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

InTheTrees

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

@InTheTrees. Mind me asking where you ordered it from?

AT&T.

I was amazed they were so quick to release it. A bit rushed even. In the box there were no instructions on how to remove the back, and how to add the sim and the battery. Wasnt difficult but I think a lot of users will be confused by that.

And the At&T online "get started" guide for the 950 wasnt even functioning yesterday.

stocktrader

Does the lumia offers app come pre installed no matter where you buy from?

Scruff

oopss. double post

Scruff

first reviews of the 950 are in. Not looking great...basically to paraphrase: unready win 10 beta on uninteresting hw with feck all apps.

stocktrader

Scruff wrote: »

first reviews of the 950 are in. Not looking great...basically to paraphrase: unready win 10 beta on uninteresting hw with feck all apps.

what dd you expect. I have the same build on a 920. No miracles here.... a new phone isn't going to make up for a bad OS. i'm hoping for some good improvementsvery soon. even the constant crashing or time it takes to do simple tasks like download an email attachment

Tazzimus

stocktrader wrote: »

what dd you expect. I have the same build on a 920. No miracles here.... a new phone isn't going to make up for a bad OS. i'm hoping for some good improvementsvery soon. even the constant crashing or time it takes to do simple tasks like download an email attachment

That could be just down to the phone, not the OS (Even though you seem to have it in for Win10)
I have the latest build on my 1520 and not a bother on it. No crashes/slowness/hanging at all, actually runs like a dream.

MJohnston

I reckon stocktrader must have faulty hardware, I've heard nothing but good reports about 10586 from anyone using it, most people reporting it to be noticeably faster than 8.1 too. The 950 reviews are not a surprise to me - the app situation is something regular WP users are well aware of, and anyone pre-ordering a 950/XL knew that well. Hardware is a matter of taste, I think it looks great, and I can't wait for the new camera.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

MS Irish store still showing XL as shipping 27th November. I wonder will it actually ship on Friday.
Is the Irish store one of the earliest to ship the device?

Bit worried that AT&T shipped the 950 before Win 10 is even finished. Wouldn't be happy spending 700 on a unfinished phone.

circadian

MJohnston wrote: »

I reckon stocktrader must have faulty hardware, I've heard nothing but good reports about 10586 from anyone using it, most people reporting it to be noticeably faster than 8.1 too. The 950 reviews are not a surprise to me - the app situation is something regular WP users are well aware of, and anyone pre-ordering a 950/XL knew that well. Hardware is a matter of taste, I think it looks great, and I can't wait for the new camera.

He also had 10586 a week before anyone else, on the fast ring apparently.

I'd take his posts with a pinch of salt.

Any idea when we can expect the 950 to be shipped in Ireland?

Griffinx

circadian wrote: »

Any idea when we can expect the 950 to be shipped in Ireland?

Meteor is launching it next Saturday I believe

InTheTrees

My 950 is running well. Havent noticed any major issues. Messaging has crashed a few times.

I've absolutely loved dictating email. It works really well.

Moving from a smaller screen to this one makes the UI look a little clunky. Rather than making more room with a larger display the UI is just scaled up. Probably even more pronounced on the XL.

My old wireless charger works fine.

MJohnston

InTheTrees wrote: »

Moving from a smaller screen to this one makes the UI look a little clunky. Rather than making more room with a larger display the UI is just scaled up. Probably even more pronounced on the XL.

Go to Settings > System > Display and you will be able to adjust the DPI scaling. Actually I was able to adjust mine to the lowest setting and get the desktop versions of some universal apps to appear!

AnCatDubh

No prices (just a register your interest form) but meteor are doing it with free speakers and charger;

https://store.meteor.ie/coming-soon/microsoft-lumia-950

Griffinx

AnCatDubh wrote: »

No prices (just a register your interest form) but meteor are doing it with free speakers and charger;

https://store.meteor.ie/coming-soon/microsoft-lumia-950

Hah, thats the same accessories I got with my 930...must have had some left over

senordingdong

Griffinx wrote: »

Hah, thats the same accessories I got with my 930...must have had some left over

I thought the same thing but meteor never actually stocked the accessories.
There was a voucher and redemption code in the box and MS shipped out the goods.

I bought my phone from meteor while they were still advertising the offer, then upon opening the box, I discovered that the redemption code had a finite lifespan and the offer had long since expired.
Iirc it posted exactly two weeks from the launch date.

stocktrader

circadian wrote: »

He also had 10586 a week before anyone else, on the fast ring apparently.

I'd take his posts with a pinch of salt.

Any idea when we can expect the 950 to be shipped in Ireland?

its all true mate. get your facts right.

circadian

stocktrader wrote: »

its all true mate. get your facts right.

Alright "mate" I'll bite.

On the 11th November you posted

stocktrader wrote: »

10586 is on fast ring chief

On the 18th November, Gabe Aul posted the following
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/11/18/announcing-windows-10-mobile-insider-preview-build-10586/

With an amendment on the 20th November stating that it was then released to those on the slow ring.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Just received an email from the MS store... "Microsoft Store - Shipping Confirmation ".

The XL is on its way! Edit: delivery 3-5 days

Fingleberries

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Just received an email from the MS store... "Microsoft Store - Shipping Confirmation ".

The XL is on its way! Excited!

Cool. Can you let us know what it's like compared to your current phone (size wise). I'd be moving from a Lumia 920 and am torn between the 950 and the 950 XL (but if the XL is a comically large as the 1520 or Galaxy Note then the decision is easy)

MJohnston

Danica Skinny Specialization wrote: »

Just received an email from the MS store... "Microsoft Store - Shipping Confirmation ".

The XL is on its way! Edit: delivery 3-5 days

Whoop, just checked and mine is too

Sidenote, I love Cortana:

circadian

http://techbuzzireland.com/2015/11/06/first-microsoft-lumia-950-pre-pay-price-revealed-in-irelandits-good-lumia950/

€470 with meteor.

Any idea how easy it is to unlock these? Don't wanna do the whole wait 6 months etc

MJohnston

circadian wrote: »

http://techbuzzireland.com/2015/11/06/first-microsoft-lumia-950-pre-pay-price-revealed-in-irelandits-good-lumia950/

€470 with meteor.

Any idea how easy it is to unlock these? Don't wanna do the whole wait 6 months etc

Three €100 more - that's a rip off! I have a pending bill-pay upgrade with Three, so I'm hoping they will offer the 950 at a reasonable upgrade price.

circadian

Also with three, my main concern is the 15GB cap on meteor. I'd hammer that on a new phone.

MJohnston

circadian wrote: »

Also with three, my main concern is the 15GB cap on meteor. I'd hammer that on a new phone.

Do you have a WP already? If so, have a look at your Data Sense usage, see if it is beyond that cap.

circadian

I'm an early adopter.

WP7.8 customised rom on a lumia 710.

On my previous provider I could check my usage and it would regulary hit 12GB+ throw a new phone into the mix.

stocktrader

circadian wrote: »

Alright "mate" I'll bite.

On the 11th November you posted



On the 18th November, Gabe Aul posted the following
https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2015/11/18/announcing-windows-10-mobile-insider-preview-build-10586/

With an amendment on the 20th November stating that it was then released to those on the slow ring.

Yet again get your facts right http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows-10-build-10586-heads-slow-ring-insiders

Do you know the difference between fast ring and slow ring? Some people

Obviously a windows user. Behind the times haha

CatInABox

stocktrader wrote: »

Yet again get your facts right http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows-10-build-10586-heads-slow-ring-insiders

Do you know the difference between fast ring and slow ring? Some people

Obviously a windows user. Behind the times haha

That link is about Windows 10 on PC. The mobile build, which everyone here is talking about, was released on the 18th Nov.

circadian

stocktrader wrote: »

Yet again get your facts right http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-10/windows-10-build-10586-heads-slow-ring-insiders

Do you know the difference between fast ring and slow ring? Some people

Obviously a windows user. Behind the times haha

See above post, that's the PC version of Windows 10.

Yes I use windows but I also manage over 300 RHEL/Debian systems with large scale virtualisation.

Aye, very behind the times.

MJohnston

My 950XL is now due for delivery by end of day tomorrow I'll be refreshing Cortana like mad for uodates

InTheTrees

MJohnston wrote: »

Have you tried setting up Windows Hello on it yet?

I never have used passwords, but ill be curious to see how you get on with your XL.