Windows Phone 8 official launch powered by Jessica Alba and Sho Nuff

[G The Resurrected]

So I was reading up on the major differences in architecture between Surface RT and Win Phone 8 applications and I'm starting to get excited. Both of them share the same basic architecture using arm based processors and it is the first to actually use multiple cores for the OS. Android essentially uses one core for OS and the other for application purposes, and same with iOS. This is the first OS of its kind in a mobile platform, and its super easy to program for, I think I'm in love.

Sprint needs to get on the ball damnit. I want a 1080p HTC screen...

[Mupepe]

Hot damn.  Picked up a red 920 this morning.  My cyan didn't end up shipping so I went ahead and cancelled it.  I couldn't wait.  The build quality feels sturdy as fuck.  The screen is gorgeous.  Love it! 

Everyone in my office uses an iphone.  When I came in with my new phone they wanted to see it and most of them were so confused and frustrated regarding how to use it.  I was blown away.  But now I guess I understand why some people don't switch from the iphone.  It's really all they are comfortable with.

[MCD]

Congrats!

I am not buying anything till my exams are over.

[recursivelyenumerable]

Curious what they found confusing/frustrating about WP, since it seems pretty much the same as iPhone in terms of how you interact with it (unlike Win8 which has some new gestures you have to learn). Or is it just having things in different places that's confusing enough by itself?

[Mupepe]

Curious what they found confusing/frustrating about WP, since it seems pretty much the same as iPhone in terms of how you interact with it (unlike Win8 which has some new gestures you have to learn). Or is it just having things in different places that's confusing enough by itself?

I assume the latter.  I've never extensively used the iphone so I'm not sure how it really compares but anyone who has used other android phones or whatever have never had a problem with my phone.  For example, they were in the photos section and were trying to access the camera from there.  I showed them the dedicated camera button and I got a "How are we supposed to know that's what it's for?"  They are all older though (late 30's hardy har har) so maybe it's just being so accustomed to something.  I have no idea.

Congrats!

I am not buying anything till my exams are over.

At least your restraint will allow you your pick of colors and accessories.  They didn't have shit in stock for accessories.

[pilonv1]

Hot damn.  Picked up a red 920 this morning.  My cyan didn't end up shipping so I went ahead and cancelled it.  I couldn't wait.  The build quality feels sturdy as fuck.  The screen is gorgeous.  Love it! 

Everyone in my office uses an iphone.  When I came in with my new phone they wanted to see it and most of them were so confused and frustrated regarding how to use it.  I was blown away.  But now I guess I understand why some people don't switch from the iphone.  It's really all they are comfortable with.

Quite jelly, 920 isn't out here for a few more weeks. Hoping to get the matte grey one

I have an iPhone 4gs for work so I can still drift back to iOS if needed but I'm looking forward to having something new.

[recursivelyenumerable]

I assume the latter.  I've never extensively used the iphone so I'm not sure how it really compares but anyone who has used other android phones or whatever have never had a problem with my phone.  For example, they were in the photos section and were trying to access the camera from there.  I showed them the dedicated camera button and I got a "How are we supposed to know that's what it's for?" 

Which is a reasonable question, but applies to the volume and power buttons equally well. Ultimately every interface will have a certain number of things you have to know or learn, it's hard to escape it without I guess covering the screen with labeled buttons everywhere (but then everything would be uniformly harder to find)

[Mupepe]

I assume the latter.  I've never extensively used the iphone so I'm not sure how it really compares but anyone who has used other android phones or whatever have never had a problem with my phone.  For example, they were in the photos section and were trying to access the camera from there.  I showed them the dedicated camera button and I got a "How are we supposed to know that's what it's for?" 

Which is a reasonable question, but applies to the volume and power buttons equally well. Ultimately every interface will have a certain number of things you have to know or learn, it's hard to escape it without I guess covering the screen with labeled buttons everywhere (but then everything would be uniformly harder to find)

that's what I was saying.  They're just so used to their iPhone that they disregard the learning curve with anything apparently. Oh well. I don't know why I was surprised. Its not something that's unique to smartphones

[BlueTsunami]

AT&T denied me online which means I have to go to a store where they'll want me to put like $200 down on top of the price of the phone or something cause I have nonexistent credit :sniffles I guess I'll get the 8X instead when it comes out for T-Mobile.

[recursivelyenumerable]

Played with a Lumia 920 a bit today. Looks great, it's great to finally get a Windows Phone with a high resolution screen, and the new start screen is cool, but the huge screen really did bother me a bit - I don't really care about the weight, but it just feels slightly awkward to hold with one hand and use with your thumb. Another thing which bothered me a bit was the new start screen animation that flies past the app list feels heavier and slower (I don't know if it actually takes longer or it just feels like it because there's more going on).

[Mupepe]

Just wanted to post an update about the phone and my thoughts so far:

I had some freezing issues and went to return my phone but they were all out. But they seem to have cleared up anyways. It froze 4 times in the first day but hasn't frozen in 4 days since. So I think I'm going to keep it.

Yesterday I woke up at 6am and finally got home from work at around 9:30pm. I used internet all day and listened to music for 2 hours in the gym and ran my app for the gym. When I threw it on the charger after 15 and a half hours I had 46% battery left.

I haven't disabled any background applications. They're all allowed to run. I don't use messenger though. As I said earlier, best battery life in any smartphone I've owned. Every other smartphone I've ever owned had to be recharged by the middle of the day because of my constant web browsing and listening to music.

The phone itself is just gorgeous.  And I already dropped it once at the gym and it was solid.  No scuffs or scratches at all.  It's a fucking tank.  Love it love it love it.  I've also really wowed some people with the pictures it can take.  It will replace most cheap point and shoots easily.

The weight issues are blown out of proportion too.  The biggest issue really was getting used to holding such a big screen but I don't even notice anymore and the extra space on the screen is well worth it.  I know some people complain that it gets tiresome to hold it up to your ear but I don't really make phone calls so I can't say but from my experience I have a feeling it's just whining (work out lol j/k).

[MCD]

Freezing/screen blackout/battery issue is a known issue with old Lumia phones, mainly the Lumia 800.

I hope yours remain solid because that shit can be nasty with my 800. Nokia firmware needs some major work which is why I am still torn between it and the HTC 8X.

[Mupepe]

Good to know. I skipped the 800 and 900 to wait for wp8 so I didn't know it was common.

[pilonv1]

It's nearly impossible to pre-order one here, stock is so low.

[MCD]

http://www.wpcentral.com/severe-windows-phone-8-bug-rears-its-head-gmail-users

Attention Gmail users.

[G The Resurrected]

http://www.wpcentral.com/severe-windows-phone-8-bug-rears-its-head-gmail-users

Attention Gmail users.

Same thing happens in windows 8 too. Its not just the phones that have that issue. Its strange and all I can say is that its annoying to live with cause once it bugs out entirely you have to delete the email app and reinstall it.

[Mupepe]

No issue here yet. Not on windows 8 or wp8. *knocks on wood*

[lordmaji]

I just got a new laptop and it has Windows 8 on it... I can say so far... I'm not a fan. I can see it being handy on a handheld or tablet, but desktop? meh... I had to download Classic Shell to feel comfortable.

I also can't seem to get the netflix app to update. what a pain in the ass.

[MrAngryFace]

Got my 8X- bonerz

[Van Cruncheon]

got my 8x, here. for a proper work phone, it slaughters ios and shitdroid. holy crap, full WORKING exchange and lync support, complete office support, CUM ON MY TITS AND FACE. hipsters and the unemployed can keep nasty iphone; gruesome slugpeople can stick to shitdroid

[G The Resurrected]

why did you both get the HTC and not the 920? I'd much rather have 32gb than the crap HTC gives you.

[Van Cruncheon]

because i am on verizon, and the 822 is a disgusting 800x480? verizon doesn't offer the 920/922.

[MCD]

http://www.wpcentral.com/verizon-ditches-group-messaging-windows-phone

Just posting this to let you know, Van.

Not a big deal.

[MrAngryFace]

8X is so sweet

[BlueTsunami]

because i am on verizon, and the 822 is a disgusting 800x480? verizon doesn't offer the 920/922.

The 822 doesn't even look like a Nokia phone either. Stout and ugly.

I'm waiting on my 8X. I love the Blue they chose its almost like Supermans blue. I prefer it to the Cyan.

[Olivia Wilde Homo]

got my 8x, here. for a proper work phone, it slaughters ios and shitdroid. holy crap, full WORKING exchange and lync support, complete office support, CUM ON MY TITS AND FACE. hipsters and the unemployed can keep nasty iphone; gruesome slugpeople can stick to shitdroid

Wow, consider me very interested!

[Freyj]

got my 8x, here. for a proper work phone, it slaughters ios and shitdroid. holy crap, full WORKING exchange and lync support, complete office support, CUM ON MY TITS AND FACE. hipsters and the unemployed can keep nasty iphone; gruesome slugpeople can stick to shitdroid

Wow, consider me very interested!

Fuck that, I don't want to be on Lync anymore than I already have to be. Email me motherfucker, stop trying to use Lync to get to the top of my priorities.

Want one of these, but just to DEVELOP DEVELOP DEVELOP DEVELOP for. Galaxy Note Dos is my next phone.

[MrAngryFace]

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2012/11/windows-phone-8-review-microsoft-lays-a-foundation-for-success/

[AdmiralViscen]

Windows Phone 8 is hot. Ordered an iPhone 5 anyway. I want an 8x for my work phone

[BlueTsunami]

My 8X is on the way. Hopefully it gets here before Thursday so I can show off to my extended family 'cause I have nothing else going on in my liiiife

[MrAngryFace]

I love my 8X- so fuckin sweet

[Mupepe]

My 920 is fucking sweet. I'm loving the battery life and wireless charging.

[MCD]

My 8X is on the way. Hopefully it gets here before Thursday so I can show off to my extended family 'cause I have nothing else going on in my liiiife

Do it like Ben:

[BlueTsunami]

My 8X is on the way. Hopefully it gets here before Thursday so I can show off to my extended family 'cause I have nothing else going on in my liiiife

Do it like Ben:

I'mma follow that intro template. OK EVERYONE, GROUP PHOTO. HEY BRIAN, YOU OWN AN ANDROID RIGHT?...

[pilonv1]

Can his phone help their blurry shirts?

[MCD]

For anyone still torn between HTC 8X and Lumia 920, here is a great article comparing the two:

http://www.wpcentral.com/htc-8x-vs-nokia-lumia-920-signature-vs-flagship

[Robo]

Getting back to what's important here, Gwen Stefani > Jessica Alba.

[BlueTsunami]

The tapered edges of the 8X feel so damn good in the hand. It gives this tactile illusion that you're holding a much thinner phone (its already pretty thin). All the Android and Apple peeps I've shown it to were absolutely jelly 

[MCD]

I am sorry, Blue.

I really, really wanted to get the 8X but I cannot live without Nokia Drive. Even though Nokia promised to bring it to all phones, I don't see any news about it.

I will wait a week or two for any news about it because I still don't fancy heavy phones.

[Mupepe]

Getting back to what's important here, Gwen Stefani > Jessica Alba.

wtf?!

[pilonv1]

Getting back to what's important here, Gwen Stefani > Jessica Alba.

wtf?!

Agreed, leper robo

[MCD]

I really like this phone.  I think it's the first time a cell phone has wowed me since iPhone 3g.  Needs more good apps, though.  Especially more apps with live tiles.

NOKIA

CONNECTING PEOPLE TOGETHER

TVC!!!!!

[recursivelyenumerable]

I tried the 8X, it is ok but too HIDEOS looking for me to want to blow $500 on it. The 920 is sweet but the carrier-industrial complex doesn't seem to want me to have it.

I am leaning toward just getting a Nexus 4 but that seems to be impossible to find atm too. Andrex? Hook me up?

[MCD]

>Nexus

You traitor.

[BlueTsunami]

The 8X is beautiful you SHUT YOUR MOUF

[recursivelyenumerable]

I have sort of talked myself into getting the 8x despite its indisputable uglitude

[MCD]

you will regret this

[recursivelyenumerable]

At least this will put me back on the upgrade train for a while. Right? Right?

[recursivelyenumerable]

Ordered a Nexus 4 - if Microsoft's OEMs don't wanna sell me an unlocked phone, I guess I'll go elsewhere. Fuck tha carriers.

[MrAngryFace]

I love my 8x FUCK HATERs

[recursivelyenumerable]

NO F U

[MrAngryFace]

you are learning how to argue with me

[MrAngryFace]

btw- Dragon's Blade is a great game for Windows Phone- check it out.

[BlueTsunami]

Just bought Dragon's Blade and yeah, I can get into this. The instanced dungeons sort of feel like Star Oceans bonus dungeon. Very cool.

[MrAngryFace]

Its the only game i've played consistently- he's still adding stuff too- looking at elemental weapons, new UI, all kindsa crap

[pilonv1]

Launch of the Lumia here has been a trainwreck. Stores in the CBD getting 2 handsets, black only. 2-3 weeks for more stock.

[MCD]

http://conversations.nokia.com/2012/12/05/the-family-is-growing-nokia-lumia-620/

Announcing the Nokia Lumia 620:



•Networks: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100
 GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

•Display: 3.8” TFT WVGA 800×480, ClearBlack

•Memory: 512MB RAM (8GB internal memory, Micro SD support up to 64GB)

•Camera: 5Mpix autofocus, LED flash; Video capture: HD 720p@30fps; VGA front camera

•Size & weight: 115.4 x 61.1 x 11.02 mm; 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: 1 GHz Dual Core Snapdragon (TM) S4

•Battery Talk time: (GSM/WCDMA) Up to 14.6 h/ up to 9.9 h; Standby time: Up to 330 h

Only for $249 USD. Coming Q1 2013.

[MCD]

Finally scored a red 920!

[Mupepe]

Finally scored a red 920!

we are now brothers!! 

[BlueTsunami]

http://www.wpcentral.com/first-ota-update-windows-phone-8-os-now-live-htc-8x?utm_source=wpc&utm_medium=twitter