So here you go. I didn't get the phone when they first came out, but I have been a Windows10 user since it first came out. I fell in love with it immediately and Microsoft just keeps making it better. After the November update, I made the plunge and went to a 950 in March of this year. There were definitely still some bugs, but not enough to really bother me -- I knew what I was getting myself in to.
I was formally an iPhone and Android user, but honestly, never fell in love with either platform - I've been back and forth a few times. I think my main issue is I'm not on social media and aside from the once-in-a-blue-moon game I might get, the platforms are obviously designed around app markets and that kind of stuff. I was never a big fan of Windows8. It just seemed cluttered to me and less than intuitive. So anyhow, after falling in love with Windows10 from the start, I figured it's time to give the Mobile version a shot.
So the 950 was promising when I first got it. The one thing it couldn't do was receive SMS texts on my desktop. That was super disappointing because that's all I really want. I love my desktop and would love to not have to stop what I'm doing to reply to something with my phone. They fixed all of that with the anniversary update. Slowly they get the little bugs here and there worked out. I'll also say, the settings menu was just dreadful when I first got it. I couldn't find anything in settings. There was no rhyme or reason as to where they put things. After the Anniversary update though, they re-organized it beautifully.
I bought my 950 knew I was getting a less than perfect system, but quite honestly, having seen where it was earlier this year and where it is now, I'm quite proud of Microsoft. My 950 was finally running beautifully, so I said, "time to get a 950XL". I've had a 950XL for over a month now and it runs flawlessly. I have zero issues. Skype Preview is still a work in progress, but I've seen that come a long way and really have no issues with that anymore either. I can use it as my primary SMS app now.
Additionally, if you're looking to get a good price on an 950XL:
https://www.onedigitals.com/products/microsoft-lumia-950-xl-32gb-4g-lte-black-unlocked#
That's where I got mine from. A steal in my opinion. I am fully dedicated to the Microsoft eco system and they have met every expectation I've had along the way. Again, the key factor for me is I don't care about apps. For the little knick knacks I do care about, I've been able to find an app in the Store.
No hard restarts on either on my phones. Both are in the Insider Release Preview Ring.
I'm excited to see what they develop next. Personally, I think it's kind of cool to be on the front lines as they develop Mobile. It's not for everyone, but it suits my needs and I'm quite frankly in love. Not something I could ever say about iPhone or Android, but then again, they didn't seamlessly integrate into my PC either.
And lastly, a lot of people complaint about the back feeling plasticky. I didn't find it to be that much of a problem, but I can see where they're coming from based on what the initial price point was for these phones. Try this:
Products ? Mozo Accessories
It definitely changes the feel of the phone.