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There are so many threads on this, but I was wondering more on the fact that there is no Nokia 900. Do you guys think they will release it in like... 3 months kind of thing? I tried to find rumors but couldn't. THe Lumia 800 is so freaking sexy though... My battery life on that thing would be AMAZING. The spec sheet claimed 13 hours of tlak time... anyway back to topic.
So are you guys who planned on getting the Flagsihp device getting hte lumia 800? Or what is your next step?
Please people who never wanted the lumia 800 or the rumoured nokia 900 phone or want to bag phones in general, don't put your opinion in here.
Im deffo getting the lumia 800 i will be searching the net high and low to get the best deal on a blue one i will settle for black but i am into bright colours at the mo
Haha yeah the cyan is definitely sexy. Does it bother you that it is missing some features?
missing??? you mean front facing camera then hell no i hate the idea of video calling ewww dont wanna show my ugly mug. I was hopeing for more then 16gb but i have a zune hd for music so would of just been doubling up though if i was wanting to use my pone as mp3 player this would of been a kicker.
I'm due an upgrade around March time so hopefuly by then the 900 will be out. If it isn't I'm very impressed with the 800.
FFC I really do not care about and 16gb storage is fine for me. I've never come close to filling my 8gb Omnia - I'm a tidy freak, if i don't use something it's deleted.
Only downer for me is the 3.7" screen after using a 4".
I will be going for Nokia next time for sure though.
The industrial design of the lumia 800 is simply amazing, I already have the titan but will be getting the blue lumia for the wife, she won't mis the ffc, the thought of video calling doesn't appeal to her (or me)
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Disappointed in the storage space; I don't currently have a smartphone and would like my first one to replace my iPod Touch. Also disappointed in the lack of FFC, though I probably wouldn't use it that much.
Why couldn't they have just given us an N9 with WP on it?
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i am using samsung galaxy s2 and sick of flashing a new rom or kernel for better performance everyday. it still lags and is not as smooth as windows os or ios.
i had samsung omnia 7 before that and loved it but the only thing that made me sell it was no support for viop on windows phone os.
htc titan looks good and also has FFC a big + for me
Nokia 800 is good too but doesnt support FFC .
Should i buy the omnia 7 cuz the 2nd generation of windows phones dont have anything special and dont impress me that much.
what should i buy? An honest opinion plz.
thanks
It looks like the front facing camera isn't a big deal for you since you're willing to buy an Omnia 7, so in that case I think the Nokia 800 would be the nicest phone. But if FFC is important to you, then I would buy the Titan.
Just to let you know, Samsung just released the Omnia W in Europe with FFC and 2nd gen processor at 1.4ghz. Check it out
I think HTC Titan will be better due to the big screen
Well say that you should get the Nokia lumia 800
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tbh this isnt a straight question as the Titan and Lumia are 2 differant fish. The big quesition isnt the ffc but more the size. if the big screen is important then there its the Titan otherwise the lumia is a better build and a better quality screen. Plus if its not important to have the size i think the mass of the thing will get annoying.
FFC as said before there is the omniaW that could be a good option for you. I personally would and have gone for the lumia 800 for the reason of quality and style. Its not ony the most stylish wp7 it is im my opinion the most stylish gadget of all time. Plus the screen i amazing and you get the navigation. I know you can hack it to other phones but why bother when you can have the proper deal.
personally i like HTC titan...nice mobile...nice look...this is my opinion.
For me it comes down to screen size and FFC, so the choice is pretty simple... the Titan.
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personally i like HTC titan...nice mobile...nice look...this is my opinion.
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I have the Titan, it is indeed a good looking phone, I need the big screen for my old eyes! However, I was playing with a lumia 800 in a phone shop and they are really awesome in the hand
I vote Lumia 800.
The lumia is a lovely looking phone, but having played with a couple in the shops, the build quality doesn't feel as good as the Titan - the hardware buttons around the side of the phone are a little lose. It feels nice to hold etc... but the screen is just a smidgen too small for my liking (I think around 4" is the sweet spot).
The Titan is just a touch too big as well, but I prefer the Titan being a bit to big than vice-versa. The screen on the Titan is brilliant - the image quality is top notch, and I think it's every bit as good as the screen on the Nokia from first impressions.
As mentioned already, if FFC is important then there's not even a question to be answered. Otherwise, it really comes down to whether you want a bigger screen or not, everything else will be fairly equal.
I really was waiting for Nokia's first offering, but am severly underwhelmed by the two phones they've launched. The leaks were all indicating a 4 inch (or there abouts) phone with FFC etc... which would have been exactly what I wanted, as it is, once they launched their phones, I immediately went and got the Titan, and don't regret it so far.
Lumia for me.
The screen on the Titan is too big for me. I wouldn't want anything bigger than my Omnia 7 as that is already on the limit as far as pocket space goes for me.
Hi, I recently preordered my Lumia 900 on the 30th. I was able to play around with the 900 while doing so. I noticed a few things compared to my current DVP. I love the screen on my DVP and think it looks awesome some may differ. One thing I did notice about the Lumia 900 is that the screeen sensitivity and scrolling didnt seem as fast as my DVP. I can flick the screen of my DVP and it scrolls very fast through the homepage. Colors seemed to be a bit washed out to me not as much as the Titan imo. Some people differ. On the DVP the colors seem to be very vibrant and alive. Not sure if it was due to the color choose the owner had or what but I didnt care to much for it but it didnt detour my decision to buy it. The lumia 900 felt light to me after coming from a DVP, this thing is heavy. Lumia 900 was also thinner and felt great and solid in the hand.
Few things I didnt get to test out was the volume of mic, speakerphone, and headphone jack. Nokia has been known for their loud speakerphones but not sure if they brought that over to WP. Output of the headphone jack is important to me but at the same time not really because I have a headphone amplifier that increases the volume because I use the headphones a lot.
But on the other hand im satisfied and cant wait to get my 900. Cant wait to see what apps Nokia will come up with. Im looking for an audio eq app from Nokia that would be great for me using my headphones a lot. But im going to enjoy my Lumia until the Nokia superphone comes out to replace my 900. I hope Nokia comes back to the states and take over like they did before. I remember when Nokia was the phone to get and they had tones of third party accessories for differentiating phones to whatever you wanted.
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Hi, I recently preordered my Lumia 900 on the 30th. I was able to play around with the 900 while doing so. I noticed a few things compared to my current DVP. I love the screen on my DVP and think it looks awesome some may differ. One thing I did notice about the Lumia 900 is that the screeen sensitivity and scrolling didnt seem as fast as my DVP. I can flick the screen of my DVP and it scrolls very fast through the homepage. Colors seemed to be a bit washed out to me not as much as the Titan imo. Some people differ. On the DVP the colors seem to be very vibrant and alive. Not sure if it was due to the color choose the owner had or what but I didnt care to much for it but it didnt detour my decision to buy it. The lumia 900 felt light to me after coming from a DVP, this thing is heavy. Lumia 900 was also thinner and felt great and solid in the hand.
Few things I didnt get to test out was the volume of mic, speakerphone, and headphone jack. Nokia has been known for their loud speakerphones but not sure if they brought that over to WP. Output of the headphone jack is important to me but at the same time not really because I have a headphone amplifier that increases the volume because I use the headphones a lot.
But on the other hand im satisfied and cant wait to get my 900. Cant wait to see what apps Nokia will come up with. Im looking for an audio eq app from Nokia that would be great for me using my headphones a lot. But im going to enjoy my Lumia until the Nokia superphone comes out to replace my 900. I hope Nokia comes back to the states and take over like they did before. I remember when Nokia was the phone to get and they had tones of third party accessories for differentiating phones to whatever you wanted.
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as an ex dvp owner I tend to agree with you. The screen was pretty good, and the scrolling speeds were amazing. Only the Samsung focus was on par with display. While the scrolling speed of the 900 is not the same, don't equate scrolling speed with overall speed. The 900 blazes.
As far as weight. The dvp was heavy, but it was a good heavy for me. The 900 is heavy in comparison between apples and oranges, but, to me, it fits nicely in my hands and does have a very good balance.
Perhaps the scrolling speed will have an adjustment somewhere
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as an ex dvp owner I tend to agree with you. The screen was pretty good, and the scrolling speeds were amazing. Only the Samsung focus was on par with display. While the scrolling speed of the 900 is not the same, don't equate scrolling speed with overall speed. The 900 blazes.
As far as weight. The dvp was heavy, but it was a good heavy for me. The 900 is heavy in comparison between apples and oranges, but, to me, it fits nicely in my hands and does have a very good balance.
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You know the touch seemed to be more accurate on the 900 than the DVP. The DVP scroll speed is something I will miss but hopefully they will either have a fix or bring in a setting that can change this. When I did look in settings I didnt see anything that could change this but im moving on from the DVP, it will still be around if I dont like ATT service.
really, i have tried a lot of windows phone and have not seen that difference. I used a samsung focus, htc titan and tried the L900 that i too preordered but didnt notice this things.
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really, i have tried a lot of windows phone and have not seen that difference. I used a samsung focus, htc titan and tried the L900 that i too preordered but didnt notice this things.
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everyone has something they like, or don't like, best. Unless you had a Venue Pro, you may not know what we're talking about. The vp's up and done scrolling was incredible. A single flick with your finger could send scrolling forever. I've been exposed to most first Gen phones, the VP was the best at that flick.
Its such a small thing. The 900 is not broken by any means. Its just that in comparison, the VP could take off.
No big deal at all...
For me; I think im going to love the screen on this phone. I love Nokias clearblack technology displays. I would get the n9 if it was the same size as the lumia 900 since it has android and meego. ive only had HTCs really and a few other devices. and HTCs screens tend to not be the best.. also their build quality of their recent phones (sensation/amaze). I have the amaze right now and I plan on trading or selling for the lumia 900 asap last windows phone I had was the HD7 and I liked it but it had build problems and crappy sound/washed out colors. ive actually never seen a Nokia smartphone before so im pretty excited.
Unlocked of course, since i'm on tmo
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For me; I think im going to love the screen on this phone. I love Nokias clearblack technology displays. I would get the n9 if it was the same size as the lumia 900 since it has android and meego. ive only had HTCs really and a few other devices. and HTCs screens tend to not be the best.. also their build quality of their recent phones (sensation/amaze). I have the amaze right now and I plan on trading or selling for the lumia 900 asap last windows phone I had was the HD7 and I liked it but it had build problems and crappy sound/washed out colors. ive actually never seen a Nokia smartphone before so im pretty excited.
Unlocked of course, since i'm on tmo
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compared to an hd7, this thing is s beast. Don't get me wrong, the hd7 is pretty DSM hood. But it's the poster child for old, taking its chasis design from the hd2. My girlfriend still uses it. She'll be getting my focus s next week.
After enduring a year or so of android, build quality is on top for me, followed by reliability. Both thongs seriously lacking in android. before any android lovers scream, android is fine...if you like modding. Otherwise its second rate...imo . Its a great tablet platform...fire and xoom.
I'm crossing my fingers that Nokia and ms hit a homerun here.
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compared to an hd7, this thing is s beast. Don't get me wrong, the hd7 is pretty DSM hood. But it's the poster child for old, taking its chasis design from the hd2. My girlfriend still uses it. She'll be getting my focus s next week.
After enduring a year or so of android, build quality is on top for me, followed by reliability. Both thongs seriously lacking in android. before any android lovers scream, android is fine...if you like modding. Otherwise its second rate...imo . Its a great tablet platform...fire and xoom.
I'm crossing my fingers that Nokia and ms hit a homerun here.
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You know I honestly loved modding my Windows mobile devices, but now after owning WP I dont even feel the need to mod anymores. Dont know because Ive grown older or what but I dont even feel the urge to mod the way I use to
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You know I honestly loved modding my Windows mobile devices, but now after owning WP I dont even feel the need to mod anymores. Dont know because Ive grown older or what but I dont even feel the urge to mod the way I use to
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I was thinking about that the other day. I too modded my winnow to no end. So aneroid was attractive. I think thechange for me came when I realized that aneroid is one big mod, and operators allow a certain amont of it just to survive. In my opinion its leading to a huge mess.
With windows phone, stuff works out of box. Apps work. I don't have to worry about which version or which driver, etc.
That's not to say I'm 100% happy with winphone. I wish a slightly more flexible color scheme was in place. I would love black on white tiles,or white on black combos. I'm sure other people have their thoughts. I don't need the operating system ripped apart, or apps hacked and tweeked just run. If it wont run right on my phone, I don't want it. But that's just me..
I personally think android is getting ready to break. Too many low quality phones...too many os varients. Ice cream sandwhich is a great hit, and what's next...jelly bean? Too many exposed parts...just my opinion. I spend a lot of money each year on phones. The 900 will be my fourth this year, plus a kindle fire. I just want my phone reliable. Right now that means iphone or windows phones. Just too many broken andy Rubin looking things running around.
my experience with android is allright, i have an hp touchpad that i put ics on it and made wonders, but kinda bricked my samsung vibrant. Android is cool but i could never use it as a daily driver. I cant wait for my pre ordered nokia lumia 900! currently using an htc titan and cant stand the video lag that occurs every once in a while. Never happened on my focus but happens on the titan all the time.
Just read the reviews of One X on verge and Engadget, that phone looks gorgeous. Lumia 900 also looks gorgeous but not sure about the low resolution display of the WP7. I'm pretty sure WP8 will support higher resolution displays but it always bugs me on the current WP phones. Hope MS pushes the next gen of WP OS pretty fast.
My wife has a Asus transformer with ice. I liked the change at first but the OS still lags and gives problems. Not liking that. Android is a big mess and I never liked the UI layout at all. To cluttered.
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Just read the reviews of One X on verge and Engadget, that phone looks gorgeous. Lumia 900 also looks gorgeous but not sure about the low resolution display of the WP7. I'm pretty sure WP8 will support higher resolution displays but it always bugs me on the current WP phones. Hope MS pushes the next gen of WP OS pretty fast.
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dude, the one series will be awesome, the phone to beat, if HTC can pull it off. I was an avid HTC user until most recently when the quality just tanked. They've promised to restore the quality and build less variants. We'll see. Last HTC phone I like was the nexus one. If HTC can dupe that, winner!
But windows phone is mine now!!
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compared to an hd7, this thing is s beast. Don't get me wrong, the hd7 is pretty DSM hood. But it's the poster child for old, taking its chasis design from the hd2. My girlfriend still uses it. She'll be getting my focus s next week.
After enduring a year or so of android, build quality is on top for me, followed by reliability. Both thongs seriously lacking in android. before any android lovers scream, android is fine...if you like modding. Otherwise its second rate...imo . Its a great tablet platform...fire and xoom.
I'm crossing my fingers that Nokia and ms hit a homerun here.
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back in 2010 it was my favorite phone, it was one of the best choices. I only had it for a few months before I traded for the atrix + $70 and was full of regret. yeah build quality with android devices is a huge problem. HTC just release the one s/x and they have really good build (looks like they copied a bit from nokia). but im tired of androids fragmentation. and the lumia 900 is really cheap for a new phone considering my amaze still sells for $400 on ebay which is ridiculous so im probably just going to trade.
yeah, android isn't bad I just don't use half of the features and I miss the super smooth-ness of wp7 and all the integrated Microsoft stuff.
apparently its the #1 selling phone right now
edit: http://www.technobuffalo.com/companies/nokia/nokia-lumia-900-tops-amazons-att-best-sellers-list/
I have never been so confused about a phone release before. I picked up a 710 last month for $220 (after a rebate) at Rogers outright. Once I heard about the 900, I was pretty sure it would end up being the phone that brought Microsoft to today's age with fancier processors, etc, but instead I found almost the exact specs. 8gb isn't much, and I barely use the camera, so what else is worth the $400 more? The media has been treating this like a revolutionary device like the galaxy s2, yet everything I have found just baffles me more. I like my 710 enough, the body looks better to me (just my opinion), it runs perfect, I see absolutely no reason to upgrade. Even if I didn't own this phone, why would anybody buy the 900 over the 710 unless they really like the design or better camera?
I am not dissing the 900, I just do not understand the point of releasing such a similar phone for so much more money.
All Windows phone specs are controlled by Microsoft, so all phones are almost similar. Differences you will see may be some have front facing cameras, more storage, build quality differences and stuff like that. It's not like android where you see huge difference in specs and performance between lower and higher end phones.
It's good or bad is based on personal opinion and we will know over time if Microsoft made the right decision.
Performance wise, windows phone are pretty much all similar.
But the Lumia 900 is being marketed like crazy in the USA through ATT. I am sure Microsoft is outright giving Nokia hundreds of millions to push this widows phone to the masses.
Microsoft knows how important it is to gain market share. Right now it's a 2 horse race between Apple iOS and Android, with RIM fading fast.
In terms of devices, I would like to compare the Lumia 710/900 to a V6 Toyota Camry/Lexus ES 350. Basically identical cars. But the Lexus gets a little bit fresh touches of luxury (like the Lumia 900 one body design) and of course LTE chip for those in ATT LTE areas.
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Performance wise, windows phone are pretty much all similar.
But the Lumia 900 is being marketed like crazy in the USA through ATT. I am sure Microsoft is outright giving Nokia hundreds of millions to push this widows phone to the masses.
Microsoft knows how important it is to gain market share. Right now it's a 2 horse race between Apple iOS and Android, with RIM fading fast.
In terms of devices, I would like to compare the Lumia 710/900 to a V6 Toyota Camry/Lexus ES 330. Basically identical cars. But the Lexus gets a little bit fresh touches of luxury (like the Lumia 900 one body design) and of course LTE chip for those in ATT LTE areas.
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Thats not a bad comparison, especially since you can look at the lexus windshield and see the Toyota tag on the glass...
But...and I have both phones so I see first hand, the 710 has 8 gigs of storage, the 900 has 16. the 710 is 3.6(?) in width, the 900 is 4.3. Both are fast, especially in comparison to my previous phone, the Motorola Bionic.
The 900 has a couple of more software features not contained on the 710.
But you are correct, the basic processing power and basic design specs are very similar.
Don't forget the screen!
I'm pretty sure the Lumia 710 is LCD, vs the 900's clearblack AMOLED.
The 900 is puuuuuuuuuurty and in the US, free through April 21st. The front facing cam, screen and extra 8GB are the biggest upshots over the 710, with look being subjective.
Yeah...so with those things the others mentioned...you have a phone different enough to attract an entire different line of people...IMO....of course there are people that put a porche and a tank in the same class....
This is what I was expecting but in a more pessimistic way. The 900 makes more sense the more I read about it, and Microsoft's plan makes more sense too.
Thanks for your replies.
Lumia 710 vs Lumia 900 - Differences
- Basic/Youthful Design vs Luxury/Sophisticated design
- Hardware buttons vs Capacitive buttons
- LCD screen vs AMOLED screen
- 8GB storage vs 16GB storage
- 3.7" screen vs 4.3" screen
- 1300mAh battery vs 1830mAh battery
- Removable battery vs non-removable battery
- 5mp camera vs 8mp camera with Carl Ziess optics
- No front camera vs Front camera (video calling)
- £129 SIM-free (limited time, std £279) vs £499 SIM-free [expansys]
- Available free on cheaper contracts vs unavailable/chargable handset on cheaper contracts.
Other than these differences, the handsets are pretty much the same, they both run Windows Phone 7.5 (which is the same on every WP handset), both feature exclusive Nokia apps such as Nokia Drive and Nokia Music etc, Corning Gorilla Glass is standard on both handsets, Nokia Clearblack polarizers are fitted to both handsets etc...
For me the 710 was the obvious option over the 800/900 for a few reasons;
1. it has hardware buttons - capacitive buttons located right below the touchscreen make no sense - even in a review of the 800 I saw, the reviewer seemed to think Bing search had crashed - it hadn't, he had instead accidentally hit the home button. On the 710, you do not suffer this issue because you have to physically press the buttons. This to me, makes perfect sense, others I know prefer the smooth design of the 800/900, and some simply prefer capacitive buttons.
2. On the design front, well the 710 looks less elegant than the 800/900, but it's still a wonderful design, quite trendy looking (the white handset even looks sporty to me), and it felt nicer in my hand than the 800. If anything, I tend to avoid all these "student" phones (iPhone and 800/900) because I am not a media/fashion slave; I like to be a bit different (hence liking WP lol) and put practicality and value over design.
3. Above all else, the 800 was £350+ without a contract, and the 710 is readily available for sub-£200 without a contract. Indeed, mine cost just £129 without a contract. As I have a "sim-only" contract, and pay effectively (after rebate) just £5 per month for 600 mins, ulimited text and unlimited data, I wasn't prepared to sign-up to a £30+ per month contract, just to get my hands on an 800 with the same contract. The cost situation I realise, may be different in the US right now. We also don't have the 900 here yet, but that will likely command even higher prices than the 800.
4. Otherwise, the hardware difference don't worry me too much, I have come from a 4GB TouchPro2 running WinMo, so the 8GB storage isnt an issue. The camera is better than the TP2 for shots, and of course the 710 does 720p HD whereas the TP2 can only manage VGA. I have a Fuji bridge camera for proper shots lol. The removable battery I see personally, as a bonus, though I would like a higher spec one. The screen type has no preference for me, coming from the TP2, it is like a whole new world with the Nokia display anyway. As both handsets feature clearblack technology and gorilla glass, again there was no benefit between the 800 and 710. Screensize (if I were looking at the 900) isnt much of an issue for me personally, though I can understand why some people prefer larger than 4" screens.
I could go on, but I won't. Either way, I'm sure you will LOVE whichever handset you go for, it all boils down to personal preference, and economics. Nokia and Microsoft have bought some incredible phones to the party!! The 900 is a hero phone, and rightly so, the 710 is still an awesome phone, just a bit more mainstream and perhaps suited to the mass-market better.
I don't understand the confusion. The Nokia Lumia 900 is far better than my Nokia Lumia 710. Believe me I had both in my hands !
The 900 has way better screen (and larger), the battery lasts way longer, the sound quality is better and the location of the speaker is better (at the bottom not the back), and it has Internet HotSpot ready to go.
Okay so my HTC Inspire has recently stopped working so my father decided to pick up the Nokia Lumia 900 for me at his work. He says that I can either use this or pay the $125 insurance fee and get whatever phone AT&T insurance offers me.
My question is, is this phone good at all? I always hear that Windows based phones are trash so I would like to know if this phone is any different.
If Lumia 900 users could please tell me their experience with this phone, I'd greatly appreciate it as I have never had a Windows phone.
The phone is awesome so far. Don't expect the market to be as plentiful as the play store but the apps they have are good and meet my needs. I am an Android fanboy however wp7.5 has grown on me. Build quality is great and camera is stunning. Over all I would recommend the lumia or the Titan 2. Hope this helps. I plan on picking up a wp8 device next.
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It's a middle of the road handset spec wise, but the design is wonderful, and depending on your phone usage purposes Windows Phone is fantastic. It lacks a few features that iOS and Android have, but its own exclusive features outweigh the losses in my opinion. It really comes down to whether or not you rely on apps that aren't featured in its marketplace, and whether the tile aesthetic appeals to you.
I think it's worth your while having a play around with it to see how you feel about it personally. Using someone else's phone for a bit and actually using your own phone daily are two very different experiences...
I love the phone. It's solid, reliable, sound quality is great, pictures are very good, fast. Never crashed on me. Lumia 900 is super.
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noooo
after sm time u will get bored by windows phone
instead go for note 2
its quick, smooth, and tough as nails, ready to be worked to death.
I love it, its a great value. I have had many cell phones since the mid 80's and this one by far has been the best I've had yet, gonna keep it until the new ones get as cheap as this one was...
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after sm time u will get bored by windows phone
instead go for note 2
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I couldn't agree more!
I am a Note user myself, but I still enjoy my Lumia 900 as a backup phone...
The Note 2 is a hardware beast, however I think Samsung must stop using cheap building materials if they want to compete in durability.
I haven't seen another smartphone with such great built quality as the Lumia 900, so kudos to Nokia just for that. The Lumia 900 is a tank!
Cheers!
Im going to be honest and clear. The phone blows. I owned it for around 4 months until Nokia and MSFT decided to turn my flagship phone into a legacy device. I always waited for the update to totally improve my lumia but it never came. Anyway here goes.
Camera
-****ty Camera Quality
-Grainy Pictures
-Video is OK
-Overall Nokia is known for great cameras but this phone's camera is absoleutely ****. It doesnt deserve to be called 8MP. Its worse than the iPhone 4's camera. When I switched to the GS3, the camera was miles better.
Apps
-Barely any apps
-Mainstream apps suck
-no good 3rd party apps
-No (goodwill)
The app selection is beyond terrible. Not only is the platform dead itself because no Windows Phone 8 apps will work on the Lumia 900 but WP 7.8 isnt even out. Furthermore, the mainstream apps are horrible. The twitter app is nothing like its Android/iPhone counterpart and the Facebook app isnt even made by Facebook (Made by MSFT). I will say that Nokia has some good apps but overall the app selection blows. You wont find any big companies like Instagram or Pandora or Gameloft games, but you wont even find apps such as an app for your bank or any other good 3rd party apps for other companies.
(I also want to add that you cant unlock the AT&T Lumia 900)
The Little things
-No orientation lock
-no screenshot capture
-No VPN support
-No Battery indicator (atleast in the statusbar)
-There's a lot others but I mostly forgot since I moved on to the GS3.
Overall the phone is NOT worth it. Sure if you are using it for a limited time, it will be a nice change from Android but its not a long term feasibe option. Everyone who owns one (and who is a techie anyway) has to make a huge compromise. Hope my input gave you some value.
No, I think the Nokia n9 is much better of a buy..
I like wndws phone 7, but I eventually gt bored of it. Don't get me wrong, it's a excellent device.