Lumia 950 / 950XL? [Stock info/Stores/Networks etc]

unkel

circadian wrote: »

I'd say so, they're all QI chargers.

+1

Will work fine

I still have the original Nokia charger that I got free from Nokia (when I registered my 820 online with them) and it works flawlessly with my 4th Windows phone now (930), even through a thick cover

I also have a cheap Chinese wireless charger and it won't work well at all through the cover though...

wheresmybeaver

http://www.windowscentral.com/lumia-950-xl-camera-closer-look

Same camera tech in both the 950 and 950xl.

The comparison photos of yer wan taken with the 950 and the S6 are pretty revealing (if they're not doctored of course).

RGB flash and Rich Capture look like the kind of features you would actually use all the time on a phone camera, especially with the Living Pictures. The ability to tweak the camera flash "strength" after the fact is pretty nice too. I'd say those JPEGs are huge though so you'll want to have plenty of Onedrive storage.

Apparently the only negative thing others have noticed is a not-very-fast autofocus.

Looking forward to reading some reviews of this phone. All I'm really unsure about is the "Hello" iris reading thing as it looks a bit slow from some of the demos floating around right now. A fingerprint reader might have been a better way to unlock your phone?

balfe1990

wheresmybeaver wrote: »

All I'm really unsure about is the "Hello" iris reading thing as it looks a bit slow from some of the demos floating around right now. A fingerprint reader might have been a better way to unlock your phone?

That's still very much in beta, so hopefully this will improve with time.

Looks to me that it takes about 1.5 seconds to unlock right now

Ardennes1944

Might be a good offer for someone here http://www.mydealz.de/deals/amazon-bundle-microsoft-lumia-950-oder-950-xl-fatboy-ladekissen-micro-sd-karte-617953

MJohnston

Anyone seen a nice, plain, polycarbonate cyan cover for the XL yet? I really want this phone now.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Was pricing mentioned in the thread?

UK:
950 (499 GBP) - Official store link
950 XL (549 GBP) - Official store link

US:
950 (??? USD)
950 XL (649 USD) - Official store link

IE:
950 (? - 599 EUR)
950 XL (? - 699 EUR)

Edit: Added link(s) for official pricing.

MJohnston

I think the MS store had the US and UK pricing, hadn't/haven't seen any official IE pricing yet though.

Beagslife

Amazon.de have the 950, 950 XL along with Dual Sim option up for pre-order.

Pricing for 950 is €599 and for 950 XL is €699.

I want one :cool:

MickH503

Beagslife wrote: »

Amazon.de have the 950, 950 XL along with Dual Sim option up for pre-order.

Pricing for 950 is €599 and for 950 XL is €699.

I want one :cool:

Pre-Order Action: Free 32GB Memory Card + Charging Pillow
Until 11.15.2015 all pre-orders will receive the new Microsoft Lumia 950 a memory card and a charging pad for smartphone free to do so

I want one too

senordingdong

And no sign of a continuum dock bundle.

unkel

MickH503 wrote: »

Pre-Order Action: Free 32GB Memory Card

Wow, a free €8 micro SD card. This is a bargain!

wheresmybeaver

So where do people recommend ordering the 950 or 950xl from when it becomes available?

I got my 920 from clove.co.uk back in the day but the sterling rate rules that out now. Expansys is crazy expensive (probably also because of sterling). I've ordered a few things from amazon.fr in the last year with success so I'm leaning towards them.

I might be pleasantly surprised to find that three will carry the 950, any word from them on Microsoft's new lineup?

Kamili

I wonder would http://www.eglobalcentral.eu carry it?

I got my 640 XL there and it was a hell of a lot cheaper than other sites. There is a thread on here with great feedback if you do a search. (I think its in the photography forum)

MJohnston

wheresmybeaver wrote: »

I might be pleasantly surprised to find that three will carry the 950, any word from them on Microsoft's new lineup?

I have a begging thread going here for Three to carry them: http://www.boards.ie/ttfthread/2057504663

wheresmybeaver

Kamili wrote: »

I wonder would http://www.eglobalcentral.eu carry it?

I got my 640 XL there and it was a hell of a lot cheaper than other sites. There is a thread on here with great feedback if you do a search. (I think its in the photography forum)

Suspiciously cheaper alright, I wonder what the angle / source is? Where do they get their stock? eg. Xperia Z5 is being listed 690 - 700 euro on a number of EU sites, here its only 612 with free delivery

EDIT quick search on board shows that most stock is coming from Hong Kong, so you are likely to get caught for vat. I think I'd rather order from within EU. Thanks though for the suggestion

Kamili

wheresmybeaver wrote: »

Suspiciously cheaper alright, I wonder what the angle / source is? Where do they get their stock? eg. Xperia Z5 is being listed 690 - 700 euro on a number of EU sites, here its only 612 with free delivery

EDIT quick search on board shows that most stock is coming from Hong Kong, so you are likely to get caught for vat. I think I'd rather order from within EU. Thanks though for the suggestion

I didn't get caught and most on the other thread I mentioned didn't. I know a few people who bought from it and didn't either. Item shipped through the UK, with no issues.

Fingleberries

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Was pricing mentioned in the thread?

UK:
950 (499 GBP) - Official store link
950 XL (549 GBP) - Official store link

US:
950 (??? USD)
950 XL (649 USD) - Official store link

IE:
950 (? - 599 EUR)
950 XL (? - 699 EUR)

Edit: Added link(s) for official pricing.

Microsoft Store is now listing the 950 as £449 (£50 cheaper than originally) (link)

The 950 XL is now £529.99 (£20 cheaper)(link)

Still no details on the Irish Microsoft Store, or Amazon.co.uk.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Amazon FR, DE have the 950XL listed as 699 EUR and DE has the 950 listed at 599. FR doesn't appear to have the 950 listed yet.

Nothing on Amazon ES yet.

Do-more

When I was buying my 640 XL FR was cheapest for the dual sim and IT was cheapest for the single sim version. Don't know if the same pattern will follow for the 950.

With the 640 comparing prices was complicated by the fact that there were both 3G and 4G versions available but I don't expect that to be an issue with the 950 but it is worthwhile to look closely at the specs when buying abroad to be sure you know what you are getting.

ablelocks

i inquired in an eir store in limerick today - sales guy said that it was unlikely they would stock either phone. 640 didn't sell well he said, 53* did, but only when there was an offer price. when price went up again, sales fell completely.

jimmynokia

All 4 networks have confirmed stocking, was is an official store or franchise.

ablelocks

jimmynokia wrote: »

All 4 networks have confirmed stocking, was is an official store or franchise.

official store i reckon (i didn't know there were franchise stores?)

It was in the crescent shopping centre. just repeating what the guy told me.

MickH503

Fingleberries wrote: »

Microsoft Store is now listing the 950 as £449 (£50 cheaper than originally) (link)

The 950 XL is now £529.99 (£20 cheaper)(link)

Still no details on the Irish Microsoft Store, or Amazon.co.uk.

The French, German & Spanish official MS stores have them listed at €599 & €699 for 950 & 950XL, so looks like that is the official price at least.
I tweeted @LumiaIE and just got an unhelpful "Stay tuned for more info" reply.

Ardennes1944

I have no idea about this store, but this is a german HUKD which I use a lot, and its linking a deal for the 950 series today

http://www.mydealz.de/deals/vorbestellung-fnac-pt-microsoft-lumia-950-514-71-bzw-950-xl-614-71-auch-dual-sim-620810

jimmynokia

MickH503 wrote: »

The French, German & Spanish official MS stores have them listed at €599 & €699 for 950 & 950XL, so looks like that is the official price at least.
I tweeted @LumiaIE and just got an unhelpful "Stay tuned for more info" reply.

Typical from Lumia Social media,clueless..

CatInABox

jimmynokia wrote: »

Typical from Lumia Social media,clueless..

In fairness, Microsoft are clueless when it comes to selling almost all their hardware products.

jimmynokia

CatInABox wrote: »

In fairness, Microsoft are clueless when it comes to selling almost all their hardware products.

Agreed,they tell you nothing... PR co should be fired.

rolion

Got an email from my UK based IT supplier.
Can't say too much until 27th.

ShadowHearth

So you think local carriers will have this? I am uoforuograde since last October. Was waiting for these bad boys to come out.

Whenwould they show up, if theuy will?

jimmynokia

Carriers won't be selling the XL.

Francie Barrett

Is everyone here still very bullish on Windows Mobile? I see Lumia sales collapsed in the last quarter and Mint have just pulled their official Windows Phone app.

http://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-sells-only-58m-lumias-now-what

MJohnston

The former is not surprising at all given that they haven't launched any decent handsets in ages. I'm not bullish on it becoming as popular a mobile OS as iOS or Android (although in some European countries, it is more popular than iOS), but I am bullish on Microsoft continuing to develop the OS as long as it continues making *some* profit for them. This is a good summary of what Microsoft's plan might be at the minute:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/5/9453471/microsoft-lumia-windows-10-phone-expectations

Regarding the app situation, I have two trains of thought on this that I've said before here:

1. Native apps will become unimportant in the long term, say 2-3 years from now, because web app technology is finally catching up, and Google are behind it in a big way. If that happens, the app gap will not matter.
2. They need to hurry up and get Project Islandwood and Astoria out the door, two more technologies that might make the app gap irrelevant.

senordingdong

MJohnston wrote: »

The former is not surprising at all given that they haven't launched any decent handsets in ages. I'm not bullish on it becoming as popular a mobile OS as iOS or Android (although in some European countries, it is more popular than iOS), but I am bullish on Microsoft continuing to develop the OS as long as it continues making *some* profit for them. This is a good summary of what Microsoft's plan might be at the minute:
http://www.theverge.com/2015/10/5/9453471/microsoft-lumia-windows-10-phone-expectations

Regarding the app situation, I have two trains of thought on this that I've said before here:

1. Native apps will become unimportant in the long term, say 2-3 years from now, because web app technology is finally catching up, and Google are behind it in a big way. If that happens, the app gap will not matter.
2. They need to hurry up and get Project Islandwood and Astoria out the door, two more technologies that might make the app gap irrelevant.

Good read.
Actually harrowing in some parts as it reminded me of some of the WP disasters that everyone would rather forget.
Was planning on getting the Acer Jade myself...especially after it's rent price announcement.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Any confirmed release dates other November? Hoping to pick up an XL in the US.

Guy:Incognito

jimmynokia wrote: »

Carriers won't be selling the XL.

:mad:

Sim free it is so.

senordingdong

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

:mad:

Sim free it is so.

Better off.

Griffinx

950 and 950XL price reduced by £50 in UK

950 now £450 on MS UK Store

CatInABox

Griffinx wrote: »

950 and 950XL price reduced by £50 in UK

950 now £450 on MS UK Store

Apparently this happened ages ago, was even posted in this thread a couple of weeks back. Seems a few websites didn't notice the change until now.

jimmynokia

CatInABox wrote: »

Apparently this happened ages ago, was even posted in this thread a couple of weeks back. Seems a few websites didn't notice the change until now.

They could go another 50 tbh...

unkel

More expensive than it looks with sterling pushing €1.40

950 and 950XL for £450 and £530, that's €625 and €735 these days. Cheaper in Germany at €599 and €699

jimmynokia

UK pre-orders up http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/cat/Microsoft-Lumia/categoryID.64542800

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Not shipping until 3rd Dec? Ugh. Seriously MS?

AnCatDubh

jimmynokia wrote: »

UK pre-orders up http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/cat/Microsoft-Lumia/categoryID.64542800

Gone like hot cakes

€40 cheaper than expansys too.

Bummer (for the moment).

jimmynokia

AnCatDubh wrote: »

Gone like hot cakes

€40 cheaper than expansys too.

Bummer (for the moment).

Yep,expansys are rip off merchants

jimmynokia

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Not shipping until 3rd Dec? Ugh. Seriously MS?

Another MS fail some countries ship today,they really need to drop this LOTTO act they have carried forward from Nokia..

MJohnston

jimmynokia wrote: »

Another MS fail some countries ship today,they really need to drop this LOTTO act they have carried forward from Nokia..

Today?

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Available for pre order on amazon UK. Delivery Dec 12th.

pastor

I just placed a pre-order on the UK site for the 950 XL I am really looking to receiving it. If the Irish MS store offers the phone for €699.00 I will probably cancel the UK order. The site indicates that the phone will be shipped on the 3rd of December.

MJohnston

German Lumia 950 XL buyers can get a free Display Dock until January 31:

http://www.windowscentral.com/german-lumia-950-xl-buyers-can-get-free-display-dock-until-january-31?utm_source=wpc&utm_medium=twitter

Microsoft Ireland is a joke, not even a mention of the new phones on their site yet.

Crocked

MJohnston wrote: »

German Lumia 950 XL buyers can get a free Display Dock until January 31:

http://www.windowscentral.com/german-lumia-950-xl-buyers-can-get-free-display-dock-until-january-31?utm_source=wpc&utm_medium=twitter

Microsoft Ireland is a joke, not even a mention of the new phones on their site yet.

They are up on the Microsoft Ireland site. You can't buy them though as they are just marked as coming soon, but all the info/specs etc are there.