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  1. crystal_planet

    So like, My W10 has been broken since the first update

    Nope. This is not a ******** thread. I realize this is hyper beta and the territory that comes with it, so I'm not angry in the least. But I can't even update anymore. I'm at 9879 and on a number of windows (especially PC settings) will not load at all. They look like they do - I see the icon...
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    This could be potentially huge for Apple

    Apple security flaw could allow hackers to beat encryption | Reuters I'm surprised no one is talking about it. Oh wait, I know why. It's about Apple. Silly me, if it was about MSFT no one would be talking about anything else. The Verge would be running an expose on it in three parts. One...
  3. crystal_planet

    No longer a current model?

    Here in Canada I tried to get another Ativ S after mine was stolen sometime in the summer. I went to my carrier store (Telus at the time) in the fall only to be told, "Sorry, we no longer carry that model." When it first came out, it was available everywhere. Is anyone finding that the...
  4. crystal_planet

    Your Face & Name will appear in Google Ads starting Today

    Your Face and Name Will Appear in Google Ads Starting Today I'm so glad I dumped that BS service months ago.
  5. crystal_planet

    From Samsung Ativ S to Nokia Lumia 800

    Over the weekend someone broke into my truck and stole my phone. Since I wasn't willing to fork over 550.00 to replace my WP 8 phone, I picked up a VERY gently used 800 for a song so here are a few observations: When I got the 800, it was running version 7.5 and after a series of updates (six...
  6. crystal_planet

    Biased Review

    Tech Crunch recently took to task a review on the Lumia 620, which they claimed was bias towards Nokia. Fair enough. However the review was written on a Nokia blog, so their indignation is void. Normally, I wouldn't link such stupidity here (or anywhere else) but the hypocrisy hit me between...
  7. crystal_planet

    Mirrors Edge - Nokia exclusive only?

    The first game I got for my Lumia 800 was this and I thought it was worth the 4.99 I paid for it. Now that I'm on my Ativ S it's no longer available despite paying for it. Is there any way to get this game back?
  8. crystal_planet

    Well, this certainly blows chunks

    Finally got my domino 8S today. Packaged well, looks nice, screen looks great... I throw in my sim, power it up, and... ...no service.:unhappy: So I go to my carrier's store (Telus) and tell them what's up and the csr informs me that I need to go into my on line account and activate my imei...
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    HTC 8S Introductory Thread

    Specifications Operating System: Windows Phone 8 Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.0 GHz dual core Internal Storage: 4GB - actual amount of free storage varies Additional Storage: External micro sd card available Ram Memory: 512 MB Display: Four inch 800 X 480 WVGA Super LCD Touchscreen...
  10. crystal_planet

    Predictions for the Phone Industry in 2013

    Hey all, What are your thoughts about the upcoming year with respect to the phone o/s? Here's mine: Android: I think they have peaked in terms of market share in 2012. Next year they won't have people move away in droves, but some less dedicated users will defect to WP 8 or BB10. As far as...
  11. crystal_planet

    Well. I just pulled the trigger on the 8S

    Went on eBay and saw an unlocked black/white, plugged my nose and grabbed it from Taiwan. I'm a little concerned about ram size but it should be manageable with an sd card. I guess it's too late for this, but how's the display in terms of sharpness? How do the small size tiles show?
  12. crystal_planet

    Favorite piece of tech gear?

    I know this is a tech forum on the whole, so I figured I'd get a feel from the posters what their favorite piece is. I'm referring to any tech you own, so let's hear it. For myself, the nod goes to my beloved Kobo ereader. Ironic considering it's a single use device that really doesn't have...
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    College Football App

    Any decent ones out there yet? I use the Score mobile for my wp7 phone and I like it but there doesn't seem to be anything decent for the RT yet. I downloaded College Football Playbook but it's pretty terrible. Anything else?
  14. crystal_planet

    WPCentral App

    If you haven't downloaded it yet - do it. The best .99$ I've spent. Nice work folks.
  15. crystal_planet

    So what's up with that single sign on thingy?

    Has this come to pass, or am I going to get nuts like I did while I was waiting for my Surface to arrive? I'd like to flame participate in our sister sites sometime. Oh, and another thing - I've seen on some posters margin info something called "network posts". I don't have it, therefore I need...
  16. crystal_planet

    Anyone get the Surface Complete package?

    If so, what is it? Extended warranty? How is it activated? Since there is nothing on the Canadian site worth ordering, I thought I'd put my 50.00 credit towards that.
  17. crystal_planet

    Canadian & UK Guys

    The ones who got the vouchers from Microsoft of course. What are you going to use the credit for? The MS store is pretty lean.
  18. crystal_planet

    mac address

    Where is the mac address information found? Is it located on the box or documentation somewhere, or is it found in the settings menu? I need to add it to my approved devices list on my router before I can get out. TIA.
  19. crystal_planet

    SDHC cards?

    I know the RT is spec'd at using SDXC cards, but can it use SDHC as well? I realize that its limit is 32 GB. It just seems like a pretty cost effective alternative. **Sent from my Windows Phone using Board Express**
  20. crystal_planet

    Delivery of pre-order gets delayed in Canada

    I just received an email from Microsoft. This is what it said: "Thank you for ordering on Microsoft Store Canada. The release date for the preorder product has changed. The product listed below will now be available on November 2, 2012." So the delivery date went from Oct 26 to November 2...