The Windows Phone Thread

trek · 3rd November 2012, 12:49

HTC is launching windows 8 phones:

http://www.techtree.com/content/news...art-19500.html

The pricing for the 8S version is quite attractive.

Gurudatta Nayak · 5th November 2012, 15:25

I am looking out for a app to view my CCTV footage (analog Camera). I have Hikvision DVR and their app iVMS 5060 doesn't work properly nor can I view it from internet explorer of my Omnia W as it requires Active X.

I have tried iVMS on my E71 and works perfectly fine. Can anyone suggest me a good app for HIK Vision DVR?

My Samsung Omnia W Running on OS version 7.10.8773.98

neerajpv87 · 5th November 2012, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by trek

HTC is launching windows 8 phones:

http://www.techtree.com/content/news...art-19500.html

The pricing for the 8S version is quite attractive.

Yes, The 8S pricing does look attractive. But should one go for the HTCs or wait for the Lumias?

vb-saan · 5th November 2012, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by neerajpv87

Yes, The 8S pricing does look attractive. But should one go for the HTCs or wait for the Lumias?

Probably good to wait for the Lumia 920. It could be much more expensive than the HTC, but from the reviews it look like a capable phone.

http://reviews.cnet.com/nokia-lumia-920/

libranof1987 · 8th November 2012, 20:51

I have Facebook set up on my phone (in the Email+Accounts under Settings).

How do I have my pictures on Facebook not synced on the phone? I don't want them to hog up space on it. I don't upload a lot of pictures on FB just so that they don't sync on the phone and take up place.

HellwratH · 10th November 2012, 08:00

I just got a red Lumia 920 and man, this phone is awesome. The screen is big and nice and the phone feels good in the hand. All in all, I am quite impressed. Coming from an android system, the OS is so much more smoother and refined. I hope developers give it the app market it deserves and I see it beating a lot of other phones on the market.

I am in the US right now, so got it here as I needed a new phone. Paid $100 for the AT&T phone, which is a steal and priced well. The AT&T store had only black ones, so I got the phone from Microsoft store so no free wireless charging plate for me, yet. I'm waiting for this site to go online, so I can register for a free wireless charger. The site is:
http://nokiafreecharger.com/pages/holding

Let me know if any of you want me to check anything on this phone.

k2max6 · 10th November 2012, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellwratH

I just got a red Lumia 920 and man, this phone is awesome. The screen is big and nice and the phone feels good in the hand. All in all, I am quite impressed. Coming from an android system, the OS is so much more smoother and refined. I hope developers give it the app market it deserves and I see it beating a lot of other phones on the market.

I am in the US right now, so got it here as I needed a new phone. Paid $100 for the AT&T phone, which is a steal and priced well.

Congrats on your new purchase . Great price as well. Since Windows 8 is launched for all devices now, Its only a matter of time when the marketplace will be flooded by apps. I have windows 8 on my laptop an am already enjoying every bit of it with the apps.

vvrchandra · 10th November 2012, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellwratH

I just got a red Lumia 920..Coming from an android system..Let me know if any of you want me to check anything on this phone.

Does the Nokia Lumia 920 has the built in feature of Wi-fi hotspot and USB Tethering which is present in Android phones? Thanks

HellwratH · 10th November 2012, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by k2max6

Congrats on your new purchase . Great price as well. Since Windows 8 is launched for all devices now, Its only a matter of time when the marketplace will be flooded by apps. I have windows 8 on my laptop an am already enjoying every bit of it with the apps.

I think so too. What I really like is how smooth the OS is. Coming from Android this was a big deal for me. And the screen is lovely. I am yet to load some nice videos on it though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvrchandra

Does the Nokia Lumia 920 has the built in feature of Wi-fi hotspot and USB Tethering which is present in Android phones? Thanks

It does have an internet sharing option which is equivalent to wifi hotspot I guess. But I haven't tried it yet.

k2max6 · 10th November 2012, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvrchandra

Does the Nokia Lumia 920 has the built in feature of Wi-fi hotspot and USB Tethering which is present in Android phones? Thanks

Yes it has Wi-fi hotspot feature.

audioholic · 11th November 2012, 17:40

My lumia 710 has Wifi tethering too. So 920 will also come with it.

Sprucegoose · 11th November 2012, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellwratH

I just got a red Lumia 920 and man, this phone is awesome. The screen is big and nice and the phone feels good in the hand. All in all, I am quite impressed. Coming from an android system, the OS is so much more smoother and refined. I hope developers give it the app market it deserves and I see it beating a lot of other phones on the market.

I am in the US right now, so got it here as I needed a new phone. Paid $100 for the AT&T phone, which is a steal and priced well. The AT&T store had only black ones, so I got the phone from Microsoft store so no free wireless charging plate for me, yet. I'm waiting for this site to go online, so I can register for a free wireless charger. The site is:
http://nokiafreecharger.com/pages/holding

Let me know if any of you want me to check anything on this phone.

How much did you get it for?
My bro is state side so i can ask him to pick it up for me.
need one off contract though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by audioholic

My lumia 710 has Wifi tethering too. So 920 will also come with it.

Windows 8 like Windows 7.5 will have internet sharing as an OS feature itself

HellwratH · 12th November 2012, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

How much did you get it for?
My bro is state side so i can ask him to pick it up for me.
need one off contract though.

I was hoping you'd read my post :P. Paid $100 for it. The off contract price is $450, but it will take a while before you can source the code out of AT&T. And, right now, AT&T is refusing to sell off contract phones to anyone. Don't know why.

Sprucegoose · 13th November 2012, 15:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellwratH

I was hoping you'd read my post :P. Paid $100 for it. The off contract price is $450, but it will take a while before you can source the code out of AT&T. And, right now, AT&T is refusing to sell off contract phones to anyone. Don't know why.

hehe... AT&T have to option to buy it online, off contract [at least it's listed on their site]

MotoNanu · 20th November 2012, 12:15

Hi, Got a Lumia 710 (I know am at the dead end, but still my requirements fit well). In People app, I saw that I cannot filter my contact list on phone contacts! It shows Gmail/ Windows Live, and if I unchecked both, I don't see even my phone contacts!

Can anyone tell me how do I see only the contacts on my phone? Also, some of my contacts are linked multiple times (3 to 4 times) to Windows Live account!

3rd November 2012, 12:49	#616
trek BHPian Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mumbai Posts: 250 Thanked: 491 Times	Re: The Windows Phone Thread HTC is launching windows 8 phones: http://www.techtree.com/content/news...art-19500.html The pricing for the 8S version is quite attractive.
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Gurudatta Nayak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goa India Posts: 170 Thanked: 118 Times	Re: The Windows Phone Thread I am looking out for a app to view my CCTV footage (analog Camera). I have Hikvision DVR and their app iVMS 5060 doesn't work properly nor can I view it from internet explorer of my Omnia W as it requires Active X. I have tried iVMS on my E71 and works perfectly fine. Can anyone suggest me a good app for HIK Vision DVR? My Samsung Omnia W Running on OS version 7.10.8773.98
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8th November 2012, 20:51	#620
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 7,612 Thanked: 18,332 Times	Re: The Windows Phone Thread I have Facebook set up on my phone (in the Email+Accounts under Settings). How do I have my pictures on Facebook not synced on the phone? I don't want them to hog up space on it. I don't upload a lot of pictures on FB just so that they don't sync on the phone and take up place.
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10th November 2012, 08:00	#621
HellwratH BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 115 Thanked: 57 Times	Re: The Windows Phone Thread I just got a red Lumia 920 and man, this phone is awesome. The screen is big and nice and the phone feels good in the hand. All in all, I am quite impressed. Coming from an android system, the OS is so much more smoother and refined. I hope developers give it the app market it deserves and I see it beating a lot of other phones on the market. I am in the US right now, so got it here as I needed a new phone. Paid $100 for the AT&T phone, which is a steal and priced well. The AT&T store had only black ones, so I got the phone from Microsoft store so no free wireless charging plate for me, yet. I'm waiting for this site to go online, so I can register for a free wireless charger. The site is: http://nokiafreecharger.com/pages/holding Let me know if any of you want me to check anything on this phone.
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audioholic Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: BengaLuru Posts: 5,658 Thanked: 19,398 Times	Re: The Windows Phone Thread My lumia 710 has Wifi tethering too. So 920 will also come with it.
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20th November 2012, 12:15	#630
MotoNanu BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 114 Times	Re: The Windows Phone Thread Hi, Got a Lumia 710 (I know am at the dead end, but still my requirements fit well). In People app, I saw that I cannot filter my contact list on phone contacts! It shows Gmail/ Windows Live, and if I unchecked both, I don't see even my phone contacts! Can anyone tell me how do I see only the contacts on my phone? Also, some of my contacts are linked multiple times (3 to 4 times) to Windows Live account!
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