- Hi my name is Peter i am new here and currently interested in getting a windows mobile phone
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12-24-2014 02:32 AMLike 6 - Share
- Hi Peter and welcome to WindowsCentral. What Windows Phone are you interested in?
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12-24-2014 03:08 AMLike 5 - Share
- Welcome. I'm new to Windows Phone, and WC has been a great source of information for me as I made the transition from Android. I'm sure you will, too.
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12-24-2014 03:34 AMLike 5 - Share
- Hey Peter, great to see you here! What phone are you interested in?
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12-24-2014 03:40 AMLike 5 - Share
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i hope there is good software for the Mac for things such as file transfers of photos and videos.- Share
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RumoredNow likes this.12-24-2014 03:46 AMLike 1 - Share
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- Hello Peter and welcome :) btw if you are considering the 6+ then buying the 1520 should not be a problem, because they're both big phones, phablets. The 1520 is slightly cheaper now, so before jumping back to IOS, I would say give the 1520 a shot. And with the denim update the camera will only get better :D
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12-24-2014 09:02 AMLike 3 - Share
- Hello Peter and welcome :) btw if you are considering the 6+ then buying the 1520 should not be a problem, because they're both big phones, phablets. The 1520 is slightly cheaper now, so before jumping back to IOS, I would say give the 1520 a shot. And with the denim update the camera will only get better :D12-24-2014 10:25 AMLike 0
- I heard that the screen of the 1520 is not that great as the screen from the 930 but it's an option :) Altho i like the design of the 930 a but more. But how are the windows phones when it comes to an outdated model as i know Android models follow each other up very quick like Samsung have 2 flagships the Galaxy S & Note series.
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RumoredNow likes this.12-24-2014 10:32 AMLike 1 - Share
- If you just want to get your hand in... 830 isn't bad, or go back a generation to 925. These are good all-around type phones that can give you a true feel for the OS and then when the next big flagship comes through, you can jump in with both feet.
Oh, LOLz, Welcome to the board. There was so much discussion I almost forgot I was in the Introductions forum.- Share
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12-24-2014 11:31 AMLike 2 - Share
- Hi Peter & Welcome Aboard ⚓ To Windows Central forums, It's great that you joined with us here and especially the Windows OS . Being a new member I would encourage you to look around and join in and post in the many forums we have and your going to meet and make many new friends that can help and answer most questions you may have.
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12-24-2014 11:48 AMLike 3 - Share
- If you just want to get your hand in... 830 isn't bad, or go back a generation to 925. These are good all-around type phones that can give you a true feel for the OS and then when the next big flagship comes through, you can jump in with both feet.
Oh, LOLz, Welcome to the board. There was so much discussion I almost forgot I was in the Introductions forum.
I might talk often about Apple but i am not meaning to offend anyone as both systems are great on their own way- Share
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RumoredNow and Muessig like this.12-24-2014 12:45 PMLike 2 - Share
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- I heard that the screen of the 1520 is not that great as the screen from the 930 but it's an option :) Altho i like the design of the 930 a but more. But how are the windows phones when it comes to an outdated model as i know Android models follow each other up very quick like Samsung have 2 flagships the Galaxy S & Note series.
you might even want to go for Lumia1020 as you would be using WP as secondary device.12-25-2014 07:45 AMLike 0 -
Possible details are:
- Date
- Time
- New Messages
- Missed Calls
- App Notifications
- Weather details
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jmshub likes this.12-25-2014 12:28 PMLike 1 - Share
- Ed BolandRetired AmbassadorWelcome to Windows Central Peter! Glad you found us! We're here to help you with any questions or concerns with your interest and trial of Windows Phone.
I heard that the screen of the 1520 is not that great as the screen from the 930 but it's an option :) Altho i like the design of the 930 a but more. But how are the windows phones when it comes to an outdated model as i know Android models follow each other up very quick like Samsung have 2 flagships the Galaxy S & Note series.
Very, very little...- Share
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Muessig and RumoredNow like this.12-25-2014 11:26 PMLike 2 - Share
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I don't know where you heard the 1520's screen is not that great. The 6" IPS LCD 1080p screen on the 1520 is one of the most amazing and beautiful displays available on the market...
No offence will ever be taken here! You'll find that many of us here at WC are big fans of multiple platforms. (I just got a brand new iPad Air 2 for Christmas!) I myself came from 4 generations of iPhones before switching my main daily driver to Windows Phone. I still appreciate the iPhone and Apple's ecosystem, and have even been considering an iPhone 6 Plus as well as a secondary phone, but since I started using WP, I've fallen in love with the OS. Windows Phone is so fluid and beautiful.. and there's nothing like a customizable Start screen with it's Live Tiles. Once you start using it, you'll see. I think the main reason the Windows Phone platform hasn't risen in market share, is that people are afraid of change and are afraid to try new things. They keep the mindset that Microsoft is this old man company full of viruses, crashes, and BSODs (Blue Screens of Death). Well times have changed, and I promise anyone, just give WP a chance and try it... you'll fall in love with it just as I have!
The amazing thing about Glance is it operates with the proximity sensor, where you can just pull your phone out of your pocket (or just wave your hand over it if it's lying on a table etc) and see all of your notifications at a "Glance"... without ever even having to touch or push any buttons on your phone. It's especially useful if you're at work, cooking, or working on a car, etc. where your hands might be dirty and you don't want to touch your nice phone.- Share
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Ed Boland likes this.12-26-2014 07:39 AMLike 1 - Share
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That's a good question, and one many of us here asked when the 930/Icon came out. Microsoft sometimes leaves us with a head scratcher.. Like the 1020; the most amazing camera on a smartphone ever.. but failed to include an SD card slot with it! This is why, in my opinion, the 1520 is the best choice flagship Windows Phone; it has the best of everything.12-26-2014 09:54 AMLike 0 - There aren't any on Windows Phone 8.1. Microsoft has gone with the same type of "walled garden" approach that Apple has been using for years. You can ONLY install apps from the store. The OS is locked down pretty tight... and I don't believe there are an custom roms at all. That's what I'm trying to say.. This isn't your father's Windows lol, it's quite secure!
That's a good question, and one many of us here asked when the 930/Icon came out. Microsoft sometimes leaves us with a head scratcher.. Like the 1020; the most amazing camera on a smartphone ever.. but failed to include an SD card slot with it! This is why, in my opinion, the 1520 is the best choice flagship Windows Phone; it has the best of everything.
Cause i can imagine Windows Mobile 8.1 had more possibilities to customize it i mean it's kind of sad that you where able to use a wallpaper since 8.1?
But on the other hand i see with at least the Lumia series that hardware and os works perfect no matter what hardware the phone got, Games are a different story as of course not all models can play very well for example Asphalt 8.
And about the 1520 i heard some stories like that shops from a Dutch provider did send their stock back so people only where able to choose the 930 if they wanted a flagship model.12-26-2014 11:42 AMLike 0 - Re: Glance.
Some screens can't have Glance due to a physical limitation with the hardware. While the 930 has a killer display in terms of pixel density, it lacks "screen memory" which is needed for Glance. That's my rudimentary understanding at any rate.
I love, love, love Glance. I just find it so useful to not have to wake the phone up to tell clearly what so many statuses and notifications are doing. I keep mine set to always on, but the proximity sensor limits that. If the phone is in my pocket, or face down on a table, the screen stays unlit. But the moment I look at the screen there all the info is. Then if I pocket the phone again or lay it back down, the screen goes out. I think it saves me battery in the long run as I don't have to wake the phone every time I want to see a simple status... And I get a pretty wide choice of what info displays there.
Re: IPS vs AMOLED
I really prefer IPS, some love AMOLED. I can see positives to each, some are entrenched in their camp. Anyone who gives the 1520 screen a poor review is in the latter part of both those two preceding statements. I favor IPS mainly for the warmer, more realistic colors and the readability in full sunlight.
IMHO, the 367 pixel per inch density on the 1520 is right about at the sweet spot. Sure plenty of phones have a higher ppi (iPhone 6+, 930, Galaxy S5, etc.), but it is mostly wasted tech. How close to the device are you going to place your eye? At a normal viewing distance the 367 ppi holds up fantastically. I never see any pixelation.- Share
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