Nokia Lumia 900 official Nokia Lumia 900 to hit AT&T on April 8th with $100 price tag in tow (video) Nokia Lumia 800 reviewLong-awaited, heralded, longed for, lusted after, overdue, deal breaker, savior, second coming, dead-on arrival, revelation, last gasp, comeback, hail mary pass, flagship... finally! If that string of descriptors hasn't already tipped you off, Nokia's Windows Phon...
Nokia Lumia 900 review
Nokia Lumia 900 official Nokia Lumia 900 to hit AT&T on April 8th with $100 price tag in tow (video) Nokia Lumia 800 reviewLong-awaited, heralded, longed for, lusted after, overdue, deal breaker, savior, second coming, dead-on arrival, revelation, last gasp, comeback, hail mary pass, flagship... finally! If that string of descriptors hasn't already tipped you off, Nokia's Windows Phone messiah has arrived stateside to either silence critics or give' em fodder for further nay-saying. Ensconced in a polycarbonate frame that's similar to the N9, the Lumia 900 on AT&T's LTE network is widely understood to be Espoo's first true stab at building a presence for a mobile brand that's ubiquitous everywhere but here.To understand the gamble the company's making with the Lumia 900, one need only look to another critically acclaimed, yet interminably stalled overseas import: Kylie Minogue. That foreign pop siren, a music industry veteran, has repeatedly failed to empty mainstream American wallets with her scattered hits, despite enjoying chart domination across the globe. Indeed the formula for US success is a fickle one. No matter the product category, the crossover membrane can sometimes prove too thick to permanently breach, often resulting in a "one and done" mentality marked by an inevitable retreat to more conciliatory European shores.For the time being, though, it appears that Nokia's going all in, ready to see its folie à deux with Microsoft through to the end. Indeed, with an irresistible on-contract price of $99, it would seem both parties are counting on this to be the mass market magic bullet they've sorely needed. So, can the Lumia 900, a single-core 1.4GHz handset hampered by a so-so 800 x 480 display, prove this tech alliance wasn't ill-struck after all? Can an attractive industrial design and simplified UI triumph over seemingly modest specs? Will Nokia end up retreating to its overseas kingdom? Abandon those fanboy caps all ye who tag along, as we put this Finnish smartphone under the hot lights.Gallery: Nokia Lumia 900 reviewContinue reading Nokia Lumia 900 reviewNokia Lumia 900 review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Scalado has more than a few tricks squirreled away in its mobile imaging bag, tricks that have served the likes of HTC and RIM well. Now, Espoo want those tricks all to itself. After working with the Swedish firm for years, Nokia has decided to take its partnership with Scalado to the next level: acquisition. The imaging outfit will be turning over its developers, intellectual property, technolo...
Nokia to acquire Scalado, build a better Lumia
Scalado has more than a few tricks squirreled away in its mobile imaging bag, tricks that have served the likes of HTC and RIM well. Now, Espoo want those tricks all to itself. After working with the Swedish firm for years, Nokia has decided to take its partnership with Scalado to the next level: acquisition. The imaging outfit will be turning over its developers, intellectual property, technology and moniker over to Nokia in the third quarter of 2012 -- although the terms of the deal are confidential. Finland's favorite smartphone manufacturer plans to use Scalado's technology to enhance "imaging experiences for Nokia Lumia devices." Sounds good to us. Check out the official (and brief) press release after the break.Continue reading Nokia to acquire Scalado, build a better LumiaNokia to acquire Scalado, build a better Lumia originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Smartphones launch so often that it's almost impossible to keep up with what's out there.
If you're ready to buy this month, we put together a list of the best phones out there.
Keep reading to find out which ones you should get.
Plus, we'll tell you about a few new phones coming out soon!#10 Nokia Lumia 710 (T-Mobile)Nokia's Lumia 710 is the first Windows Phone from the company to hit the U.S. It...
Here Are The Top 10 Best Smartphones You Can Buy This Month (GOOG, AAPL, T, VZ)
Smartphones launch so often that it's almost impossible to keep up with what's out there.
If you're ready to buy this month, we put together a list of the best phones out there.
Keep reading to find out which ones you should get.
Plus, we'll tell you about a few new phones coming out soon!#10 Nokia Lumia 710 (T-Mobile)
Nokia's Lumia 710 is the first Windows Phone from the company to hit the U.S. It's not as full-featured and powerful as the upcoming Lumia 900, but it's still an excellent value if you're a T-Mobile customer. You get the latest version on Windows Phone 7, plus access to T-Mobile's 4G network. If you're looking for something a bit different (not Android or iOS, that is), then the Lumia 710 is a great choice.
Click here for our full review of the Nokia Lumia 710 >
Price: $49.99 with a two-year contract from T-Mobile
#9 Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon)
Even though Motorola's Droid Razr debuted just a few months ago, the company has already released an updated model with incredible battery life. It's a bit thicker than the original Droid Razr, but you'll get hours and hours of use out of the phone on one charge. The Razr Maxx also demonstrates that those power-sucking 4G LTE phones can still last just as long as 3G devices.
Price: $299.99 with a two-year contract
#8 Nokia Lumia 900 (AT&T)
If you want a Windows Phone, then Nokia's Lumia 900 is simply your best option. It's not the perfect phone, but it's definitely a step in the right direction for the Windows Phone platform.
Compared to most premium smartphones, the Lumia 900 has weaker hardware specs. But one of the great things about Windows Phone 7 is that it doesn't need a lot of power to run smoothly.
The Lumia 900 is also a 4G LTE phone, meaning you're going to get insanely fast data speeds on AT&T's network. (Assuming it's available in your city.)
Click here for the full Nokia Lumia 900 review
Price: $99.99 with a two-year contract
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Is the Lumia 900 a real device or an Arctic mirage? We've seen clues that Espoo might be working on a bigger Windows Phone to complement the Lumia 800 and 710, to the point where the strange Twitter conversation above doesn't strike us as totally surprising. A customer named Xavier Hahn tweeted support staff at Swiss operator Swisscom, to ask about a timeline for the "Nokia Lumia 800 or 900." A...
Swisscom slip-up hints at Nokia Lumia 900 coming end of February
Is the Lumia 900 a real device or an Arctic mirage? We've seen clues that Espoo might be working on a bigger Windows Phone to complement the Lumia 800 and 710, to the point where the strange Twitter conversation above doesn't strike us as totally surprising. A customer named Xavier Hahn tweeted support staff at Swiss operator Swisscom, to ask about a timeline for the "Nokia Lumia 800 or 900." Apparently forgetting that the 900 is an unknown and unannounced device, Swisscom responded that the 800 is expected on its shelves by the end of January, and the 900 at the "end of Feb." Of course, this could be a genuine mistake rather than a leak, and when we asked Nokia about it, its spokesperson refused to comment on "market rumor or speculation." Nevertheless, this little episode surely deserves to be filed away in our burgeoning Nokia 900 evidence cabinet.Swisscom slip-up hints at Nokia Lumia 900 coming end of February originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Sina (Chinese) | @Swisscom_care (Twitter) | Email this | Comments
Nokia's Lumia 920 packs the industry's best image stabilization -- there's no questioning that -- thanks to a camera module that pairs both sensor and lens-based optical IS. The iPhone 5 also offers a notable improvement over its Apple-made predecessor on the video front, but considering that its stabilization is of the digital variety, we wouldn't expect it to top Nokia's new flagship. We had a...
iPhone 5 and Nokia Lumia 920 face off with image stabilization test (hands-on video)
Nokia's Lumia 920 packs the industry's best image stabilization -- there's no questioning that -- thanks to a camera module that pairs both sensor and lens-based optical IS. The iPhone 5 also offers a notable improvement over its Apple-made predecessor on the video front, but considering that its stabilization is of the digital variety, we wouldn't expect it to top Nokia's new flagship. We had an opportunity to test both smartphones in a head-to-head demo at Nokia's research and development facility in Tampere, Finland, about two hours north of the company's Espoo headquarters. In fact, we're told that this is the very first such comparison shoot in the world, considering that the iPhone made it to market just last week and the only opportunity to shoot with a Lumia 920 is currently in the European country where the device was born. As expected, the Nokia phone was able to capture far smoother video than what we snapped with the iPhone, with both devices secured side-by-side in a homemade foam holster. Unlike our handheld interview shoot earlier today, we pushed the limits a bit further this time, running through Nokia's parking lot and turning every which way as well. It's important to note that the Lumia 920 we used was a prototype, but its performance was still quite solid. You'll find the side-by-side video just past the break -- the Lumia 920 is on the left, with the iPhone clip on the right.Continue reading iPhone 5 and Nokia Lumia 920 face off with image stabilization test (hands-on video)Filed under: Cellphones, Cameras, MobileiPhone 5 and Nokia Lumia 920 face off with image stabilization test (hands-on video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
FCC has leaked Nokia’s Lumia 710 manual. To be precised, today FCC posted the manual for T-Mobile version of Lumia 710. The device should be a decent smartphone for some users out there. Previously, Nokia claimed that the Lumia 710 will not reach U.S market. However, it seems is not true and it actually is [...]
Nokia Lumia 710 Heading To T-Mobile, According To FCC Manual Leaked
FCC has leaked Nokia’s Lumia 710 manual. To be precised, today FCC posted the manual for T-Mobile version of Lumia 710. The device should be a decent smartphone for some users out there. Previously, Nokia claimed that the Lumia 710 will not reach U.S market. However, it seems is not true and it actually is [...]
Nokia's First Real Smartphone For The U.S. Is Proof That Windows Phone Has A Chance [REVIEW] (NOK, MSFT)
On January 11th, Nokia released the Lumia 710 on T-Mobile's 4G network for $49.99.
I don't typically review "entry level" smartphones, but the Lumia 710 is different. It's proof that "the spec is dead," and that you don't need to pay big bucks for a phone that's snappy and runs your favorite apps.
It's Nokia's first modern smartphone in the United States, and it's aimed right at the 100 million Americans who don't yet have smartphones. The Lumia 710 is not perfect, but it sure is better than competing Android phones for $49.99—and that's why Windows Phone has a shot.
Here's the full review.
Check out some huge pictures of the Lumia 710 >
The Phone
The Lumia 710 is an extremely comfortable device to hold. It reminds me of how much I used to like the rounded back of my iPhone 3GS. I find the iPhone 4/4S's edges to be a bit too sharp.
The phone has a soft-touch rubber finish on its back which culminates in a plastic bezel that surrounds the 3.7-inch Gorilla Glass screen. The screen on the Lumia is vibrant, and Nokia has a new technology called "ClearBlack" that makes black look deep and rich. In some lighting conditions, it's tough to tell where the screen ends and the phone's black bezel begins.
There are a few things I don't like about the Lumia 710 physically. First, it has a row of hard, press-in keys that feel antiquated now that we're in an area where smooth touch-sensitive buttons are the new norm.
Also, the sleep button on the phone's top is a bit too mushy for my taste. It doesn't protrude enough from the device's top and can be hard to find with your finger.
Lastly, the device's accelerometer is a little bit overzealous. Turn the device onto its side just a little bit, and your page is flipping sideways. It feels out of control.
How It Works
The Lumia 710 is Nokia's first Windows Phone to launch in the United States, and with it comes a flurry of advertisements and commercials you may've recently seen on TV.
Never before has a Windows Phone been promoted like this. If you've never used a Windows Phone before, I'll sum it up in a few words: simple, social, and pretty.
Windows Phone is an operating system that is breathtakingly fresh looking, while offering almost all of the same capabilities as Android and iPhone competitors.
And while Windows Phone doesn't have some of the top-shelf apps and games its competitors can brag about, it has by far the best Twitter and Facebook integration of any platform. It presents all this information in a clutter-free way. It also offers lightning fast web browsing inside Internet Explorer 9, Facebook chat built seamlessly into the texting app, Xbox Live compatibitliy, and the best contacts app (called People Hub) that you'll find on any smartphone.
People Hub brings in your contacts automatically from Facebook, Twitter, Google, Outlook, and LinkedIn, and combines all these networks into one contact card for each person. It rarely makes mistakes.
And visually, Windows Phone might be the most striking and attractive mobile operating system. It has the look of a premium product to it—something you won't find on many $50 phones.
As far as performance goes, the Windows Phone operating system is a joy to use on the Lumia 710. Rarely did I ever experience any performance hiccups. On the whole, the Lumia 710 performed as well as its older (and more expensive) brothers the Lumia 800 (available only in Europe and Canada) and 900 (coming to AT&T in March 2012) we've used.
And that's what Windows Phone is all about: providing the same experience on every device. This is America's introduction to Windows Phone.
Unlike other Windows Phones, the Lumia 710 includes Nokia Drive, an impressive GPS navigation app that's as good as the turn by turn navigation app on Android. iPhones still don't ship with a stock turn by turn navigation app.
Camera, Reception, And Battery Life
Every Windows Phone I've tested has had terrific battery life, and has reminded me of the old Blackberry days where you didn't need to charge your phone every day.
The Lumia 710, unfortunately, lasts about as long as an iPhone—which is to say it lasts from 8 a.m. until about 10 p.m. through normal usage. It's not nearly as excellent on standby as some of its Windows Phone compatriots, but it's good enough.
The Lumia 710 relies on T-Mobile's 4G network. I tested the phone around New York, and found T-Mobile's 4G speeds to be pretty inconsistent. Sometimes it was no faster than your typical 3G connection, while other times it was fast as hell. Still, I was able to make clear calls and had no trouble sucking down YouTube videos, websites, and emails.
The 5 MP camera on the Lumia 710 is decent, but not great, and shoots 720p HD video. But the camera is slow if you're using the flash (not sure why.) This is a $49.99 phone after all—its camera is good enough to get the job done.
One final detail about the phone is that it includes 8 GB of storage, but is not expandable like many Android phones. Fortunately, the phone's 4G capabilities are quick enough that you can stream music from Spotify to your heart's content. Plus, Microsoft gives SkyDrive users 25 GB of free storage space to fill with stuff.
Should You Buy It?
If you're in the market for a sub $50 smartphone on T-Mobile, I would absolutely recommend the Lumia 710. This phone may be cheap (it's free at Walmart), but you get a ton of bang for you buck.
It's not as good as an iPhone, but it's far more consistent and responsive than most Android devices in its price range. This thing just works. It never crashes. Plus, it comes with the most current version of the Windows Phone operating system. I can almost promise you that Android handset makers will not be updating their $50 smartphones in two years, but Microsoft will be.
If you're looking for a more high-end Windows Phone, keep your eyes peeled for Nokia's Lumia 900 launching within the next few months on AT&T's 4G LTE network.
Here it is, the Lumia 710 from Nokia. It runs on T-Mobile's 4G network. It feels great to hold...
...because of its rounded back and rubber soft touch finish.
The 710 is Nokia's first Windows Phone in the United States.
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