Windows Phone 8 (codename Apollo)

TBi

Alanstrainor wrote: »

That's what I've read, but it's a bit disconcerting being able to here it.

I mean every phone since the late 90's has had a vibrate function and I've never heard it rattle at all. I'm going to persist for a few days and see how I fair.

It seems to me like this part of an early batch, with not the best build quality.

Probably the camera lens, my last few phones (HTC and iPhone) have the same rattle

ShadowHearth

Lads, I really start like the ativ-s. I know it's not the nicest looking out of all devices, but huge lovely screen, Sd card slot, removable battery...

Damn I still can decide between W8 or S3/note 2

Oafley Jones

Alanstrainor wrote: »

That's what I've read, but it's a bit disconcerting being able to here it.

I mean every phone since the late 90's has had a vibrate function and I've never heard it rattle at all. I'm going to persist for a few days and see how I fair.

It seems to me like this part of an early batch, with not the best build quality.

HTC's build quality has been poor for at least the past two years. I blame it as a major part of their decline. They use fantastic feeling materials, but many of their phones suffered very poor panel fit, dust under the screens and numerous other issues that should have been stamped out ages ago. Whereas Samsung materials tend to feel poor, their finish and construction is probably the best in the business. I'd rate them above Apple, it's just the material choice lets peoples perceptions down.

I love my One X and particularly it's stunning screen - Mrs. Jones one had gimped wifi - but I just don't trust their QA.

chrislad

http://wmpoweruser.com/ota-update-coming-in-december-to-fix-wp8-reboot-issue/

At least it has been acknowledged.

donaghs

ShadowHearth wrote: »

God dammit. That's unlucky. I know nexus 4 was reported to have rattle too.

I had an iPhone 5 with a rattle. Got it replaced. Even the almighty Apple can screw up.

ShadowHearth wrote: »

How the feck do these phones pass the testing?!

You'd want to talk to the Chinese factory manager about that! But I wouldn't blame the workers, as it seems they've a hard enough job as it is

PS, what's the story with Windows 8 Phone availability in Ireland. I cant see them on the Vodafone website. Know if any on the networks are offering them for upgrade now?

evolutionqy7

donaghs wrote: »

I had an iPhone 5 with a rattle. Got it replaced. Even the almighty Apple screw up.



You'd want to talk to the Chinese factory manager about that! But I wouldn't blame the workers, as it seems they've a hard enough job as it is

PS, what's the story with Windows 8 Phone availability in Ireland. I cant see them on the Vodafone website. Know if any on the networks are offering them for upgrade now?

I only seen Three and Meteor offer the 8X. Ativ S is out at the very end of November or start of December

Lumia is due in February

jesus_thats_gre

So go the 8X yesterday and I am quite impressed so far. What is the story with the Whatsapp application though? I can't find it on the Store anywhere.

chrislad

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

So go the 8X yesterday and I am quite impressed so far. What is the story with the Whatsapp application though? I can't find it on the Store anywhere.

I believe it was pulled. Probably incompatiability. It will no doubt be back>

evolutionqy7

Ativ S on o2 €499.99 PAYG

testicle

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

So go the 8X yesterday and I am quite impressed so far. What is the story with the Whatsapp application though? I can't find it on the Store anywhere.

Can you install it from http://www.windowsphone.com/en-ie/store/app/whatsapp/218a0ebb-1585-4c7e-a9ec-054cf4569a79 ?

jesus_thats_gre

testicle wrote: »

Can you install it from http://www.windowsphone.com/en-ie/store/app/whatsapp/218a0ebb-1585-4c7e-a9ec-054cf4569a79 ?

Nope, says its not available

testicle

Says it is for me, but maybe that's because I already have it...

Undead

Alanstrainor wrote: »

That's what I've read, but it's a bit disconcerting being able to here it.

I mean every phone since the late 90's has had a vibrate function and I've never heard it rattle at all. I'm going to persist for a few days and see how I fair.

It seems to me like this part of an early batch, with not the best build quality.

The 8X I reviewed had the same light leakage and slight rattle, to be honest it didn't' bother me and I forgot all about if after a dew days.

evolutionqy7

Undead wrote: »

The 8X I reviewed had the same light leakage and slight rattle, to be honest it didn't' bother me and I forgot all about if after a dew days.

Theres always a light leakage with HTC phones, my Desire, HD7 and Sensation all had that. Plus on the Titan the light from the home button came out through the charging port...No sure is that a feature or bad QC

SK1979

Picked one of the HTC 8X about 10 days ago. Had a couple of resetting issues and decided that I'd bring it back but then they stopped so I've had none in about a week or so.

Phone is beatiful though and I'm enjoying the WP experience so far. Couple of things though, I initially set up the phone with an account from years ago but didn't really realise that it would pull all sorts of info (like old xbox live profiles in) so when I wanted to use a newer microsoft account, I actually had to set up the phone again. That was a PITA and caused me to lose Whatsapp. It had been working ok, then when I went to re-download it with the new account, it was gone.

Is there an issue in general with the Irish Marketplace? Do we have all the app's that are available elsewhere in the world?

Finally, anyone got any good recommendations for Sports apps? I'm using the ESPN scorecentre and Soccer Livescores but would fancy a couple of new ones.

steve_r

SK1979 wrote: »

Picked one of the HTC 8X about 10 days ago. Had a couple of resetting issues and decided that I'd bring it back but then they stopped so I've had none in about a week or so.

Phone is beatiful though and I'm enjoying the WP experience so far. Couple of things though, I initially set up the phone with an account from years ago but didn't really realise that it would pull all sorts of info (like old xbox live profiles in) so when I wanted to use a newer microsoft account, I actually had to set up the phone again. That was a PITA and caused me to lose Whatsapp. It had been working ok, then when I went to re-download it with the new account, it was gone.

Is there an issue in general with the Irish Marketplace? Do we have all the app's that are available elsewhere in the world?

Finally, anyone got any good recommendations for Sports apps? I'm using the ESPN scorecentre and Soccer Livescores but would fancy a couple of new ones.

I'm starting to seriously consider getting this phone.

I'd be moving from Android though, so I'm a little worried about the apps I'd miss.

I presume there's a podcast app (huge deal for me)?

What's the deal with web browsers? Not a huge user on my phone but I'd like to have the option, like yourself, for on the go sports scores.

Finally, what Irish specific apps (i.e. Dublin Bus etc) are available?

rolion

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Ativ S on o2 €499.99 PAYG

Thanks.
Getting the ATIV tomorrow on an upgrade !
Looking forward to my new toy !

evolutionqy7

rolion wrote: »

Thanks.
Getting the ATIV tomorrow on an upgrade !
Looking forward to my new toy !

Where are you getting it? I don't think its going to be out on Three so hoping to pick up an unlocked one from the first batch.

ShadowHearth

rolion wrote: »

Thanks.
Getting the ATIV tomorrow on an upgrade !
Looking forward to my new toy !

Wow? Really? For 500eu on O2 it's a bargain. Is it up on their website?

ShadowHearth

There is no info in website. Still in coming out soon category.

evolutionqy7

ShadowHearth wrote: »

There is no info in website. Still in coming out soon category.

It said previously coming in November. Now IRS December.

evolutionqy7

Looks like a new Lumia is on the block aimed at youth market.

http://www.siliconrepublic.com/digital-life/item/30574-nokia-reveals-lumia-620-new

Looks like a nice lower mid end handset. If the price is around 200 euros could sell quite well.

Diddy Kong

So Vodafone have updated their coming soon page to include the 8S & 8X...still no sign of the 920

evolutionqy7

http://pocketnow.com/2012/12/05/samsung-ativ-s-delayed-february-2013?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Apparently the Ativ S is meant to be delayed. Once again...Samsung was the first OEM to announce WP8 and probably going to be the last one to bring it out.

Talk about piss poor execution.

kaizersoze

Diddy Kong wrote: »

So Vodafone have updated their coming soon page to include the 8S & 8X...still no sign of the 920

It's mentioned on their support site so something is afoot.:)

http://deviceguides.vodafone.ie/web/nokia-lumia-920/customise/sound-settings/

stevenmu

The 820 is listed for Vodafone on http://www.windowsphone.com/en-IE/phones, but the 920 just shows open market.

PaulieC

Cool Nokia app - http://pocketnow.com/2012/12/05/nokia-photobeamer-slideshows-video

I can't see it in the Marketplace and I'm not sure if it's just for WP8, but the guy in the video mentions all windows phones

Edit - it's for WP8 only - http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/photobeamer/971c41e5-3596-4a7a-ba2c-bcd7780d7db5 . Damn you Jan 21st!

ShadowHearth

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Looks like a new Lumia is on the block aimed at youth market.

http://www.siliconrepublic.com/digital-life/item/30574-nokia-reveals-lumia-620-new

Looks like a nice lower mid end handset. If the price is around 200 euros could sell quite well.

i like it. its like HTC 8s, but better. i guess should be around 250-300eu

evolutionqy7

It said 250 dollars so I hope it will come a bit cheaper here. Then again its Ireland...

AntiVirus

cambo_gueno wrote: »

Cool Nokia app - http://pocketnow.com/2012/12/05/nokia-photobeamer-slideshows-video

I can't see it in the Marketplace and I'm not sure if it's just for WP8, but the guy in the video mentions all windows phones

Edit - it's for WP8 only - http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/photobeamer/971c41e5-3596-4a7a-ba2c-bcd7780d7db5 . Damn you Jan 21st!

Here a QR to download it for WP8, for WP7 you'll have to wait till after Christmas