Some phones are actually more powerful than some computers if you compare the specs. Those also cost more. The main problem is the small screen and the lack of a keyboard. But if you attach a BT keyboard and a big screen, you can do quite some work with it.
Here was an early example of that: Breakthrough device of CES: Motorola Atrix = Phone + PC - TechRepublic
Windows Phone is better. I knew this from day one, at the time, everyone denied my suggestion.
Switching from an Android from Sony to a Lumia 520 was the best thing I've done this year so far, not including all the awesome games I got on the Steam Summer Sale lol.
Now I can finally say I have absolutely nothing to do with Google, except having a YouTube account (and, by force, a G+ account) and I can sleep soundly at night lol
I registered as a dev to get WP8.1 early and, to be honest, I don't even remember what WP8 looks and feels like anymore lol
Can't wait to get the final version. I set the phone to the US region so I've got Cortana, and it's amazing, even though I'm in Central Europe.
Windows Phone 8 OS Could be of better use if it has many apps, I remember Rockstar Games releasing San Andreas for Mobile phones but the Cloud Saving for WP8 was cut.
That is the only difference between WP & Android the Apps, then again how many apps do you need ?
That is a good point. The apps I use in Android are quasi the same as the ones that I use with my W8Phone. Android does have a lot more apps, but if you don't need them, it does not matter.
I'd like to get a Windows Phone, not sure if I can due to other circumstances
I've always been, and always will be a strong advocate for Windows Phones, over Andriod. I hope Microsoft does not kill it, as I read they are making an Android version.
How about the Lumia 521 for $69 without contract. I use that without a contract and do all my calls with VoIP @ 1.2 cents per minute.
Buy Nokia Lumia 521 No Contract for T-Mobile - Microsoft Store
I personally prefer the Android platform. One reason I chose Android (I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S3 and my first Android device was the Samsung Captivate) was the freedom it offered in customizing the interface and choosing applications. Aside from the Google Playstore I use an Amazon App store which offers a free app a day. Some of the apps offered are junk but many are quite good and useful (both games and productivity apps are offered). I also really like the Google search and Googly Maps integration on the Android phones.
The numbers, see page 2 > http://uk.kantar.com/media/743400/ka...r_30_06_14.pdf Seems there is hope in some countries, and close to zero interest in others. But some quite good percentage here and there, so maybe.... I personally like the idea of an alternative to the 'big 2', and the lumia's I've tried have left a positive impression. Nokia knows how to build phones, and the OS is evolving.
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