WP8 Device Pre-Orders Commence at Best Buy
Best Buy begins pre-orders for both the Nokia Lumia 920 and the HTC 8X.
Best Buy has kicked off pre-orders for Nokia and HTC-developed smartphones running on Microsoft's latest mobile operating system. The US retailer's website lists the Lumia 920 for $149.99 through a two-year contract. The price for the device without the contract is $599.99. Meanwhile, the HTC 8X will be available for $99.99 with a contract and $599.99 without one.
The listings, however, don't detail when those who pre-order can expect delivery. All it says is that devices "will ship when available." AT&T and Nokia had announced a partnership earlier in the month where the former will exclusively carry the Lumia 920 in the U.S. during November.
Microsoft will officially announce Windows Phone 8 on October 29, three days after its Windows 8 operating system launches.
Wouldn't mind seeing what Windows 8 phones are like now I had a windows mobile based phone before Android was around, it was quite good for what it was back than. Though I don't believe I have ever seen one, even in stores.
Im soooo going to buy it...
Sound promising for me with all the features ... the Phone and OS since i work with MS servers !
I'm with you at least part of the way. I upgraded my phone from an Omnia SCH-i910 to a DROID RAZR MAXX. Literally the difference was night and day and I felt like I was getting ripped off for data plans. There's no comparison in what my old phone could do and what my new phone can. When I upgraded, I kept in mind the amount of apps available for iPhones and Androids. I hate Apple, so it was Android for me. I wasn't aware of any sort of Appstore for the Windows Phone 7.5 at the time. I will say this, though. It looks like Windows Phone buttons are more user friendly for those with big fingers. That would've been a plus for me, although there are Windows 7 (soon 8) based themes available for Adroid phones.
Windows 8 should stay on Phones, Tablets and Touchscreen PCs (like HP TouchSmarts). The way it's set up is completely not user-friendly. I almost wonder if Microsoft is trying to do away with the keyboard and mouse in future releases of Windows.
I know one person with Lumia 800, and got to try it for 1 day and gotta say, phone was very good, fast and easy to use. Since then I am thinking to upgrade my Samsung I9000 to an WP.
I've played around with WinMobile 6 phones at work, they are alright, it does what it's intended to do: Make phone calls =P
The moment you plugged your phone into a pc you should have been prompted to install Zune. That's the store or on the phone itself?
JOSHSKORNWindows 8 should stay on Phones, Tablets and Touchscreen PCs (like HP TouchSmarts). The way it's set up is completely not user-friendly.[/citation]
Tell that to my home computers and work laptop... none have touch screens. Even a three year old can use the 'Modern UI'.
That's the problem, most of us computer users are not three year olds...... >_>
The problem is that even on a tech enthusiast website, the majority of posters/readers are idiots with zero whose computer skills amount to using Word and surfing the internet (you know bankers/real estate people/ that sort of thing). Real enthusiasts will have no problem using Windows 8.
I think about 1/2 the Windows 8 haters are simply Apple Trolls who recognize that MS is now ahead of Apple by having one operating system that works well on any device.
Whats that you say? AT&T only????
Well better luck next time.
I know 2 people with windows 7 phones now and are very happy with them. I know way more people at least interested in windows 8 phones.
^This.
Can't believe that a phone company that's struggling is still closing these exclusivity deals, instead of launching the phone at the same time on all major carriers.
They refused to properly display and promote WP7.x. If you could even find the HTC Trophy, it was most likely a non-functional display model - worthless! Their salespeople are clueless about it. If you ask they'll just tell you "Oh just get such and such Android or an iPhone". As far as exclusivity goes, the 920 is "exclusive" to AT&T for a limited time, just like the 820. But just as there is an 822 in the works, there's no reason they couldn't have a 922 or similar for Verizon.
On top of this, you need CDMA radio support in the phone. So it's not a straight rebadge job even if the device isn't exclusive. So why build a phone specifically for Verizon when they'll do everything possible to make sure it never is shown off to customers? Hopefully this changes with WP8. They're supposed to throw in a lot more support and weight behind it, and maybe even get some decent devices. But recently they've been whining about the lack of backdoor access, which makes me a bit concerned.
If only AT&T got better reception around here.