Something little bit different. Do you have a family using Windows Phone?
As I bought first Windows Phone 7 - HTC HD7 I love it. My girlfriend love it as well. And she said, she want WP7 as well. Well now me and my girlfriend using HTC Titan's. Old Omnia 7 gone to my mother, HTC HD7 my sister using. And I hope to get soon Nokia Lumia 900.
My wife, my two kids, and myself all have VZW HTC Trophys. Had them since VZW offered them. Mine and my wifes are IU and apphub registered.
All are at 8107.79 with v1 OEM drivers.
I shared my Tmobile line, they left and went to Sprint for the Evo 3-D...I went to the Tmo store and they saw the Radar and left Sprint and got the Radar.
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My family not really yet, but my gf has been rocking the L710 for a few months now and she's quite happy with it: she used to have a cheap Android before, so no wonder at all. My Dad (previous Nokia featurephone user) is getting the 610 as soon as it comes out, he's positively impressed with the Office integration and the simplistic UI in my Lumia. Note that for the 5 months I had the SGS2 he never felt really into that. However when I first got my Omnia (R.I.P.) he immediately grabbed it and understood how it worked in a few minutes. A cheap and straightforward WP device like the 610 is exactly what he's been looking for in the latest months.
My mom is still hopeless tho: she keeps using 20€ Nokia uber-dumb phones basically because she smashes everything in a few weeks, no phone os tough enough for her
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i bought an omnia 7
I bought an omnia 7 (it was april 2011) and one of my schoolmates was impressed by the performance and one week later he had his own omnia7, in 2012 another one of my schoolmates showed me her Lumia 800, then another one asked me if was better a lumia 710 or a Samsung galaxy wonder or something simile, and she has now a lumia710, now another one is searching on ebay some offer for a omnia w..while other spend 600€ for a rude iPhone....they make me laugh a lot
Nop I've got a DVP
Bro has an Android
Sister has a BB
parents don't have smartphones.
Ex GF had a Focus. I have a Lumia 900, my Dad has a Lumia 900 and my Mom has a HTC Surround. Sister is strictly iOS, and the current GF has a Xperia X10a because I was an Android junkie at the time when she was getting a phone.
Me and my Sister got Omnia 7s on launch in Nov 2010. I've just ordered a Lumia 800 as an upgrade and I think she's gonna do the same. So then our Omnias will go to the parents I think.
Yep, my girlfriend inherited my old HD7 and she LOVES it! SHe came from BB, so it may have not been hard to convince her And got my brother to get a Focus S. Once again, extremely satisfied with the simplistic approach and how clean everything looked. Haven't got my mom to jump ship just yet as she loves her iPhone. Dad rocks a BB and I doubt it even matters to him.
My wife has a Samsung Focus S. Picked it up as a Mothers day gift. I liked it so much, i bought myself one.
We had old..dusty old phones. She had the Treo Pro, and i was rocking my Palm Centro...
She loves the phone and how simple it is to use. My brother is now looking to buy the same and come on board now.
The OS is simple, but hypnotizing.. its eye candy.
Plus im on prepaid straight talk. no more contracts.. Its great
vnvman said:
My family not really yet, but my gf has been rocking the L710 for a few months now...
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This makes it sound like you have a mistress.
sitizenx said:
This makes it sound like you have a mistress.
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Lolwut?? :S
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I started out with WP7 on my HD2, loved that so decided to go whole hog and bought a Lumia 800. My GF, who had an old SE K610, loved the way the Lumia connected so easily and quickly with the internet. Sorted her out with a data-flat and she bought the Lumia 710 (the L800 was too expensive for her first foray into smartphone-land). Now you can't prize the damn thing out of her hands!! Grrrr!!!
Mother and mother-in-law still have "dumb-phones" and that'll never change. But will be working on getting brother and nephew to move to WP7 (or 8 by that time) for their next phones. Both are lagging behind with Android devices (Wildfire 2 and Explorer from HTC).
My bro has a focus, i rock the Titan, my lili bro uses andoid
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Father have Lumia 710
My brother took my 900. I took his Note.
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My brother took my 900. I took his Note.
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I would never, never, ever do such a thing!
I have a Radar and am in love with it... Can't imagine having a Lumia 900..
I'd rather keep both, one to use as main device, the other one for hacks and fun. That's what I 'm gonna do actually, except that I like the 800 better...
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I was at Costa Vitas and saw a lady surfing the web on a phone with a similar form factor as mine. I quickly peaked over her shoulder to spot the iconic windows logo.
Anyway, I'm sure that will be my last WP7 sighting for another couple months.
Thursday night a girl sitting next to me at a poker table in a casino had the lg windows phone; she was rocking the pink color scheme. Oh and the difference in quality between the lg screen and the focus screen is stunning...
The very day wp7 was launched in UK, I saw a lady using a HTC phone sitting next to me on th way back from pub. Haven't seen another wp7 device in the wild since however.
New Years night at a club I saw a guy with a samsung focus at the bar and we immeidately started drinking
Since then I have 2 other friends with the HD7 and I've seen a few others around campus as well.
Its more popular than you think!
2 of my colleagues (out of a staff of 32 people) have Windows Phones. They're Samsung Focus'.
I also saw a lady at Dunkin' Donuts with an HD7.
well, I'm the only one in belgium with WP7 (and it's not even on an official device, HD2 )
isaac one in the return line at bestbuy.
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isaac one in the return line at bestbuy.
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How's that autocorrect on the nexus one keyboard working for ya bub?
I didn't see anyone with wp7 device, but on 4pda.ru forum exists entire section about windows phone 7, where about 100 users have wp7.
I am from Iraq and I have Samsung focus.
I think I am the only one in Iraq that own wp7 .
I saw a guy at the Seattle airport with a Focus a few weeks ago. He's the only other person I've seen so far with a WP7, but it is Seattle after all, so I'm guessing there are at least a few more of us around.
Keep in mind that when android first came out NOBODY was really using it. Give it a few months
Since getting my Focus day one, my girlfriend, best friend, best friend's mom, another friend and his mom, and yet another friend all have gotten Windows Phones. As awesome as that is, I'd love to see one 'in the wild.'
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I am from Iraq and I have Samsung focus.
I think I am the only one in Iraq that own wp7 .
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hhh am from iraq too and own wp7 phone htc hd7
so you are not the only one
يالله شتريد بعد ههه
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i'm quite sure that i'm going to be the only one in singapore with a htc 7 pro soon
well yes and no
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How's that autocorrect on the nexus one keyboard working for ya bub?
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I don't use autocomplete, nor is it a nexus.
I'm still waiting to get mine but, once I do, I bet they sell maybe 200 more of them...I'm a tech buff and everyone I know will ask me what to buy, once I show they the performance and apps of WP7, it won't be much of a choice for them.
Just wish Verizon wireless would annouce one already !!!
i've seen a samsung omnia 7 on a the train, a mozart whilst walking pass someone, and an Optimus 7Q in action. A recent article from Telstra said that Windows Phones made up approximately 7 to 8 percent of their phone sales for the holiday period, which is pretty good. They're around, just give it time, and yes as much as i hate to say it, they need more form factors in stores, just to be more visible amoungst all the android same sames.
i believed i was probably the only one in chile with a samsung focus, but i saw another user from xda with a chilean flag
I'v seen 3 wp7 devices, 2 at school (one for a split second before it disappeared. I was SURE that I saw the iconic tiles & a windows key), a guy was rocking his HTC surround, and I actually saw a samsung focus (like mine) on a train...
Anyone know of any upcoming WP7 phones coming to Sprint... WP7 becomes more and more appealing everyday, love to know if anyone has seen anything that has been leaked.
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Anyone know of any upcoming WP7 phones coming to Sprint... WP7 becomes more and more appealing everyday, love to know if anyone has seen anything that has been leaked.
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haven't heard of anything man... im on Sprint too, anxious to see what next gen devices we get.
Nothing new for this year.
Too bad whatever phone they do get will be crippled by the extremely slow network. Its soo terrible trying to do anything on it before 2am. I'm cancelling my contract with them this week and going to t-mobile. I've had enough.
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T mobile is no better. I've actually had a better experience with Sprint
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Look in a web search there's millions of complaints of slow speeds with sprint, especially on their forums. Can't say the same for Tmobile it was declared the 2nd fastest network by PCMag only being beaten by VZs 4G LTe.
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Well hopefully I can get the Nokia ace on tmobile
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T mobile is no better. I've actually had a better experience with Sprint
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Yeah, I'd disagree with that... T-Mobile has been waaaaay better in regards to Sprint in my area at least. I tether my Sprint iPhone to my T-Mobile Android phone when I want good speeds, lol!
http://www.sprintfeed.com/2011/12/r...t-three-windows-phones-in-first-half-of-2012/
This is the only rumor I know saying sprint will get new windows phone.
Sprint is so busy trying to hang from the ball sack of the iPhone; for some reason they went the route of Verizon with promoting their Android phones and now iPhone, like Verizon they only have one Windows Phone and don't promote it much. WTF is next? Sprint will start trying to ditch Windows Phone?
Tmobile may work good in your area. But where i olive its terrible and many other people in my area agree. But it has to be the worst cell phone provider in my area that I've experience.
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I want a Windows Phone bad, but the arrive has been out to long and is the only option available on sprint. I really hope that some new windows phones come to sprint soon. Would love to see Nokia 900 come to sprint.
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I want a Windows Phone bad, but the arrive has been out to long and is the only option available on sprint. I really hope that some new windows phones come to sprint soon. Would love to see Nokia 900 come to sprint.
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Yeah I'm really hoping Sprint gets a new windows phone.Hopefully it wont just be one with 1GHZ Process(like the radar) and will be 1.4ghz or 1.5ghz.
I've been sitting on a upgrade since April of 2011. All I want is either a 4" plus Samsung or HTC phone and I will sign a new contract on the first day.
Somehow, I got got the itchy feeling that more than one new Windows Phones are coming to Sprint.
I would not sleep on the Arrive if you can pick one up for a good price like I did on EBay. I am one that started with the first iPhone when it came out and eventually made my to Android and swore by it ever since. I currently have the Motorola Photon 4G but was really interested in taking a Windows 7 phone for a spin so I picked up the Arrive. Man the Arrive is faster than my Photon. Now yes I do not get 4G with the Arrive but I can barely get 4G anyway. These Mango phones are awesome. It also came down to since someone brought up age that I really needed workwise to stop dicking around with gaming ability and the number of apps available (I can use my Asus TF for that ) and look at smartphone functionality. If your in business like myself the Windows phone is the way to go and the HTC Arrive is a damn good phone for now. You can find them off contract for great prices to get you by until the new hardware hits the street.
I love my Arrive so much that I picked up one for my girlfriend for a penny during the holiday sales and got a cheap used one from eBay with a bad ESN so my daughter could use it as an over-glorified Zune. With that being said, I wouldn't hesitate to upgrade if a newer unit was released with a larger screen and more storage. I could care less about processor speed since WP7 seems to run equally well on all current hardware.
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I love my Arrive so much that I picked up one for my girlfriend for a penny during the holiday sales and got a cheap used one from eBay with a bad ESN so my daughter could use it as an over-glorified Zune. With that being said, I wouldn't hesitate to upgrade if a newer unit was released with a larger screen and more storage. I could care less about processor speed since WP7 seems to run equally well on all current hardware.
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Yeah I also have the HTC Arrive(Got it in April) and love the phone so much.But I have a upgrade in March 2012 and really want a window phone with more storage(I also use my htc arrive as a zune player and with only have about 6gb left).
I have the arrive as well, I love the phone other than a few bugs that it has.
I really want something thinner, with a bigger screen and no keyboard. The on screen keyboard works great.
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I have the arrive as well, I love the phone other than a few bugs that it has.
I really want something thinner, with a bigger screen and no keyboard. The on screen keyboard works great.
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I actually love that the Arrive has a keyboard.The perfect windows phone for me would be a 4 inch screen with a full qwerty keyboard.Basically a windows phone version of the Samsung Captivate Glide.
Morning peeps,
desperately need a new phone and not sure what to get from the two Lumia 900 or Focus S!!??
Know the specs for both of these phones but struggling to decide. What would you go for and why?
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go with Nokia
HTC Titan
Titan's screen is not as good...
Go for the 900.
Nokia care about their users and are implementing fixes for bugs when needed.
And besides I'm sure I read that Samsung are dis-continuing the Focus S anyway... Yeh From WPCentral.
"Oh and before we close out, we're also told that the HTC TITAN and Samsung Focus S are to be put on the End of Life (EOL) list, meaning their future availability will be phased out from current inventory without being replenished. "
lumia 900 without a doubt.
Nokia =
better body design and build quality
better camera
Nokia has numerous applications that are much better than the other OEM's (drive, transport ect)
and most important, Nokia is ALL IN with windows phone. They will make sure people are happy. Updates, firmware fixes, if you buy Nokia you know you will have good support for the life of the phone.
how well would the Lumia screen compete with the focus S?
mates got the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the screens amazing
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how well would the Lumia screen compete with the focus S?
mates got the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the screens amazing
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They are both excellent screens. The nokia CBD on the Lumia 900 is stunning. Works great in bright situations also. I'd say overall they are a wash, so it comes down to the rest of the design, hardware, services & support.
Just go with Nokia. LG are crap when it comes to mobile.
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Get the Nokia...better support and cool exclusive apps.
thinking of buying this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nokia-Lumia-900-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Windows-7-5-Mobile-Phone-White-/190646669588?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item2c636d5114
I'm from the UK on TMobile. what do you think?
will there be any drawbacks? Will this phone work with my tmobile 3G?
I dont understand, why people want to buy Nokia phones. Last good Nokia was N6310i, all next models are piece of sh*t... Expensive, bad buggy SW, creaking structure, bad support... Waste of money...
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I dont understand, why people want to buy Nokia phones. Last good Nokia was N6310i, all next models are piece of sh*t... Expensive, bad buggy SW, creaking structure, bad support... Waste of money...
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I don't understand, why people start trolling without any reason? It's WP7 forum, open your eyes! What "bad buggy SW"??? Please go back under bridge...
Petulinek said:
I dont understand, why people want to buy Nokia phones. Last good Nokia was N6310i, all next models are piece of sh*t... Expensive, bad buggy SW, creaking structure, bad support... Waste of money...
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You must have just woke from your coma. Allow me: Nokia is now making Windows Phones. They are not running Symbian, or any of the Nokia-Developed OS software.
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thinking of buying this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nokia-Lumia-900-Sim-Free-Unlocked-Windows-7-5-Mobile-Phone-White-/190646669588?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item2c636d5114
I'm from the UK on TMobile. what do you think?
will there be any drawbacks? Will this phone work with my tmobile 3G?
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You dont want contract?
Well, Nokia is the number 1 WP seller within 6 months (less if you count that they are not selling worldwide yet). And there is a reason: All Lumia models are sexy.
Loving my 800. Go for it!
Just don't want to get the lumia 900 from eBay (not available in the UK yet) and it doesn't work on a 3g connection?!!
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My contract is up for renewal end of the year so going to buy the Lumia 900 unlocked now
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I've been with you from the start Microsoft. I owned an early Windows Mobile 2003se device, and I loved it. The software was finicky, it crashed often but it was consistent and it was eons ahead of Palm. I was happy. I held on for as long as I could. But after the introduction of the iPhone, I couldn't hold on any longer. The software was going nowhere, and hardware was inferior and I had to move on. I always my fondness for the platform. Then Windows Phone 7 was introduced. It was new, it was clean, it was beautiful. But I had to hold off. Poor battery life, poor specs, high prices. This all changed with the Lumia 900. It was sleek, beautiful, had an amazing display, and it was right for me. So when my 5 year old iPhone died, I went out and bought one. I was happy. I did everything I asked it to and more. Then I heard the Apollo rumors. I was ecstatic! All WP7.5 devices would get WP8. All kinds of new features and worthwhile apps! I couldn't wait. Then this. Just when I was feeling comfortable with Windows Phone again, this new land that was different that iOS and Android that went against the grain, I found out it was much, much worse. I'm selling my Lumia 900 and buying an iPhone 4S. I'm not the first and I wont be the last. You let us believe everything. The little leaks and hints had our hopes up. I feel cheated, wronged, and above all, i'm leaving the platform for the last time. You've made it so i cant even look at my phone anymore without anger. GOOD JOB SH**SOFT, YOU DONE GOOFED UP THIS TIME.
ITS ONLY 2 MONTHS OLD.
You go get your Iphone 4S .............
I for one will keep my lumia 900.. simply because it does what it does best, and regardless of what microsoft does, nokia is keen to support its phone...
Apps coming from nokia
DLNA via NOKIA PLAY App
BETTERCAMERA with CAMERA EXTRA app
BETTER TRANSPORT with 2.1 update for the app
and lots of others,, list goes on and on
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You go get your Iphone 4S .............
I for one will keep my lumia 900.. simply because it does what it does best, and regardless of what microsoft does, nokia is keen to support its phone...
Apps coming from nokia
DLNA via NOKIA PLAY App
BETTERCAMERA with CAMERA EXTRA app
BETTER TRANSPORT with 2.1 update for the app
and lots of others,, list goes on and on
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I'd hate to burst your bubble, that's all WP8. 7.8 is JUST the homescreen.
I have to agree with Johnson on this one. I have been with windows mobile OS's since before they were phones and to tell me my two month old device is unsupported is a slap in the face.
I too plan to look elsewhere. They waited just long enough for the rush to be over on the lumia/HTC and samsungs and no early adopters can't return their device ?!
Thanks for nothing A$$hats.
Damn, I was looking at getting a Lumia 900...guess not :/ But I wouldn't suggest getting a 4S, the new iPhone will be coming out in a few months and you would be kicking yourself for getting a 4S now and then the new one coming out.
Well Microsoft will support device up to 2 years, as I know. So if you don't looking for dual-core CPU, NFC and other some features, than there isn't problem to stay with Nokia Lumia 900 or other first gen devices. So what is point to buy iPhone 4s if new iPhone come out in fall (WP8 devices as well).
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and to tell me my two month old device is unsupported is a slap in the face.
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True! Worst part is that they had to know when releasing the 900 that there would be no upgrade. That, to me is deliberate lies. I would have still bought a WP device I would have simply waited a little longer or maybe I would have bought the 900 anyways ...knowing in advance would've been the right thing to do. I now expect Nokia to make this up to us 900 owners.
Honestly, how can one expect Nokia to do anything. They were poorly managed for too many years, then latched on to WP. At launch of their flagship 900 on a flagship carrier (ATT), the device was defective. The $100 rebate was welcomed by early adopters, but they burned through even more cash. In the background, MS is drumming up the app count. Nokia is hanging on for their lives -- firing another 10,000 last week. Stock is down to $2.50 a share. Nokia's major announcement on 6/18? A symbian device.
As for the token of appreciation -- a windows 8 start screen??? You gotta be kidding me. No mention of integrating Skype into the OS? No background operation of skype?
The lumia 900 is a beautiful device. Like others, have been with wm since the pocket loox 600... just windows mobile. MS is putting together a competitive and compelling package, but threw early supporters of WP7 under the bus of MS progress and Nokia survival.
Short of a fully functioning skype client, IE10, camera fix, and restoration of the network settings app, i too will be shopping for new hardware at the end of this year and for the first time, it may not be running on windows.
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Short of a fully functioning skype client, IE10, camera fix, and restoration of the network settings app, i too will be shopping for new hardware at the end of this year and for the first time, it may not be running on windows.
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I'm with you bud... I've been using Microsoft's phone's since the first "Red E" development phone that ran Windows Smartphone 2002 and everything in between till now...
This is un-acceptable. I'm pissed...
I know developers who are pissed too, they've spent forever on some really cool "BIG" projects, 50% on the way to having finished products... And now they have no idea where they sit as far as development goes, etc...
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I know developers who are pissed too, they've spent forever on some really cool "BIG" projects, 50% on the way to having finished products... And now they have no idea where they sit as far as development goes, etc...
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They have already said the apps will go forward, just not backwards...... Still sucks nonetheless. =/
well, I'll just look at the bright side,,, there are some good apps coming for the Lumia on Friday, is a beautiful device, so I will keep it until WP8 devices come into market,,, there's always craigslist, so I will probably get around $180.00 for it by that time, minus let say $500.00 on a craigslist WP8 device I will end up paying $320.00 which is not bad for being out of contract... But selling the Lumia now to get an iPhone is ridiculousness.
Im pretty sure WP7 apps running on WP8 will be more of a compatibility sort of thing... And with the changes who knows when they might dump that ability and require an entire re write...
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I think Zhariak may have been talking about software houses like sbsh, spb, WebIS, and others who built out a stable of useful, innovative applications for windows mobile and got left behind with WP7.
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I believe its for 7.5 actually in the next coming weeks according to Nokia's Official Blog.
http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/06/20/new-nokia-apps-zynga-games-to-make-your-lumia-even-better/
Still, it still feels like lies with how the timing is. Any class action suits? (guess if there is Nokia couldn't pay it, thus putting them out, thus killing any updates for the Lumias, lol).
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I believe its for 7.5 actually in the next coming weeks according to Nokia's Official Blog.
http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/06/20/new-nokia-apps-zynga-games-to-make-your-lumia-even-better/
Still, it still feels like lies with how the timing is. Any class action suits? (guess if there is Nokia couldn't pay it, thus putting them out, thus killing any updates for the Lumias, lol).
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The home screen update still TBD according to @NokiaUS
Since I basically got the Lumia for free, after rebate, the only downer is that I will have to buy my Win 8 device at full retail, at about the same time that I'll be getting a Win 8 Tablet. Can you say hole in the wallet
It's like when I got my iPhone 4 loved it to death, then two months later iPhone 4S came out; better processor, Siri, etc.
Now I got my Nokia Lumia 900 not 2 days ago, fell in love with this phone, and I see this "No upgrade to Windows Phone 8" for this ****ing phone?
What the hell?!! I don't want on ****ty skin + extra glitter 7.8
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It's like when I got my iPhone 4 loved it to death, then two months later iPhone 4S came out; better processor, Siri, etc.
Now I got my Nokia Lumia 900 not 2 days ago, fell in love with this phone, and I see this "No upgrade to Windows Phone 8" for this ****ing phone?
What the hell?!! I don't want on ****ty skin + extra glitter 7.8
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If you got it 2 days ago you should still be able to return it and go back to your 4s
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If you got it 2 days ago you should still be able to return it and go back to your 4s
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Providers may offer that in the US. But it's not like that around the world...
No WP8, I too find it irratating, it makes me mad... considered even crying about it.. still thinking about it, I might have some time after 2:30 today. Would it make me switch to another platform?????? Why? Do you really think Apple is any different? Which phones does Siri work on? Across the board on all iPhones... um no.. is it some hardware issue?? Mic on a iPhone 3G not strong enough? Whatever the reason is. If you need a personal relationship with a computer and not people... buy only the latest iPhone (Then be ok with the idea The O/S is gonna change for the upcoming iPhone 5 and some new features will be iPhone 5 exclusive). I can't tell you how many Andriod phones out there DID NOT RECIEVE ICE CREAM SANDWICH... way too many, but the vast majority of people out there don't have a clue.
It sucks, it's wrong.. but lets not pretend Microsoft is some greedy software giant and Apple is some poor underdog that just takes such great care of their customers..... those days are gone!!! long gone, Apple is the company that was litterally sitting on a pile of money that they did not know what to do with. That is not an opinion, it's a fact... look it up, made headline news. Don't even get me started on Google, that company is like a data minning crack whore with a needle jammed in her track filled arm wipping her mouth from the last customer and asking for a kiss. Yeah I have an Andriod tablet and I find myself using it so little since I bought the lumia.
After writting this I realize, no need to cry... I am dissapointed in Microsoft, but it is what it is. As far others and my HD2... Who is anyone fooling????? Anyone on XDA could have made a mint on that baby. I ran WM, Andriod and WP7... sold it with WP7 for almost what I paid for it. Who knows maybe the Lumia will go the same way maybe not... I only paid $380 for it. If I get $200 for it when I sell it I got my Money's worth
Just checked ebay and the lumia 900's value is just around the same as a Samsung focus, lol. I was looking to unload this one come the fall for a WP8 but it seems that I will have to keep it as my backup phone. Well, I found a useful way of killing time while I wait for WP8 to come around, Ive been engraving on the back of this bad boy. The polycarbonate is great for engraving. Got a nice superman logo done as well as a windows 8 logo. I'll post some pics when I clean the whole thing up.
Dude, all cell-phones values are declining after a short while - those who are patient can buy a cell-phone in a price up to 50% lower than the phone's original launching price, I bet I'm not telling you anything new...
Actually most high-end phones hold resell value very well. I sold my used titan for $350, a used focus after 6 months $400, and a used HD7 for $300. The lumia after two months? You can snag one on eBay for about $200. Yeah all phones depreciate in value. It just so happens that with their announcement about only getting 7.8 made it quicker. I've had 5 window phones and I love the platform but Microsoft sucks when it comes to marketing and revealing products. Why do you think apple announces their new phones only a few weeks before they sell them? Because they don't want their older models to take a huge hit on sales. Oh well, early adopters always get screwed.
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Are you talking about the AT&T ones? They're cheaper because they can't be unlocked now.
Good point! Didn't think about that. Either way, hope people who wana sell closer to wp8's release can get a decent amount back.
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cubanaso said:
Good point! Didn't think about that. Either way, hope people who wana sell closer to wp8's release can get a decent amount back.
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Yeah check out the Rogers ones or the European ones and see how much they are.
I bought my lumia on craiglist for $300.00 and i though it was a good deal it was in brand new condition, I have been trying to sell it for $200.00 for the past week and no one wants it.
It is funny that anyone who mentioned demand and value would drop after the WP8 announcement were called babies and ridiculed. Many talked about how it didnt matter to the masses and how they would sell the device for a decent price when WP8 came out. Maybe its just a coincidence the demand dropped? Lol
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jr97ai said:
It is funny that anyone who mentioned demand and value would drop after the WP8 announcement were called babies and ridiculed. Many talked about how it didnt matter to the masses and how they would sell the device for a decent price when WP8 came out. Maybe its just a coincidence the demand dropped? Lol
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That's ridiculous - of course the Lumia 900's value would drop after the WP8 announcement (it didn't drop THAT much, though - from 700$ for an unlocked device on eBay it dropped to 550$), as the Galaxy S2 price dropped when the S3 was announced...
Point is that they won't start giving those Lumia 900s for free - their price dropped, thats for sure - but they won't become obsolete.
Well Nokia/AT&T paid me $1 for my L900 ($99 - $100 = $1-) so I have no complaints. When I get itch for a new WP8 next Spring I will apply the $199 I should have paid for this phone, another $199 for the phone, plus another $100 for my backup Surround, w/accessories when I sell it (just got over $100 for my Tilt2). $500 should get me a nice phone. And another upgrade in Jan 2014.
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happens all the time. look at iphones they also lost value not as bad as nokia but from what I've seen now 4s going rate is around $350-400 for 16gb model. Unlocked ones go for more. Happens all the time. Also one thing I noticed from iphones is that its better to keep the phone a bit longer and let the dust settle down when new phone comes out. Usually first week upgraders are lucky to snag new iphone and keep driving prices of previous version down in order to dump them fast. After a while it actually levels off and with release of unlock and jailbreak value goes up a bit.
Once ATT releases unlock codes for lumia 900s they will go up a price a bit as that opens up a different market. But overall all phones drop in price as time passes. early adapters move on to the next phones etc.
I'd be all over a Lumia 900 if the AT&T models could be unlocked, though all the unlocked ones are kind of over priced.
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Ive been engraving on the back of this bad boy. The polycarbonate is great for engraving. Got a nice superman logo done as well as a windows 8 logo. I'll post some pics when I clean the whole thing up.
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OP didn't deliver
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OP didn't deliver
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Sorry buddy I'll take a pic, superman logo was good, but can't say the same about the window 8 logo, lol freehand on a phone is tough. Just ended up buying a replacement housing and swapped it out. I'll upload a pic tomorrow.
edit: here you go https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=2833C94F9A80AB11!547&authkey=!ALb-DfrLgrfR7Rc