Just got this today, intend to give it to my mum use.
Coming from a user of Blackberry OS7 and 10, the Win8 system have its plus and minuses.
It's easy to navigate, most of the apps, programs, settings are simplified. However, when it comes to detail setting, such as APN to access mobile data service, i couldn't find the detail setting. Shortcut creation is also not easy... for example, i want to create an immediate access to the dial pad, but no such setting allowed or available. The latest OS10 from BB lack of this as well, when compared to BB OS5. However, it's an instant access on numbers of SONY Android models as well as BB OS7 models.
Certainly, alot of folks here may suggest, or surprise why instant dial shortcuts is not created or encouraged. Well... different folks, different strokes. My mum, as with some other older folks, trusts what they written in their little portable paper phonebook, rather than advance tech gadgets. Haaa~~~
525 packs with a FM radio tuner. Yet... i can't create a short cut on the start screen such that my mum doesn't need to flip through pages to look for the function.
Impressions...
-the camera function, and the good quality of the photo capture leaves a good one compared to my OS10 BB Z10. I can at least set the ISO quality on this. However, same like Z10, seriously lacks of optional resolution setting. Post editing on the pictures captured is required such that it can be sent through limited sizing corporate emails or Hotmail.
-customizable icons on the start menu, can resize, but unlike some Android phones which can resize to personal preferred size.
-power efficiency... even if i set the phone connected to 2G network, it's power consumption is still higher than my BB9860 which packs a 3.7inch screen and 1280mah battery, compare to that of Lumia 525 with 4inch screen with 14++mah battery, and brightness set to auto. My BB Z10 have a very good battery life with 2G connection, with an average daily calls of 10mins average total per day, can last 3.5~4days without the need of plugging to the charger.
Competitive pricing, good camera, removable battery, and certain level of ease in customizing is adds couple of points to the phone.
However, mediocre battery capacity, high power consumption as well as not so silver age elders friendly customization, and limitation on camera settings add numbers of minuses.
Oh yeah... just to add... the bundled NOKIA phone earpiece is a total crap. Couldn't even beat Samsung and SONY Android phones' earpiece in sound quality when listening to radio broadcast in open area! Ditch the earpiece, which is only perhaps good on conversation calls.
YeeHarn, 18 Jan 2014It's not your phone problem, my Lumia 620 also can't be switched off while charging. I think i... moretnx buddy for ur reply....
AnonD-95552, 17 Jan 2014Wat differance does it make between 520(512mb-RAM) and 525(1gb-RAM)?? The 1GB RAM WP8 devices are much faster than the Lumia 520 with 512MB RAM, even though Lumia 520 is smoother than Android phones in low end and mid end.
Anonymous, 19 Jan 2014Free games that come with Lumia 525 http://thepockettech.com/nokia-offers-10-amazing-gameloft... moreYou can download a game and cancel it, that way the game is registered under your Microsoft Account as purchased, so you can re-download it any time you want.
plz help me, 18 Jan 2014I'm confused!
I'm getting games worth Rs.2025 free. What does it mean? will i be getting game... moreFree games that come with Lumia 525
http://thepockettech.com/nokia-offers-10-amazing-gameloft-games-free-with-the-lumia-525/
The total value of the game in Indian currency is Rs 2025, check out the complete list of free games below:
1.Asphalt 7: Heat.
2.Modern Combat 4.
3.N.O.V.A. 3.
4.Order & Chaos.
5.Shark Dash.
6.Earthworm Jim.
7.Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles.
8.Let’s Golf 2.
9.Brain Challenge HD.
10.Asphalt 8: Airborne.
I'm confused!
I'm getting games worth Rs.2025 free. What does it mean? will i be getting gameloft games listed on the company's website or will i have the freedom to purchase any number of paid app from the windows store worth that amount?
AnonD-101665, 18 Jan 2014Can't switched off mobile when Charging. I can't understand, it's a windows phone function or ... moreIt's not your phone problem, my Lumia 620 also can't be switched off while charging. I think is either windows or nokia design the system to be like this :P
shud i buy 525 or shud i wait till mwc 2014 coz i dont want to miss out the cam flash?
i would surely buy this phn if there was a face camera....while there is 3g network service,i would nt be able to do video cal...nw i use the lumia 620
It's great device in budget lumia lineup class...luv nokia..still the best device:)
Recently brought Lumia 525, Games are really cool with stunning graphics. Phone performance is excellent with 1Gb RAM. Superb clarity. Thanks to Ms Office mobile, which makes me to manage my documents in mobile itself. Overall Lumia Rocks with Windows.
AnonD-101665, 18 Jan 2014Can't switched off mobile when Charging. I can't understand, it's a windows phone function or ... moreit's a windows phone function....
Ricky, 17 Jan 2014My Dear Anonymous cn you tell me the games are trial version or a full version(only 4 some mnt... moreAll games are full version
Can't switched off mobile when Charging. I can't understand, it's a windows phone function or my windows phone have a problem?? Please anybody can reply my question. Thanks in advance.....
Ricky, 17 Jan 2014My Dear Anonymous cn you tell me the games are trial version or a full version(only 4 some mnt... moreMy 520's music quality and earphone is awesome.. Battery backup is average..
AnonD-95552, 17 Jan 2014Wat differance does it make between 520(512mb-RAM) and 525(1gb-RAM)?? your phone would be faster and not that laggy
bigger rams gives u better performance
everything fine! But the gameloft offers must be made permanent.
Anonymous, 17 Jan 2014How can we take snaps at ni8Yes...of course you can snap a pic...but the quality is terrible.
Dont expect much from this phone...especially the camera...basic function is good and can play high graphic game.
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