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Well that's a bummer.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Is it just off or is it unusable? If it's the former you'd be crazy to pay any kind of money for anything right now IMO.
Just off, the screen looks like it lost half of the blue hue or something.
lastflowers
Banned
If you're a student, MS has Dreamspark, a program that basically nullifies that 99$ fee:
https://www.dreamspark.com/
Ah, cool, I'll try this. Thanks!
Edit: It worked! I now have my first homemade panorama app on my phone! Zero functionality, but it's a lot of fun :-D
Supposedly we can now send Facebook messages to contacts even when they are offline now. I haven't tested it though
http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone-now-allows-sending-off-line-facebook-messages/
http://wmpoweruser.com/windows-phone-now-allows-sending-off-line-facebook-messages/
Not if youre relying on WiFi. If the phone isn't charging and the screen licks, WiFi turns off.
brotkasten
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This is a method to save battery life, since the WiFi radio is one of the biggest battery drainers. The problem is that Microsoft was very afraid to include options and settings, when they created this OS, so the solution is to have your cell phone data enabled or have your phone plugged into a charger.
First post in any of these OTs.
So uh, I was waiting for years to finally upgrade to a Windows Phone on Verizon. The Trophy tempted me, but it was too outdated/not supported by the time my contract was up. Meanwhile, AT&T got WPs through the roof. I finally gave up and got a Rezound. It's a good phone, but every now and then I wish I had a WP. The minimalistic UI is the perfect fit for me.
So, does anyone think Verizon will EVER get a 4G WP? EVER?
So uh, I was waiting for years to finally upgrade to a Windows Phone on Verizon. The Trophy tempted me, but it was too outdated/not supported by the time my contract was up. Meanwhile, AT&T got WPs through the roof. I finally gave up and got a Rezound. It's a good phone, but every now and then I wish I had a WP. The minimalistic UI is the perfect fit for me.
So, does anyone think Verizon will EVER get a 4G WP? EVER?
Definitely 4th quarter with WP8. Both ATT and Verizon seem to be growing tired of playing by Apples rules.
Damn. Just damn. I was telling myself not to give up on them but hey...
Oh well. Thanks man.
brotkasten
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Wait for Rambo.
Meh, I'll turn on the 3G then.
I work with a guy who works for Verizon, call center rep types, but he's part of management over there. I asked him last night if he's heard anything about new Windows Phone coming for Verizon. He said he's been told now they are getting a new Windows Phone in December. I pressed him about which company, said Nokia probably, but he wasn't sure about that one. So yeah, looks like it's happening.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
I've used Facebook mobile to check and the messages actually register via facebook now even if the contact is offline. I never understood why this wasn't done in the first place. Pretty cool useful nonetheless.
Though I've had weird issues where people sending me messages on Facebook but not going to my phone. That's a bit obnoxious.
Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, I only just noticed it now. The neogaf mobile page had a custom time you can pin. Looks pretty badass.
Edit: actually I think the option to pin the custom tile has been there all along. I never scrolled down on the main page. Nevermind if this is old as dirt.
Edit: actually I think the option to pin the custom tile has been there all along. I never scrolled down on the main page. Nevermind if this is old as dirt.
Steelyuhas
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No, the official mobile neogaf site is relatively new, and the tile for it is very nice looking.
I call B.S. on this one
http://www.everythingwm.com/nokia-w...-states-they-just-waste-batteries/2012/05/14/
I'm hoping the introductory WP8 device from Nokia knocks it out of the park with specs.
http://www.everythingwm.com/nokia-w...-states-they-just-waste-batteries/2012/05/14/
I'm hoping the introductory WP8 device from Nokia knocks it out of the park with specs.
If I read that blog, I'd unsubscribe to it for putting out such a stupid article. The original report is from over a month ago and no other blog went on to make this conclusion. It's pretty obvious why Elop is saying what he is.
The rumors I've read suggest that the initial WP8 phones will be Snapdragon S4, with support for Samsung, ST-Ericsson, and Nvidia SoCs later on. We'll see I guess.
I'm totally in love with the 800 but I can't pull the trigger on it 
-Single core processor
-512MB RAM
-Lack of a front-facing camera, so it's poor for Skype and no self portrait pics
-No SD card slot and 16GB internal storage only
The specs are really low for a premium phone.
-Single core processor
-512MB RAM
-Lack of a front-facing camera, so it's poor for Skype and no self portrait pics
-No SD card slot and 16GB internal storage only
The specs are really low for a premium phone.
People Search app is free for today, seems like a pretty good smart dialer.
http://www.wpcentral.com/people-sea...ows-phone-life-easier-and-its-free-only-today
http://www.wpcentral.com/people-sea...ows-phone-life-easier-and-its-free-only-today
VanMardigan
has calmed down a bit.
These are the things you should base your decision on. If these are deal breakers, then the choice is made for you. Performance wise, you wont have a problem with the phone.
Cerebral Assassin
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Having just watched the Avengers I want to read some more comics, I know there is a DC app, but is there something similar for Marvel? If not is there any (legal) way to read Marvel comics on my WP?
I'm totally in love with the 800 but I can't pull the trigger on it
-Single core processor
-512MB RAM
-Lack of a front-facing camera, so it's poor for Skype and no self portrait pics
-No SD card slot and 16GB internal storage only
The specs are really low for a premium phone.
1) 1, 2, and 4 are OS limitations (well technically Samsung added SD on some phones, but it wasn't officially supported).
2) The 900 isn't a premium phone, let alone the 800.
3) Different OS's. It's not well established that a dual core is needed. Certainly that seems true of WP7 at least - it runs smooth as hell. Support for dual core chipsets will be in WP8, but without knowing the intimate details of the OS it's hard to tell how necessary it is. Curiously Nokia made a statement a day or two ago stating they weren't planning on doing dual-core initially. Their reasoning is it wasn't all that necessary in terms of performance, and just ends up being a battery suck. Obviously we'll have to wait to compare some different phones to see how true that is. In general though, GPU is typically more important than CPU.
Vanillalite
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Wordament - It's free and awesome
ilomilo - best game on the system
Dragon's Blade - Cool FF1 or DQ1 like RPG
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
New Twitter App info...
Mehdoh Ver 2.0 is done and under going MS cert
Mehdoh Ver 2.0 is done and under going MS cert
Complex Shadow
Cudi Lame
I've heard good things about Feed Me Oil, just downloaded the trail myself there now.
I'd also add off the top of my head:
Angry Birds (if you aren't sick of it)
Bejeweled (if you aren't sick of it)
Words By Post - Similar to words with friends, but has a really sweet ranked game feature. Has cross-platform multiplayer with iOS and Android, and can search for people via Facebook ID.
Chess By Post - Chess game that has the same ranked gaming feature as Words. Similarly has cross-platform multiplayer with iOS and Android, and can search for people via Facebook ID
Trine's Hangman - Really sweet hangman game
Burn the Rope - Cool gyro puzzle game where you rotate the screen in order to keep flames alive.
Triangula - Interesting puzzle game
Quadrata - Another interesting puzzle game by the dev of Trangula
Portals 2D - Top-down Portal game
Taptitude - Mini-games collection that gets tons of regular updates. Constantly getting new modes and games.
I'm sure there are some others I can't think of. I haven't re-downloaded everything onto my new phone ... and the marketplace site is down right now so I can't check.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Oh yeah Dodonpachi Maximum is awesome too game wise!
Rad. If it can help me keep track of my feed as well as twabbit has been doing, I'd switch in a heartbeat. I want Carbon's in feed pictures/video previews/design/ twabbit's feed management, and Mehdoh's live tile/general plethora of options.
I'm trying to drum up to outrage, censorship, something to get absolutely appalled, but all I'm coming up with is...well that was fun while it lasted. The MS employees are having fun with it with the hashtag #freesiri though.
Nice list I've played most of those and I need to try out Triangula and Quadrata.
I live off of Puzzle Quest 2 though, I can't put that game down. Seems like I've played this game forever and still haven't beat it lol. Oh and with the 900 it runs much smother and doesn't kill my battery like my old Focus did.
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