Lumia 928-May2/9 VERSUS Samsung Galaxy S4-May 30

[scottcraft]

I believe you stated in your store there was some regional issue with the 822's where they did not activate properly... Just wanted to point out AFAIK on the whole the 822 is pretty reliable outside of your local store's regional issues.

I had two 822's and both were unreliable for me. I know my experience isn't the same as everyone's, but I lost a lot of faith in Nokia over the 822.

 

[winger46146#WP]

I had issues with MMS when I 1st got my 822. Called in a level 2 rep guessing changed something on the backend, I reboot my phone and its been rock solid.

 

[tcman88]

I do know how Verizon functions. I also know that the only reason reps sell some phones over others is due to personal bias and returns. I was at a store the other day and none of them will sell a S3 or a 822 because there are so many returns and customer complaints. Obviously this varies by store, but there is literally zero financial obligation to any phone at a rep level. At a company level, WP is preferred, but its hard to teach trained salesman to take risks on new products.

Let me inform you how it works then.

Each rep has a weekly & monthly quotas against certain OS/devices. For example certain phone cannot exceed more 10% of their sales.
There are bonuses mostly from manufacturers and also sometimes Verizon which goes from $5 to $50 per device they sale.
Some devices are easier to sale accessories with than others. For example Micro-SD card slot etc. as reps has accessory quotas as well
Verizon may also want to promote a device. Each reps is responsible to explain the features of the featured device (s).
Your other comment about talking negatively about devices is strange as it may lead to the termination of the rep. (assuming you are talking about a corporate store). I would like to know which branch you went to.
Also 822's ROR and CFA are one of the lowest among current devices. There is a reason why 822 is selling more than 920 or any windows phone in U.S.
Lastly Verizon cares about which device /OS is more cost efficient and can promote their services the best. Hence they would do everything to be less depended on devices that isn't in their best interest ie iPhone and GS4

 

[RaRa85]

No, but a lot of sales reps have near no knowledge of or interest in technology, so tend to get caught in bandwagons and recommend what they think is better purely from word of mouth. Seen it happen many a time. Also had to correct sales reps several times when they are talking to my friends and I happen to be in ear shot

They swear they are right all the time like when a sales rep told these people curious about Windows Phone that the HTC Radar had 16gb instead of the actual 8gb of storage. I kindly tried to help the poor misinformed rep but he insisted that he was correct.

 

[Honestabebread]

Let me inform you how it works then.

Each rep has a weekly & monthly quotas against certain OS/devices. For example certain phone cannot exceed more 10% of their sales.
There are bonuses mostly from manufacturers and also sometimes Verizon which goes from $5 to $50 per device they sale.

Nope.

 

[tcman88]

Nokia 928 was just confirmed internally. Official press release should become public soon

 

[Rick2340]

Nokia 928 was just confirmed internally. Official press release should become public soon

Internally where? Verizon?

 

[tcman88]

Yes. Nokia is to announce the phone soon available by May 21st

 

[jhnybgood47]

Yes. Nokia is to announce the phone soon available by May 21st

Link?

 

[ArvydasGOAT]

Link?

all signs point to him being a VZW employee or knowing someone who is who just told him it was confirmed "internally,"... so he has no link.

 

[Booston]

Yes. Nokia is to announce the phone soon available by May 21st

Cool... At least we have something soon. I would assume announced this week with ads already running

 

[tcman88]

Link?

I work for VZW marketing department and we are getting ready to launch a massive ad campaign if you look at my previous post youll see i've been saying the phone will be available late May since Feb. However Here is the link to Nokia's official website New Nokia Lumia - Nokia - USA

 

[tcman88]

Nokia has a link for 928 New Nokia Lumia - Nokia - USA

 

[Booston]

I work for VZW marketing department and we are getting ready to launch a massive ad campaign if you look at my previous post youll see i've been saying the phone will be available late May since Feb. However Here is the link to Nokia's official website New Nokia Lumia - Nokia - USA

You are believed. Any specs in the internal announcement that we didn't know already?

 

[tcman88]

You are believed. Any specs in the internal announcement that we didn't know already?

This is what I know. The phone will be 199.99 two year ( there is a lot of debate on pricing so it may be lower) 549.99 retail. Will not come with a SD car slot ,faster processor ( I was told by the IT guys but I have not seen the phone myself) IT will launch with two important apps that Verizon will focus on. As far as I can tell only black and white colors are loaded in the system although I'm positive other colors will be available soon after and that there will be a Droid/BBstrom type campaign. As it was mentioned in the meeting TV, Radio, online, newspapers, in stores banners pretty much anywhere you look you'll see the 928.

 

[odin09]

Since the aluminum vs polycarbonate issue has come up again any inside info? The picture definitely looks aluminum.

 

[Booston]

Awesome, thanks for sharing. I want Cyan, but will take a white or Red one too. Was hoping they would be crazy an do a 64GB version, but I don't think that is happening. Can't wait to see the market push!

Are you going to get one yourself?

 

[Booston]

Since the aluminum vs polycarbonate issue has come up again any inside info? The picture definitely looks aluminum.

Wondering as well...

 

[tcman88]

Wondering as well...

I am getting one as my personal phone is 822 and 920 with ATT. The phone is lighter than 920 so perhaps uses something other than polycarbonate plastic

 

[Vallos]

As far as I can tell only black and white colors are loaded in the system although I'm positive other colors will be available soon after...

I was hoping for more than these two color at launch (specifically red), so now my wait is going to be a little longer.