My Next Windows Phone - Robert Brand

WP Central My Next Windows Phone - Robert Brand Lumia 820

We have all been asked to write nearly our next Windows Phone, of course it will be Windows Phone viii. It is a tricky proposition every bit I accept yet to see what HTC are going to bring and I haven't yet had the chance to touch an ATIV S or Lumia 920. Regardless of that, I'm at the point where I can exist fairly certain what I'yard going to become when the time finally comes..

At that place is however much to learn about time to come Windows Telephone 8 devices, but I think it's reasonable to say that HTC and Samsung are simply recycling their contempo Android flagships and using those for their next generation Windows Telephone handsets. Based on the leaked specs nosotros have seen, at least one HTC unit of measurement could be based on the 1 X. I wrote a detailed article about the new HTC and Samsung Windows Phone 8 hardware, in case y'all missed it.

Earlier continuing, I have to state that both the Galaxy SIII and HTC I X are superb hardware, they will make fine additions to the Windows Phone 8 line-upwards. Personally, I would accept liked some fresh new devices from Samsung and HTC merely this is not the reason I am going to buy a Nokia. The Lumia 820 will be my next Windows Phone, and here'due south why...

Both Samsung and HTC make swell phones and I look forward to seeing Windows Telephone sailing sweetly along, on their previously Android flavoured devices. However, this isn't but a question of hardware, it's too about the software. HTC and Samsung invest huge amounts of money in their Android devices, developing software to distinguish them in the marketplace.

It's a different story when we consider Windows Phone, aside from a few token efforts, they exercise not invest in new and ground breaking software. As neither company has shown a willingness to actually compete with Nokia in terms of software and services, it sends me a worrying message of nonchalance to the Windows Phone platform. Where are the unique elements to help really sell the phone, distinguished software designed to accept full reward of their hardware?

The Lumia 820 will adjust my needs perfectly, the camera is more than sufficient for the purpose of quick snaps, the weight is reasonable, snap on covers are fun and the Lumia 820 has the expandable/replaceable storage choice. Those tin all be taken as my counter reasons why I volition not be grabbing a Lumia 920, information technology is a dainty juxtaposition, a perfect other choice, just non the one for me.

When I still had my older camera, I looked at a smartphone as a camera replacement, I tried the Lumia 800 but realised I will always need much more than a phone for my photography needs, after that I have moved on and bought the wonderful Sony NEX 5N. Existence worried nearly taking low light photos is an outdated concept for me now, my Sony seems capable of taking photos in almost full darkness. By the fourth dimension the next generation of devices comes along I might non need my dedicated camera.

Nokia Lumia 820

Size and weight of a smartphone are very of import to me, if I am going out, a big chunky phone volition simply become left backside. The Lumia 820 is a piffling heavier than my Lumia 800 just as well a little thinner as well, so it shouldn't feel any more than of a burden. The swappable colours are fun and applied; those dorsum covers when replaced brand the phone expect rather new again. If at that place was one sticking point it would be the screen resolution, I had hoped to max out the pixels with this device but alas, I will exist sticking with proficient sometime 800 x 480.

Nokia has brought some amazing innovations to our platform, Nokia Drive, Nokia Maps, Camera Extras, Nokia Transit, Pulse, Nokia Music, Nokia Reading and Nokia City Lens. They accept built a stone-solid fix of applications and services that, for me make buying a device from anyone simply them inconceivable at this point. The all-time thing is, Nokia are just getting started, much more than is coming, I personally desire to be a part of that. For me, the apps and services that Nokia are creating form a major function of my ownership conclusion. Their willingness to appoint with the community and answer to customer feedback is also a major selling point. I could keep to mention all the previously unavailable apps they take brought to the platform and all the exclusives that volition be coming down the line?

The fact that both of Nokia'south Windows Phone 8 devices are stunningly well made, introduce and beautiful helps that decision along immensely. We notwithstanding accept much to learn about Samsung and HTC's plans for Windows Phone 8, I would love to see both companies fully compete with Nokia for hearts and minds only recollect Nokia has already stolen the angel of about of the Windows Phone community.

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