MS Surface

Looks like MS might be dropping XBox branded games on windows phone.
 
Leaked backgrounds for 8.1. Looks really slick!
 
Anybody here still rockin the 920? Just wondering if it still holds up as a good phone. I'm thinking about buying one soon for an off contract plan, I don't really wanna deal with subsidized plans anymore. They have them on Amazon for $300 and it seems like a good price.
 
I'd considered the Lumia Icon when I was ready to upgrade last year, but my research said it'd be a bad move considering how embedded I am with Google's services, which are fantastic with apps that are equally so. Microsoft is getting closer and closer to the zeitgeist after all of those years spinning in the mud, but they're just not quite there yet. On the other hand, I love my Nexus 5. Have had it four months now and the thing screams.
 
dknasty9 said:
Anybody here still rockin the 920? Just wondering if it still holds up as a good phone. I'm thinking about buying one soon for an off contract plan, I don't really wanna deal with subsidized plans anymore. They have them on Amazon for $300 and it seems like a good price.
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I have the 920, awesome phone. Besides my 1020 (camera) and my 1520, it's my best phone to date. If you're used to the WP environment I wouldn't even bother switching to an Android phone. Especially not with 8.1 and the format coming.

For $300 is it unlocked?
 
Variance said:
I have the 920, awesome phone. Besides my 1020 (camera) and my 1520, it's my best phone to date. If you're used to the WP environment I wouldn't even bother switching to an Android phone. Especially not with 8.1 and the format coming.

For $300 is it unlocked?
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They have them for about $250 unlocked through a bunch of random sellers. $300 locked to AT&T. I have a dumb phone now and I pretty much use all MS services anyway so I'm pretty much dead set on getting WP, and 8.1 looks sweet. I know the 1520 got the better specs right now and that have those for about $500, but is the size easy to get used to?
 
At first it can look cumbersome and oversized, but overall it's the best of the bunch. I still use my 920 however, like I said... probably the best phone I've owned.
 
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Exclusive: I used Microsoft’s Surface watch

yes its coming and the article I saw at work today, which I now cannot find
tied it to the xbox one
so this will have to do
the pic shown is not what it looks like

http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/i-used-microsoft-surface-watch-q214/
Microsoft’s plan is to ensure that the Surface smartwatch works across different platforms. So far, we’ve learned that it’ll be compatible with iOS, Android, Windows Phone 8, Windows, OS X, and even Xbox One. Teams are hard at work on building software for each platform that will give users of each a full experience. In other words, Microsoft realizes that for this thing to compete, it cannot be a Windows/Windows Phone-only affair.
We’ve also been told that the biometric sensors might be used in unique ways. We mentioned Xbox One up there. We were told to imagine a scenario where a game might get streaming sensor data from the watch, and could recognize when you were, say, turning an imaginary wheel with a driving game where the Surface watch data would be used in conjunction with Kinect for even more precise play. Even more interesting? How about a survival-horror title that changes based on your pulse and how much you are sweating? Xbox fans, keep an eye on this one.
 
http://www.thebitbag.com/microsoft-to-launch-its-smartwatch-in-october/81502
Microsoft To Launch Its Smartwatch In October

Rumors said that Microsoft’s smartwatch will be compatible with other platforms – iOS, Android and Windows Phone. Microsoft’s smartwatch will come in a thinner and lighter version of the Nike Fuelband unlike the recently announced LG G Watch or the Samsung Gear Live that run Android Wear.
Aside from this Nike Fuelband look, it will also feature a built-in heart-rate monitor plus 11 sensors under the hood.
Recent reports said that the device will draw on optical engineering expertise from the Xbox Kinect division to continuously measure heart rate through the day and night. The optical engineers – including designers and data scientists – from Microsoft’s Kinect division were reported to have created a software platform to go with the smartwatch that will correlate data from the device’s sensors which will provide a more accurate report on heart rate and fitness.
With this sensor-rich smartwatch, Microsoft is hoping for an Xbox and Kinect like success
 
As for looks, the report says that the Surface Watch has an “elongated form factor” and looks closer to the Fitbit One or the Samsung Galaxy Gear Fit than it does to other smartwatches like Motorola’s circular MotoX. Apparently the device the writer saw had a flat screen instead of a curved display that was bent to the contour of the wearer’s arms.
It also makes references to the Surface Smartwatch also being compatible with Microsoft’s Xbox One console.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/06/10/microsoft-surface-smartwatch-details-show-iwatch-competitor/
 
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Im guessing it's going to look more along these lines if all the articles are legit.

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I honestly had not heard about these watches until recently, when i saw photos of those Samsung watches. Why the hell do we actually need it?
 
I don't see any of these tech watches doing well. People already have smartphones. To me, people wear watches for fashion and looking spiffy. Not for someone to be fiddling with it.
 
Intellivision said:
I don't see any of these tech watches doing well. People already have smartphones. To me, people wear watches for fashion and looking spiffy. Not for someone to be fiddling with it.
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people said that about smart phones - phones are for talking to other people who would want to use any of the other stuff.

Id like to be able to sink my phone to my watch and be able to see text messages, and calendar events.
 
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Lumia 930 available in the UK from July 17th
The latest Lumia beautifully integrates the best of Microsoft and Lumia services
07/07/14 – London, UK
With the latest 8.1 software and the best of Microsoft and Lumia services, the Lumia 930 delivers an unrivalled user experience and the ultimate in video and imaging smartphone capability, all from only £33 per month on contract.
The Lumia 930 packs a rich suite of differentiating applications and services into a beautifully crafted design featuring metallic details and vibrant new colours. All this is achieved while still keeping content like photos, videos and documents in sync using the free OneDrive cloud service across Windows Phone, PC, tablet, Xbox and other connected devices.
The crystal clear 5-inch OLED display lets you watch in full HD and your favourite shows, movies or video clips are viewable in any light conditions as the device uses PureBlack screen technology. Equipped with a high capacity 2420 mAh battery and built-in wireless charging, there is little need to worry about running out of battery.
  • The class-leading 20MP PureView camera with optical image stabilisation and high quality ZEISS optics ensures that capturing and reliving amazing images and videos is quick and easy.
  • The enhanced Nokia Camera app with Living Images makes it easy to add movement and emotion to static pictures and the addition of other free imaging apps such as Nokia Storyteller, Nokia Creative Studio and Nokia Refocus lets you bring even more levels of creativity to any picture.
  • With four high-performance microphones and Rich Recording, the Lumia 930 captures HD video like never before, with incredible directional audio and support for 5:1 surround sound capture and playback.
  • A 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor ensures that experiences such as Xbox gaming, image capturing and video processing, are faster, smoother and richer than ever before.
  • SensorCore technology brings low power motion sensing, helping you track your activities all day long with minimal power use – perfect for apps such as Bing Health and Fitness and external wearable monitors.
  • Integrated features including single swipe notifications in the Action Centre, the new Microsoft Enterprise feature pack, Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Nokia Camera, and HERE Maps and Drive+, all work seamlessly to make the Lumia 930 a great tool for productivity, work and play.
"We live in a world that is becoming even more social and where sharing and capturing moments has never been so important," said Conor Pierce, VP of Microsoft Devices for the UK & Ireland. "The Lumia 930 is the perfect blend of design, colour and Microsoft Lumia services, delivering cutting-edge technology to create an unrivalled video and imaging smartphone experience that are instantly shareable."
Wireless charging functionality together with a wireless charger will come as standard in the sales pack of the Lumia 930. In addition, Microsoft will run an exciting promotional offer - from the 17th until the 31st July all Lumia 930's purchased from participating retailers will include a free additional wireless charger, the outstanding MD-12 speaker plus a voucher for £20 of free apps from the Windows store. Altogether, this promotional offer is worth around £130 RRP.
The Lumia 930 will go on sale with UK retailers from the 17th of July and will be available from Vodafone, EE, Phones4U, O2, Carphone Warehouse, Tesco and Amazon. It will also be widely available across other UK High Street and online retailers in a range of vibrant colours including bright orange, bright green and black. Phones4U will stock the Lumia 930 exclusively in white.
 
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