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Nokia Lumia 520 (Windows Phone 8.1): @ $59 best value for a smartphone ever?
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:00 pm
Only $59 unlocked at the Microsoft Store
$59 for an unlocked smartphone running the latest Windows Phone software? That's amazing! Might get this just to try Windows Phone 8.1.
Anybody here use Windows phone? Is the lack of Google services a big deal?
$59 for an unlocked smartphone running the latest Windows Phone software? That's amazing! Might get this just to try Windows Phone 8.1.
Anybody here use Windows phone? Is the lack of Google services a big deal?
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Specs:
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, dual-core 1 GHz
Memory1
RAM: 512MB, mass memory: 8GB
Networks
WCDMA network: 900 MHz, 2100 MHz..WCDMA max data speed DL: HSDPA - 21.1 Mbps ..WCDMA max data speed UL: HSUPA - 5.76 Mbps ..GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz..GSM max data speed DL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps ..GSM max data speed UL: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
Display
4 inches, WVGA (800 x 480)
Battery2
Battery model: BL-5J, 1430 mAh, 3.7 volt
Main camera
5 MP, auto focus with two-stage capture key, 4 x zoom, 28 mm focal length, formats JPEG/Exif , (No Flash).
Audio
Nokia Music, Mix Radio, PlayReady
Dimensions
2.52 x 4.72 x 0.38 in (64 x 119.9 x 9.9 mm) (LxWxH)
Weight
4.37 oz (124 g)
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Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:12 pm to hikingfan
subsidized? or can i just go buy it for $59?
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:15 pm to CAD703X
i might grab it as an extra phone for $60
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:15 pm to CAD703X
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subsidized?
Nope. That is the full retail price.
And yes, for that price it's actually a pretty good phone. My wife tried one out for a while.
The app ecosystem of course is nothing compared to iOS and android, but just taking the phone by itself it's pretty good for that price.
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 12:17 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:18 pm to ZereauxSum
that AT&T phone can work on TMOBILE right?
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:20 pm to hikingfan
Can I run that on wifi without a SIM card? I might consider this to get a Windows Phone testing unit.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:22 pm to hikingfan
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Anybody here use Windows phone? Is the lack of Google services a big deal?
Just to add, you can use gmail and probably replace other services with MS ones.
Not having a robust App Store really sucked IMO. The stock browser is garbage and there were literally no good alternatives. Camera is not even rate-able against a flagship phone.
But...If you're not a big time app user and just use the big ones like Facebook, Instagram and don't care about high end features this is probably a hell of a bargain. You get a lot for $60 and like you said, you own it no contract.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:23 pm to TigerinATL
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Can I run that on wifi without a SIM card?
you should be able to..you can do this with any phone.
and yes, att phone will work on tmo if carrier unlocked
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:24 pm to Byron Bojangles III
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hat AT&T phone can work on TMOBILE right?
I'm almost positive it can but I think you have to get the 521. Don't quote me on that
Posted on 6/30/14 at 12:24 pm to ZereauxSum
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You get a lot for $60 and like you said, you own it no contract.
anyone switching to tmo from another service provider should snap this up while they wait for a better phone to come along.
..and hey..its a perfect backup phone in a pinch.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 1:38 pm to TigerinATL
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I might consider this to get a Windows Phone testing unit.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 1:55 pm to ZereauxSum
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The stock browser is garbage and there were literally no good alternatives.
I wouldnt say that and UC Browser is a great browser. I believe Maxthon is on there now also
But this is an excellent smartphone for anyone who's new to smartphomes or don't need all the fancy features. Windows Phone is smooth, simple, efficient, and good on battery.
My mom has gotten up to 5 days, 4 hours on her HTC 8X
Posted on 6/30/14 at 2:08 pm to hikingfan
Possibly. I just got the 1020 and am liking it.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 2:24 pm to wizziko
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I wouldnt say that and UC Browser is a great browser. I believe Maxthon is on there now also
Personal preference I guess. The placement of everything just seemed weird and everything seemed slow and heavy. But, I haven't been a fan of IE for the last decade or so.
I didn't even see UC when I looked in their App Store. But this was a couple of months ago.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 2:28 pm to ZereauxSum
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The placement of everything just seemed weird and everything seemed slow and heavy.
Some things could be done a little better I'll admit
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I didn't even see UC when I looked in their App Store. But this was a couple of months ago
That's a browser I used on WP 7.5/7.8. I would assume its in 8 also
Posted on 6/30/14 at 5:08 pm to wizziko
Not sure if the Lumia 1020 would have a separate browser, as its a more high end phone, but mine came with IE installed as the browser.
This post was edited on 6/30/14 at 5:12 pm
Posted on 6/30/14 at 5:34 pm to ZereauxSum
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I didn't even see UC when I looked in their App Store. But this was a couple of months ago.
I've had a Lumia 920 since Dec 2012 and had UC since then
Posted on 6/30/14 at 5:42 pm to ZereauxSum
512mb of ram is not my idea of a pretty good phone.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 6:20 pm to jcole4lsu
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512mb of ram is not my idea of a pretty good phone
Please get off your high horse. The phone costs $60 for crying out loud. You want better specs? Get a higher end phone.
Posted on 6/30/14 at 7:17 pm to jcole4lsu
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Posted by jcole4lsu 512mb of ram is not my idea of a pretty good phone.
Can you show me a phone that has more RAM for $60?
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