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TELUS proudly puts the Nokia Lumia 800 as “Coming soon”
It’s actually quite shocking to see a Canadian carrier put the words “coming soon” on a new Windows Phone device. It’s very welcomed, but makes you do a double take because we’ve been stuck with the first-gen WP7 devices from the initial launch 14 months ago. Earlier this week it was announced that the Nokia Lumia 710 would be released by Rogers in February, and the Nokia Lumia 800 will be launched by TELUS. There was no indication as to when the 800 will be hitting stores, but TELUS has taken the time to tease us with anticipation by updating their website with the familiar “Coming Soon”. No word on price points either… but this is progress and it’s great to see Windows Phone handsets en route to Canada.
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how is it outdated?
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I have to disagree to a certain extent with your comment. Although the processor itself is outdated compared to other high end smartphones, I think you have to consider this in context.
WP7.5 has more flashy animation than iOS or Android, yet it’s silky smooth on these processors–so why sacrifice battery power with unnecessary juice? The browser is also hardware accelerated, and deals with HTML5 far faster than any competing mobile OS. Blackberry is an entirely different story–not only is their hardware outdated, but their OS is even further behind.
That being said, I’ll admit I would be singing a different tune if I was interested in gaming on my phone, as I’m sure this setup wouldn’t be ideal.
As far as the rest of your comment, I have to agree–particularly with the resolution issue… I love this OS, but hardware is the sole reason I’m heading for the new Nexus. Microsoft has to be quicker to raise the ceiling on specs if they want to attract power users.
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you obviously don’t understand anything about the user experience, the user experience is not a list of tech specs. Wp7 probably has the best overall user experience on a day to day basis and this is coming from a bb, android and iOS owner.
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@Strowg9 great answer!!! I am happy there are a lot of people who understand the context.
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Not that I’d be switching from my phone anytime soon, however, hopefully coming soon isn’t such a long ‘coming soon’ like with the previous S2X. Though since Rogers’ own Nokia wp is coming out in February, I can only assume that that will be the case.
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They have made allot of progress, window 7 is rock solid in terms of features and stability, been using windows 8 preview and its even better with hyper-v built in goodness, their server, backup, and it management tools like system center are rock solid same with office 2010, most people look like their still in the old every ms os is like vista so they suck.
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Lol BOB bait much………..windows phone does not have a nice looking flagship phone, well now this is it, i got the optimus 7 and while its a great phone it looks ugly, at least with a nokia lumia i can put it beside a iphone and feel proud it looks just as good.
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AAAAAWWWWWWW YYYYEEEEEAAAAAA!
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I WANT THE 900!
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Thank you TELUS. Now is there any way you can look into getting us the 900 or Samsung focus s?
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finally a new windows phone to hit canada. I am an android owner, and i honestly don’t think to switch to WP at the moment. but I think windows phone is good for business users (yes, email integration with the phone surpasses iOS and Android). also, for those simple individuals who want an easy to use OS Windows Phone is the one to go for along with iPhone.
always good to have choices. why are you all fankids hating on Windows Phone??
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“yes, email integration with the phone surpasses iOS and Android”
Hmmm that’s news to just about every single person on Earth. How exactly does email integration surpass that of Android or iOS?
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here is how:
1- hotmail doesn’t have push email on Android
2- Some Android devices (depending on the UI) do not always support exchange (the dell streak is a good example)
3- yahoo and gmail on iOS…. we all heard how buggy it is.
that’s how.
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Some people still use hotmail?
Anyway doesn’t hotmail support IMAP? Android supports push IMAP.
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I would wait for the lumina 900 if you want a windows phone. But I don’t know what windows phone does that Android can’t.
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Just a few things off the top of my head–WP is slick,secure rock-solid and unique and the live tiles are amazing–my phone is alive. The xbox life integration is already quite compelling but that and kinect integration is just getting started. And I would trust Microsoft (or Apple) a lot more with my personal data than Google and most importantly it is just a more pleasant user experience all around.
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This phone is the best handset on the market. And it’ll stay the best handset available in Canada till Q3 2012.
Everyone hating WP7 haven’t tried it.
People talk s**t about this OS and about the devices but this is jealousy.
U mad ?
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Nokia makes high quality hardware and now they have a much better OS so it’s nice that Telus is getting this phone. Too bad it’s not the 900 but it’s a good start and hopefully the 900 will soon follow.
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Is it just me or is Rogers sucking wind (hehe, no pun intended) when it comes to new devices? I don’t really care but come on, at least put a little effort into it…
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It’s really not a bad pickup for TELUS. Maybe it might help WP7 get some love in Canada. It’s not a bad platform. It’s amazingly fast and fluid even on these somewhat dated “specs”. Its a solid, well built phone. The screen however is way too small for me (I use the international Galaxy S2 and I find its starting to get small at 4’3 inches) and its a bit on the thick side, but its not a bad pickup for someone looking for a easy to use and very productive phone.
Someone app centric might dislike the relatively lower volume of apps available, but all the important ones are there, and the social integration is second to none. Nokia maps and drive also rival and even put to shame Google Maps on some features such as offline maps.
All in all, I love Android, but WP7 is a platform I can respect and hopefully it picks up some steam.
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I really enjoyed WP7 in the short span I had it (took over an LG Optimus 7, turned out to be a lemon, now languishing on a Milestone waiting for the contract to expire in a couple months).
I really wish they’ll set a lower price point for this phone: hardware-wise, it’s not at the same level as something like the Galaxy Nexus or HTC Amaze (higher end dual-core Telus phones in near future), but truth is that MS has actually made the OS work well with less. A <$400 no-contract price would really shake things up and get a lot of traction.
It'd also be a pipe dream, which really pisses me off.
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Why everyone first clarifies that they will not leave android before pointing towards good points in other platforms.
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Anyone knows if this phone is penta-band?
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Yes it is pentaband
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really cool how they’ll have all the colours available for everyone.
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Awesome! I’ll be looking to upgrade as soon as it’s released.
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Wrong! its not a pentaband.
Im all over this as long as nokia releases “network setup” app. If you plan on using it on the telus network you will not need this, but if your like me and want to buy it and use it on rogers, you will not be able to configure the mms settings witout that app.
other than that, once windows phone gets more apps, i can easily see it gain a rediculess portion of the phone market
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WP7 has native network setup. I have a friend using an original Samsung Focus (Rogers exclusive) on the Sasktel/Bell network. He bought it outright from Rogers, unlocked it, and configured it within the native settings. In case you’re wondering why he wouldn’t just use it on Rogers, 2 reasons: Rogers has terrible coverage in Saskatchewan; and he’s a Sasktel employee. Go ahead and buy any unlocked WP you want. As long as it has the right bands you shouldn’t have a problem.
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I’m holding out hope the 900 will come to Bell… I have an HD7 and 4.3″ is screen-size perfection for my hands, and the lack of ffc make the 800 not an “upgrade” for me. Still, a sexy device. Having tasted WP7 goodness, I could never slum on Android or IOS. The user experience is just too amazing.
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Ive enjoyed my Windows Phone and my Windows mobile phones of the past. I use to mod my windows mobile 6.0/6.1 back in the day like they do today with unlocked android and ios phones.
Today I love my windows phone as it has all the capabilities ive always wanted in a phone. Facebook integration. voice to txt and txt to voice. I even set up my facebook status as a txt and I can voice to facebook status. just a heads up set up your mobile phone in facebook and there are a few steps to go.
I will get the lumia. I may not have it on day one but will within the next few months. As i am in a new contract and might need to wait till may to take advantage of the clear upgrade program that telus offers.
People alwas wait till then end of there contrats. Telus for years has always had a way to upgrade mid contract at an afordible rate. You dont need to wait till the end. just go to a store and ask them to check your account when the phone is released and see how much it is for you to upgrade that day.. just make sure your past 6 months on your current contract.
I have had a new phone nearly yearly since 2009. mostly due to being hard on my phones. but i hope moveing to a phone that is one solid pice of poly carbonate something or other high end jet material should hope to save me.
I never got an iphone 4 due to the glass backing… like who in there right mind would make a phone glass that whe droped cracks so easly.. maybe try plexi glass next time apple…
sorry for the pun. I am a microsoft fan and always will be as they make a product and work hard to excell in anything they dip there finger in..
Best Part of Windows Phone Mango in CANADA??? its not the os…
It is ZUNE PASS!!! 9.99 its like the netflix of music.. 14 million songs to listen to stream download on your phone computer and xbox 360…
http://www.zune.net/en-ca
Again I love WINDOWS Phone!!!!
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I just literally sold my nokia 800 (rm-819 850band) because nokia has blocked out the mms portion of network setup. There was a workaround, its not available anymore…
Check this link out
http://discussions.nokiausa.com/t5/Hardware-Codes-and-Operator/lumia-800-apn-settings-for-mms-on-three-uk/td-p/1262113
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If ou sort by price low to high on their website , the nokia lumia 800 is between the galaxy fascinate (0.00$ – 2 years) and the sony xperia ray (29.99$ on 3 years). Is this a hint about it’s price?
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