Nokia’s popular handset the lumia 520 has been on sale a while now and proving popular.
With the average cost on pre-pay here in ireland its normally around 109.99 euros.
Argos have released their new catalog,the autumn/winter 2013.
So naturally i checked out the prices and to see whats on offer from the retail giant.
Well to my surprise the Lumia 520 was the at a whopping 194.99 reduced from 229.99.
Both these prices are way above board even though they are sim free models.
Here is the advertisement in the catalog
No shame here stating it was 229 which you could buy the 620 for which is the next model up.
Last year the 620 in argos was a whopping 319.99 again way over the street price.
Ok so here is where i have a valid point.
Sim free = no bloatware.
Buying from a store ok your locked and have a good chance of bloatware.
Buy the phone from a network you can get it unlocked for free with credit spend or meeting your contract terms.
Most operators now have set terms for unlocking some more outrageous than others i might add.
So if you buy it for 109.99 you can get it unlock for free by meeting the terms above OR you can get it done for 25 euros in shop that provides the service,this would void warranty but nobody really takes this on board,unlocking phones here in ireland is a huge business.
Nokia today finally announced after some teasing the Nokia Lumia 625, a greatly priced 4G smartphone to help people see more of what they love. The Lumia 625 delivers high-speed entertainment to a wide audience with a large 4.7-inch super-sensitive LCD screen and 4G Internet access.
Available in orange, yellow, bright green, white and black, the layered polycarbonate on the changeable shells gives the surface of the Lumia 625 a translucent quality that signals an evolution in materials design.
The Nokia Lumia 625 also provides many innovations found in the recently announced flagship Nokia Lumia 1020. These include a range of integrated camera applications like Nokia Smart Camera, offering handy features like removing unwanted objects from pictures, and Nokia Cinemagraph, which turns photos into living memories with added movement.
“With our largest smartphone screen to date, the Nokia Lumia 625 is a perfect example of how Nokia is delivering leading smartphone innovation and experiences at every price point,” said Jo Harlow, executive vice president, Nokia Smart Devices.
The Nokia Lumia 625 comes with all the amazing Nokia apps and services that enrich the navigation, entertainment and imaging possibilities of the Windows Phone 8 operating system. It also comes with the latest Lumia Amber update.
Specs.
Display: 4.7 inch WVGA @ 201ppi with Sunlight Readability Enhancement, High Brightness Mode, Color Enhancement and Super Sensitive Touch
Battery: 2000 mAh; talk time – up to 15.2 hours (3G)
Processor: 1.2GHz, Dual Core Snapdragon S4
Size/Weight:133.25 x 72.25 x 9.15 mm, 159g
Connectivity:USB2.0, BT 4.0+ LE, WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, A-GPS and Glonass, 3.5 mm audio connector
Camera: 5-megapixel autofocus, LED flash, 1080p@30fps; VGA front facing camera
Memory: 512MB RAM; 8GB storage with support for up to 64GB SD card.
The 625 also comes with the new Coloud BOOM which is an added bonus.
The 625 will ship in quarter three for around €220 before any local taxes or operator subsidies.
Zound Industries – the company behind Marshall Headphones, Molami, and Urbanears – is working with Nokia to produce a range of high-quality, yet affordable headsets under the Coloud brand.
The three new headsets customized for Nokia are called Boom, Knock and Pop, and each with a unique design and sound of its own.
Boom is designed to ensure that any noises from the outside world stays outside, thanks to the smart closed construction.
The large ear pads fit comfortably over your ears, while the padded rock-solid frame sits perfectly over your head – or around your neck when you’re taking a break from your favourite tunes.
Knock is similarly styled to Boom in that it’s a headset with ‘cans’ – i.e. they cover your ears.
Lighter than Boom, the design-awarded Knock has been made for those that like a more minimalistic style, but is still able to withstand what your life throws at it.
Pop is the in-ear alternative, for those who prefer not to have something wrapped over the head or covering their ears.
The angled ear-buds fit perfectly into any ear, thanks to the three different sized buds that come in the sales pack.
Boom, Knock, and Pop all feature the Zound Lasso with flat cable, an ingenious way of keeping the cables tangle-free.
In addition to the ‘cable-control’, all three also include an integrated microphone so that they can be used for making phone calls, as well as a control key to make/drop calls or control your music.
“We’re delighted to work with Zound to provide people with a range of stylish, colourful yet robust and affordable headphones. With Boom, Knock and Pop people can enjoy their music with a clear audio and style,” says Jarno Piirainen, Head of Audio Accessories at Nokia.
“All three headphones are targeted for young achievers, passionate about their lives and enjoying music. Together with Nokia, we’re now able to bring the stylish headsets to even more people enjoying great audio experience around the world,” says Konrad Bergström, President and Founder, Zound Industries.
As you can see, Boom, Knock, and Pop come in either yellow, bright red, or cyan – Nokia’s iconic colours.
These headsets will work with all Nokia Lumia smartphones, selected Nokia Asha devices, and any device with a 3.5mm AHJ audio plug.
Boom, Knock, and Pop will be available from September costing €27, €22, and €18 respectively.
We think they look cool let us know how you feel below.
Today 02 posted on twitter that the nokia lumia 1020 is coming soon.
This we already knew and 02 are so far the only network in ireland to give us a straight answer as regards to stocking the lumia 1020.
02 have the device listed in the “coming soon” section but how soon is another story,hopefully its sooner rather than later as many want to get their hands on this amazing device . It’s now been said it’s coming in September.
In the photo we can see its black typical in ireland we get the black first over the nice vibrant colours,hopefully this may change,and in fairness the lumia 925 is actually nice in black.
There is no release date of pricing as yet but stay tuned for more news as it comes in.
What colour would you like? its been reported today there may be a red lumia 1020 with a massive 128gb memory.
