Farwell Icon friends.

[extrikate]

Today my phone shattered. I guess 2 1/2 years without a case was a good run. Unfortunately, neither Verizon and Asurion have Icons available. I "upgraded" to a 735 as it is the only Windows device Verizon still carries. Fingers crossed for a new high end phone in the near future.

 

[MA70mgte]

There are still Icons on ebay. Some are new and some are refurbished. I know because it's one of my watch items.

 

[mary beth hale]

Purchased a gently used Icon for my brother about 2 weeks ago on eBay. Works great.

 

[MarineDawg]

I just picked up a certified refurbished Icon on Amazon (coming from a 928.). There are some reasonable deals out there, if in fact you end up not digging the 735 of course

 

[extrikate]

So far, the 735 has been a decent phone.

I do miss the hardware camera button. Surprisingly, the camera is quite good which was one of the things I worried about. In reality, I think the higher megapixels wasn't something I personally took advantage of.

The battery life is WAY better than my Icon running W10M. I'm sure the age of my Icons battery probably played a factor, but it's nice to finish the day with 50%+ remaining.

Apps seem slightly slower to launch. Especially FB but that was slow on the Icon also. Everything else seems to be up within a few seconds. Nothing that has caused me frustration.

I'll probably keep am eye out for an Icon, but this 735 can also hold me over if word comes out regarding a Surface Phone.

 

[mary beth hale]

I had the 930, international sibling to the Icon. Neither was known for stellar battery life, unfortunately. Hope you continue to enjoy your 735.

 

[Indistinguishable]

I had the 930, international sibling to the Icon. Neither was known for stellar battery life, unfortunately. Hope you continue to enjoy your 735.

Without a doubt the worst part about this device. But I still love it.

 

[mary beth hale]

Without a doubt the worst part about this device. But I still love it.

Me too

 

[etphoto]

As you stated, the 735 is a nice little phone. It should hold you over if and when the Surface phone is released.

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