640 users, how do you like your purchases??

[Eustis99]

So I finally switched to t-mobile from at&t. I've been in a hassle with at&t for months because they charge me over 300 a month for two lines. I've spoken to them numerous times and got nowhere so I'm done with them. I moved both lines to t-mobile and got a 640 which I'm excited to try. How do you all like it? Should I be aware of anything before it gets delivered? Etc.

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[Guytronic]

Hope you enjoy the 640.

Have you looked at these threads:
http://forums.windowscentral.com/lumia-640/343966-lumia-640-user-reviews.html
http://forums.windowscentral.com/lumia-640/349573-lumia-640-bugs-defects.html

 

[libra89]

I'm really enjoying my own. I would say just feel free to read up on the links that Guytronic linked. Also, your phones have the most up to date updates out of the box.

 

[anon(6078578)]

I'm loving mine too. I have to say though, I am deliberately avoiding the Bugs and Defects threads unless I notice something obviously out of the ordinary. The reason being is that I have found it too easy to become a "Hardware Hypochondriac" in that minor issues I'd probably never have noticed suddenly become bothersome to me once I know about them!

 

[dubbaYous]

You could always go to Net10 or some other mvno and still be on at&t network but paying less. I have my wife and my phones on unlimited calls and texts, plus 5 gb each of 4G Service (byop family) for $90. Love the phone other than not being able to use as a hotspot.

 

[Eustis99]

Well I had tmobile in the past but switched because they didn't have many windows phones and then cut off blackberry. The only two o.s I use. I hate apple and Android. Now they're finally bringing in more!

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[FancyFreddy]

The cheapest GSM plan for talk/text/data that I have seen is with H2OWireless and their $30/mo plan. 5% off with calling mart prepaid. 500MB and ATT LTE speeds.

Next up would be the new plans offered through MetroPCS with T-Mobile, but, I don't think those are GSM phones.

I still have AT&T and really like it with my 640. I am only 4G at the moment, but, I don't notice any issues. (AT&T will add outside IMEI phones in August, or so the tech said)

I would only recommend a Droid to someone who has to have unlocked tethering. Or they are wedded to Google Play/Music.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Next up would be the new plans offered through MetroPCS with T-Mobile, but, I don't think those are GSM phones.

Yes, they are GSM. T-Mobile phased out CDMA when they bought MetroPCS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetroPCS

 

[anon(9435020)]

If you go with Straighttalk you can use either T-mobile or ATT phones and get 5Gb of data per month. For $45. It's currently the best deal out there.

 

[anon(6078578)]

Yes, they are GSM. T-Mobile phased out CDMA when they bought MetroPCS. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetroPCS

The only problem with Metro PCS is that you can't freely swapped your SIM card between phones like you can with T-Mobile ie it's locked to one phone, probably a holdover from when they were CDMA. You have to call them first. I tested this with a friends MetroPCS SIM card in an unlocked phone of mine and it displayed a message. I forgot what the message was but it wouldn't let me use his SIM card. Of course this won't affect most users who only have one phone anyway.

 

[jdballard]

I'm liking mine. I downgraded from an M8 to the 640. Not much of a difference. I've noticed that things aren't quite as fast since it only has 1GB of RAM compared to the M8's 3GB, but it's not bad - just a touch slower. The camera is better than the one on the M8.

I'm happy with the purchase.

 

[Magikal]

I'm satisfied with the purchase. Coming from L520 - this is a huge step forward. Everything is fast and responsive compared to the old L520. For basic tasks like internet browsing (IE sucks, hope Edge will be better), chat (Viber, FB, Whatsapp), listening to music and taking few camera shots - this is your device.

 

[Eustis99]

I'm looking forward to it! It's being delivered today but ups is late for some reason. Probably just because I'm excited hahah.

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[arn6735]

Very much satisfied with my purchase with 640 tmo...

 

[rell0614]

I left Sprint for Tmobile and got my 640 two days ago. I can't put it down lol. Going from a broken 8XT to my first lumia feels great. I hope you enjoy your phone as well

 

[ryancut]

So far I am enjoying my 640, I have a galaxy S5 that my work provided and I actually prefer the 640 as strange as that may be.

 

[anon(8532178)]

Love it love it even though it is a low end. But mine came with a display that's off brightness bottom left top right corners but its barely noticeable except on high. And a dead pixel barely visible as well unless directly looked at.

 

[Michael2525]

Just bought mine at Elgiganten for 888 dkk (133 $) no contract. Looking forward to receiving it Will sell Office subscription. Don't need it.

 

[AllanQuatermain]

Had my 640 LTE about a week and so far no problems, battery life is excellent two/three days between charging,
build quality is good and rear shell is a tight fit and no movement, call quality is very clear and no dropped calls,
I decided on Matt Black version as it has a better grip less likely to drop it, camera is acceptable for a lower end phone,
I am very pleased with 640 a good replacement for my Lumia 800 and great value for the price I paid.

 

[Sedp23]

Loving it except for one problem. It might be a hardware issue or something Microsoft can patch I a firmware update but when using the hot spot feature the speeds it puts out are slow

I have a 635 and 640 I'm able to hot spot to my Xbox one connect launch Xbox music and stream few songs with the 635

Same sim card in my 640 it struggles to connect to the Xbox one and launches Xbox music slow and will barely play any song

I exchanged my 640 for a brand new one and it still tethers slow speeds as well so I'm assuming its a Microsoft 640 issue