Nokia Lumia 800 priced at 29,999 INR

[noob]

So the Nokia Lumia 800 is priced at 29,999 INR

Do you think people will get this phone over Galaxy S2 ?

[Liverpool_fan]

Well the phone's design in based on Nokia N9 and it's top notch. Sadly the Lumia is just a copy of the Nokia N9 with WP7 replacing the awesome MeeGo in the N9, no front-camera, in essence it's a knocked out copy of the N9 at least IMO.

Now the answer will probably be no for me, but if it were the Nokia N9, then hell yeah it would have been a phone to have at least in my perspective.

[d6bmg]

One word answer: no.

[Extreme Gamer]

I think I can get it for 25k if I buy it (unlikely because my N8 is still going strong AND I like the N9 due to its superior hardware).

[rajan1311]

the build is pretty good btw..looks great..

but 30 is too much....

the lumia 710 has the same hardware, lesser in built memory and a 5MP cam and LCD instead of amoled would be priced at around 18k AFAIK, would be a much better option who want a Windows based phone on a budget..

[Sam]

Nokia just completed digging its own grave. RIP

[manoj_299]

One of my friend is just crazy Nokia fan. He will buy it even its 30k....

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[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by noob

Do you think people will get this phone over Galaxy S2 ?

No...not over Galaxy S2..but over other Nokia Models they will I guess

[rajeevk]

Well, features of Nokia Lumia 800 looks nice but the price is little high. I will choose Galaxy S2 rather with bigger screen.

[sujoyp]

As someone said price of Rs.25k would be perfect...30k is very overpriced

[Vyom]

There's only one way this phone could come to my possesion.
If somebody gift it to me.

Never can buy it over Galaxy S2!

[sygeek]

I think the pricing is justified. I would even go far to say that I will buy this phone at this price, provided I had an Android phone beforehand.

IMO, this is just a start for WP and Nokia has done it right.

At this point, the phone wouldn't surpass S2 in terms of sale.

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

Well the phone's design in based on Nokia N9 and it's top notch. Sadly the Lumia is just a copy of the Nokia N9 with WP7 replacing the awesome MeeGo in the N9

Dumping N9's top notch looks and design and starting from scratch for Lumia 800 wouldn't have been smart tbh. They did it right with N9 and they did it right with Lumia by following the same.

I don't know how you guys are judging this device without even using it, but it feels pretty solid to me.

[tarey_g]

Too much, only for fanboys (which Nokia knows are too many in India).
"Namak Tata ka aur phone Nokia ka"

[Zangetsu]

Originally Posted by noob

So the Nokia Lumia 800 is priced at 29,999 INR

I have checked in ebay today & min price of it was 43k

[sygeek]

Originally Posted by Zangetsu

I have checked in ebay today & min price of it was 43k

"Imported from USA to India"

[Sam]

Originally Posted by sygeek

I think the pricing is justified. I would even go far to say that I will buy this phone at this price, provided I had an Android phone beforehand.

IMO, this is just a start for WP and Nokia has done it right.

At this point, the phone wouldn't surpass S2 in terms of sale.

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Dumping N9's top notch looks and design and starting from scratch for Lumia 800 wouldn't have been smart tbh. They did it right with N9 and they did it right with Lumia by following the same.

I don't know how you guys are judging this device without even using it, but it feels pretty solid to me.

you are right. if you compare Lumia 800 to similar mango mobiles, Lumia is priced just right but problem is, Galaxy S2 & Sensation/XE cost less or same. Droid Razr with better build cost a tad more.

had 800 & S2 debut at same time, Lumia had a good chance of becoming second best seller. but now, we'll see.

[Liverpool_fan]

This phone is particularly perfect for ladies especially as compared to the Galaxy SII.

Originally Posted by sygeek

Dumping N9's top notch looks and design and starting from scratch for Lumia 800 wouldn't have been smart tbh. They did it right with N9 and they did it right with Lumia by following the same.

I don't know how you guys are judging this device without even using it, but it feels pretty solid to me.

Of course, but having the exact look and feel of N9 while adding those capactive(?) hardware buttons, removing the front cam, lower specs, no NFC, etc. and it doesn't look really a flagship mobile phone.

[sygeek]

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

Of course, but having the exact look and feel of N9 while adding those capactive(?) hardware buttons, removing the front cam, lower specs, no NFC, etc. and it doesn't look really a flagship mobile phone.

I'm talking about the design of the N9, they can't just dump it (like they dumped N9), can they?

[Liverpool_fan]

Originally Posted by sygeek

I'm talking about the design of the N9, they can't just dump it (like they dumped N9), can they?

I am not arguing about the choice of design. Just doesn't look the "greatest Nokia phone" as the price demands to me. And yeah it should have had the front cam, no idea why the removed it.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/26/n...e-of-the-tape/

[xtremevicky]

Overpriced.

Dont compare it to Droid YET .

Hope we have a third world !

[Extreme Gamer]

adding those capactive(?) hardware buttons

What?

[Liverpool_fan]

Originally Posted by Extreme Gamer

What?

Obvious isn't it?


It's a minus because it takes screen space as compared to the N9.

[sygeek]

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

I am not arguing about the choice of design. Just doesn't look the "greatest Nokia phone" as the price demands to me. And yeah it should have had the front cam, no idea why the removed it.

Nokia Lumia 800 vs. Nokia N9: the tale of the tape -- Engadget

Well, I'd have to agree with you here. It lacks in terms of hardware. It's because WP is pretty limited at the moment with mango (doesn't support dual-core, some bluetooth limitations). Fortunately, it's going to change in 2012.

[Sarath]

Originally Posted by noob

So the Nokia Lumia 800 is priced at 29,999 INR

Do you think people will get this phone over Galaxy S2 ?

Yes. People who want to try mango and especially the Nokia tag. Instantly you get good battery life, reliability and camera in mind.

[dashing.sujay]

I believe battery life may (WILL) be the USP of WP against android, and with Nokia, its certainly going to be better, if not now, then sooner.

"Jab tak samose me aaloo rahega, India me nokia rahega"

Though at least secondary cam must not have been removed. It entirely(nearly) voids purpose of investing so much in a phone.

[noob]

WP is noting but clone of iPhone but with different UI. Same set of restrictions are applicable to WP as they are for iPhone.

[Liverpool_fan]

Originally Posted by noob

WP is noting but clone of iPhone but with different UI. Same set of restrictions are applicable to WP as they are for iPhone.

You can chose your handset in WP7 unlike the iPhone.

And how the hell is it a *clone* of iOS if it has different UI?

Most people don't care about the 'restrictions' in all anyway, and WP7 targets them well there.

[Extreme Gamer]

Originally Posted by noob

WP is noting but clone of iPhone but with different UI. Same set of restrictions are applicable to WP as they are for iPhone.

you really are what your name suggests aren't you?
There is hardly any similarity in the codebase of IOS and WP.
There are restrictions just like any OS, and those minimum specs have to be complied with for optimal performance of the software inside.

the only reason why there is a vast price range of android devices is that android is a barebones package and so it has s lower minimum requirements.

[Liverpool_fan]

Originally Posted by Extreme Gamer

the only reason why there is a vast price range of android devices is that android is a barebones package and so it has s lower minimum requirements.

Er no.
The only reason for vast price range of Android devices that it is open source, and can be freely used.
WP7 on the other hand is restricted to very limited range of hardware.

[dashing.sujay]

Originally Posted by Liverpool_fan

Er no.
The only reason for vast price range of Android devices that it is open source, and can be freely used.
WP7 on the other hand is restricted to very limited range of hardware.

On what kind of hardware and how?