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    Did Microsoft give windows 10 mobile less time to succeed as compared to windows phone 8,8.1

    Re: Did Microsoft gave windows 10 mobile less time to succeed as compared to windows phone 8,8.1 I believe the main barrier to entry was Microsoft not having a Partner Ecosystem in the mobile phone space. Nokia provided much needed innovation, dedication to the platform. They also had the...
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    Surface Laptop vs Macbook?

    I went to the local Best Buy today and was able to finally put my hands on the Surface Laptop. My first reaction was this thing looks ugly. Not a fan of the fabric cover. No SD card slot was another ding. Screen was nice, Keyboard felt good. I liked that the keyboard was set back and not...
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    Surface Laptop vs XPS 13? Which would you choose?

    My preference is a Thinkpad E475. Proven reliability.
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    Every single laptop/tablet sold should come with Windows 10 S as default. Agree?

    Re: Every single laptop/tablet sold should come with Windows 10 S as default. Personally, I like the idea of application installation being tied to the store. Better security, more control for admins, ensure a smother user experience, increased usage of UWP and better development of the...
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    Sooooo, are you going to buy the Surface Laptop or what?

    I'm in! I don't care for 2-in-1's. I tried a Surface 3 and didn't care for it. I prefer a plain laptop form factor. I see most complaining about lack of USB C but the only device I own with USB C is my phone and the cable has USB A connector. I occasionally use thumb drives and such. So...
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    MS Messaging App on W10 Desktop

    I thought you could send/receive text messages from you W10 Phone using the Messaging Desktop app? I don't see anywhere to configure it? Here is my current setup: W10 Pro (v1607) 14393.969 Lumia 640 W10 Non-Insider Latest Build Do I need to upgrade to Insider Preview to enable?
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    Refurbished Lumia 650 going for less than a dollar on Cricket

    What's their unlock policy? I wouldn't mind picking one up to use on AT&T Account.
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    Windows 10 key

    I did a clean install of windows 10 on my HP Laptop that shipped with 8.1 and didn't need to enter any key. It just activated. I thought the key for windows 8.1 was in the bios?
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    Returned my 950 and just recieved a Survey from AT&T Research

    I bought the AT&T Branded Lumia 950 at the day of introduction and returned it last month due to it constantly locking up, Bluetooth issues and etc. So this morning I received and email from AT&T Research to participate in a survey as to why I returned the 950 and what could MS and AT&T have...
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    Where is the new 950 firmware for USA ATT 950's?

    I already moved over to the iPhone 6S from the 950. I was tired of my phone locking up, bluetooth failures, lack of banking App, lack of wallet app, no wifi calling and a terrible music player. I payed for my 950 out right with Microsoft Complete....anyone want a 950 with 128GB card and...
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    Lumia 950 Bugs + Defects

    Anyone experiencing issues when listening to a voicemail you hit the phone icon to call the person back, the phone dials and cortona opens, the phone call shrinks to the top of the screen. When you hit the call to expand, it opens and shuts quickly and cortona remains on the screen and you...
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    Wi-Fi calling with AT&T

    New $249. You can find used on eBay or craigslist for $50th or so Posted via the Windows Central App for Android
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    Wi-Fi calling with AT&T

    But an ATT MicroCell if you are worried about cell phone signal at the house. I have one works great. Only other option you have as we all wait for ATT to support more devices on WiFi Calling. Posted via the Windows Central App for Android
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    WTS - Microsoft Lumia 640XL White

    No, Item has been sold
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    Getting 10586.29 Update

    I can confirm my ATT 950 is not enrolled in insider program and it's currently recieving the update to ,29 as well. Is this the end to carrier updates?