Argonath RPG - A World of its own
Argonath RPG Community => Speakerbox => Topic started by: cchipscookies on June 16, 2013, 05:15:31 pm
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Hey guys!
I need a new phone. I was taking photos of my dog with my BB Z10. My dog suddenly pulled my earphones cord and my BB went face first from my second floor to my first floor. (I was near the stairs. It went through the fence thingy). The screen completely shattered. The LCD is busted too. White, green, random colors on the screen. Fixing it won't be an option because it's quite expensive and warranty won't cover it. (Accident, not manufacturing defect)
I have used all mobile OSes except for palm (who uses that now :P) and windows phone. I would like a windows phone as my next phone. I like their live tiles and simple layout like Windows 8.
So I don't know whether to get the Nokia Lumia 925 or the HTC 8X.
I know that Nokia cameras are pretty good but 8mp? My old Xperia Z was better than it. Also is beats audio really useful (is there really a difference?) or is it a fake marketing thing? (Like a basic EQ option)
Please give opinions!
Thanks! :)
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More megapixesl =/= Better
In fact, it often is that more megapixels equals poorer image quality. :razz:
I have a Windows Phone (Lumia 720) and I love the simplicity of it and like Apple, things just work without the extra hassle needed with Android. Can't really tell about the 925 or 8X as I haven't had my hands on the 8X and when I did get the 925 on my hands it just still a prototype. I'd recommend reading separate reviews of both phones and decide which suits you and your needs better. For me what I really wanted was long battery life and one-hand operating, hence my decision to go with the 720 that has the largest battery of the range and that you can use by a single hand.
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http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Nokia-Lumia-925,HTC-Windows-Phone-8X/phones/7850,7224 (http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Nokia-Lumia-925,HTC-Windows-Phone-8X/phones/7850,7224)
Seems like both of them are pretty much the same. The CPU and RAM is the same. Are there any special Nokia or HTC software? (Like in android, Sony has it's own music player with better sound quality, Samsung has it's own Touchwiz UI).
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R.I.P your Blackberry Z10 :( i'm a blackberry user too :)
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R.I.P your Blackberry Z10 :( i'm a blackberry user too :)
Thanks. I love blackberries and their keyboards (the touchscreen one on the Z10 was pretty good. I thought it would be like an iPhone keyboard). I used to have a 9700. That was the best BB ever with the faux leather back lol.
It's really hard to find an actual, physical QWERTY keyboard on any phones now :(
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Nokia Lumia 925 for sure. Firstly, Nokia is king in the camera department, adding a sixth lens, as well as optical image stabilization in the 925, it trumps the 8X any day. I would also like to add that you are getting the latest version of Windows Phone on the 925, the 8X is still a version behind.
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Nokia Lumia 925 for sure. Firstly, Nokia is king in the camera department, adding a sixth lens, as well as optical image stabilization in the 925, it trumps the 8X any day. I would also like to add that you are getting the latest version of Windows Phone on the 925, the 8X is still a version behind.
Also, how many apps (good ones) are there in the windows store?
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The app department is small compared to google play or app store. But you get almost all the popular apps you would want plus some good replacements. I haven't bought a nokia yet but I tested the 620. It's really really smooth and fast, plus, I really really liked the interface. Go for Nokia 925, you get a very good camera with it.
P.S. Wasn't it you who suggested me to buy Android? :p
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Lol Yeah. I love android. But i'm getting bored of all the phones on the market. (It's either Android or iOs). I want something new and fresh (hence returning to a BB) (which my dog/me broke). So I want a Windows Phone now :)
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I honestly don't know why you're going for Windows Phone. It's extremely limited. And if you really want a basic "PC / desktop" operating system on your phone, get an android and wait for ubuntu to be released which can be overwritten on android phones.
If you reaaally want a Windows Phone, get an HTC Titan. Extremely good, big and quality phone for a very decent price. Especially used versions.
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Also, how many apps (good ones) are there in the windows store?
Many great apps are on the store, the ones you are looking for are something only you can find out.
Check out this site (http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store) to search for apps you may be interested in.
I honestly don't know why you're going for Windows Phone. It's extremely limited. And if you really want a basic "PC / desktop" operating system on your phone, get an android and wait for ubuntu to be released which can be overwritten on android phones.
If you reaaally want a Windows Phone, get an HTC Titan. Extremely good, big and quality phone for a very decent price. Especially used versions.
And no, the HTC Titan is a much older Windows Phone running an older version of the OS with a lesser camera than the Nokia Lumia 925 offering.
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Many great apps are on the store, the ones you are looking for are something only you can find out.
Check out this site (http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store) to search for apps you may be interested in.
Sure Windows store has basic stuff like Whatsapp.. But not advanced applications and games like Play Store.
And no, the HTC Titan is a much older Windows Phone running an older version of the OS with a lesser camera than the Nokia Lumia 925 offering.
The 925 would be a hilarious waste of money.
Such a strong phone limited to the Windows platform.. Just a shame.
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I might try to hack the 925 to run Android or something after I got tired of Windows Phone. (Surely somebody will port the whole android to 925. Somebody did it with the N9)
:)
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Sure Windows store has basic stuff like Whatsapp.. But not advanced applications and games like Play Store.
The 925 would be a hilarious waste of money.
Depends on what applications you are looking for, your judgement does not make up the millions of Windows Phone users who are content what Microsoft is currently offering within their store. I for one, coming from the Samsung S2 running Jelly Bean prefer my Lumia 920, even though the application count is not higher than iOS or Android counterparts.
Such a strong phone limited to the Windows platform.. Just a shame.
Wouldn't say limited, rather thriving on a smooth and intuitive interface that such a device is able to highlight. Anyhow, this isn't a discussion about platforms, rather how cchipscookies is able to choose a Windows Phone for his specific needs.
Good luck in your decision and I hope you enjoy whichever device you choose. Please do not hesitate to message me if you have any questions regarding Windows Phone.
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How is the music player on Windows Phone? (either on Nokia devices or HTC devices with beats). I'm not an audiophile but I like my music.
Settings like EQ, surround sound etc... ? Are they available? And are there other music player apps (like poweramp on android) available?
Thanks!
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I might try to hack the 925 to run Android or something after I got tired of Windows Phone. (Surely somebody will port the whole android to 925. Somebody did it with the N9)
:)
It's a big question mark whether someone at XDA developers will manage to port android to the 925.
And even if it happens, it will be instable and incomplete, like most Android ports on Windows Phones.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to scare you but with the money you spend on a 925 you can get a superphone that actually uses the hardware inside it, with all options that WM has.
Your choice tho, good luck.
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Problem is that I'm already bored of all the mobile OSes out there. (I used Android and iOS since forever). It's not like the 1990/2000s where each phone was different. (Some phones were good for music- SE walkman phones some were good for business/texting- BB some were good for photography- SE cybershots and some were indestructible- Nokia)
I am sure that if I dropped a nokia off my second floor, it will survive unlike my weak BB Z10
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How is the music player on Windows Phone? (either on Nokia devices or HTC devices with beats). I'm not an audiophile but I like my music.
Settings like EQ, surround sound etc... ? Are they available? And are there other music player apps (like poweramp on android) available?
Thanks!
Music playback on both devices are really easy interfaces to use and deliver clear sound for both devices as well. They both have EQ settings but the difference lies with the technology. In the 8X you get a built in amplifier with beats audio, and the 925 only comes with Dolby enhanced speakers. Both sound great, you just get the edge on the 8X if you have a pair of killer headphones to make use if the technology.
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Thanks for your reply.
Is there a siri/google now/S-Voice alternative on Windows Phone? I don't use siri but I find it cool every now and then :D
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I might try to hack the 925 to run Android or something after I got tired of Windows Phone. (Surely somebody will port the whole android to 925. Somebody did it with the N9)
:)
Don't do that at all. You choose Lumia for Windows Phone or vise versa. The windows phone 8 is really really smooth and the design is completely different. You either like it or hate. Don't ruin the Lumia with Android.
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Don't do that at all. You choose Lumia for Windows Phone or vise versa. The windows phone 8 is really really smooth and the design is completely different. You either like it or hate. Don't ruin the Lumia with Android.
true dat. ;)
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Thanks for your reply.
Is there a siri/google now/S-Voice alternative on Windows Phone? I don't use siri but I find it cool every now and then :D
Somewhat, it is run by Microsoft's TellMe software which is powered by Bing. You can voice search, open apps, take notes, call and text all by holding down the windows button for an moment or two. Unfortunately, the functionality is not as robust as what competitors offer.
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This is about memory.
Both the Lumia 925 and 8X only have 16GB without a SD card slot. (When I had the iPhone 5, I got the 64GB and when I had the Xperia, I had a 64GB sd card inserted. Same for my BB).
My question is do I have to live in the cloud with these devices? (skydrive) or is it enough? I know that you won't even get all the 16GB. So how much does the OS/Apps take up? How much memory is actually there?
Thanks!
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You can expect atleast 13 GB of free memory, sky drive provides another 7 GB.
If that is not enough for you, you can go for 820. Hast SD memory card slot and almost as powerful as 920.