Introducing Microsoft Lumia 550

Introducing Microsoft Lumia 550

The new Microsoft Lumia 550 offers the best of Microsoft mobile to people who value affordability and uncompromised quality.

Microsoft Lumia 550

Microsoft’s latest budget friendly Windows 10 mobile phone the Microsoft Lumia 550 is making it to stores around the world.

The phone is designed with affordability in mind but has all the quality you’ll expect from a budget friendly mobile device.

The Windows 10 mobile device comes preloaded with Microsoft applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Cortana, OneDrive, Outlook Mail, Outlook Calendar and Skype.

Here’s a look at what you’ll find under the hood of the budget friendly Microsoft Lumia 550;

 

Microsoft Lumia 550

Specifications:

Operating system Windows 10
Display 4.7” HD (16:9, 1280×720, 315 ppi) with Glance
Battery Removable 2100 mAh battery
Processor Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 210 (MSM8909
1.1 GHz quad core processor
Main camera 5 MP AF f/2.4, 720p @ 30 fps video
Flash: single LED
Front facing camera 2 MP
Memory 1 GB RAM, 8 GB internal mass memory + up to 200 GB Micro SD
Dimensions 136.1 x 67.8 x 9.9 mm
141.9 g

 

With Microsoft streamlining it’s mobile division there wouldn’t be all the range of budget phones that  consumers might be used to, like the Lumia 4**, 5**, 6**, 7**, 8** etc range of devices. So if you happen to like those range as you might not have or want to spend so much on the flagship Lumia 950 or 950XL, the Microsoft Lumia 550 is the device for you.

We will reach out to the Microsoft Ghana Mobile division on when to expect it in town and on pricing. It’s expected to sell at $139 so that should be plus tax and at rate of exchange at time of availability around GHS 600.

The new Microsoft Lumia 550 will be available in matte black and glossy white colors.

Source : Microsoft

Lumia 950 and 950XL Availability and Pricing

Lumia 950 and 950XL Availability and Pricing

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UPDATE:

Freddies Corner GH and Telefonika Ghana have the devices available on sale. *They aren’t the country variant devices but hey if you don’t give any care to promotions you are good to get yours now.
About pricing Freedies Corner have the Lumia 950XL at GHS₵ 2,400. Telefonika have the Lumia 950XL for sale at GHS₵ 2,890 and the Lumia 950 at GHS₵ 2,790.

The new Lumia flagship devices, Lumia 950 and 950XL announced at the Windows 10 devices event in New York city in October this year have been making their way to network carriers and shops all over Europe and the United states, so when will they be available in Ghana some people have been asking?

I’ve asked the mobile services division of Microsoft Ghana this and it doesn’t look just yet. We might have to wait till after the Christmas holiday season before the Ghana Country variant(CV) specific devices will be available. It’s the same story for other African countries at the moment.
Before the devices can be made available, there needs to be some testing with network carriers and trainings for Microsoft mobile personnels. As we speak the trainings are yet to happen but I believe they’ve started testing with the carriers.

Looking at how it’s only until last week that the pre-orders picked up pace in Europe and the US; obviously trying to make sure devices are ready for thanksgiving (black Friday) sales and the holiday season ahead, we could have a different story, maybe see the Lumia 950 and 950XL before the end of the year.

Most stores like the Nokia (Microsoft) Care, Telefonika Ghana, Compu-Ghana, MTN, Vodafone and almost every phone outlet sells the country variant devices and as such will have to wait till this becomes available say in January.
Other stores like Freddies Corner and online sellers through Tonaton and OLX; usually sell the international or unlocked device versions from other CV markets so they might have them ahead of the other stores. We’ll be ready to update you as they become available.

On pricing, Microsoft said the Lumia 950 and 950XL were going to sell $549.00 and 649.00 respectively but you’ll need to include tax, shipping and profits and rate of exchange at the time of availability. They might sell around 2,400 GHS (Lumia 950) and 2,700 GHS (Lumia 950XL).

You’ll have to wait a little bit longer to get your hands on the Lumia 950 and 950 XL flagship phones. Buying a non Ghana CV device will disqualify you from any promotional offers they might have ready, something they’ve done in the past with the Lumia Make it happen car promo and Lumia make it happen promo to Singapore.

So what’s going to be your move? Wait to buy it early or get it later when it’s finally available, tell us .

 

 

 

 

Lumia 950 and 950XL Flagship Mobile Devices Unveiled

Lumia 950 and 950XL Flagship Mobile Devices Unveiled

Lumia 950 and 950XL

The much anticipated, talked about rendered and leaked flagship Lumia devices have finally been announced by Microsoft at the October 6th Windows 10 Devices briefing in New York City.

The Lumia 950 and Lumia 950XL combine Windows 10 innovation with our most powerful hardware and top-of-the-line imaging to help you be more productive.

Not having had a main flagship Lumia released in a while and with Microsoft’s new vision for 3 sectors; Enterprise, Flagship and Budget devices, everyone has been looking forward to what the next Lumia Flagships will offer.

The Lumia 950 and 950XL as like much leaked, comes with Adaptive Antennas, Liquid Cooling Technology, Triple LED Natural flash, Rich Capture, 4K video capture, Windows Hello iris scanner.

Also Have the following specifications:

Lumia 950 :
*5.2″ Quad HD AMOLED, 2560 x 1440 (564 ppi)
*Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 1.8GHz hexa-core, 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage with 2TB micro SD card support.
*20 MP sensor with Tripple LED natural flash, ZEISS optics 5 MP front camera
*3000mAh removable battery / USB-C Fastcharging (get up to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes), Qi wireless charging
*weighs 150g.

Lumia 950XL :
*5.7″ Quad HD AMOLED, 2560 x 1440 (518 ppi), Gorilla Glass 4
*Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, 3GB RAM, 32 GB storage with 2TB micro SD card support.
*20 MP sensor with Tripple LED natural flash, ZEISS optics 5 MP front camera
*3340mAh removable battery / USB-C Fastcharging (get up to 50% capacity in just 30 minutes), Qi wireless charging
*weighs 165g.

Lumia 950 Continuum

One feature of the Microsoft Lumia 950 and 9650XL devices is the Windows Continuum feature, that allows you to connect the phones to a Microsoft display dock and use it as an external monitor with a keyboard and mouse. It opens and scales up apps optimized for an environment that makes you more productive.

It’s a PC-like experience that’s powered by your phone.

The Lumia 950 unlocked will be selling at $549, 950XL will be selling at $649 and they’ll be available in November.

What’s your take on the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950XL flagship devices.

Source: Microsoft

October 6th Windows 10 Devices Event Announcement

October 6th Windows 10 Devices Event Announcement

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Microsoft Corporation has sent out a media invite to the media and public for an October 6th event, saying

“we have some exciting news to share about Windows 10 devices”.

The event is scheduled to take place at the Skylight at Moynihan Station in New York City at 10am EDT (2pm GMT).

The event is expected to be where Microsoft showcases the next generation devices it’s been working on in the Windows 10 eco-system and also possibly speak on improvements coming in the next wave of Windows 10 OS updates.
Devices like the next flagship and premium mobile devices(Lumia’s) code named “Cityman and Talkman” with the Continuum device are expected to be announced, maybe we will get to see a Surface phone designed for the enterprise world, maybe not. The next generation of the Surface Pro is a sure possibility with rumors of a 14″ being débuted. The next version of the Microsoft Band is also another device that is expected to be showcased at the event. As to whether a developer version of the Microsoft HoloLens will be made available will be know after the event, even if we don’t get to have it, I’m sure Microsoft will talk about it and show improvements and new ventures it’s undertaking. If you are an IoT person maybe there might be some devices for  you as well.
There are rumors of an Xbox One console being announced as well.

I think Microsoft will also display some devices from it’s partner hardware companies, probably those exhibited at the recent IFA event in Berlin.

You can stream live the Windows 10 devices event on Tuesday October 6th from the web online or on your Xbox.

On social media you can follow the event  via the hashtag – #Windows10devices

Source : Microsoft

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM is available in stores

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM is available in stores

Microsoft Lumia 540

Microsoft Lumia 540 dual SIM another device in the budget zone is being made available in stores around the country. The Lumia 540 Dual SIM which was announced earlier this year in April and released in May. It bears a lot of resemblance to the Microsoft Lumia 535.

The Microsoft Lumia 540 hardware specifications are;

  • 5″ Clear-back IPS LCD Display, HD720 (1280 x 720)
  • 8.0 MP main camera, wide-angle 5.0 MP front camera with led flash
  • 8 GB internal storage, with support for MicroSD up to 128 GB and 1 GB RAM
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 200, Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim
  • Replaceable battery, with battery capacity of 2200 mAh
  • Micro SIM

The Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM weighs 152g which is about 6g heavier than the Microsoft Lumia 535, you might bearly notice the difference. It has the same hardware specifications as the Lumia 535 expect the 540 spots an 8 MP back camera and has about 300mAh extra battery capacity. It has a flat back just as the 535, but without the hunch at the camera.
The device is available in blue, orange, white and black colors. Pricing is between 700 – 800 GHS depending on store of purchase.