I really like my Windows Phone. Yes, there are not as many apps as on a Droid or iPhone. But the apps there are and the OS itself… wow! And the hardware is always charging forward. And evidently, this new acquisition from Microsoft suggests that it might charge forward in a more coordinated fashion. We’ll see.
The camera in the Lumia 1020 is really tempting.
My run-in with WP8 and the Nokia is well documented on my site. http://www.sqlha.com/2013/05/08/allans-adventures-with-windows-phone-8/
The biggest problem was the whole sync/contacts thing. I should just be able to see my SIM contacts. Android at least a Google account is not required for pretty much anything – especially if you’re not doing apps (and there are even alternative ways of loading those). I still chuckle at my version of the Start screen which I mention in the comments.
@Brent – wait until IFA is done. You can use that new Sony thing which adds a real camera to your phone. Basically it’s the RX100 mk II …
I saw the Sony lens thing, but it’s horrendously ugly, and I don’t trust Sony’s implementation with iOS devices. Looks like they’re relying on NFC for pairing, and of course the iPhone won’t have that, so it’ll be a menu-fest.
I’m on my second WP and currently have a Nokia 900. I’ll upgrade to WP 8 soon. I really like the interface and Office integration. I also like Nokia phones so for me, it is a perfect match. I don’t care if Instagram is available. I use my phone as a tool, not a toy and it just works.
I’ve heard good things about the Lumia. And just about every ‘Softie I know has either the 1020 or an iPhone, so there might be something there.
Allan, for one of the absolutely smartest and most capable people I know, you’re a Luddite! Ha!
The Lumia 1020 isn’t out over here yet, so I picked up a 925 at the weekend. So far so good, however the lack of expandable media may be an issue moving forward.
Overall a big improvement on the 800 I had previously.
I guess MS needed to cull the MCM program to pay for the Nokia handset business 🙂
There you go. That’s how they paid for Nokia. Who knew the MCM program cost so much. Well, other than the MCMs of course.
I was looking forward to Lumia 1020 too. I bought my wife a 920 a year ago, though there are a few application compatibility issues. I hope the release of 8.1 will make thing much better. otherwise, Lumia is a beautiful phone. The camera and GPS are awesome. And best of all, the phone, and my surface pro, and my computer will be all working together. fingers crossed.
I really like my Lumia 920. Came off an iPhone and don’t regret it. The Nokia apps are great too. Camera is superb with Carl Zeiss lens. If I were up for a new phone tomorrow I would buy another Nokia. Oh and the Nokia brand wireless charger puck thing is awesome too.
I love my lumia 928 on verizon. It’s a nice step up from the 822 I had earlier. Now will my contract be up when verizon will finally get a 1020 variant…I can hope 🙂