters in here are trying to use it...
Yep, thats it back on the list, thankyou!
Still getting the same stupid error. I'll try again later on and see if its still the same.
Yes, with almost perfect re-rendering I've heard.
Awesome. Very curious how some slower games perform and load up. Something like puzzle quest 2.
frontieruk
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looking through the market it's all windows 7 apps meh
Steelyuhas
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Is there some indication on an app in the store if it's specifically a WP8 app, or an app for everything (7.5, 7.8 and 8)?
frontieruk
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apps for 8 won't appear in the market for 7.x but 7.x apps appear for winpho 8 but nothing really separates them they are all just apps
Right now there aren't that many options yet. Most new devices don't come cheap. The best devices (HTC 8X, Lumia 920, Samsung Ativ S) probably aren't free on contract (depending on the contract).
The Lumia 820 is also rather expensive, but you should look into how much it would be on the specific contract. It's a bit cheaper than the other high-end devices and still really nice. It may note have the high resolution display or the best camera, but the other internals (CPU, GPU, RAM) are the same as in the high-end models. The exchangeable shells are really neat and it gets all the exclusive Nokia apps.
The HTC 8S is the only really affordable WP8 device for now. While slower than the more expensive phones, the hardware should still be fine for a great WP8 experience. There haven't been any reviews yet, but I think it'll definitely be a recommendable device for a starter smart phone. Doesn't have a front facing camera for Skype though. The back camera and voice should still work fine for Skype.
In the not too distant future the 8S will get competition from the Huawei W1 which seems to be similar in specs (and does have a front facing camera).
Other WP8 devices (such as lower-end Nokias will probably follow early next year).
For some people looking for a starter smart phone the old Windows Phone 7 devices can still be an option. Phones like the Lumia 800 can be found rather cheap and also offer all the Nokia location apps (and the hardware design is great). However the facebook and skype experience isn't as good as on the 8S. Facebook is slower whereas Skype loses most of its usefulness since it can't stay connected at all times.
Pretty sure I'm going to get an 8X with Bell in December unless Rogers 920 color selection changes.
I am waiting or ATIV (unles hands on with 920 wows me) and with ATT promoting the ATIV tablets I am holding out hope the AtivS shows up there too this year.. by holidays
Baron Doggystyle von Woof
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So looking at the Engadget sample pictures of the lumia 920 and the HTC one X+.
The Lumia is not as sharp, but has really great colors. One X+ actually look a little washed out at times.
The Lumia is not as sharp, but has really great colors. One X+ actually look a little washed out at times.
Cute Dragon Here
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*takes some photos in total darkness with his 900*
Wait a second, why is my desk evenly lit and relatively noise-free?
Wait a second, why is my desk evenly lit and relatively noise-free?
Oh you got the Nokia firmware update last time you connected it to your computer.
It makes your 900 use PureView Lite technology, which isn't as good as 920.
*cough*
Cute Dragon Here
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oh my goodness, taking photos in darkness can be so much fun.
Went to a store (just before it closed, sadly) to see if they already had the 920. The shop assistant was nice enough to get one out of the vault for me to try.
WHAT THE HELL IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT???
I have rather small hands, and I was expecting it to be bulky and heavy, but it's a very, very awesome, if substantial device. After everything I've read, I was pretty damn surprised by how great it felt. Definitely not too heavy for me. Sadly I only got to see a black one, but I liked its looks a lot.
Awesome, awesome device. Definitely want it even more now.
WHAT THE HELL IS EVERYONE TALKING ABOUT???
I have rather small hands, and I was expecting it to be bulky and heavy, but it's a very, very awesome, if substantial device. After everything I've read, I was pretty damn surprised by how great it felt. Definitely not too heavy for me. Sadly I only got to see a black one, but I liked its looks a lot.
Awesome, awesome device. Definitely want it even more now.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
thurrott said:
Yeah, I don't trust anything you say camera-related, Thurrott!!
thurrott is still butt hurt because he wasnt invited at the nokia event lol
frontieruk
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Picked up a 8x and loving it so far! Anyone know how to add podcasts or skype?
depends where you are in the world with podcasts, if outside of USA you manually have to import them if in US you can do it from the store.
Skype isn't available for winphon8 yet.
*you could try setting your phone region to USA to see if podcasts get added to the store... the fiancee is using mine to chat to my mate atm so can't check
show me your skeleton
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where did you go that already had one?! :0
I think Spotify on WP7 uses native code. The app is a buggy mess anyway, so it's no big loss.
Germany. Sorry, should've made that more clear ;-)
They launch on Monday here.
I hope you knew I was being sarcastic in my post! ^(^
This post makes me feel good.
The only problem is because it isn't an iPhone
Haven't heard any 8X prices yet. I expect it to be the same or $50 less.
My next obstacle to getting a new phone will be my wife.
How do your wife's low light capabilities stack up to the competition? Might be worth the trade off
How do your wife's low light capabilities stack up to the competition? Might be worth the trade off
:lol. I just need to make a convincing case. Having to buy out my old contract sucks, but u will also get ~$100 for my 900 at Bell. I will try to hold off until December.
brotkasten
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First of all, you don't have a problem with the size and weight, because you're a MAN.
The other reason would be, because you're obviously biased and a rabid Microsoft fanboy. Now please leave Joshua Topolsky and Nilay Patel alone.
Sweet, that's good to hear. You are in the Pittsburgh region right? I'm in PA too
The silliness behind phone size has to stop. Everyone acting like a few meager measurements here or there turn a device from 'beautiful' to a freaking 20 pound block of concrete annoys me.
The silliness behind phone size has to stop. Everyone acting like a few meager measurements here or there turn a device from 'beautiful' to a freaking 20 pound block of concrete annoys me.
Yeah man its absurd. I picked it up and said to myself "WTF are people talking about?" I put my 900 up against it and it was literally the same size.
Nice. I have no issue with the size of the 900.
Edit: Also for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/3/3594522/josh-late-night-jimmy-fallon-surface-lumia-nexus-ipad-mini-video
MS products look great compared to the competition other than the absurd background they chose to put on the Surface start screen. That person (Josh?) needs to be slapped.
HollovVpo1nt
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That's generally the reaction if you've been talking about decimal millimeters for months as if it actually meant anything.
The obvious pairing with a cyan 920 is magenta live tiles.
Cute Dragon Here
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