Hello! I'm a long-time viewer, first time poster, so excuse me if I'm in the wrong forum or anything, but I have some thoughts that I'd like opinions on.
Both of my parents have Lumia 928's and the phones are great. I like them a lot. Although the camera has this odd fuzz/blur in many photos. It's just not crisp like me 2+ year old iPhone 4S. That's a bit concerning. I've messed with ISO, exposure, etc. but sometimes the photos just can't help but be a tad bit blurry. The 928 is also not great as an actual phone. My parents have horrible call quality.
My contract on Verizon ran out a month ago so I have the option to upgrade, and if you're a Verizon customer like me, you know you don't really have many options (especially if you like colorful phones).
I was going to get a 928 like my parents, but it just doesn't feel like it can keep up with upcoming Lumias. I'm extremely picky about the camera. I have an iPhone 4S from 2011, and its camera still holds up really well in terms of taking sharp, crisp photos. It doesn't have the customization options that Nokia phones have. I think Nokia has super camera options, but I worry about that blur or fuzziness to photos.
I only have the 928 to compare since it's right here in my house, but are all Lumias like that? I see some great photos on the Internet, but I can't tell what the conditions were and how comparable the scenarios can be.
The 929 looks great in terms of specs, but megapixels aren't everything. 20 MP will be nice, but it doesn't automatically guarantee a great camera.
I LOVE the 1020, but as a Verizon customer, my hopes and dreams have been squashed from day 1.
So here's my questions and I'd love to get all of your thoughts on it.
-Do I get the 929, knowing I'll need to resist whatever comes out in 6 months?
-Do I ditch Verizon for AT&T and get the 1020 that I love so much, but live with less coverage?
-Do I hold out 6 months (or so) for whatever comes to Verizon next?
I'm really interested in opinions on this. It's a tough call for me. I'm a huge tech enthusiast, and settling for anything less than the best is really difficult, but I hear such conflicting opinions on everything. It's hard to know what to believe from friends and general consensus on the Internet because everyone's response is to go with an iPhone or Nexus or Samsung, etc. but I truly love the Windows Phone platform. It also bothers me that carrier exclusivity is making this more difficult than it needs to be. The 1020 is what I really want. It's got THE best camera, the design is bold, colorful, and iconic, and it's got great specs. But every Verizon Lumia phone seems to get everything that makes Nokia great taken out of it. It's infuriating. What would you guys do in this position? And reasons to back up answers would be much appreciated. Thanks guys. Sorry for the long-winded post.
Both of my parents have Lumia 928's and the phones are great. I like them a lot. Although the camera has this odd fuzz/blur in many photos. It's just not crisp like me 2+ year old iPhone 4S. That's a bit concerning. I've messed with ISO, exposure, etc. but sometimes the photos just can't help but be a tad bit blurry. The 928 is also not great as an actual phone. My parents have horrible call quality.
My contract on Verizon ran out a month ago so I have the option to upgrade, and if you're a Verizon customer like me, you know you don't really have many options (especially if you like colorful phones).
I was going to get a 928 like my parents, but it just doesn't feel like it can keep up with upcoming Lumias. I'm extremely picky about the camera. I have an iPhone 4S from 2011, and its camera still holds up really well in terms of taking sharp, crisp photos. It doesn't have the customization options that Nokia phones have. I think Nokia has super camera options, but I worry about that blur or fuzziness to photos.
I only have the 928 to compare since it's right here in my house, but are all Lumias like that? I see some great photos on the Internet, but I can't tell what the conditions were and how comparable the scenarios can be.
The 929 looks great in terms of specs, but megapixels aren't everything. 20 MP will be nice, but it doesn't automatically guarantee a great camera.
I LOVE the 1020, but as a Verizon customer, my hopes and dreams have been squashed from day 1.
So here's my questions and I'd love to get all of your thoughts on it.
-Do I get the 929, knowing I'll need to resist whatever comes out in 6 months?
-Do I ditch Verizon for AT&T and get the 1020 that I love so much, but live with less coverage?
-Do I hold out 6 months (or so) for whatever comes to Verizon next?
I'm really interested in opinions on this. It's a tough call for me. I'm a huge tech enthusiast, and settling for anything less than the best is really difficult, but I hear such conflicting opinions on everything. It's hard to know what to believe from friends and general consensus on the Internet because everyone's response is to go with an iPhone or Nexus or Samsung, etc. but I truly love the Windows Phone platform. It also bothers me that carrier exclusivity is making this more difficult than it needs to be. The 1020 is what I really want. It's got THE best camera, the design is bold, colorful, and iconic, and it's got great specs. But every Verizon Lumia phone seems to get everything that makes Nokia great taken out of it. It's infuriating. What would you guys do in this position? And reasons to back up answers would be much appreciated. Thanks guys. Sorry for the long-winded post.