Instead, I'd like to ask back, what apps do you use? That'd be easier for us to answer.

well needless to say I am also disappointed as I am also an Apple user for the past 4 years. This is a problem android faces and its a real shame to see it happening with WP as well. Is it a deal breaker? Nope. I am looking forward to trying something new and I am happy to see the effort Microsoft and Nokia are putting into WP.

While it's not a dealbreaker, it shows the "commitment" or lack thereof, of what MS is doing to get its WP8 platform off the ground. They should be going head over heels on pushing updates so that it's on par with the other two mobile platform powerhouses, not employ this "carrier first, others later" tactics.

On Android, I can simply bypass carrier-linked updates and their slow release date, by installing custom ROMs with latest updates built in, there aren't any avenues to do so on WP8. There isn't a problem on iOS as the updates are timely and punctual, so you know what you're getting and most importantly, WHEN you're getting it.

WP8? I'm in for the ride, but the ride doesn't tell you WHEN I'm getting there, if I do get there at all.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Dec 20 2012, 12:55 PM

Yeah, well I don't really play alot of games on my device anymore. I guess mostly social apps. Google+.. is it available to on windows phone? I kinda use that alot ....
IS there a google talk app as well?

I kinda use that alot as well.

2ndly, since I have been using a google device, my mail is gmail, and all my contacts are in there. Do i specifically need to create a hotmail account to start the device or can I sign up using my Gmail and will my contacts sync to the phone ?

Google drops Exchange ActiveSync support for free email accounts

the lumia 920 is here!!!

Still waiting for my bonus

Well, in case you didn't know, WP8 bypasses carrier and allows OTA updates now. The ball is at the manufacturer's feet. Put simply, as a user, would you rather receive multiple updates (say, you get Portico now and PR1.1 months later) or receive them together and enhance your experience altogether?

In my own view, I expect an update to fix several issues at once, not half ass here and half ass there (again, as an example, I'd really hold a grudge against Nokia if they decide to release Portico now and fix WiFi and months later to fix the camera saturation).

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Added on December 20, 2012, 6:58 pmWell, if you truly can't live without Google services, then my advice is to stay there

This post has been edited by jonchai: Dec 20 2012, 06:58 PM

huh, out dy?

anyone rushing to the nokia store tomorrow?

Regardless of what I said, I still get my Lumia 920. Got my red color unit now in Nokia Pavilion. RM1999.



Nokia Pavilion is out of yellow and red, mine is the last red unit. Only left white and black.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Dec 20 2012, 07:12 PM

congrat to string, red "ONG"

String, I take it from your posts that you did not pre-order. So, did you get any free gift when you bought your unit?

Lumia 920 is finally coming! it's like a dream!

Thank you.

Yup I got one 4GB thumb drive Nokia brand. The same thing the guy who preordered got when he claimed his just now before me. His was yellow.

looks like red and yellow 920 are hot stuff

Yup I got one 4GB thumb drive Nokia brand. The same thing the guy who preordered got when he claimed his just now before me. His was yellow.

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If anyone can give a good review, you can, recalling from the good ol' days of the initial iPs era.

I am going to get from my friend's shop later, a yellow unit, as being dealers they can only get their stock later. Could you give us a quick run down on the phone after you have played with it for a while?

TQ.

Will do. Just got a new line from Celcom Bluecube in Pavi as well. New phone new line.

Needs 30 minutes to activate. First impression, I absolutely love the heft and solid build. The color scheme(Red black) matches my DROID DNA color scheme nicely too. More impressions later. I not yet eat lunch.

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Added on December 20, 2012, 8:04 pmCan't wait to get home. It should work since its the same wireless standards, I got the Panasonic Wireless Qi plate induction wireless charger that is for my DROID DNA. SHOULD be able to charge the Lumia 920 wirelessly as well.


My Panasonic Wireless Qi charger, charging my DROID DNA wirelessly.

This post has been edited by stringfellow: Dec 20 2012, 08:08 PM

IMO, to use Microsoft's services, it is more of a necessary to have a LIVE ID (hotmail).

My WP7.5 synced nicely with my Window8Pro, so I am expecting it to be better in WP8.

Hey stringfellow, what's the 4GB thumb drive you mentioned earlier? Anything special? I'm still contemplating because I'm expecting a full launch very soon which we'll probably get much more out of it.

After all this low profile launch and pre-order, I start wondering if there will still be any grand/official launch events...

May be NokiaMalaysia used their budget on marketing to cut down the cost of the device to keep it competitive in this market?