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It is on display already?
Rand0m TAG
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nope. i just went to a telus store and asked if they had a demo. he pulled out the black and yellow models. they confirmed that its coming this week.
*sad brofist*
antiquegamer
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If you are planning to use it to take a lot of picture (and why would you not if you are getting this phone) then the grip is a must. It make taking picture easier, plus it charge your phone. I also have the wireless charging case, it's not the most ideal but it works. I really like the convenience of wireless charging.
I almost got a black one when I was picking out the 1020. The phone actually looks really nice in black.
According to WMPU, the international version of the 1520 will have wireless charging built in.
I wanted to check the original FCC report, but LOL SHUTDOWN.
I wanted to check the original FCC report, but LOL SHUTDOWN.
antiquegamer
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Government shutdown doesn't affect normal people! So basically, At&t just doesn't want to support the Qi standard.
José Mourinho
cocknose
I've had issues with it on PC. Works fine on the web app though.
Isn't it the same rendering engine as IE?
according to google, the "browser uses high-end compression technology rendered by a server to provide faster browsing and less data usage."
try it out yourself, go to yahoo.com or some other site with a decent amount of content on the homepage and compare it on both browsers, it seems to be noticeably faster.
I also really like that it has screen rotation lock (which I don't think IE has?)
I'll try the web app and see. Cheers.
Anton Sugar
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Works fine for me. One of the few apps that does cross-platform sync perfectly.
juliushandle
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Hope the 525 uses the sexy narrower 720p screen like the HTC 8X. The 8X is still, IMO, the best looking phone of any platform. Tapered edges are awesome. Basically I'm hoping the 525 is a narrower higher res'd Lumia 720.
Yeah talked to one of my boys in Germany no problems.
My gf's apartment has patchy signal so it's pretty handy, and another plus is I didn't realise the actual call quality was going to be so much better than a regular phone call.
Must see if I can get mine working. Absolutely nothing is syncing for me. Trying it on my W8 PC now to see rather than my laptop and OneNote won't even load hahaha
Amazon UK?
Eanan
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You might as well get the Samsung Ativ S for that kind of money off Amazon germany. 200 delivered, new, unlocked.
Amazon UK has them for £105/€125 SIM free.
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€193 now http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00B090QRM/
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€193 now http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00B090QRM/
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
I'm pretty bummed I paid $300 on contract for the 1020 and didn't even get a free accessory. The grip is $75 everywhere. Has anyone seen it cheaper? Is anyone selling theirs?
I'm thinking about the Ativ S or the 8X because they are about 200 but I would rather have a 100 520 and spend the rest on an ultrabook I need.
I would avoid the 8X, doesn't seem the most reliable handset.
Oh, it's the first negative comment I've read about it. What kind of problems have the 8Xs?
lastflowers
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only problem I've seen is the sim card issues, where there were some improperly sized sim cards that gave the phone some troubles as they jostled in/out.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
Ativ S has much, much better hardware. No Nokia software though.
Awful Falafel
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edit: bah, I've got to stop skimming threads.
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
antiquegamer
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It's nice to have. I made sure to get my phone from Microsoft store just for the free grip, because I know I would have bought it anyway. (It also help lessen the cost of my upgrade to essentially $125). I used it today to take pictures at the trail (during the rain) so it was nice to have something that I can grip and not dropping my phone into the mud. (Or worst puddle!)
Anyway someone post Att coupon a few pages back for $10 off accessories. I used it to get extra charging pad.
No paradise here in the Northwest but we do have a lot of greens and rain! I think I am going to make it my mission to post all the depressing rains and gloomy cloud on Instagram to combat yours, all too sunny and happy, beach pictures.
There was that SIM card issue that was mentioned and users experiencing random reboots too with them. There was a good thread on Reddit of common issues but I can't seem to find it now.
trineo_feo
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VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
That's a great pic, antique. I will have to shell out the $75 for the camera grip, since I also want to use a tripod for hiking pictures.
Fox Mulder
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I just got mine for $1 on att, but haven't had any issues yet. The battery seemed awful at first, but a few cycles settled that complaint.
I do wish it had expandable storage, but there's not much on the app store anyways.
I chose it over a Lumia due to the size and weight, plus the screen looks great.
juliushandle
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ATT is actually selling tons of the 8X right now. It's the best $0-1 smartphone that ATT currently sells with a 2 yr contract. Reps are actually pushing it over the iPhone 4S, Samsung, and Pantech offerings.
juliushandle
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My 920 still amazes. Here are pics from inside a damn near pitch dark bar.
with flash
no flash, using OneShot
Game is great, especially if you get a good music sheet.
PseudoKirby
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Alright I may have to move from ATT to another service, may have to be sprint.
With my ATT line gone can I still unlock my 820 you think?
and would a move to the Ativ S Neo be an upgrade or a downgrade? they only have that and the HTC one.
Girlfriend has a S3 and that thing is incredibly light, feels like a toy.. I like the weight of my 820.
With my ATT line gone can I still unlock my 820 you think?
and would a move to the Ativ S Neo be an upgrade or a downgrade? they only have that and the HTC one.
Girlfriend has a S3 and that thing is incredibly light, feels like a toy.. I like the weight of my 820.
If you are considering a ~200 Euro Ativ S you might as well open your search to other devices like the HTC 8X, which I believe can also be found for around 200 Euros. I'd prefer that one over the Ativ. The Ativ has a bigger screen and supports SD cards. Otherwise the 8X is nicer.
Eanan
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It may look nicer but the ativ s is the far better deal.
Wait, does The Verge think that Microsoft actually owns Nokia's devices and services now? That article sure makes it seem like it. Even though that's obviously not the case yet, probably won't be for months.
And their comments about YouTube are just fucking stupid. First The Verge pretends like Windows Phone has no apps, but then they ignore the multitude of incredibly well-built third-party apps that solve the exact problems they're complaining about.
And their comments about YouTube are just fucking stupid. First The Verge pretends like Windows Phone has no apps, but then they ignore the multitude of incredibly well-built third-party apps that solve the exact problems they're complaining about.
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