The Lumia 920 is a fantastic device indeed, it
feels great and works like it is supposed to. Windows 8 has many new features,
and is slightly different from WP 7.8 on my old Lumia 800. I liked the 800 at
lot, but I could not resist the 920.
New features include possibility to change font
size, from small to extremely large. It has also a zoom function which can be
activated and enables you to double tap with two fingers, much like the IPad,
great if you forget your glasses. Nokia Maps seems to be using offline maps
now, and Drive Beta is offers the same offline maps as WP 7.8. Position fixes
are fast, but I would like an App showing exactly which satellites it is
tracking, GPS, Glonass? The Apps are slightly different form the WP 7.8
version, for example the data and phone counter application is (not yet)
available. I experienced some problems with Bluetooth, but fortunately all my
data was stored on Windows Live. Actually there is little need for Bluetooth,
apart from Bt earphones and keyboards. I did not use it on my Lumia 800 at all.
The new NFC technology provides new features
like the possibility to use your phone for small payments. However, at least my
bank does not offer this service, and it will take time before this will be a
reality. I did not make much tests with the camera, the Arctic winter here does
give little opportunities, because it is dark and cold outside. One more
feature to mention: screen shots, it is possible to take a picture of the
screen, which is handy to send for example a map to somebody. Facebook is
deeply integrated into the WP structure, which is nice if you like it.
I did experience some battery drain problems,
which seemed to be related to Skype, reinstalling it corrected this problem. It
is wise though to uncheck unnecessary background processes, for example Nokia
Drive is background enabled by default.
WP is easy to use, and to see how easy I did a
factory reset on the old Lumia 800 and gave it to my son, who needed only five
minutes to get it going, transfer the contacts from his old phone and install
some Apps. After five days of intensive use, I would say it is the greatest
phone I ever had and recommend it to anyone.
