Yeah, even I am shocked that we are writing what I consider mostly a positive review for a Windows Phone :shocked: Of course we are mostly focusing on hardware here as the OS really ruins the 650's full potential IMHO.
Now having used my 650 for a good 2 solid days I must say she’s worth every penny then some. Not going to mention “what it should have” but rather “what it does have”, even at full price I’d say it comes better equipped than most phones I’ve looked at, have to remember living here in Canada our prices are considerably higher.
Think in its native form (birthday suit) it would be a tad too light for my liking and I’d be worried a strong wind would come along and blow it away haahaha. After dressing it up with an Otter it now has the perfect weight and size for me, feels vary natural in the hand and loving it.
Now the display, what can I say other than it is just amazing, bright, the colours pop, and blacks, whites, are just that. Response to touch is on par with what I’d expect yet leaps and bounds better than my 830, it’s what I’d conclude as being “normal”, still a pleasure not having to fight it.
As for the camera, from what I am seeing so far it is real good and if the 8 MP shooter on my Ativ S made me happy then the 650’s will make me even that much more happier.
Battery hasn’t caused any concern for me yet but then it’s kind of early to fully gauge. After some heavy use on second day and a total of 17+ hours we were still left with 40%, next week’s work week will be the deciding factor. And too, must be “lucky me” since none of my WPs have ever experience an excessive battery drain issues after an update so not familiar with that, touch wood. :wink:
Comparing performance to my 830 it seems zippier and smoother, whether that factual or just my imagination don’t know but we’re content thinking so LOL.
Previously I mentioned we wouldn’t have to deal with that screen flicker, flashing, or whatever the term is, as was experienced on my 830, to my astonishment and disbelief it is also present on the 650 and actually appears to be a worse case, can only blame one thing and most know what that is.
Pros:
* Price
* Display
* Cameras (both)
* Front facing speaker
* 16 GB storage
* Expandable storage
* Unlocked
* Dual-SIM
* Replaceable battery
* Size & weight
* Metal frame! (not sure how I missed that one) :grin:
Cons:
* Wait for it… OPERATING SYSTEM!!!