Lumia 900 coming soon

[RiseAgainst94]

Okay great! That's really nice to hear, one of the major things I was worried about what the size of the device. Nice to hear that.

Hey, maybe they'll start handing out some reviewers devices soon?!

 

[RiseAgainst94]

My luck Not SoTechy will be the AT&T rep I run into to inquire about the Lumia 900 ...

Good thing you know better. Come to think of it, the salesperson at my local AT&T is completely incompetent as well.

 

[kenosando#AC]

I found this comment over at WMPowerUser.com

If you listened to Windows Weekly with Paul Thurrott today (03/22) he mentioned that a reliable source to him said that AT&T is going to make an announcement next Monday. They will announce the launch date is April 8th with a 99$ price w Plan.​

I am listening to WW now over at twit.tv to get some details

 

[RiseAgainst94]

*abnormally high pitched scream*
too bad I got back to school on Monday from break....oh well, something to look forward too!

 

[thepickupbear]

I hope the Microsoft Stores will weigh in on Monday too - I gave them money for a pre-order, but I'll honestly go to wherever can get it to me first. I really liked the staff at the Microsoft Store, so I'm hoping I don't have to go in just to ask for a refund on my pre-order.

 

[FiveFngrsOfDef]

I just left my local AT&T store looking for a case for my iPad 3. The manager who knows I am a Windows phone user, told me to hold on and went to the back. He returned with a black phone that had a cover on it. He handed it to me and to my surprise, it was a Lumia 900. The phoe is beautiful. He said that all of the staff will be receiving them and that it will be coming out on 4/8. He confirmed there will be a massive advertisement campaign for it beginning soon.

I have a Titan and to my surprise, tha phone was not as large as I was expecting after reading some of the posts. I CAN'T WAIT!

 

[RiseAgainst94]

Ohhhh the good news just keeps coming. That is really reassuring. Cover? like the one's that come with the 800?
I'm glad to hear it isn't that big, how was the screen? Get to play around with it?

 

[FiveFngrsOfDef]

I'm sorry, when it mentioned cover, it had a cover to hide the phone. It wasn't attached. The screen was beautiful. Very responsive. Unlike the Focus, it has a solid feel.

 

[Alteran195]

I'm really hoping the 900 comes with a case like the 800 does. I'm also hoping it doesn't have a generic AT&T box.

 

[RiseAgainst94]

I'm really hoping the 900 comes with a case like the 800 does. I'm also hoping it doesn't have a generic AT&T box.

NeoGAF - View Single Post - Windows Phone 7 |OT|
First picture shows generic AT&T boxing, sorry. Wish it was nicer too.
The next four are taken from Lumia 900. Original poster says no case included.

 

[kenosando#AC]

Paul Thurrott confirmed (via his reliable source) on Windows Weekly, which aired yesterday (Thursday 22 March) that:

1) AT&T will make the formal announcement on Monday 26 March 2012 about the Lumia 900 (no word on Titan II).
2) The device will be available Sunday 8 April 2012 (online, although Paul didn't confirm, we can safely assume)
3) The Lumia 900 will indeed cost $99 (subsidized), which cause Leo Laporte to go crazy over the price he paid for the Note ($299 subsidized) and says this is a big move for Windows Phone.

If you want to listen to that segment, go to this link and skip forward to the 48:45 mark and they talk about the Lumia 900 for about 2 minutes.

 

[aarondr]

I was just in my AT&T store (Short Pump VA) and my buddy Zee and his manager both have Lumia 900s (matte black). I got to play with it for a good 5-10 minutes. A bit disappointed my 'iPhone headset' didn't work with it (Klipse Image One - thought Nokia implemented AHJ - WTF). Very smooth - very heavy for what it is (but beautiful body). Good to finally see one in person. He didn't have a word on a date, but really - Easter? Why not release them next weekend? I'll never understand AT&T.

 

[RiseAgainst94]

I can't believe anything until I hear it from AT&T or Nokia, but all signs are pointing to April 8th.

 

[thepickupbear]

A bit disappointed my 'iPhone headset' didn't work with it (Klipse Image One - thought Nokia implemented AHJ - WTF).

I have a Nokia headset, and none of the functions beyond headphones work on a non-Windows Phone. Sadly I forgot it before I ran over to the AT&T store - so I didn't get to try my Nokia earphones with the 900.

 

[aarondr]

I have a Nokia headset, and none of the functions beyond headphones work on a non-Windows Phone. Sadly I forgot it before I ran over to the AT&T store - so I didn't get to try my Nokia earphones with the 900.

Well, a Nokia headset (save the new Purity HD and other 'lumia compatible' accessories) may not work:
Support: Audio issue when using headset: Nokia Lumia 710

 

[Thuoudo]

Still no word on outright cost?

$500 is my magic number (can't believe I'm saying that about a phone :blush.

 

[dkp23]

No confirmation here, but my bro works for ATT and i asked him what would be off contract price..

He said pretty all non iphone phones have off contract price of $549 or lower when first released in terms of the higher end phones.

He also doesnt know the launch date for the lumia, so who knows...Im banking on $549 or 599

 

[Verkunder]

Come to daddy! I'm gunning for $499, personally.

 

[thepickupbear]

Well, a Nokia headset (save the new Purity HD and other 'lumia compatible' accessories) may not work:
Support: Audio issue when using headset: Nokia Lumia 710

Right, I got the Purity earbuds from England.

 

[gtg465x]

A bit disappointed my 'iPhone headset' didn't work with it (Klipse Image One - thought Nokia implemented AHJ - WTF).

CRAAAAP! That's the one thing that really pisses me off about my Lumia 800. I want to be able to take calls, use voice control, skip tracks, pause, etc. without having to take the damn phone out of my pocket. The damn Titan could do it, so I know it's a Nokia fail and not a Windows Phone fail. Seriously could be a dealbreaker.