Finally saw the 1520 in person

[GSOgymrat]

I went to my local AT&T store and saw the 1520. Like most people my first impression was: it's big! It was lighter than I anticipated and comfortable to hold. I have a glossy white phone now but I liked the matte finish of the black store demo. The screen is beautiful and it definitely benefits from having an extra column of tiles. I didn't notice any difference in responsiveness compared to my 920 but I didn't expect to. As I play with the phone I realized it didn't feel awkward in my hand at all and in no time I had adapted to it's size. My 920 seemed small after playing with the 1520.

One thing that really annoyed me though was later in the day I was test driving a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe and the dealer was pointing out all the things you could do with their Blue Link system and your smartphone: lock, unlock, start or locate the car, etc. Of course this only works with Android and iPhone.:angry:

 

[TenTwelve]

I'm just glad there's an Onstar app for WP. :grin: I have to switch cars when I get off work so, I start my wife's car from work when I leave and it's warm and clear when I get home.

 

[GSOgymrat]

Another thing I discovered when I looked at the 1520: Bing News! I had no idea it was on Windows Phone. Love it.

 

[MichelleSV]

Also there BING sports app also, GSOgymrat, if you like to look at the phone again let me know. i got my all customized now

 

[samk2099]

Michelle, after customizing and installing apps you need, how much internal memory do you have left?

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[Reflexx]

I just saw it on Friday.

Wow. It's huge! I actually starts laughing when I saw it. But in a giddy way. It was ridiculous... but awesome.

The screen was stellar and the camera was much better than I expected.

I want one.

If I wasn't on contract right now I would have picks it up.

 

[ricbon]

Yeah man finished paying my part of out att bill and saw the 1520 on display and my first words were damn this b@#$& is big but the screen was gorgeous. I didn't play with the phone that long but man its big.

 

[kevm14]

I played with one at my local AT&T store yesterday. That screen is unbelievable. Like everyone has said, it is thin and light, but huge. I'd prefer the RM-938 variant so I could try out T-Mobile, but easily go back to AT&T if the coverage didn't work out. Plus the 8.1 thing seems to be hanging over my head...I've had my Titan for 2 years but I need more convincing to go with the 1520 I guess.

 

[MichelleSV]

kevm14,

I just use NET10 its ATT with LTE 2.5gig a month of data $45 a month, what i did

 

[TenTwelve]

I played with one at my local AT&T store yesterday. That screen is unbelievable. Like everyone has said, it is thin and light, but huge. I'd prefer the RM-938 variant so I could try out T-Mobile, but easily go back to AT&T if the coverage didn't work out. Plus the 8.1 thing seems to be hanging over my head...I've had my Titan for 2 years but I need more convincing to go with the 1520 I guess.

You know how much convincing I need? Oh, a new phone has come out utilizing the OS I like? Okay, I'll buy it. lol

 

[MichelleSV]

TenTwelve,

Around FEB 2014 we be able to get 8.1 if you are Register Developer

 

[alv3st3r]

Around FEB 2014 we be able to get 8.1 if you are Register Developer

Source?

 

[kevm14]

kevm14,

I just use NET10 its ATT with LTE 2.5gig a month of data $45 a month, what i did

I have two lines and I need to port the numbers over. So switching is a little more complicated for me, unfortunately.

 

[Reflexx]

Are the 1520s at the MS gimped too?