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AT&T (T) will sell Nokia's (NOK) Lumia 920 and 820 for $100 and $50 apiece with contracts....
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 12:06 PM ETAT&T (T) will sell Nokia's (NOK) Lumia 920 and 820 for $100 and $50 apiece with contracts. The 920's price (like that of the Lumia 900) undercuts the iPhone and many high-end Android models, but is only par with AT&T's pricing for HTC's Windows Phone 8X. Reviews for the 920 (I, II, III) have been positive, but not glowing. Much will come down to the extent consumers embrace a UI that's radically different from Android and iOS, and are willing to accept a smaller app ecosystem.
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Side note: I will be adding to my AT&T position as well, before this heavy a** phone goes to Verizon in a few years.
The same people carry an iPad around along with the iPhone, Laptop, 2 year old, purse full of make up and random junk. That Lumia 920 man just... to much weight.
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It wasn't cheap, but glad I made the move.
The difference in weight between iPhone5 and Lumia 920 is less then a bar of Snickers. For 2.6 ounces you are willing to forgo a superb phone with incredible specs.
Doesn't seem to be causing a problem in Europe. Pre-orders are at the top of the charts all over the place, so people are waiting for it in preference to the iPhone 5 or Samsung S3.
I did mention to the Apple holders they were at the *top* of an earnings bubble. Oh well. Increased my meagre NOK holdings. God bless Saint Elop for the opportunity to pick up the stock at these prices. I'm sure the previous shareholders would have an entirely different view though.
1. Camera second-to-none
2. Wireless charging (and AT&T are also including a wireless charge pad)
3. Nokia apps - specifically their navigation. Offline, and awesome.
People who comment about the "lack of apps" forget that Windows Phone 7 already has over 120,000 apps that will work on the Windows Phone 8. And currently 46 of the 50 most popular apps for Android and iPhone are also available for Windows Phone 8. AND the story will only get better with time.
Disclaimer: I work for and am long MSFT. Also long NOK. Yeah, I'm a fan. :)
preorder nov 7 @ www att com/lumia820
Lahiem
This is really a great deal! My only worry is what it will do to the bottom line of Nokia...
All the very best,
Don
1. It's the only thing offered.
2. Your budget is tight and it's much cheaper.
The argument is subjective and therefore your statements are irrelevant. What people 'like' is a personal choice. A phone is a big investment in the US your more than likely going to have it for 2 years or 18 months (upgrade time from 2 year contracts iirc). So 90% of consumers buy the phone they feel most comfortable with, and yes there are plenty of people who 'like' HTC phones.
I'm not one of them personally, but I know a few people who love their HTC's.
Genuinely excited about this phone. Feels like when I first got the iphone 1 or the Samsung Focus. Something new to explore.