[Windows Phone] Microsoft to introduce new high-end Lumia devices | NotebookReview

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http://www.engadget.com/2015/05/04/microsoft-cityman-and-talkman-phones/

Some leaks on two new Lumias in the works:

Both Unleash the Phones and The Verge understand that the Redmond crew is working on two range-topping Windows 10 phones, nicknamed Cityman and Talkman in a nod to Nokia's early handsets. They'd both be powerhouses with Quad HD screens, 3GB of RAM, 20-megapixel rear cameras, 5-megapixel front shooters and 32GB of expandable storage. It'd really boil down to your preference of screen size. The Talkman would be the mid-size model with a 5.2-inch display and a six-core processor (likely the LG G4's Snapdragon 808), while the Cityman would up the ante with a 5.7-inch screen and an eight-core (possibly Snapdragon 810) chip.

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The specs look good, and I'm glad to see them including both 32 gb storage as the base onboard storage and also microSD expansions. And the traditional Lumia case is solid-feeling and durable if not particularly thin and light. Obviously they face the same challenges as previous WP devices (app gap, lack of mind share). I wish them the best, but at this point, I'm not holding my breath for them to take the smartphone market by storm.

EDIT: I can't change the title, but instead of reading "Lumia to introduce new high-end devices," it should obviously read "Microsoft to introduce new high-end Lumia devices."

Mitlov, May 4, 2015

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Went ahead and changed the title for you.

As for WP... I don't think I'll ever switch. I bought a 521 to try out WP and I sent it back to T-Mobile the next day. Definitely don't like the OS anymore than I like Metro on 8.1, which is to say, I can't stand it.

Ethrem, May 4, 2015

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