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NOKIA LUMIA 920
VERY IMPRESSED “Smooth, sleek and simple design with great viewing angles.”
PLEASED “This Fatboy charging pad is a really nice accessory for the Lumia - simply place the phone on it to charge!”
INDIFFERENT “App creators need to up their game to make sure this device is a success.”
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SINCE MICROSOFT and its manufacturing partners introduced Windows Phone 7, they have tried in vain to introduce a legitimate competitor to the Apple iPhone. They have also failed to unseat an army of Android devices, where translate to commercial or critical success. However, the Nokia Lumia 920 (Windows Phone 8) is now proving itself to be a worthy competitor to iOS and Android. With an eye-catching design and distinguishing features, the new software is faster and more robust than its predecessor, yet will this secure this First the key features: Measuring 5.13in x 2.79in x 0.42in and available in a number
getting around the fact this phone carries extra pounds compared to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy SIII. To really push the attractiveness of this phone, the Lumia 920 has a 4.5-inch screen with PureMotion HD+, ClearBlack, Sunlight Readability Enhancement and Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0 – in English, this means bright colours, deep blacks, smooth animation and videos, glare combat, a sturdy screen and a touch panel with increased sensitivity. As for the software, the 1.5 GHz dualcore processor and 1GB of RAM make
slick movements possible, but with the Windows Phone 8, although things snap at a reasonable pace, there is a delay when loading apps. A plus is the from stronger noise cancellation when outdoors. It also offers one of the best Skype integrations available on any mobile device. Everyone knows that Windows Phone 8 lack of apps problem. Microsoft recently announced that the Windows Phone Store has crossed the 125,000 apps mark but this does not take away from the simple fact that there is no Instagram (even with the 1.2 megapixel camera), no Spotify and no Dropbox (although there are alternatives). Three words: Save your cash. PROS
gloss red or yellow), the slightly curved back of the 920 protrudes far enough to make it a relatively thick whilst also hefty phone by topping the scale at roughly
. Lightweight with a great design . Durable and reliable
CONS . Limited number
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