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Mobility & Wireless


Nokia Releases Lumia 800, 710 with Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

  • Written by Dave Courbanou 1
  • October 27, 2011

They’re finally here, the legendary Nokia Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” phones. They’ve only just entered the market (and only in Europe), but what can we expect and what does the future of Windows Phone 7 look like? Tech specs and analysis are coming right up …

First up, the Lumia 800. The phone is encased in a cyan, black or magenta aluminum anodized ‘sleeve’ and packed with a chunky 1.4GHz CPU, a 3.7-inch AMOLED screen ad 16GB of internal space. Nokia is asking about €420 on the device before any subsidies, rebates or special deals. Second, is the Nokia Lumia 710. which is designed to be a “no-nonsense” phone. Looking strikingly like a white iPhone 4S with the corners rounded off, the Lumia 710 also will feature a 1.4 GHz CPU but with less internal space — just 8GB. The 710 will retail for €270. Both phones will be running Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.5 “Mango” and be outfitted with Nokia’s “Drive” application, which allows for turn-by-turn navigation and other in-car features.

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango is set to include an overhaul of the Windows Phone 7 OS, including Internet Explorer 9 Mobile, more live tile features, better social networking integration, improved e-mail experiences, visual voice mail and better voice-to-text capabilities and tethering. Bing will also be more fully integrated into the mobile OS, along with Microsoft Skydrive and Lync capabilities.

Before you get too excited, though, take a deep breath. These phones won’t be hitting the U.S. market until “early 2012.” But that may be a smart move on both Nokia and Microsoft’s part: The U.S. smartphone market is one of the most volatile and competitive areas around, and if Windows Phone 7.5 Nokia phone carry heavy criticisms overseas, the phone can be tweaked and updated before it falls into the hands of picky Americans.

I’m personally rooting for Microsoft on this one. I appreciate competition because it makes everyone a better player. But I’m not sure if these phones will really be enough to compete in an iOS 5/Ice Cream Sandwich world, especially with a “late” entry in early 2012. The Windows Phone 7.5 update brings with it features both Android and iOS have had nearly since their inception. However, I think Windows Phone 7 is appealing enough that it could become the operating system that will replace “feature phone” operating systems. If that’s the case, Windows Phone 7 could find itself with a considerable market share if it catches on. Like most things in the consumer IT world, it’s a wait-and-see moment and we’ll continue to keep tabs.

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7 comments

  1. Avatar Marika October 27, 2011 @ 3:34 pm
    Reply

    Its almost the same like HTC RAdar, even Radar is better I think. Just see here some photos: http://smartphones.most-attractive-prices.com/htc-radar-windows-phone/

  2. Avatar Lawrence D’Oliveiro October 27, 2011 @ 11:48 pm
    Reply

    The US mobile phone market seems pretty backward compared to the rest of the world. Nowhere else does your choice of carrier dictate your choice of models; everywhere else, GSM is standard, so switching carriers is as simple as switching your SIM card.

    GSM was initially created at the behest of European Government regulators, whereas the US took a “let the market decide” approach. Guess which one has led to a more competitive market full of consumer choice?

  3. Avatar Jack October 30, 2011 @ 12:59 am
    Reply

    Well, seems like european customers are just as picky really. It’s not geographical, it’s about the state of the economy and poverty vs wealth.

    The price drops fast if a unit becomes outspecced or receives bad reviews. LG gets a pile of abuse over their failure to update their premium units like Optimus 2X.

    D’Oliviero certainly are right about networks and competition. Offcourse – one could get subsidised units on contract but….

    The carrier I’m using is covering 5 countries without roaming fuzz when talking, and I’m pretty sure that a similar scheme will be there for other traffic (surfin’) too.

    The american market looks like a mess from this side of the Atlantic.

  4. Avatar Thinh October 31, 2011 @ 6:11 pm
    Reply

    Hi,

    You mentioned Lync capabilities?? I think you’re wrong because it’s not officially released yet.. as far as I know..

  5. Avatar medical travel company November 1, 2011 @ 10:31 am
    Reply

    i like mobile . thanks for sharing mobile news

  6. Avatar Dave Courbanou November 13, 2011 @ 9:54 pm
    Reply

    Hi Thinh,

    The Lync app is officially supported and available in the Microsoft marketplace on Win Phone 7.5 phones.

    :Lawrence and Jack,

    I agree. I am increasingly frustrated with the very lack of choice and mobility between mobile networks. Nature of the beast, I suppose.

    Thanks for reading.

  7. Avatar matt landis November 14, 2011 @ 1:49 pm
    Reply

    @Dave Courbanou

    I suggest an url/source to support the comment that Lync app is available in the marketplace on windows phone 7.5 phones. Don’t see anything here:

    http://www.windowsphone.com/en-US/search?q=lync

    😉

    I think a more accurate comment would be that “Lync app appears to be installed on Nokia demo units…”

    here is my list of sourced comments about Lync Mobile:
    http://windowspbx.blogspot.com/2011/11/microsoft-lync-mobile-client-history.html

    take care,

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