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Old 22-06-2014, 09:49
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I had a Lumia 820, left for a Moto G mainly for the fact I got fed up with the low resolution screen. I really liked Windows Phone and want to go back but only if I can get something with a decent screen at a decent price. Having a quick look it seems there are plenty of cheap Nokia's but all with crap resolution or have I missed something? Seems I might be better getting a second hand L920
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Old 22-06-2014, 12:36
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Old 22-06-2014, 13:39
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The HTC Windows Phone 8X has a great 720P screen, it's pretty cheap now if you look about.
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Old 22-06-2014, 13:46
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Hi-res screen phones are premium. L920 is your best bet, also check out HTC 8X, Samsung Ativ S. All older phones. I'd go for Lumia out of these 3.
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Old 22-06-2014, 13:53
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I got my Ativ S for £140 in February. It ot the 8X make good cheap alternatives to the L920 if you find them.

You are right about some of the Nokia phones, the L625 has a shockingly bad screen.
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Old 22-06-2014, 13:57
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Old 22-06-2014, 18:42
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that phone is much worse than the 820... did you even read the post?
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Old 22-06-2014, 21:55
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Are people recommending models based on real life experience or purely on what the spec sheet says?
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Old 22-06-2014, 22:59
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Are people recommending models based on real life experience or purely on what the spec sheet says?
I had owned L920.
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Old 23-06-2014, 06:22
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I think the screen is the sticking point in a lot of these cheap Windows Phones, If Motorola can do it, surly Nokia etc can do it.
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Old 23-06-2014, 07:52
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They have to save on something, their devices are all very well built, so it is the screen that suffer in this. If you want a HD screen cheaply the way to go is to get an old-ish premium WP phone. It will get the WP8.1 update, but it may not support some new features, because of the hardware.
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Old 23-06-2014, 21:50
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They have to save on something, their devices are all very well built, so it is the screen that suffer in this. If you want a HD screen cheaply the way to go is to get an old-ish premium WP phone. It will get the WP8.1 update, but it may not support some new features, because of the hardware.
Yup, the three launch models for WP8 are all still capable phones with good screens and now cheap.
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Old 24-06-2014, 00:37
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Yup, the three launch models for WP8 are all still capable phones with good screens and now cheap.
agree, having owned a Lumia 820 and used a 920 for a month or so i can safely say they are both excellent phones for a cheaper price.
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Old 24-06-2014, 19:26
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that phone is much worse than the 820... did you even read the post?
Are people recommending models based on real life experience or purely on what the spec sheet says?
I'm happy with it, which is why I recommended it.

Videos are watchable on it and it is cheap.
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Old 24-06-2014, 20:56
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I'm happy with it, which is why I recommended it.

Videos are watchable on it and it is cheap.
yes but did you read the OP? why would you recommend a phone which is worse for the persons needs?
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Old 24-06-2014, 21:55
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yes but did you read the OP? why would you recommend a phone which is worse for the persons needs?
Because it is cheap and the video resolution is OK.

Let the OP decide if they want the advice rather than telling other people what to advise.
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Old 24-06-2014, 22:17
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Because it is cheap and the video resolution is OK.

Let the OP decide if they want the advice rather than telling other people what to advise.
The OP said they were fed up with the lumia 820 due to low resolution screen, the phone you recommend is the same, with the rest of the specs much worse. How is that of any help?
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Old 24-06-2014, 23:37
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The OP said they were fed up with the lumia 820 due to low resolution screen, the phone you recommend is the same, with the rest of the specs much worse. How is that of any help?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTFjZCeMycU
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Old 24-06-2014, 23:43
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I wont even bother watching the rest of that video as the comments rest my case.
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Old 24-06-2014, 23:45
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I wont even bother watching the rest of that video as the comments rest my case.
A lot of the comments were defending the W1.

The video shows all 3 phones playing videos. So the OP can see if they are any good in comparison.
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Old 25-06-2014, 07:45
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You are right about some of the Nokia phones, the L625 has a shockingly bad screen.
I disagree, I have a 625 and fine the screen to be fine. Overall a very good phone for the price.
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Old 25-06-2014, 09:55
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A lot of the comments were defending the W1.

The video shows all 3 phones playing videos. So the OP can see if they are any good in comparison.
OP was complaining about the screen resolution on non-flagship WP phones which is 800x480 (or sometimes 854x480) which is the same as your W1.

Only the 8X, 920 and Ativ S have HD resolutions and can be had cheap as windows phones.
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Old 25-06-2014, 12:26
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I disagree, I have a 625 and fine the screen to be fine. Overall a very good phone for the price.
I can only give you my opinion on the screen. I have compared the L625 to other phone in an O2 shop and was extremely washed out and obviously low resolution. Comparing it to two of my own phone (the N4 and Ativ S) it was considerably worse. Of course the L625 is a budget device so most of the comparisons are not fair. The fact is when you use a phone you don't generally have another to compare it to and you get used to it. I am sure many are happy with the L625's screen. For me though it is the worst screen in the phone shop right now. And given the OPs requirements they should leave that one alone.
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