- Jan 28, 2013
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Which Used Verizon Windows Phone to Try Before Switching OS Platforms
I've never owned a Windows Phone and am interested in getting a feel for the OS before purchasing a new phone this spring. I'd like a phone that can run 8.1 at a minimum in hopefully its latest update. If it did run Windows 10 that's OK but its not really what I think I need to really understand how I'd use the Windows OS in a phone.
I'm on the Verizon Network so the device must either be locked to Verizon or unlocked and compatible with their 4GLTE network.
As background I've used every smart phone since the originally came out. I have a thorough working knowledge of 8.1 on PC and have Androids and Blackberry's in my household so I'm really looking to see the usability of the phone OS itself and how it will integrate with my Microsoft PC products (8.1, Office, Outlook, etc).
And, I'd like to spend less than $100 for this test device. I don't care about camera for this purpose so that's not a big factor.
I've a lot of time over the years on Mobile Nations with Palm, Blackberry and Android so I know there's a bunch of you who can easily steer me in the right direction. I look forward to your input.
Randy in Florida
I've never owned a Windows Phone and am interested in getting a feel for the OS before purchasing a new phone this spring. I'd like a phone that can run 8.1 at a minimum in hopefully its latest update. If it did run Windows 10 that's OK but its not really what I think I need to really understand how I'd use the Windows OS in a phone.
I'm on the Verizon Network so the device must either be locked to Verizon or unlocked and compatible with their 4GLTE network.
As background I've used every smart phone since the originally came out. I have a thorough working knowledge of 8.1 on PC and have Androids and Blackberry's in my household so I'm really looking to see the usability of the phone OS itself and how it will integrate with my Microsoft PC products (8.1, Office, Outlook, etc).
And, I'd like to spend less than $100 for this test device. I don't care about camera for this purpose so that's not a big factor.
I've a lot of time over the years on Mobile Nations with Palm, Blackberry and Android so I know there's a bunch of you who can easily steer me in the right direction. I look forward to your input.
Randy in Florida
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