Nokia Lumia 920

“It seems Nokia has done a pretty good job this time around. The Sold Out signs are no accident and if the Lumia 920 keeps it up, the Finns will have something to celebrate. Its sales alone won’t instantly bring Nokia back in contention, but could really be the start of the fight back.And by the way, Android shouldn't assume it's absolutely safe. Sure, it has a pretty big lead in terms of sheer specs and features, and the droids are generally cheaper than their WP8 alternatives. But the Lumia 920 comes at a time when the current Android flagships are probably starting to lose some momentum halfway through their ride.Microsoft and Windows Phone are Nokia's only shot at getting back into the race. This is a situation that no company would like to be in and a huge responsibility for the Lumia 920. It must be wondering which one weighs more on its shoulders, the company's past glory or hopes of the future. It doesn’t crumble under all that weight though.Things maybe even start to look at least a little bit brighter for Nokia. And even if the light at the end of the tunnel is, you know, an oncoming train, we can bet you'll hear the Nokia Lumia 920 say, Good. Finally a match for size.”

“There really isn’t a lot to dislike about the Lumia 920 as a piece of hardware. Unless the size turns you off, the actual phone is solid, good looking, and tough. The camera is more than capable of replacing your point and shoot and the specs will satisfy you for at least a couple years. As it has always been for Windows Phone, the software is what really holds this one back.The core apps need polishing and refining, while quality third-party apps simply need to exist. Windows Phone needs its own must-have apps. It can get depressing to hear of cool gadgets like the Fitbit Flex, only to find out they have no present plans to support Windows Phone. We’re also still waiting for native Pinterest and Instagram apps. So if you’re looking to make the switch, be aware that you will almost constantly feel left out. This is also a problem with games. We miss good, impressive, fun games. A lot.Overall, the Lumia 920 is a great piece of hardware, and one of the best Windows Phone 8 devices you can buy, but does come with a few downsides, mostly related to the infancy of Microsoft’s operating system.”

“While it is a large phone, I appreciated the fact that it’s durable and well made. This is a phone that quite literally can be dropped on the ground without the fear of damage.Although I initially had some issues with the battery, a combination of manual cycles and uninstalling/reinstalling certain apps seemed to fix the problem. Battery life is solid.I’ve discussed the web and app situations in my prior posts — but suffice it to say, I’m very impressed with the default app situation and there are some truly excellent third-party apps in the mix.”

“The Nokia Lumia 920 isn't a groundbreaking, game-changing device, it's a refreshed Lumia 900 with a newer operating system and some additional power. That's not to say it's a bad phone, what Nokia has produced is a solid, well-built device which does the job you'd expect of a smartphone, without any of the lag we sometimes see from the convoluted Android system.”