Nokia was one the best companies out there back then. Things changed when companies started to get comfortable with their positions, such as Motorola with the RAZR. Apple introduced the iPhone last 2007 and Google also started with Android. Phones evolved to smartphones and Samsung took some titles away from Nokia later on.
Right now, I’ve been a little bit tired of waiting for Android updates. Hardware evolves very fast too, which is why I have my eyes on the Nexus devices but some part of me wants to get away from Android for a while and that part screams Lumia. I want you guys to convince me or influence my decision, so hear me out.
Ever since, Nokia was in a struggle. It had been so difficult to get back what was lost from them. Nokia had several options: Develop Symbian further, abandon Symbian and go with Android, or abandon Symbian and go with Windows Phone. A lot of people were already doubting the Symbian platform; Nokia chose to leave it and move on. Amidst the competition, it was very hard to stand out with Android. After all, Android was very similar to Symbian. For Nokia to stand out, they chose the road not taken, Windows Phone.
Windows Phone was a differentiating factor; live tiles look nothing like shortcut icons and wallpapered home screens. Honestly though, Windows Phone falls back in functionality back then – they held back the hardware capabilities of Nokia.
Unknown to us, Nokia has a lot of secrets hiding in their R&D department. Later on, they unveiled their last Symbian phone, the Nokia PureView 808. Five years in the making, they developed a 41 megapixel camera for a phone with breathtaking capabilities. The problem is it’s still on Symbian; it can’t compete with Android and iOS’ app ecosystems.
A little ways down the road, Nokia announced that they’ll be porting PureView technologies into the Windows Phone platform, Lumia. Sadly, a lot of buzz went out when everyone found out that Nokia faked their PureView Lumia ads. Everyone doubted Nokia once again, but upon the announcement of their phone, the Nokia Lumia 920, we were a little bit wowed. It seemed like Nokia had some more up its sleeve – PureMotion+ HD, wireless charging, PureView once again and more.
This time however, Nokia called PureView not their 41 megapixel shooter but rather the best of their imaging department; it sounded more like marketing than actual facts. The Lumia 920’s 8.7 megapixel camera didn’t fail however; it was great in practice.
Windows Phone 8 brought a lot improvements as well, but I’m still somewhat unconvinced. Some part of me says Nokia’s going desperate to be on top again, but the other part of me begs to give Nokia a second chance. Considering the app ecosystems, Nokia’s added functionalities and the uniqueness of Windows Phone, would you give Nokia a second chance?
I firmly believe that Windows 8 (+WP8) will make it big this and the coming years.
I will, actually can’t wait for Lumia 920. Don’t really about how apps they have, honestly how many apps you actually use. I’m using an iPad, at first you’re excited to download as many apps you can, but after a while you just use a few useful apps daily and m sure these major apps are available in all platforms. Planning to my wife’s iPhone 4 and buy a lumia 920. Yes iPhone is easy to use, but that’s it. And youre lock in their Eco system, you even cannot Bluetooth your friend if you suddenly took a nice photo. Android is far better than iOS, but after using windows 8 for a few months, I might say wp8 will be great as an alternative to android.
I like the hardware. One thing i dont like is the symbian OS. those ASHAs that came out are really cool but the OS is still symbian. Also, if W8 mobile comes out, guess the price :)
Sorry to burst your bubble, but S40 is not S60 – S60 being Symbian. S40 is the older brother of S30 and both are dumb phone OS. ASHA is a dumb phone pretending to be a smart phone, thus the misnomer / misleading moniker of smart phone “lite”
Ian Delaney of Nokia Conversations rebutted my statement by saying that “because it has got apps, it is a smart phone.” What a joke and what a tool. 0.o
If you really, really want a real smart phone OS with true multitasking, get the Nokia 808 PureView, Nokia 701 or Nokia 700. Don’t knock it until you try it, you’d be amazed and would probably eat your words. ;-)
I’d give Nokia a 2nd chance. Even a 3rd, or even a 4th. Hardware-wise, I believe Nokia still makes great phones. The N9 was a greatly designed phone; I was keen on getting one but before I could, I read that Nokia is abandoning Meego.
For the Lumias, I still have mixed feelings. I personally believe that the success, or failure, of Windows 8 will make or break WP8. If Win8 soars, then there’s no reason not to get a WP8 smartphone. Of course, I have the assumption that Win8 and WP8 will have seamless integration. However, if Win8 fails then I believe WP8 will too.
On a side note, I’d wait and see what Mozilla (Firefox OS) or Jolla (Meego) comes up with next year. But these will most likely be phones aimed at developers.
If I had extra cash to burn, which I don’t, I’d definitely get a Lumia 920 just so I can try WP8. :)
idont think that windows 8 will be fail coz almost all pc’s are running windows and upgradable to windows 8
Nokia should have gone both with Android and Windows phone, that’s what the other companies are doing. Its sad because I’ve had good experiences with Nokia phones. I would really like to go back to the brand but not today, maybe in the next 5 years. I hope by then the Windows Phone will be mature enough to compete with other OSs. I really wish they would release Android Phones in the future.
“Considering the app ecosystems, Nokia’s added functionalities and the uniqueness of Windows Phone, would you give Nokia a second chance?”
The Lumias on WP7 were good with their build quality and added functionality by Nokia. It was just that the OS itself was not ready and was very limiting. Now that the OS limitations have pretty much been worked on, I can say “Yes” to Nokia.
I’ve seen PureView shots of the Lumia 920 online as well, and they were pretty impressive. Night shots turned out as if they were taken with helicopters overhead carrying spotlights to add to the lighting though. So I guess the tech is really that powerful. XD
Regardless if they stumbled on their marketing, or if the term PureView is just a ploy, those shots (like the ones I found online at PhoneArena) speak for the Lumia 920, and they’re saying a lot. :)
Love the hardware. Now if only they would manufacture android phones…
I bought a W8 ultrabook yesterday from the PC fair here in MY. I automatically fell in love. Now I want to ditch my Android. My next phone will be a Lumia.
Btw, i am still using nokia for my PH number.
YES. I will buy the new Lumia 920 because I know it will be the best phone when it comes out. Nokia will be on top again. :)
nok yeah lum yeah!
Oh yeah. The best OS platform in the market. Clean user interface, Social Platform developed for different personalities, amazing apps even though it only have 120k apps in the marketplace (big things come in small packages) ;)
definitely, waiting for lumia 920
Apps. Produce awesome apps iOS and Android can’t — that’s the time I’ll give Nokia a second chance.
i am using W8 right now and I think the Nokia Store has lots of cool apps. There are apps way cooler than the ones you are seeing in Google Play. If the apps will be available optimized for the Lumia then there will be no questions asked…
Definitely! They have the most innovative smartphone right now! Lumia 920
I’m actually trying to decide if I’ll go for WP8. I’ve gotten a little tired of the variety that Android has. Nanawa na rin ako sa mga custom ROMs. I guess I’ll still wait a couple of months para makita ko kung maganda nga. So far, I’m still leaning towards getting a 920. Pero depende parin sa price point.
ill give Nokia a second chance. even 3rd. Android is like iOS. nothing new to it. its just a plain copy.
on the other hand, Nokia is different. thats why i want to try them. every aspect is fresh. new. :)
They will rule back the again for sure. It’s near.
Yep I would. Sometimes, iOS’ UI gets boring. It’s too basic. I actually like Android’s widgets but then again, they iterate their versions too quickly.
I think using a Windows Phone would be a refresher. I’d choose Nokia because of their Lumia designs.
Now if only YugaTech would give me one… (crossed fingers)
AYE!
just waiting to see who sells the 920 cheapest
ROGERS CA = $599 CAD Unlocked
Bestbuy US = $599 USD Locked
AT&T (rumored) = $450 USD Locked
give them a chance? they just made the game more awesome, they still rock! their windows phone is awesome too, talking here as an android user.
can I have my free nokia lumia now?
Right now, my definitive answer is NO. But MAYBE in the future like when they finally embrace Android which I definitely think they would considering that Microsoft would eventually produce a pure Windows phone. With more vendors making a Windows phone vis a vis less than 5% percent of the market share, Nokia should consider the Android platform and dump Elop, its present CEO.
Definitely.
It can happen to any company. Who knows? Apple or Samsung might face the same thing in the future.
Nevertheless, Nokia’s products are always dependable.
They just have to ‘clean’ that image of being left out.
Remember Nokia N97? Deception. Nokia N8-00. Deception. Nokia Symbian Anna, Belle, Carla, Donna. Deception. Support for Symbian up to 2016. Deception. The latest V2 “PureView” a.k.a., PureView Faux. Deception. Not finishing the Nokia 808 PureView RM-807 “Hyperion” to polished finished product. Deception. Killing of Symbian UIQ in favor of S60, because of politics, not because it is the better Symbian. Deception.
The last straw was Nokia abandoning MeeGo and Symbian to depreciate their stocks further by going Microsoft exclusive.
Hell no. Nokia burn in Hell.