jwpear
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re: [Icon] "Rumored" to be RETIRED after less than 1 year?
A couple of possible scenarios:
1. Verizon isn't really behind Windows Phone.
2. There is a new flagship phone coming out sometime this month. 830 isn't a flagship phone. I haven't heard any rumors of a new flagship, so not real confident.
3. The Icon has some serious design issues with Wi-Fi and they've decided to cut their losses. It's antenna gate all over, but there are so few of us Windows Phone fans that VZW just decided to can it.
I lean toward the third scenario as my 13 day old Icon definitely doesn't have the Wi-Fi reception and throughput that I got with the 928 I traded in or the 822 I bought on eBay. Even my HTC 8X has better reception.
I love the Icon, with exception of the Wi-Fi reception and throughput. The screen size and clarity of the 1080p display is amazing. Camera is fantastic. Performance is buttery smooth. Battery life is all day. Materials are first rate. But the Wi-Fi sucks.
I'm debating on taking mine back. I have through tomorrow, but there is no other phone I want. I'm not a fan of the metal HTC One M8 and why would I want to financially support Samsung. Lumias are the best Windows Phone.
Very sad. Hope there is a positive surprise in store for us.
A couple of possible scenarios:
1. Verizon isn't really behind Windows Phone.
2. There is a new flagship phone coming out sometime this month. 830 isn't a flagship phone. I haven't heard any rumors of a new flagship, so not real confident.
3. The Icon has some serious design issues with Wi-Fi and they've decided to cut their losses. It's antenna gate all over, but there are so few of us Windows Phone fans that VZW just decided to can it.
I lean toward the third scenario as my 13 day old Icon definitely doesn't have the Wi-Fi reception and throughput that I got with the 928 I traded in or the 822 I bought on eBay. Even my HTC 8X has better reception.
I love the Icon, with exception of the Wi-Fi reception and throughput. The screen size and clarity of the 1080p display is amazing. Camera is fantastic. Performance is buttery smooth. Battery life is all day. Materials are first rate. But the Wi-Fi sucks.
I'm debating on taking mine back. I have through tomorrow, but there is no other phone I want. I'm not a fan of the metal HTC One M8 and why would I want to financially support Samsung. Lumias are the best Windows Phone.
Very sad. Hope there is a positive surprise in store for us.