Lumia 950 / 950XL? [Stock info/Stores/Networks etc]

stocktrader

interesting... http://www.windowscentral.com/lumia-950-and-950-xl-pre-orders-france-include-free-wireless-charger-until-nov-26

free dock and free wireless charger. can we order off microsoft store in france

MJohnston

stocktrader wrote: »

interesting... http://www.windowscentral.com/lumia-950-and-950-xl-pre-orders-france-include-free-wireless-charger-until-nov-26

free dock and free wireless charger. can we order off microsoft store in france

You can, but it's probably not worth it for the freebies as they don't come directly with the phone - you have to print out a coupon, fill in your details, send it off with a copy of receipts etc. So there's a high likelihood they'd say "no, you're not in France". Probably better off pre-ordering on Amazon UK and then using the 30eur saved towards a dock or wireless charger.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

950XL pre order available again on MS UK store.

Antar Bolaeisk

Will the wireless charger from a lumia 930 be compatible with the lumia 950? I know they're both QI wireless chargers and would assume they are but just wondering if anyone knows for certain.

MJohnston

Antar Bolaeisk wrote: »

Will the wireless charger from a lumia 930 be compatible with the lumia 950? I know they're both QI wireless chargers and would assume they are but just wondering if anyone knows for certain.

If they're both QI, then yeah they definitely will.

Only thing is that wireless charging tech might have improved significantly since the 930 was released, and the new ones might be more efficient or easier to not miss the charging spot etc.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

MS UK store appears to have a free Display Dock now. Price for the XL is still 529 GBP.

MS IE store still showing pre-order XL for 699 EUR and shipping 27 Nov. No deals or freebies yet.

MJohnston

Amazon UK price for the Lumias down another £10 (XL down to €667)- getting far too tempting at this stage to cancel my MS-IE store preorder. Wonder if you can redeem the free Display Dock when you buy on Amazon.

MickH503

MJohnston wrote: »

Amazon UK price for the Lumias down another £10 (XL down to €667)- getting far too tempting at this stage to cancel my MS-IE store preorder. Wonder if you can redeem the free Display Dock when you buy on Amazon.

Sounds like you might ...
"Valid only on original purchases made from authorized retailers in the UK between 20 November 2015, and 31 January 2016."
"To obtain your promotional code, you must activate and sign in to the Lumia Offers App on your eligible Microsoft Lumia phone with a Microsoft account on or before 31 January 2016;"
Full T&Cs are here.
How come they don't make the same offer for the 950?
The Lumia Offers App does not seem to be available for Win 10 at the moment for some reason.

InTheTrees

Microsoft US is now offering 950XL for $650

Still no price on the 950.

Are they really planning on releasing it in three days time?

MJohnston

Paul Thurrott was saying yesterday he's expecting that it'll be delayed a week or two

AnCatDubh

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

MS IE store still showing pre-order XL for 699 EUR and shipping 27 Nov. No deals or freebies yet.

Free display dock offer up there now on the 950/XL (while stocks last). Available for pre-order in black and white.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/en_IE/pdp/Microsoft-Lumia-950-XL---Unlocked/productID.326667200

MJohnston

AnCatDubh wrote: »

Free display dock offer up there now on the 950/XL (while stocks last). Available for pre-order in black and white.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/en_IE/pdp/Microsoft-Lumia-950-XL---Unlocked/productID.326667200

Nice one, was ready to cancel my pre-order because every other country seemed to be getting that free Display Dock, but don't need to now!

Fingleberries

AnCatDubh wrote: »

Free display dock offer up there now on the 950/XL (while stocks last). Available for pre-order in black and white.

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mseea/en_IE/pdp/Microsoft-Lumia-950-XL---Unlocked/productID.326667200

The Display Dock offer seems to be limited to the 950 XL, the standalone 950 doesn't seem to be getting any offer love (for now).

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Bit the bullet and cancelled the MS store order. Went with Amazon instead. Hoping I can still get the display dock via Parcel Motel if I have to. Can't fault amazon on their return policy either. Not so sure about the MS store.

InTheTrees

I just placed my order for a 950 with At&t

Due to be shipped between Nov20-25

Update:
Wow. Surprise.

I got email this morning saying it had shipped and expected delivery is tomorrow (nov 18th) by 8pm

Now I'm excited.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Interesting. Perhaps the rumours are true and Win 10 Phone is gone RTM?

Irish MS store due to ship 27th, UK store is 3rd Dec, US store was the 11th now 'coming soon'

Amazon UK is 12th, DE 4th, FR 'coming soon', US seems to have disappeared

MJohnston

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Interesting. Perhaps the rumours are true and Win 10 Phone is gone RTM?

Irish Store is due to ship the XL on the 27th.

Hopefully it'll be fast too - my Band 2 shipped yesterday from the UK and has already arrived in Dublin

InTheTrees

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Interesting. Perhaps the rumours are true and Win 10 Phone is gone RTM?

Well FedEx has my 950 and is supposed to deliver it this afternoon so I certainly hope so.

MJohnston

Bit of crossover with the Windows 10 for Phones thread here, but Build 10586 for phones is about as close to an RTM as you'll get in these days of continuous updating because it's the one that's shipping on the 950/XL devices that are in stores already. Have to say 10581 was rock solid already for me, so this one can only be better.

stocktrader

Is the lumia offers app installed on the new phones? so you need to buy the phone to get the code for the dock?

and is it better to see what vodafone etc bundle offers are before buying on MS store?

Fingleberries

MJohnston wrote: »

Bit of crossover with the Windows 10 for Phones thread here, but Build 10586 for phones is about as close to an RTM as you'll get in these days of continuous updating because it's the one that's shipping on the 950/XL devices that are in stores already. Have to say 10581 was rock solid already for me, so this one can only be better.

Technically it's newer - the one Insiders received last night is 10586.11 and the one on the 950 / XL seems to be 10586.0.

Funny, I was always planning to get the 950 because I didn't fancy the thoughts of a massive Phablet (a friend has a 1520 and it is comically large). Although seeing a few side-by-side shots the difference between the 950 and 950 XL doesn't seem all that much.

Does anyone have any hands-on experience with the 950 XL? Just to see what it's like for practical use, etc.

MickH503

MJohnston wrote: »

Bit of crossover with the Windows 10 for Phones thread here, but Build 10586 for phones is about as close to an RTM as you'll get in these days of continuous updating because it's the one that's shipping on the 950/XL devices that are in stores already. Have to say 10581 was rock solid already for me, so this one can only be better.

It lets me change my text alert tone again, so it's all good I only installed Win10 on my 925 a few days ago, but I'm liking it a lot so far.

MickH503

InTheTrees wrote: »

Well FedEx has my 950 and is supposed to deliver it this afternoon so I certainly hope so.

Keep us updated with your first impressions, etc

InTheTrees

MickH503 wrote: »

Keep us updated with your first impressions, etc

I will.

circadian

I can't believe I'm fanboying so hard for one of these. I hate myself.

I'm a bloody grown man!

One eyed Jack

Fingleberries wrote: »

Does anyone have any hands-on experience with the 950 XL? Just to see what it's like for practical use, etc.

I got the Windows Insider invitation email earlier on today for the launch event in London on the 2nd of December, I'd nearly head over just to soak up the atmosphere. There's huge media interest in this phone and it looks like it's finally going to be the device that helps Microsoft put it up to Apple and Samsung in the enterprise market at least.

Difficult to know will it make much of an impact in the consumer market where low and medium range devices seem to be more popular.

InTheTrees

The 950 arrived this afternoon.

First impression was how incredibly light it is. Then I noticed the battery in a separate plastic bag. I haven't taken the back off a phone in quite a few years but it popped off easily, it has some flex to it. Its a pretty good quality back, more than just a shell, the buttons come off with the back for instance. Battery lays in place and the back snapped on and feels solid.

After using a 920, which is built like a brick, this feels just a bit more delicate. but I like the removable back, I can see myself changing it at some point. I bet they'll have more colours available. It also means I wont stress about getting a protective case just a screen protector. Update: The case feels really nice to hold, I have fairly large hands and the 950 feels about right, I don't think id want to go larger.

Too soon for OS impressions yet...except i've been putting in a lot of passwords as I set it up and there's no "show password" facility in the text editor to show you what you're typing. Probably just a setting though.

I was setting it up and playing with it for a few hours before I realised the Home, Back and Search buttons are on screen now and can be swiped away. Very nice.

I like that newly installed apps show up at the top of your app list so they're easy to find.

MJohnston

Have you tried setting up Windows Hello on it yet?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

@InTheTrees. Mind me asking where you ordered it from?

Yggr of Asgard

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

@InTheTrees. Mind me asking where you ordered it from?

If I recall it correctly, he is based in Seattle and got if from AT&T.

InTheTrees

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

@InTheTrees. Mind me asking where you ordered it from?

AT&T.

I was amazed they were so quick to release it. A bit rushed even. In the box there were no instructions on how to remove the back, and how to add the sim and the battery. Wasnt difficult but I think a lot of users will be confused by that.

And the At&T online "get started" guide for the 950 wasnt even functioning yesterday.

stocktrader

Does the lumia offers app come pre installed no matter where you buy from?

Scruff

oopss. double post

Scruff

first reviews of the 950 are in. Not looking great...basically to paraphrase: unready win 10 beta on uninteresting hw with feck all apps.

stocktrader

Scruff wrote: »

first reviews of the 950 are in. Not looking great...basically to paraphrase: unready win 10 beta on uninteresting hw with feck all apps.

what dd you expect. I have the same build on a 920. No miracles here.... a new phone isn't going to make up for a bad OS. i'm hoping for some good improvementsvery soon. even the constant crashing or time it takes to do simple tasks like download an email attachment

Tazzimus

stocktrader wrote: »

what dd you expect. I have the same build on a 920. No miracles here.... a new phone isn't going to make up for a bad OS. i'm hoping for some good improvementsvery soon. even the constant crashing or time it takes to do simple tasks like download an email attachment

That could be just down to the phone, not the OS (Even though you seem to have it in for Win10)
I have the latest build on my 1520 and not a bother on it. No crashes/slowness/hanging at all, actually runs like a dream.

MJohnston

I reckon stocktrader must have faulty hardware, I've heard nothing but good reports about 10586 from anyone using it, most people reporting it to be noticeably faster than 8.1 too. The 950 reviews are not a surprise to me - the app situation is something regular WP users are well aware of, and anyone pre-ordering a 950/XL knew that well. Hardware is a matter of taste, I think it looks great, and I can't wait for the new camera.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

MS Irish store still showing XL as shipping 27th November. I wonder will it actually ship on Friday.
Is the Irish store one of the earliest to ship the device?

Bit worried that AT&T shipped the 950 before Win 10 is even finished. Wouldn't be happy spending 700 on a unfinished phone.

circadian

MJohnston wrote: »

I reckon stocktrader must have faulty hardware, I've heard nothing but good reports about 10586 from anyone using it, most people reporting it to be noticeably faster than 8.1 too. The 950 reviews are not a surprise to me - the app situation is something regular WP users are well aware of, and anyone pre-ordering a 950/XL knew that well. Hardware is a matter of taste, I think it looks great, and I can't wait for the new camera.

He also had 10586 a week before anyone else, on the fast ring apparently.

I'd take his posts with a pinch of salt.

Any idea when we can expect the 950 to be shipped in Ireland?

Griffinx

circadian wrote: »

Any idea when we can expect the 950 to be shipped in Ireland?

Meteor is launching it next Saturday I believe

InTheTrees

My 950 is running well. Havent noticed any major issues. Messaging has crashed a few times.

I've absolutely loved dictating email. It works really well.

Moving from a smaller screen to this one makes the UI look a little clunky. Rather than making more room with a larger display the UI is just scaled up. Probably even more pronounced on the XL.

My old wireless charger works fine.

MJohnston

InTheTrees wrote: »

Moving from a smaller screen to this one makes the UI look a little clunky. Rather than making more room with a larger display the UI is just scaled up. Probably even more pronounced on the XL.

Go to Settings > System > Display and you will be able to adjust the DPI scaling. Actually I was able to adjust mine to the lowest setting and get the desktop versions of some universal apps to appear!

AnCatDubh

No prices (just a register your interest form) but meteor are doing it with free speakers and charger;

https://store.meteor.ie/coming-soon/microsoft-lumia-950

Griffinx

AnCatDubh wrote: »

No prices (just a register your interest form) but meteor are doing it with free speakers and charger;

https://store.meteor.ie/coming-soon/microsoft-lumia-950

Hah, thats the same accessories I got with my 930...must have had some left over

senordingdong

Griffinx wrote: »

Hah, thats the same accessories I got with my 930...must have had some left over

I thought the same thing but meteor never actually stocked the accessories.
There was a voucher and redemption code in the box and MS shipped out the goods.

I bought my phone from meteor while they were still advertising the offer, then upon opening the box, I discovered that the redemption code had a finite lifespan and the offer had long since expired.
Iirc it posted exactly two weeks from the launch date.

stocktrader

circadian wrote: »

He also had 10586 a week before anyone else, on the fast ring apparently.

I'd take his posts with a pinch of salt.

Any idea when we can expect the 950 to be shipped in Ireland?

its all true mate. get your facts right.

circadian

stocktrader wrote: »

its all true mate. get your facts right.

Alright "mate" I'll bite.

On the 11th November you posted

stocktrader wrote: »

10586 is on fast ring chief

On the 18th November, Gabe Aul posted the following
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/11/18/announcing-windows-10-mobile-insider-preview-build-10586/

With an amendment on the 20th November stating that it was then released to those on the slow ring.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Just received an email from the MS store... "Microsoft Store - Shipping Confirmation ".

The XL is on its way! Edit: delivery 3-5 days

Fingleberries

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Just received an email from the MS store... "Microsoft Store - Shipping Confirmation ".

The XL is on its way! Excited!

Cool. Can you let us know what it's like compared to your current phone (size wise). I'd be moving from a Lumia 920 and am torn between the 950 and the 950 XL (but if the XL is a comically large as the 1520 or Galaxy Note then the decision is easy)

MJohnston

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Just received an email from the MS store... "Microsoft Store - Shipping Confirmation ".

The XL is on its way! Edit: delivery 3-5 days

Whoop, just checked and mine is too

Sidenote, I love Cortana: