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Nokia Unveils Lumia 620 - 3.8 Inch ClearBlack Display, Windows Phone 8 and NFC at the cost of $249

Nokia Launches Lumia 620 with Windows Phone 8

Nokia has just launched a new Lumia phone: The Nokia Lumia 620 The phone is smaller and much cheaper than other offerings of Windows Phone 8 Lumia devices. Nokia has taken up on itself to launch an array of affordable smartphones. The latest offering, the Nokia Lumia 620 comes with a 3.8 inch screen, 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor and Nokia’s ClearBlack display to improve the viewing experience outdoors in sunlight.

The Nokia Lumia 620 mixing things up

Nokia has started playing with the colors little by little too, now offering colors like lime green and orange, though how popular these colors will be remains to be seen. Such catchy colors usually catch the eye the first time but after a while start annoying the user.

Marko Ahtisaari, the Executive VP of Design said,

We knew there was space in the portfolio for something more compact, Something that fit beautifully in the palm of the hand. But something that still had the camera, a solid camera, and the signature apps that Nokia is noted for. And as well we wanted something that would take our pure color story and just give it a burst of playfulness — mix it up a little bit.

Cheapest Nokia Lumia with great Windows Phone 8 Features

The Nokia Lumia 620 comes with Windows Phone 8 and also includes NFC technology for linking up with various accessories, an “especially loud speaker” on the back of the phone, a “very fast” five megapixel camera and Nokia-specific Windows Phone 8 apps/features such as SmartShoot, Cinemagraph, City Lens, Lenses, Maps, Music, Drive and Transport.

The design chief said the phone will be sold at $249 (before taxes) and is the cheapest Windows Phone 8 device by far. The Nokia Lumia 620 is set to ship in January, to Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa first, with Europe and Canada following “soon thereafter”.

nokia lumia 620 yellow and lime green cheap price

Here are the technical specs that were written in the Nokia Lumia 620 official release:

Specs and Features of the Nokia Lumia 620

OS: Windows Phone 8
Networks: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100 GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Speed: HSPA+ cat14 (21Mbps), HSUPA 5.7Mbps
Display: 3.8” TFT WVGA 800x480, ClearBlack
Memory: 512MB RAM (8GB internal memory, Micro SD support up to 64GB), 7GB Microsoft SkyDrive cloud storage
Camera: 5Mpix autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: VGA
Video capture: HD 720p@30fps
Size: 115.4 mm x 61.1 mm x 11.02 mm
Weight: 127g (including battery)
Connectivity: NFC, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4Ghz + 5Ghz, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS/A-GPS, Glonass, micro-USB, 3.5mm audio connector (AHJ + WP Controls)
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 processor with 1 Ghz dual-core CPUs
Audio: Two distortion-free high-amplitude microphones, Dolby Headphone

What do you think of the new Nokia Lumia 620 phone with its competitive pricing? Do you think its the phone Nokia needs to boost its sales compared to its Android competitors? Let us know in the comments.

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Pros & Cons of Nokia Lumia 820 - Advantages & Disadvantages

Advantages & Disadvantages of Lumia 820- More Pros & Less Cons

Windows fans are waiting for the much awaited Nokia Lumia 920 - the flagship Windows 8 Smartphone of the year, but Nokia Lumia 820 seems to be another promising entry from Nokia in the mid level price range for the people who are not willing to shell out the price for a Lumia 920. Nokia is showing much promise of a comeback into the smartphone market by releasing a variety of phones for all price ranges, coming out with lot of Windows 8 smart phones including Nokia Lumia 820, 920 & the latest Nokia Lumia 620.

Also Read - List of Windows 8 Smartphones

Let's check out the major advantages and disadvantages of Nokia Lumia 820 over its competitors. One of the major downsides can be a smaller Windows Marketplace where the number of Apps are still sparse when we compare it with iOS App Store and Android - Google Play Store.

Pros of Lumia 820

Supports MicroSD Card
One of the good features of Lumia 820 is its support for the microSD card. The new trend of avoiding MicroSD card has been started in most of the Windows and some of the Android phones. Unlike its larger sibling the Lumia 920, 820 features expandable memory with microSD card.

User replaceable battery
While Nokia's smartphones usually have uni-body design i.e. battery is not removable, Lumia 820 has battery which is easily replaceable by users. So they don't have to rush to a charging point each time their battery starts dwindling and they can just carry a spare battery with them.

Free lifetime voice-guided navigation
Nokia has given has included its voice guided navigation system to all its smartphones. Nokia's OVI Maps are considered one of the best Maps and Navigation systems out there. It offers turn by turn navigation free for lifetime which a lot of people will definitely consider as a huge advantage.

Cons of Lumia 820

The phone is quite heavy
It features a 4.3 inch display and the phone is quite heavy for its relative size. Bigger phones like Samsung Galaxy S3 weighs just 137g whereas the weight of 820 is 160g.

Windows Marketplace is the biggest disadvantage
Windows marketplace is yet to gain traction with lot of games & and that is why Windows announced prizes for those who will add quality apps to the Windows Marketplace. In spite of all its efforts the windows marketplace still lacks a lot of the famed apps and that is what prevents lots of customers from buying a Windows device.

Basically if you look at Nokia's smartphone strategy from far, it seems to be trying to combine the good and bad of Android and iOS. Whether it will succeed or not we will know soon enough. What do you think? Will Nokia be able to make a dent in the market with its new phone? Let us know in the comments.

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Nokia Lumia 920 vs HTC 8X Windows 8 Phone - Review , Specs & features

Compare Nokia Lumia 920 vs HTC 8X - Review , Specs & features

HTC & Nokia Lumia are coming up with new range of Window OS smart phones in india. Nokia Lumia 920 & HTC 8X are best in their class & that's why they are likely to compete with each other. Nokia Lumia 920 is one of the most anticipated phones of the year. Lumia 920 will be official all over the world by January 2013.

Also read- List of Microsoft Windows 8 Phone

Display

Nokia Lumia 920 has a bigger display of 4.5 inch compared to HTC 8X's display which is of 4.3 inch.The HTC 8X's display is quite sharper than Nokia Lumia 920. It is 342 ppi & has display resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. On the other side, Nokia Lumia 920's sharpness is around 332 ppi with 768 x 1280 pixels resolution.Both the display screens are protected by corning Gorilla glass, which is another plus point for the smart phones.

Design

Nokia Lumia 920 has a thickness of 10.7,99cc(5.13 mm & has footprint dimensions of 130.3x70.8mm.HTC Windows Phone 8X is a lightweight phone, weighing mere 130 gms, while the Nokia Lumia 920 weighs 185 gms.Lumia 920 as well as HTC Windows Phone 8X sports 3.5 MM jack which allows you to connect the headphones. Both Gadgets even support multi-touch functionality.

Processor & Os

Both the phones, have Dual-core processor which is quite good.Nokia Lumia 920 processor is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon chipset & HTC 8X processor comes with a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon chipset.

These phones are packed with all new Windows 8 Operating System.

Memory

The Nokia Lumia 920 equipped with 1 GB RAM & contains 32 GB storage.The HTC 8X equipped with 1 GB RAM & contains 16 GB storage.Both the gadgets lack microSD card, which can be a big disadvantage for those who are would like to have microSD card slot.

Camera

Nokia Lumia 920's primary camera quality is certainly better than HTC 8X's primary camera.HTC 8X sports primary camera with 8 mega pixel & Lumia 920 is loaded with camera of 8.7 mega pixels.Both the smart phones have auto focus as well as LED flash which comes handy when you need to take pictures in low light.Both the phones have secondary camera which is great advantage for tho who love to make video calls & use skype.Both the Phones are capable of shooting great videos at 1080p@30fps(frames per second) & 1080p@30fps respectively.

Battery

As far as the battery life is concerned, HTC Windows Phone 8X's battery life is much better than Nokia Lumia 920's battery life. It is pre loaded with a battery of 1800 mAh standard capacity on the other hand, Nokia Lumia 920 is equipped with standard battery of 2000 mAh capacity.Nokia Lumia 920 lasts for maximum 400 hours when 2G is used & lasts for 400 hours when 3G Internet accessed.

Verdict

Lumia 920 & HTC 8X are windows 8 smartphones with almost similar features. 920 gets an edge for features like wireless charging. Now it's upto buyers those who will decide if they prefer Nokia 920 or HTC's 8X.

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HTC 8X Contracts in US - Verizon, AT&T | Prices of Locked & unlcoked Handsets

HTC 8X Contracts in US - Verizon, AT&T

HTC recently rolled out HTC 8X in the US - another Windows 8 Mobile phone. New ranges of Windows 8 phones can be a great alternative for android & iOS handsets. HTC 8X is likely to compete with Nokia Lumia 920 in coming months. HTC 8X will be available with At&t, Verizon & few other providers. Verizon has started taking pre-orders where as AT&T is already selling the 8GB & 16 GB versions.

Here's is what AT&T, Verizon offers for HTC 8X- Windows 8 Phone. Both Unlocked & locked versions are offered by service providers.

HTC 8x with AT&T Contracts

AT&T offers 8GB as well as 16 GB models.
Key feature of AT&T is they offer 8 GB model which is cheaper- Just $100.
Unlocked HTC 8X (8GB) will cost $450.
Unlocked 16GB version costs $550.

HTC 8x with Verizon Contracts

Verizon Offers 16 GB HTC 8X
Verizon contract doesn’t include 8 GB model
Unlocked HTC 8X(16GB) costs $550
If you wish to sign the contract of 2 years with Verizon, you can have it for $200. Buyers will be getting their phones by November 13, 2012.

Key Features of HTC 8x

# 4.3 inch Super LCD 2 screen with screen protected by Gorilla Glass 2
# 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU with the Adreno 225 GPU
# 1 GB ram
# 8 megapixel camera with LED flash & autofocus
# 2.1 megapixel of secondary shooter
# Internal Memory of 16 GB (12 GB user accessible)
# Lacks MicroSD card slot

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Windows 8 Phones - List of WP8 Devices, Specs and Features

Microsoft's Mobile OS the Windows Phone 8 has the uphill task of living up to its huge expectations. The WP8 OS is fresh, intuitive and offers a nice alternative to those who do not like the bland nature of the Apple iOS or those who don't want the extremely open features available is Google's Android. So if you're a user who wants to basically get things done along with some control over how your phone works, the WP devices are perfect for you. Whether or not Microsoft can roll out a polished OS that can compete with the giants like iOS and Android remains to be seen.

Microsoft has chosen a few companies to support their Windows 8 OS and their entry into the big leagues. So far the companies that will be offering Windows Phone 8 Devices are Nokia, HTC, Samsung and as per the rumors Huawei. If you're planning to buy a Windows Phone that offers WP8 here's a full list of devices so far that have been announced that will be available starting November 2012.

Windows 8 Smartphones - Specs & features

This list will be updated as and when newer phones are launched by the manufacturers. If there's a phone that you think we left out, let us know in the comments.