Nokia Lumia 1520, Now Available In The Philippines

Nokia's very first phone tablet, the Lumia 1520, arrives in the Philippines just in time for the holidays! Its currently being sold for PhP29,400 in select retail stores, thats about PhP2,000 less than the Nokia Lumia 1020.

The 6 inch powerhouse sports a 1080p full HD display with 367 ppi pixel density - the brightest, sharpest and clearest in the market by far; a 20MP PureView camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) as well as oversampling and zooming technology similar to the Lumia 1020; Windows Phone Black, the latest software iteration bringing lots of updates and improvements; new and exclusive Nokia apps like Nokia Camera and Nokia Storyteller applications; unparalleled audio capture via Nokia Rich Recording; built in business and productivity apps like Microsoft Office for editing and sharing documents easily for maximum productivity and so much more.

I'm more interested to see the HD display of the device, most of the tech websites had already crowned it the best to date. As I've wrote in my previous blog articles, I'm very particular on the display that I did not pursue buying a particular device out of it. Well, this might also be a big factor that would make me want to buy the phone instead of the Lumia 1020. Who knows?

Anyways, if you haven't bought a shinny new device for Christmas yet, then add the Nokia Lumia 1520 to your shopping lists, its the hottest gadget in the planet at the moment with rave reviews from almost all tech sites.

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Nokia Lumia 1520 Full Specs and Price

The Phablet war is on! In the Nokia arsenal is its flagship Lumia device, the Nokia Lumia 1520, sporting a humongous 6 inch and powered by Windows Phone 8 Amber. I definitely not into the huge phone screen game since I want a phone that I can use normally with one hand hand but it cannot be denied that this market really exists and Nokia put up a competitive touch into it by bringing no less than the best by far in the growing bunch.

KEY FEATURES

- Bring story to life on the Nokia Lumia 1520 with its 6” 1080p full HD display
- Capture high quality images with the 20MP PureView camera including the latest camera innovations from Nokia, like OIS, enhanced sensor technology, oversampling and zooming technologies
- Get the best images with your preferred settings faster and more easily. The new Nokia Camera integrates the most popular imaging modes, Pro, Smart, and video into one seamless picture taking experience
- Capture full HD video with crystal clear audio with the Rich Recording feature with four microphones for distortion free audio.
- Relive images with the new Nokia Storyteller that automatically integrates pictures from the phone with HERE location information and collates a chronological picture journey on a map.
- Do what you want, when you want with the Microsoft Office onboard. Back the documents up to the 7GB of free and secure cloud storage via SkyDrive and pick up where you left with any device.
- See more on your home screen. A third column in the home screen allows you to bring more of
the important live tiles to your home screen.

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

NETWORKS	GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, WCDMA: 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 900MHz, 850 MHz ROW LTE network bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20 USA LTE: 2, 4, 5, 7, 17 Speed LTE: 150 Mbps  DL/50 Mbps UL HSPA+: DL 42 Mbps (Cat 24) / UL 11.5 Mbps (Cat 7) DC-HSPA 42mbps
OS	Windows Phone 8 Amber
PROCESSOR	2.2GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 800 by Qualcomm
DISPLAY	6’’ 1080p Full HD IPS LCD Corning Gorilla 2 Glass ClearBlack Technology High Brightness Mode Sunlight Readability Super Sensitive Multi-touch for nail and glove usage
MEMORY	2GB RAM 32GB Internal User Memory MicroSD card support of up to 64GB 7GB SkyDrive Cloud Storage
CONNECTIVITY	WLAN (2.4/5Ghz) a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.0+ LE MicroUSB 3.0 A-GPS + GLONASS NFC Accelerometer Proximity sensor Magnetometer Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor
CAMERA AND VIDEO	20MP Carl Ziess Optics Pureview Technology f1.9 Aperture Autofocus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 2x lossless zoom Oversampling  Technology Dual LED flash 1080p @ 30 fps full HD video with optical image stabilization Secondary camera: 1.2MP HD Wide-Angle
AUDIO	Rich Recording with four microphones Wideband Voice and multi-microphone noise reduction with four microphones Dolby(R) Headphone Graphic equalizer Audio leveling FM radio 3.5mm audio connector
SIZE AND DIMENSION	Height: 162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm (H x W x T) Weight: 209 grams Colors: Yellow, White, Black, Glossy red
SERVICES	Global HERE Maps HERE Drive+ Beta HERE Transit Nokia Music with Free Mix Streaming
BATTERY	3400 mAh Li-Ion Wireless Charging (Qi compatible) Talk time: up to 25.1 hours (on 3G) Standby time: up to 780 hours Video Playback time: up to 10.8 hours Music Playback time: up to 124 hours
STANDARD SALES PACKAGE	Nokia Lumia 1520 Nokia Compact Charger AC-60 Nokia Stereo Headset WH-208 Data Cable CA-190D Foldout Quick Guide SIM door opening key

The Nokia Lumia 1520 is expected to start shipping in Q4 2013, with an estimated price of USD749 (PHP32,500) before taxes and subsidies in Hong Kong, Singapore, U.S., China, U.K., France, Germany, Finland and other European markets, with other markets to follow.

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Nokia's Phablet Power Duo's, The Lumia 1520 and 1320

Announce at the Nokia World 2013 Event n Abu Dhabi, Nokia heralds its first entry into the Phablet arena via the Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320.

With the growing popularity of six inch screen smartphones, Nokia couldn't help but bask into the competition, but its not just about screen size for their two phablets, it also had the latest software advancements for Windows Phone. The additional screen size offers a new third column of tiles on the home screen giving people more options for customization and personalization. Pair these with the award-winning Lumia design with the most advanced camera innovations, its a win-win combination for the ever growing tech savvy consumers.

Nokia Lumia 1520

Award winning design, solid built and construction, 1080p full HD display with 367 ppi pixel density, 20MP PureView camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) as well as oversampling and zooming technology similar to the Lumia 1020, this were just among the few key features of the Nokia Lumia 1520. The HD Display gives the phone an acuminous and colorful screen display making it glorious to look at. The latest imaging iteration enables sharp images even in the dark.

The Lumia 1520 also features the new Nokia Camera and Nokia Storyteller applications, Nokia Rich Recording for an unparalleled audio capture using four built-in microphones. Microsoft Office built in for editing and sharing documents easily for maximum productivity.

The Nokia Lumia 1520 will be available in yellow, white, black and glossy red. It is expected to start shipping in Q4 2013, with an estimated price of USD749 (PHP32,500) before taxes and subsidies in Hong Kong, Singapore, U.S., China, U.K., France, Germany, Finland and other European markets, with other markets to follow.

Nokia Lumia 1320

The Lumia 1320 on the other hand features many high-end Lumia innovations on a large 6-inch 720p display and extends the Nokia Camera app to another price range. With a range of imaging apps available, the Lumia 1320 comes with Nokia Music for free streaming of ad-free music and HERE maps and location services, so people can experience the most popular Lumia experiences at a more accessible price.

The Nokia Lumia 1320 will be available in orange, yellow, white, and black and is expected to start shipping in Q1 2014 with an estimated price of USD339 (PHP14,700) before taxes and subsidies in China and Vietnam, followed by other Asian markets, India and Europe.

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The Nokia Leaked Devices and the October 22, 2013 Nokia World Event

When Nokia sent an invitation regarding their Nokia World event, the already leaked plaque mobilephone industry went even spurious with now, countless of images from several unannounced Nokia devices going around tech and blog sites making it seem like the said event is going to be huge with several products to be announced, not to mention of course, the media's enthusiasm and excitement over these products, a very unusual scenario that I haven't witness for quite sometime for the company.

So what are all these ruckus all about? Lets begin the rundown from the most significant to the least.

Nokia Lumia 2520

The suppose, first tablet device running the new Windows RT version 8.1. Rumor also has it that the device had a 10.1" 1080p screen display, 1 2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 32GB storage, a 6.7MP rear camera with Carl Ziess lens, 4G LTE connectivity, micro HDMI and micro-USB port. It is said to be exclusive to Verizon Wireless in the United States for about $499.00 but with a worldwide retail counterpart.

My thoughts: If Nokia will put a full Windows 8 version on it and not just and Windows RT, then I'm sold for it most specially that I'm opting to replace my aging laptop. I need a device that could serve me in two ways, as a full blown workable laptop and a tablet where I can surf and play.

Nokia Lumia 1520

The one with the most number of leaked images yet, rumor has it that the device had on board, the latest Windows Phone 8 version which is the GDR3, a 6.0 inch screen, 1080p screen display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 32GB storage, a 20MP rear camera with Carl Ziess lens and PureView technology, 4G LTE connectivity, micro HDMI and micro-USB port.

My thoughts: Well, its about time for Nokia to step up in the game and give a head to head challenge to every size and dimension that competitors offer. I might not be a huge fan of oversize phones but the market exists. Its a perfect moment to give the competitors a run for their money.

Nokia Lumia 929

Perhaps the most recent among all the leaks, the device is said to have the latest Windows Phone 8 version which is the GDR3, a 5.0" 1080p screen display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 32GB storage, a 20MP rear camera with Carl Ziess lens and PureView technology, 4G LTE connectivity, micro HDMI and micro-USB port. More similar to the Lumia 1520 actually, but only with a smaller screen and is heading to Verizon Wireless alone.

My thoughts: Diversity I supposed. Good to know that Nokia is closely collaborating with US carriers and give these telecom companies what they want. The iPhone made it big because of this strategy, Nokia can do it as well.

Nokia Asha 500

This is said to be the latest iteration of the Nokia Asha 501 with the same features and specifications except the new design frame which is more attractive than the latter. Among the physical changes were the colorless frame around the edges and the capacitive button at the bottom.

My thoughts: Well, if Nokia would have add a few more inches on the screen to lets say the least .5inch, then it would have been a lot better. The new fluid and smooth Asha Touch interface should not be confined on a 3.0 inch phone, it deserves larger than that.

Well, the event might also include the announcement of  an Android running Nokia devices, excerpts from the imminent Microsoft acquisition or the failure of it, among other uncertainties. Only one thing is certain perhaps, that after the event, the industry will still be bombarded with device leaks and rumor, as believable or ridiculous as it may seem.

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