Is the 900 worth upgrading from a 1st gen windows phone?

[KoukiFC3S]

I have a Dell Venue Pro. It's a first gen WP with a 1GHz processor.

Reasons I want a Lumia 900

-build quality
-cyan color
-camera
-screen (no pentile and I read it's easy to see in the sun)
-processor

Is the 1.4GHz a big difference when using the phone?

 

[inteller]

if you are ok with no WP8 upgrade it is THE Windows Phone to have right now. It feels really good in the hand, and owning both a 900 and a Titan I can say this with certainty. Apparently the updates to the camera in Tango make it good enough, though not Titan II quality.

 

[theefman]

Unless there's an urgent need to upgrade now, in less than 4 weeks we should hear about Nokia's successors to the Lumia range, I would wait for that to see what they have coming up and those devices would be better candidates for an upgrade.

 

[MrBurrrns]

No, it's not. Wait for WP8, the announcement of the new Nokia phones is only 3 weeks away.

EDIT: theefman beat me to it

 

[KoukiFC3S]

Thanks all. I will wait then.

Sent from my Venue Pro using Board Express

 

[blue. shark]

why they dont upgrade to wp8

 

[TMavC5]

I have a Dell Venue Pro. It's a first gen WP with a 1GHz processor.

Reasons I want a Lumia 900

-build quality
-cyan color
-camera
-screen (no pentile and I read it's easy to see in the sun)
-processor

Is the 1.4GHz a big difference when using the phone?

You might want to wait for WP8 instead of getting L900.

 

[jhoff80]

If you were making this switch when the Lumia 900 first came out, then yes, it's totally worth it. I made the same exact switch from a Venue Pro to the Lumia. However, at this point, you're really best served by waiting a couple months.

 

[ftap]

At this point. It's just safer and more economical to find used 2-3 month old mint condition lumia 900 on Craigslist or eBay for $180-250. Yes. Those are the real market prices for used mint condition lumia 900 these days. Mint

Those that have scratches go from $160-200. Usually screen is still perfect. Lots of bargains to buy lumia 900 off contract and save ur upgrade for windows 8 Phones.

Just re sold (yes re sold) my 3rd lumia for $220 to guy who needs windows phone to tie him over for next 2 months. He knows what he's getting into. I got it for $220 on eBay 3 weeks ago so didn't lose any more on deal.

 

[jimski]

You didn't mention if the L900 acquisition would be a carrier subsided contract or a cash purchase. If it's an upgrade, I would wait at this point, or buy a slightly used L900 and wait for the dust to settle on new WP8 devices (may take till late November). You can sell the L900 if you want a WP8, and your total net loss would be under $100. If you are buying outright, expect to pay $50 for a high end WP8, at least for the first few months. If you are willing to pay that, then wait. Otherwise, just get a second hand L900 tomorrow.

Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express Pro

 

[PhilR8]

Maybe if you buy a used one for $150 or something like that, it could be a nice device to tide you over until WP8. If you're going to be entering into a contract via a new line or upgrade, definitely not.

 

[KoukiFC3S]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I would be buying it used without a contract.

I am on prepaid so I have to pay full retail for all my devices.

So far the best price I found is $275 for a new cyan Lumia. I will wait until I can find one for sub $250.

 

[theefman]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I would be buying it used without a contract.

I am on prepaid so I have to pay full retail for all my devices.

So far the best price I found is $275 for a new cyan Lumia. I will wait until I can find one for sub $250.

I would still wait. For a little more money and a little more waiting you would get all the goodness of the L900 + WP8 and other goodies. Buying a used L900 now to sell later when it will be harder to sell to recoup your original outlay seems a lot of effort for little gain. Your choice, though.

 

[HeyCori]

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I would be buying it used without a contract.

I am on prepaid so I have to pay full retail for all my devices.

So far the best price I found is $275 for a new cyan Lumia. I will wait until I can find one for sub $250.

What prepaid carrier are you going with? I ask because the 900 is locked to AT&T's network. The only other available option is Straight Talk (which still runs on AT&T's network). It's much cheaper but requires more work to set up.

But if you goal was to use it on, say T-Mobile, then you're out of luck.

 

[KoukiFC3S]

I am using it with Net10, which is the same company as Straight Talk.

Just picked one up for $220. It's so beautiful. I am in love...

 

[pjs37]

I would say wait for the WP8 line to be announced. If you are lucky you will be able to get a good WP8 device for a decent price soon after (Like October or November) if not then you wait and the prices for WP7 devices will likely nosedive after the announcement.

 

[HeyCori]

I am using it with Net10, which is the same company as Straight Talk.

Just picked one up for $220. It's so beautiful. I am in love...

Welcome to the club.

 

[red grenadine]

Honestly, not really. I came from a Focus