Recent content by Richard Moore

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    Your next smartphone? (If your current WP did not satisfy)

    I was relieved that I didn't purchase a phone at the very time that it was going obsolete. Verizon has a terrible track record with supporting Windows Phones. It would only be worse with one that has been discontinued. Don't get me wrong, the Icon a fine phone and has a lot of features that...
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    Your next smartphone? (If your current WP did not satisfy)

    I eagerly bought an HTC 8X two and half years ago. I've been very happy with Windows Phone. I hated the android phone that I left behind and I've never liked iOS or Apple in general. I'm locked into Verizon because of work and coverage, so changing carriers has never been an option. I almost...
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    635 owners would you recommend this phone now?

    Just to add to this. I use an HTC 8X as my daily phone and picked up the 635 just to use as a media device and GPS. The 635 is a much better device than the 8X in almost every way measurable. ymmv
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    Lumia 520 for $29.99

    I just noticed that Amazon has the AT&T L520 GoPhone for $29.99.
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    Stream 7 owners

    I got the same sweet deal too. I haven't noticed any backlight bleeding and the battery is still on it's original charge from Saturday afternoon. While I was in the store trying to make my decision, I was able to grab another tablet there and hold them side by side and do similar things like...
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    Lumia 635 $39 at Microsoftstore.com

    The MS online store was "Out of Stock" early on Monday morning, but I went to my local MS store after work and they had plenty in stock. If you have a physical store nearby that might be a good option. I just can't say enough good things about the 635. I picked this up just as a media device...
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    My experience at a Microsoft Store

    Let me first say that I've been a MS fan for many years, and a WP8 user for over 2 years. I made my first visit to a Microsoft Store yesterday. This is a new MS store and the first one in this area that I'm aware of. My purpose was to see the HP Stream 7 and buy one if I liked it, either as a...
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    HP Stream 7 for $80 at Office Depot

    I went to the Microsoft store today and asked about the HP Stream 7 for $75. They said there was not a sale for $25 off for the Stream, but there was a store-wide coupon for $25 off during the a morning special from 9am to 11am. The guy at the store offered me the same $25 off even though it...
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    HP Stream 7 for $80 at Office Depot

    It's not the "Signature Series" from the MS Store, but still sounds like a great deal. Am I missing something? What's the catch?
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    Xbox 360 for $100

    Wal-Mart had this same deal last year on Black Friday and I missed out. I'm tempted go for it this year. I know the Xbox One is a better gaming platform, but for only $100 this seems like a good deal. My questions are: Is the 4gb expandable? and how? Does it run fairly quiet? Do you see any...
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    Help/Advice on purchasing decision

    Thanks. I read about the HTC One M8 a few days ago, and I saw the rumors today about the 830. They both look like excellent choices, but I'm really drawn towards the 5 inch screen. I just don't want to suffer through a 2 yr contract with "buyers remorse". YKWIM?
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    Help/Advice on purchasing decision

    Hello all, I'm finding myself very indecisive about a new WP. Maybe someone can give me some reasonable advice. Background: In USA Currently on Verizon with an HTC 8X. My 8X has been acting a little buggy the past few months so I'm really ready to upgrade. I want a high end phone and I...
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    Your Top 5 Most Wanted Apps for WP 8.1

    1. Banking app (BB&T) 2. MyFitnessPal (that actually works) 3. HBO GO 4. YouTube 5. ???