Saturday, May 12, 2012

Nokia Lumia 900 4G Windows Phone, Black (AT&T) - Almost Perpect



Connectivity

  • Ultra-fast 4G connectivity via AT&T's HSPA+ network (with enhanced backhaul).
  • Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
  • AT&T Mobile Hotspot capable enabling you to connect multiple devices--from tablets to gaming devices--to the phone's 3G/4G cellular connection via Wi-Fi.
  • Onboard GPS for navigation and location services
  • Optional AT&T Navigator service includes audible turn-by-turn directions, real-time traffic updates, and re-routing options.
  • Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP audio streaming Bluetooth profiles.

Hardware

  • 1.4 GHz Qualcomm single-core processor speeds up everything--from playing games to watching shows to opening files from work.
  • 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED capacitive touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)
  • MicroUSB port

Communications & Internet

  • HTML 5 web browser for accessing web sites.
  • Text (SMS) and picture/video (MMS) messaging
  • Access to popular instant messaging services
  • Personal and work e-mail (supports Microsoft Exchange corporate e-mail)

Camera

  • 8-megapixel rear camera (2448 x 3264 pixels) with touch-focus, dual LED flash, Carl Zeiss optics, geotagging, 3x zoom
  • HD 720p video recording
  • 1-megapixel front camera for video chats and self portraits.

Multimedia

  • Music player
  • Video player compatible with MPEG4, WMV, H.264, H.263, AVI, VC-1, ASF

Memory

  • 16 GB internal memory and available SkyDrive cloud storage
  • 512 MB of RAM

More Features

  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
  • Social Media Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, email, chat
  • Xbox Live, Office 365, Zune, Bing Maps and Local Scout

Product Description

The AT&T's 65375 Nokia Lumia Smartphone has a healthy selection of features that keep you in touch with loved ones and stay entertained at the same time. This nifty smartphone allows you to easily make phone calls, send text messages, and view apps on its elegant 4.3” Touchscreen. Be amazed at how quickly your phone connects as it sports 4G Technology and Wi-Fi connectivity. Update your social networking account or simply browse some websites by accessing any available network. With an amazing stand-by-time of 7 hours, you can have fun making long phone calls with your friends with the AT&T 65375 Nokia Lumia Smartphone.


I received the phone on Friday the 6th and as someone who has had Blackberry's, Windows Mobile (old versions), several Android devices and even tried an iPhone for a while, this is the best phone I have ever used.

The phone itself is solid, well built and has a great feel to it. The screen is a nice 4.3" inches which to me is the sweet spot. I think the iPhone's screen is a bit too small and some of those 4.7 inch screens just are a tad too big. My previous phone is a HTC Inspire which also has a 4.3 inch screen. Setup - A breeze!!! Email setup with my Corporate Exchange server was as simple as putting in my email address and password. Magically, everything started syncing, contacts, email, calendar, task, etc. I saved all of my photos from my old phone to a MS SkyDrive account. Log in to your Windows Live account on your phone and everything is there. Apps - Yes, the reports are true, there are less apps in the Windows Marketplace then on Google's or Apple's. Before deciding on giving this phone a chance I checked the Windows marketplace to see what apps I would miss if I did move. Your mileage may vary, and I recommend you do this as well before jumping into a Windows device. Check ESPN, Fourquare, CNN, and some other major apps. OS - I was absolutely surprised on how much I like this OS. The onscreen keyboard beats any keyboard I have used in Android and the iPhone.

Phone - Obviously, this is a phone so that functionality is important. I actually really liked my Inspire and I am a fan of HTC phones, but I found myself constantly dropping calls and lately it seemed to get worse. I also was doing hard resets on the phone every couple days (turning off, battery out) just to get things working again. The call quality is great. Speakerphone is loud, louder than the HTC which is great when driving. BlueTooth setup took seconds in my car and I was able to play Zune through BT onto the car audio system easily. Battery - Inspire - max 5 hours before it has to be charged, and this is typical of most android devices. The iPhone is a great phone, no denying that but for me, I prefer a larger screen, and until the iPhone 5 comes out with a larger screen, its just not for me. Would I recommend moving from an Android device to WP7 -- absolutely. Android has its strengths, but WP7 is more polished and faster and just works better.

This may be the phone that gives Microsoft and Nokia the push they need to become a contender.

4/10/2012 Edit: Took the phone off the charger around noon today and have used it moderately today (couple calls, facebook, twitter, streaming about 1hrs worth of music off Pandora, very few SMS messages, about 200 email messages and about 40 replies, WiFi radio on all day, but no connection so cell only).


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