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Topic # 111339 30-Oct-2012 20:18
Some of the teaser clips released today: They look pretty good... Mauricio Freitas (Geekzone Admin, Devil's Advocate, my blog, technology disclosure, my tweets, Web Performance Optimization) Geekzone Price comparison \| Amazon Kindle order page \| How to get the best out of Geekzone \| New Zealand IT Jobs \| Geekzone News \| Jinglebugs

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Reply # 709434 30-Oct-2012 20:23
Warehouse Stationary has a pre-order page for Samsung Ativ S now running with a free copy of Windows 8 Pro upgrade for buyers. http://www.warehousestationery.co.nz/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/WSL-B2C-Site/en_NZ/-/NZD/GetContent-ViewContentPage?CategoryName=new_samsung_atic A lot of stuff was not shown today like USB mass storage in explorer when the phone is plugged in to a Windows machine. Waiting for Lumia 920 to launch so I can hurry up and buy it. Microsoft\|Outlook\|Skydrive\|Windows Live Admin Center\|Skype\|Office Web Apps\|Office 365\| Windows Phone\|Windows 8\|Xbox\|Hyper-V\|Office2013\|Bing\|Security Essentials\|Server 2012

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Reply # 709438 30-Oct-2012 20:29
Lumia 920 +1

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Reply # 709456 30-Oct-2012 20:45
Why the Lumia 920 over the Samsung Ativ S? Something I should know? They both look okay, but non-expandable storage on the 920 may be an issue. Anything it does better than the Samsung? Samsung Galaxy SII (I9100T) ROM: Omega v20.1 - XWLSD 4.1.2 JB Kernel: Philz Modem: XXLS8

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Reply # 709470 30-Oct-2012 21:02
Has anyone got the skinny as to when / if the WP8 devices with be available in NZ and with what carriers? Someone needs to get state side and bring back some (unlocked) Lumina 920s!

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Reply # 709474 30-Oct-2012 21:06
BigHammer: Why the Lumia 920 over the Samsung Ativ S? Something I should know? They both look okay, but non-expandable storage on the 920 may be an issue. Anything it does better than the Samsung? Lumia 920 32GB should be enough for me with Xbox Music Pass streaming etc, I really like the Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive apps, image stabilized camera is pretty neat, wireless charging.

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Reply # 709488 30-Oct-2012 21:25
Fair comment. Quite like the Lumia styling. Might be a go! Samsung Galaxy SII (I9100T) ROM: Omega v20.1 - XWLSD 4.1.2 JB Kernel: Philz Modem: XXLS8

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Reply # 709489 30-Oct-2012 21:26
nathan: BigHammer: Why the Lumia 920 over the Samsung Ativ S? Something I should know? They both look okay, but non-expandable storage on the 920 may be an issue. Anything it does better than the Samsung? Lumia 920 32GB should be enough for me with Xbox Music Pass streaming etc, I really like the Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive apps, image stabilized camera is pretty neat, wireless charging. All of what Nathan said and the fact that it's 4.5" size screen in comparison to 4.8" on the Ativ S which I am not too fond of. Microsoft\|Outlook\|Skydrive\|Windows Live Admin Center\|Skype\|Office Web Apps\|Office 365\| Windows Phone\|Windows 8\|Xbox\|Hyper-V\|Office2013\|Bing\|Security Essentials\|Server 2012

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Reply # 709493 30-Oct-2012 21:34
The 920 is a nice looking device. Waiting on the Telecom release announcement now I guess.. Samsung Galaxy SII (I9100T) ROM: Omega v20.1 - XWLSD 4.1.2 JB Kernel: Philz Modem: XXLS8

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Reply # 709494 30-Oct-2012 21:36
920 for me too.... obviously ;) Hopefully my colour request comes through.

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Reply # 709509 30-Oct-2012 22:00
BrentR: 920 for me too.... obviously ;) Hopefully my colour request comes through. Pink?

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Reply # 709654 31-Oct-2012 08:26
Ragnor: BrentR: 920 for me too.... obviously ;) Hopefully my colour request comes through. Pink? Obviously. Otherwise Yellow

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Reply # 709673 31-Oct-2012 09:03
I have been an android user since HTC magic. I really want to try windows phone 8. Is there any offer or 920 lumia that I can borrow for a week or two?

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Reply # 709682 31-Oct-2012 09:28
think I may have to sell my Galaxy S3 and get the Lumia 920. Looks good HTPC AMD A4-5300 cpu, Gigabyte ga2fa75m-d3h motherboard, , 4GB DDR3 ram, onboard graphics. Hauppuage HVR 3300 tuner, Antec 2480B case, Windows 7 home premium 64 bit using media center

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Reply # 709688 31-Oct-2012 09:41
Another +1 for the Lumia 920. I currently have a Lumia 800 and love it.

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Reply # 709717 31-Oct-2012 10:29
nakedmolerat: I have been an android user since HTC magic. I really want to try windows phone 8. Is there any offer or 920 lumia that I can borrow for a week or two? You could always try Launcher 7 on your android in the meantime - haha

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