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Nokia gives the best T-Mobile Windows Phones salesman VIP CES trip

January 27, 2012 | By Surur

Now here is an Amazing Everyday I am sure most of us can identify with! Nokia took the best Windows Phone 7 salesman on T-Mobile on a week-long VIP trip to CES in Las Vegas, which involved rides in Ferraris and helicopters and meeting numerous VIPs.

Changing the attitude of sales staff at mobile phone stores to Windows Phone and Nokia handsets is a very important element of the new push by Nokia into USA, so I expect we will be seeing a lot more of this kind of incentivising over the next few months.

Thanks Nope for the tip.

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Microsoft going round #smokedbywindowsphone carrier sales reps

January 25, 2012 | By Surur

The video above has just popped up on YouTube, seemingly showing Microsoft taking the Smoked by Windows Phone challenge to carrier retail stores, and using it not just to show customers but more importantly carrier sales staff, that Windows Phone 7 is faster and more efficient.

I am sure no matter what else happens, this sales rep will remember that Windows Phone is faster to use, which will hopefully also translate into the same pitch used on incoming consumers.

See another example after the break.

Update: According to a tweet from @WP7Expert

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Brian’s videos were simply his own idea for training – not a direct employee, not officially sponsored

Still a great idea which Microsoft should probably roll out officially. Give the man a raise, Microsoft!

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Costco to offer the Nokia Lumia 710 for only 1c

January 16, 2012 | By Surur

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Talking about the success of cheap mid-range Windows Phones, Costco will be offering the Nokia Lumia 710 on T-Mobile USA for the sweet price of only $ 0.01.

Of course the price is with a new two year contract with a data plan, but it is still a great deal for a buyer looking to get into the Windows Phone game.

First Nokia Lumia 710 ad for US airs (video)

January 12, 2012 | By Surur

Nokia has launched its first TV ad for the Nokia Lumia 710 on T-Mobile USA.

The handset continues the Amazing Everyday theme from Europe, and highlights both unique Nokia features like Nokia Drive and also Windows Phone features like local scout.

Thanks Martin for the tip.

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T-Mobile Nokia Lumia 710 reviewed

January 5, 2012 | By Surur

MobileTechReview have posted their as usual very thorough review of the Nokia Lumia 710.

They were pretty happy with the handset, especially when the low price is taken into consideration, and concluded:

There’s a lot to like in Nokia’s first US Windows Phone. The bargain price belies a solid set of features; quick performance and an elegant though not thin design. Call quality is excellent, the camera takes good photos and the phone is fast. Gaming is fluid and fun, the Zune music experience is as ever enjoyable and streaming video plays well over T-Mobile’s HSPA+ network. If you’re looking for an easy to pocket smartphone that’s wallet-friendly, the Nokia Lumia 710 is worth a look. It beats the HTC Radar 4G Windows Phone on T-Mobile for both price and specs, and it’s a lovely introduction to Windows Phone. We do wish the front buttons weren’t so maddeningly difficult to press and that the Lumia 710 had the mobile hotspot feature, but those are our only two complaints.

Read their full review here.

The handset will go on sale on the 11th January 2011 on T-Mobile USA and pre-orders are open now.

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Nokia Lumia 710 showing up in T-Mobile USA stores

January 4, 2012 | By Surur

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The Nokia Lumia 710 has shown up in T-Mobile US stores ahead of its 11th January release.

Both Black and White varieties will be available and the handset will come with basic accessories in the box, but also Nokia-specific accessories such as the coloured gel skin cases will also be on sale.

See more pictures at T-MoNews.com here.

Via Pocketnow.com

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Give yourself a Christmas present–HTC Radar 4G free on T-Mobile USA till 27/12/2011

December 24, 2011 | By Surur

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The HTC Radar 4G is on offer at T-Mobile USA until the 27th December 2011.

The handset qualifies for an extra web-only discount which brings the handset to completely free on contract.

To qualify for the instant and Web-only discounts, you must activate the handset on a new line of service with an Even More™ rate plan on a two-year service agreement. Even More™ Family Plans may qualify for up to five instant discounts.

Read more on the terms and conditions of the offer at T-Mobile here.

Thanks Jay for the tip.

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HTC HD7 no longer available on T-Mobile USA

December 17, 2011 | By Surur

T-Mobile has gotten rid of its last large-screened Windows Phone 7 handset, effectively leaving prospective Windows Phone 7 buyers with currently only the choice of the HTC Radar or in the near future the Nokia Lumia 710.

Rightly or wrongly, buyers associate large screens with high end devices, effectively meaning if you want a high-end handset the only choice is to go to AT&T, where the 4.3 inch Samsung Focus S or 4.7 inch HTC Titan can be purchased for considerably more of course.

The same issue exists on Verizon with the HTC Trophy and Sprint with the HTC Arrive.

While we recognize Microsoft’s decision to attack the low-end high volume value segment of the market with Windows Phone 7, not having high-end hero devices available on the same network will do real damage to the brand.

Do our readers agree? Let us know below.

Thanks Guy for the tip.

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Press shot of the Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile US leak

December 11, 2011 | By Surur

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Pocketnow have posted a picture of a Nokia Lumia 710 with T-Mobile USA branding. The handset is expected to be announced at an event next week, on the 14th December 2011.

The device appears to be identical to the handset already rolling out around the world, and will likely have the same specs.

The Nokia Lumia 710 (Sabre) is a Windows Phone with a 3.7” ClearBlack TFT screen, HSPA+ data speeds, and a 1.4 GHz single-core processor. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera, no front-facing camera, and 8 GB of storage. It will be released in many countries during Q4 2011, and is expected to be announced on T-Mobile US soon.. Full specs…

Via Pocketnow.com

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T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 accessories sheet leaks out

December 8, 2011 | By Surur

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The T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 is now pretty much an open secret, with the Verge stumbling upon a sheet detailing the accessories (none very specific) which will be available for the handset.

It is somewhat disappointing to not see Nokia’s premium Monster headphones or tiny Bluetooth earpieces as part of the deal, but I suspect Nokia did as well as it could just to get the Lumia 710 on the carrier, and the rest of the inventory will have to wait for more welcome times.

We look forward to the official announcement of the handset on T-Mobile, which will likely also kick of a campaign of promotion for the device, which would mark Nokia’s real return to US.

Source: theVerge.com

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T-Mobile US Nokia Lumia 710 confirmed by manual at FCC

December 7, 2011 | By Surur

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We still don’t know exactly what Nokia and T-Mobile US is announcing on the 14th, but it seems the Nokia Lumia 710 is very likely, with TMoNews uncovering this picture from the Lumia 710 manual at FCC.

Does this handset excite anyone on the US carrier, who have been denied a number of high-end devices now, such as the HTC Titan, Samsung Focus S and possibly the Nokia Lumia 800 also now.

More pages can be seen at TMoNews here.

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HTC HD7 getting update tomorrow, brings WIFI tethering

December 6, 2011 | By Surur

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TmoNews reports the HTC HD7 and HTC Radar 4G are both getting an update tomorrow which will bring fixes to visual voice mail (the only US carrier which actually support it) and also bring performance improvements. The update is likely the 7740 update which is slowly tricking out all around the world.

Of more interest is that the update will also bring WIFI tethering to the HTC HD7 and allow connection to hidden WIFI access points. There has been a rumour recently that AT&T is planning not to bring these new features to the Samsung Focus and other first generation devices.

The full (somewhat obscured) list of improvements read as follows:

HD7 features and improvements:

Resolves errors with visual voicemail
Adds Wi-Fi sharing to the device
Allows connecting to hidden Wi-Fi networks
Radar 4G features and improvements:

Radar 4G features and improvements:

Resolves errors with visual voicemail
Can now download and customize ringtones

Are our T-Mo totting readers excited? Let us know below.

Via Pocketnow.com

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Hear a crowd go wild for Windows Phone

December 6, 2011 | By Surur

Ellen has just given away a pile of Microsoft products, including a Windows Phone 7 handset, the HTC Radar 4G, and it may be the first time I heard a crowd so ecstatic about that OS.

Hopefully we will see many more promotions for Windows Phone 7 over the holiday season to keep phones running the OS in the minds of consumers.

Thanks Zee for the tip.

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