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Just now saw this so haven't downloaded yet for the 1020 but am about to....

http://www.phonearena.com/new[....]-all-Lumia-smartphones_id50395
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Posted: 2013-12-17 00:01:38
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Thank you for sharing .. its always nice to hear what a current 808 owner thinks of the 1020. Like I said many pages ago.. most of us are very particular about what we like in a phone, otherwise we wouldn't own one.

I am hoping that the black update can speed things up, but to be honest.. I doubt it.. It seems like this implementation needs a stronger CPU/GPU to get up to speed, which is crazy considering how much more powerful the 1020 is when compared to the 808.

As far as IQ.. it should get much closer to the 808 after the black update. I don't want to hype up too much, but when I look at some of those 1520 shots I don't see that annoying grain.. they look more like what you would expect from a Symbian based machine.



You back on the 808 ? Its hard to give up that IQ.. I know how you feel. Black should come soon and then you are getting WP 8.1 sometime in April/May after the Build conference.

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Posted: 2013-12-17 07:46:34
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It's actually about more than just IQ although, I can't lie, that is part of the reason. Setting IQ aside there are some things about the 1020 that I'm just not adjusted to yet. Not saying it's a bad phone but there are things about the 808 which I have become quite accustom to;

Size- The 808 fits in my pocket a bit better and I can easily reach the top left of the screen with my thumb (while holding 808 in right hand). neither of which are 100% true for the 1020.
Profiles- I haven't yet found a way, app or otherwise to switch "profiles" on the 1020 much less have them expire based on a predetermined time like on the 808. (yes, I use that feature everyday)
Email- the WP8 email is not as user friendly as the Symbian client when you have multiple mailboxes set up IMO.
Camera- aside from IQ, I like the "Custom" settings on the 808.. its nice to not have to switch the ISO and exposure compensation back to how you like it every time you turn on the camera. Not to mention the ability to adjust saturation and sharpness.
Recorder- love the audio quality of the built in recorder on the 808.... intuitive and simple to use. I know I can dl one for the 1020 but for some reason its just not the same and I use this in meetings all the time.
Battery- Its no secret that one is replaceable and the other is not.... this has wound up being more of a big deal to me than I thought. Although it has not yet caused me an issue, I get charge anxiety which is something I have never previously had to deal with while carrying a spare for the 808.
Slide lock- it is just nicer than the lock button and by holding it down on the 808 you get an instant led flashlight.... im sure they will eventually get to this on the 1020 but for now I'm not aware that it's even possible.
Send/End keys- apparently I took these for granted on my 808. I'm not a big fan of having to "slide up" then "click answer" to get a call... I'd rather just push the button.
U/I- I really like having all my daily use widgets on one screen and email/text stuff on another... not to mention being able to have different backgrounds on each page. Tiles just seem boring.
USB- not as functional on the 1020 and my phone has to be upside down in my cup holder to plug it in... just a preference thing.

I know that seems like I'm tearing down the 1020 but it's really not about that.. It's probably more about my lack of desire to adjust to the new phone because it does have some very nice features. I'll just have to keep playing with them both for a bit till I either decide to box up the 1020 and toss it in the closet or use it on a daily basis. For now the 808 will be my daily/primary phone but I do keep the 1020 either in my car or pocket so in the event I want all the manual camera control I can just swap my sim and enjoy all wp8 has to offer.

oh well, thats just my opinion.

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Posted: 2013-12-18 00:26:38
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^ yes, very well put... I have a fery similar view on the matter, thanks for the summery! No matter what the haters want to believe, the 808 is a proper smartphone first, camera second.

You should try situations for the profile timing thing.. its a very powerful application and the dev is giving it away for free

http://www.allaboutsymbian.co[....]last_hurrah-Situations_v2_.php

Here is the black update for the AT&T units:

http://www.nokia.com/us-en/support/product/lumia1020/

Do it! )

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Posted: 2013-12-19 21:49:26
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Nokia 808 is a smartphone without a proper ecosystem. ..kinda useless imo

Anyway it is good to see the Black update being pushed. I wonder how long before it gets to Europe...hopefully early 2014
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Posted: 2013-12-19 22:06:57
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If you find any samples of the Black update, please post them here.
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Posted: 2013-12-19 22:35:40
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Thanks... and yeah, Ive played with situations but not sure if I simply didn't like it or it was too much for what I want/need... Im fine with the timed profiles as I usually only need it for an hour or so while with a client, at diner or in a meeting.... works like a charm.

DOWNLOADING IT NOW / SIM CARD BACK IN 1020 (for a few days)
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Posted: 2013-12-20 00:09:12
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I have updated to Black and am playing around with it.... will post some samples tomorrow. Are you wanting to see 5mp or DNG images?

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Posted: 2013-12-20 03:29:51
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Awesome!

5MP please!
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Posted: 2013-12-20 11:42:46
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Both please Any improvements in overall IQ/speed that you can see ?

it seems like they got rid of the yellow tint when using the xenon

http://forums.wpcentral.com/n[....]ia-1020-post-black-update.html



What does a "proper" ecosystem mean ?

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Posted: 2013-12-20 18:29:50
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