13 November 2012

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Lumia 920 launches Nov 29 in Australia; Pre-Order for Free JBL

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 09:06 PM PST

Sorry about the long title, just wanted to get the key info there, instead of having to do a few posts for the same stuff.

First up, we finally have a confirmed release date for the Lumia 920 in Australia. Telstra, the exclusive carrier for the Lumia 920 here in Oz, issued a press statement earlier today announcing it will be here on November 29, with pre-order open as of today. If you have waited this long, lets face it, another two weeks is nothing.

Secondly, on the topic of pre-order, Telstra are giving you a FREE JBL Play Up speaker, if you commit to one of their “Every Day Connect” plans, and pre-order prior to the 20th (although the email I got said 26th).

Lastly, if you’re not one for contracts, you can purchase the Lumia 920 for AUD$696. Sadly, no free speaker. Who knows though, maybe the Free Nokia Charger promo may apply to you.

Source: Telstra

Video: Meet Jessica. See her Kid’s Corner on her Windows Phone

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 01:47 PM PST

Here’s a promo for the Nokia Lumia 920 featuring Jessica Alba.

There’s also one of the lovely Gwen Stefani, unfortunately on a KIRF machine.

Based on the original ‘meet Steve’. Urg. What a stale choice. Why you no choose Nokia? Fail Ballmer fail.

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Lumia 920 PreOrders Sold Out in UAE & China Amazon

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 09:06 AM PST

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Carrying on with the pleasant stream of news it would seem that Amazon China sold out of Lumia 920T Pre-Orders only 30 minutes after going live with the listing at a pretty decent price of 3599 Yaun/$578.

Along with the stream of out of stock news Nokia UAE have announced on twitter that they have completely sold out of Lumia 920 Pre-Orders! (which btw launches in UAE tonight).

 

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Microsoft Store Sold Out of Lumia 920!

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:56 AM PST

Sold out! :-)

Ben The PC Guy tweeted the above picture from the  Bellevue Microsoft Store, which as you can quite clearly see have sold out of the Lumia 920 (as well as the HTC 8X :/ ). As awesome as “out of Stock” sounds when it comes to sales, it means practically nothing when we don’t know what the initial stock quantity is, but still at least we know that someone has bought them.

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Engadget Lumia 820 Review

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 08:29 AM PST

Nokia Lumia 820 review Another Windows Phone that's a little cheaper

Earlier today we posted a link to the Lumia 820 review by PocketLint; who claimed that it IS the phone to get if you’re looking for a WP device.  They point out that as far as the camera goes its no slouch; but nothing mind-blowing either, check out their sample image:

Nokia Lumia 820 review Another Windows Phone that's a little cheaper

The Overall verdict?
PROS
  • Flagship-quality processor
  • Covers offer wireless charging, extra functionality
  • Decent low-light photography
CONS
  • Disappointing screen
  • Lacks all the camera skills of the Lumia 920
  • Unwieldy
BOTTOMLINE

Unfortunately the Lumia 820 can’t offer enough to warrant not splashing out the extra cash for the 920 model.

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Video: Nokia Lumia 920 drop test

Posted: 12 Nov 2012 05:08 AM PST

Quick heads up on this drop test for the Nokia Lumia 920.

by Phonebuff via PhoneArena.

Apologies, I can’t insert hyperlinks on this stupid, stupid, iPad. Wll update later.

cheers rishabh for the tip

 

Video: Discovering London with the Nokia Lumia 820: City Lens

Posted: 11 Nov 2012 10:48 PM PST

Here’s the second video on the series of discovering with City Lens, this time with the 820. My thoughts are exactly the same as the previous video. If you weren’t a Nokia fan, but a regular joe and not Detective Holmes who could NOT pause the video, would you know what the heck was going on in this video?

Every day in every city around the world, people are pursuing their own adventures, big or small.

Whatever his day brings, with the Nokia Lumia 820 and City Lens, Marco can discover every corner of London and absorb its vibrancy.

Discover Nokia Lumia 820: http://nokia.ly/Q6x4Uq

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On going story with this I guess:

Pocket-Lint: Nokia Lumia 820 Review – “This IS the phone you are looking for”.

Posted: 11 Nov 2012 10:43 PM PST

 

So we’ve seen a whole wave of Nokia Lumia 920 reviews, now it’s the turn of the Nokia Lumia 820. This one comes in from Pocket-Lint.

They previously demolished the 920, despite all the innovations, because it weighed 185g (despite other phones in that weight being very popular in the UK). So how will the 820 fair? Well, this is the Windows Phone they’re recommending. Not the 920 or some other device. But this one.

  • They like the design, “
 It is a phone that is much more manageable, much more sleek, much more appealing. It is still a muscle car to Jaguar’s E-Type, in its approach to design, but here it works, especially when you opt for the tough cover.

Interesting snippet regarding the camera:

Images aren’t perfect of course, and this isn’t going to compete with top-of-the-range compacts or DSLRs, but it’s not to be sniffed at either. The camera performs above average compared to other smartphone

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6054/nokia-lumia-820-wp8-review

Well, the only camera that can compete in that regard is the 808, no :) .

  • Display apparently is not disappointing, but crisp and enjoyable. (I wonder if it would be any faster since there’s less pixels to process than the 920 as it has the same processor that’s driving the 920)
  • They like that the 820 has super sensitive screen too so they can keep their hands toasty warm when it has been “bloody cold”.
  • Battery life not as good as 920 but good enough for a day (wireless charging available)

Pocket-lint sees the 820 as the phone that has the features people want. Removable battery, micro-SD and an OS that stands out.

If you are tempted by Windows Phone 8, this is the phone for you.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6054/nokia-lumia-820-wp8-review

Cheers EK for the tip!
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