Why did you decide to buy a windows phone?

[Captainbluebanana]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

Just something different. I have had IOS on my iPod. And I was bored of that. And android never appealed to me.

 

[kiddori]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

I change phones and platforms several times a year. Although I can do more things and be more productive on Android and iPhone, I really like Microsoft's Modern UI. I like small details like the keyboard and the lock screen.

 

[windows94]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

They are simple and run great on cheap hardware. And so pretty...

 

[Balkana]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

I decided to buy Lumia phone because I was just sick of Android and everything regarding it.

I have 8.1 on my PC so I'm already used to this design and I really like it.

I was first thinking about getting some low-end device but their prices in Croatia are just sick. Currently 630 is being sold for $250 and that's way too much. I was thinking then about getting 730 because of the price ($400) but I'm not not a selfie person. Then I saw 830 on the Youtube and really liked it, but the price is too high $500. On the the end I decided to buy 930 from a private shop for $450 and I really lile the phone, I just have to get used to this huge screen.

Once again, those are prices in Croatia(Europe).

 

[Rafael Yousuf]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

I was actually looking for an android phone to buy, but then I say the Lumia 520 for 130$ unlocked. It was cheap and it has Windows phone on it so I bought it, 4 months later I give it to my dad and get the 925. Now one year after my first Windows phone, everyone in my family has a Windows phone.

 

[Bowlegz]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

Because Android is too buggy, and I'm just not a fan of iOS.

 

[kiddori]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

Because Android is too buggy, and I'm just not a fan of iOS.

Android is buggy only because Google give manufacturers the freedom to create its own skins. You would think differently if you used a Nexus device. Unfortunately, Nexus devices have never had great cameras.

Anyway, in terms of looks, android and iOS are pretty similar. It think WP appeals to people who wants something different.

 

[someone2639]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

First I got a Windows mobile with no service (mostly for games) then a 6.5 HP phone. After that, I wanted an iPhone. The 5s reinforced that with a fingerprint sensor. But then I saw that my friend had a Windows phone, and I remembered that it still existed, Possibly from a TV ad. I decided to get one, then I did a few spec comparisons and I found that Apple was at the bottom of the game. Lumia 635 for me.

 

[hisham691]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

For me I had a Sony xperia sola like two years ago and I broke it but the first day I heard of lumias and windows phone I was so curious to try it and when my sola died I got me a L720 and yeah I loved it but sadly I dropped it by accident.. So after that I got me the beast L1320 and hear I am I love windows phone .. IPhone and android suck ^_^

 

[gpobernardo]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

Well, I've been on the Windows platform ever since Windows Mobile 5.0, when my grandfather gave me his O2 XDA II and I had to use a "stylus" to tap on the screen. Back in college, that phone was pretty handy in tracking my classes and organization meetings, and it displayed everything I needed on the "mini-desktop" (complete with the drop down mobile version of the "Start Menu"): messages, calendar and appointments, alarms, tasks, etc. - all in one glance! Then came Windows Mobile 6.0, 6.5, 6.5.3, all of which were basically the same platform... with the SPB Shell which slowed down the HTC T2222 and T3333 and gave it an android-ish style. These two HTCs had decent cameras, too. (decent for it's time!)

Then Windows Phone 7 came. My grandmother gave me her Nokia Lumia 610 because no one else in the family "knew" how to use the Windows platform - they all found it confusing but it was all natural to me. I liked the new tiles, the sounds, the feel, and the fact that even after dropping my aircraft aluminum 1,200-lumen LED flashlight on the screen there was not even a single scratch on it! And I also liked it how people asked "What phone is that?" or "What's a Windows Phone?"

The camera on the 610 was also decent, but I felt limited by not being able to upgrade to Windows Phone 8. So I took the HTC 8S for a spin, and being an HTC it also had a decent camera. But, alas! satisfaction know no limit! The Lumia 1020 came out, and the rest is history.

Summary: I was introduced to the platform by my grandparents by giving me their phones, and the design, user experience and interface, live tiles, the camera and the smaller market share made me stay.:wink:

 

[ShreyansShah]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

mine experience is a bit different. i have been always a die hard fan of Nokia. i tried samsung twice, but both didn't more than 3 weeks. first was stolen, and second i returned. when i returned samsung s2 (which i bought due to suggestion of a friend) in two weeks due to heat issues, i went back to Nokia and bought Lumia 800.
after that, i am in love with the simplicity of the OS. the app gap never bothered me as i am of the view that, what u need is more important than what u want.
whatever i need is always available. and i really love the build quality of the phone.
WP always helps me survive complete day in battery usage, everything is easy and handy, my mails, calender, sms, contacts and is completely always synced to my Laptop. so everything is available there too.

 

[psoham777]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

I have been a loyal Nokia user for more than 7 years now. I prefer Nokia over other companies as they always have the best built quality, its services have always been very good, unlike many other companies here. When I first saw WP, I really liked it as those tiles were something different to try out. I bought my first Lumia 710 & was really happy with it. App gap didn't bother me much as it WP had more than enough apps for everyday use. After seeing WP 8, I wanted a good device, I waited for some time & bought 1320, I'm still very happy with it. The way WP is improving is also good. So for some years definitely I'll be sticking to WP as like its simplicity, fluidity, smoothness etc...
Sent from whichever device I happen to be using today.

 

[arronov]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

One and only a reason I choose WP because Here Maps+

 

[BJNavarre]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

I was looking for a phone with a good camera, and I could not pass on the best camera phone (1020) at only $339. I was expecting an inferior user experience to iOS and Android, but that has definitely not been the case.

 

[aveese]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

because the 1520 is on a goddamn sale @ usd268 all-in, no contract
and this is an authorized seller
i couldn't resist lol

 

[Ashwin K]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

The Nokia 3650.

Also, Google.

 

[Joe Dubya]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

I had an iPhone 4s, switched Feb/13 to L920. The 4s was a great phone but small screen and terrible battery so I started wondering about other phones. Co worker had a Galaxy S3 which looked kinda cool but the OS looked identical to iOS so wasn't that interested (and the phone was kinda plastic), but WP8 had recently come out with Live Tiles and I thought ...cool, I like that. Reasons for switching? Individually none of these would have been enough, but the combo of: (1) battery life, (2) office (I was reviewing a lot of legal documents and the WP8 version allowed me to view comments on a word doc, for example) (3) camera in low light (i.e. Nokia) (4) live tiles (5) Nokia mix radio, with the ability to download mixes offline to listen to on a plane (6) Here maps that could download for offline use, (7) bigger screen that I could use with gloves (I am a cyclist, frequently riding with full gloves) and (8) design (not nicer than iPhone 4S, but everyone has one of those). It really was a combo package deal that hooked me. Just upgraded to the L830 after the iDrone 6/6+ announcement - cool phones, but I like my Lumia's now.

 

[someone2639]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

Wait... I think it was just because of flappy bird clones. Oh well.

 

[ESWAR-p]

Lagless os does not crash at all
And I don't need many apps that made me select windows phone .

 

[kiddori]

Re: So what made you pick a windows phone in the first place?

As Cortana, Google now, and Siri can take care of a lot more things that we used to use apps for, I believe 3rd party apps are getting less important. Therefore, the "app gap" is no longer a big factor when choosing phone and Windows will see an increase.