Hello all, long time lurker - first time poster.
So, I've had my Black 32gb 1520 on AT&T almost since launch. I've been absolutely in love with the device since I first got it, and I've enjoyed all the updates and developments as time went on. However, there is one thing that has nearly driven me insane since I first noticed it; I think you can guess what that might be.
The touch panel bugs (tap as swipe and swipe as tap or multi-tap).
This issue has run me up the wall. We now know its a physical issue definitely (from what I've read), and I've tried the special "squeeze" tactic that better marries the connection to the capacitive layer etc. At best this does very little for me and the effect fades fast.
So... I'm considering a replacement device.
Two options stand out in my head (forget sending it in for repairs, I have zero faith in that process - since Nokia refuses to admit this design flaw, again from what I read).
#1 Purchase a Green 1520, as these are of more recent manufacture and may not suffer from the flaw. This is where I need you guys! Is my logic sound? Any green 1520 owners care to chime in?
#2 Wait it out and switch to an 830. There are several issues with this, as you might imagine. Time for pro's and con's:
PROS - Lighter weight with a sleek design and much better one handed operability. Camera will almost assuredly perform better in low light due to its superior F stop.
CONS - Across the board spec downgrade which I may or may not be able to notice with my usage (mostly news and messaging, I don't game). Of course, smaller screen not as good for video playback - and has a lower PPI (forget resolution, PPI is what matters; ~360 vs ~300). Half-resolution camera sensor, again, may not even notice it with my usage as I don't do heavy cropping. No future "hey Cortana" support.
So, what do you guys think? I'd love to hear some opinions. Thanks.
So, I've had my Black 32gb 1520 on AT&T almost since launch. I've been absolutely in love with the device since I first got it, and I've enjoyed all the updates and developments as time went on. However, there is one thing that has nearly driven me insane since I first noticed it; I think you can guess what that might be.
The touch panel bugs (tap as swipe and swipe as tap or multi-tap).
This issue has run me up the wall. We now know its a physical issue definitely (from what I've read), and I've tried the special "squeeze" tactic that better marries the connection to the capacitive layer etc. At best this does very little for me and the effect fades fast.
So... I'm considering a replacement device.
Two options stand out in my head (forget sending it in for repairs, I have zero faith in that process - since Nokia refuses to admit this design flaw, again from what I read).
#1 Purchase a Green 1520, as these are of more recent manufacture and may not suffer from the flaw. This is where I need you guys! Is my logic sound? Any green 1520 owners care to chime in?
#2 Wait it out and switch to an 830. There are several issues with this, as you might imagine. Time for pro's and con's:
PROS - Lighter weight with a sleek design and much better one handed operability. Camera will almost assuredly perform better in low light due to its superior F stop.
CONS - Across the board spec downgrade which I may or may not be able to notice with my usage (mostly news and messaging, I don't game). Of course, smaller screen not as good for video playback - and has a lower PPI (forget resolution, PPI is what matters; ~360 vs ~300). Half-resolution camera sensor, again, may not even notice it with my usage as I don't do heavy cropping. No future "hey Cortana" support.
So, what do you guys think? I'd love to hear some opinions. Thanks.
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