- Nov 16, 2013
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So I took the plunge and hit the Microsoft Store at Square One and after a long humm and haw, I plunked down my money on an Unlocked 640 XL White....with a Cyan Flip Cover/Back....almost as Sexy as the Young Lady who sold me the Phone...sorry I am used to dealing with tech nerds.
So after just a few hours, I can say I am not going to miss my 1020, as due to failing eye sight the bigger screen is a blessing to me!!!! The screen for a budget phone is very very good even at the lower rez and pixel count. Color me impressed !!!!!
Added bonus that was not in the reviews on the Microsoft Website......Living Images available to the 640 XL....the 1020 didn't get it.
As for sound output to earbuds, the 640 XL blasts my music the way I like ( my ears are a little sore even), the poor 1020 for all it's joys was never a blow you away device with the music!!! It was good but the 640 XL' bass and treble are miles better !!!!! I am going to guess bigger battery plays a role here as there is more juice available to the sound chips.
I still have alot to finish up adding to the 640 XL, but so far I would say you get more bang for the buck on this budget device then with the full bells and whistles on the 1020. I surprise myself saying this as I was die hard Flagship only guy before today.
So far so good oh and I did test for video playback quality from SD with Arrow S1E1 and BBC Sherlock S1E1 both HD and both looked awesome !!!!!!
So after just a few hours, I can say I am not going to miss my 1020, as due to failing eye sight the bigger screen is a blessing to me!!!! The screen for a budget phone is very very good even at the lower rez and pixel count. Color me impressed !!!!!
Added bonus that was not in the reviews on the Microsoft Website......Living Images available to the 640 XL....the 1020 didn't get it.
As for sound output to earbuds, the 640 XL blasts my music the way I like ( my ears are a little sore even), the poor 1020 for all it's joys was never a blow you away device with the music!!! It was good but the 640 XL' bass and treble are miles better !!!!! I am going to guess bigger battery plays a role here as there is more juice available to the sound chips.
I still have alot to finish up adding to the 640 XL, but so far I would say you get more bang for the buck on this budget device then with the full bells and whistles on the 1020. I surprise myself saying this as I was die hard Flagship only guy before today.
So far so good oh and I did test for video playback quality from SD with Arrow S1E1 and BBC Sherlock S1E1 both HD and both looked awesome !!!!!!