Nokia 900 Lumia: specs, reviews, review, photo, repair. How to update, how to disassemble?

In 2012, the company "Nokia" released itsanother flagship model, calling it Nokia 900 Lumia. In fact, the device began to occupy the first place in the lineup of Lumia, which automatically increased its value (at that time).

In today's review, we will considerthis device is not in the foreshortening of those times, but from the current position, in order to understand how the model correlates with other phones that are present on the market. Plus, in addition, pay attention to some of the user questions that we were able to find on the reviews on the Nokia Lumia 900. The review will be divided into sections dedicated to certain functions of the phone.

And start with the appearance of the device.

Design and body

It should be noted that, judging from the photographs fromreviews, the phone is presented in the case, which was already seen by buyers of Lumia 800 series. In fact, changes only touched the top panel of the device, where the connector for microUSB was slightly modified. As evidenced by the reviews, it was made open (the hinged cover was removed) to simplify access to the charging port.

In general, the phone's design is strict and laconic. We see a monolithic body created without a single moving element, which really looks protected from all sides. On the display side there is a small ledge (more precisely, a perimeter fringing), which has a protective function (for more details on how the developers have strengthened the screen, see the next section). On the right side of the Nokia 900 Lumia are traditionally placed buttons for controlling the device (sound control, screen lock button). The bottom panel has a lot of small slits - here is the speaker.

The phone case is made of the traditional Nokiaplastic (polycarbonate), which, in turn, has the property to overwrite (especially with regard to the glossy back cover of the smartphone). If you want the device to look new, we recommend using a cover or a protective film (which is here by default).

As already noted, the body of the device is monolithic - therefore, in order to remove the SIM card, you need to use a special clip (like the iPhone, starting with the 5-series).

Screen

The unit is set to 4.3-inch screen, covered with roasted glass. The phone itself has straight faces, whereas the convex display is made in the form of a rounded projection over its surface. According to the reviews, it looks interesting, and from the point of view of the strength of the screen the solution is quite profitable.

The display of the smartphone is based ontechnology AMOLED. This means that the phone has a fairly high level of color transmission and image detail, despite the small (for modern smartphones) resolution of 480 by 800 pixels.

Under the screen are the standard for the seriesLumia physical keys for navigation. This is a button to go back, go to the home page, and search for information. Above the screen, again, traditionally, is the inscription Nokia.

The decision around the black display with rounded edges to use edging made from bright plastic is quite interesting, albeit boldly from the point of view of the design approach.

Again, for 2012, the density of the picture at 217 ppi looks good.

Battery

In each smartphone, the endurance level of the deviceis ensured by the battery capacity and, of course, how optimized and debugged processes are in general. Speaking of Nokia 900 Lumia, the device is equipped with a non-removable battery with a capacity of 1830 mAh. As stated in the official information, this allows the phone to work for 7 hours in talk mode and about 60 hours - as a multimedia player.

As the customers' reviews show, the phone is able to work in normal mode during the day. That is, you will need to charge it about once a day.

CPU

The hardware component of Lumia is traditionallystrong. So, on the model 900 is installed Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8055 processor, whose clock frequency is determined at 1.4 GHz. The amount of RAM is 512 MB, which, incidentally, is enough to run the bulk of applications and games on the "Market." On the phone is the graphics core Adreno 205.

Regarding the very operation of the device,as the recommendations of users point out, there are no comments - Lumia responds quickly to touch, does not slow down and does not “buggy”, as is often the case on smart phones with low RAM.

operating system

The Nokia Lumia 900 phone is functioning on the OS.Windows Phone 7.5, which was relevant even at the time of the release of the smartphone. Of course, today it is an outdated version. As for the update, it is not provided. This is confirmed by the reviews of Nokia Lumia 900 customers. Windows 8 or 8.1 cannot be downloaded to this device in accordance with Microsoft policy. Therefore, users of this model, unfortunately, will not be able to feel the full benefits of this system.

Perhaps for Android users or thoseaccustomed to iOS, the WP platform, by definition, will seem inconvenient and not quite suitable for comfortable and simple work. For example, reviews indicated inconvenient display brightness settings; and also about the absence of some functions in the menu available on “Android”. However, nothing terrible in this attitude of users to the gadget is not - just need to get used to this model, as is the case with any other.

Camera

Of course, if you look at describing NokiaLumia 900 features, it becomes obvious: there is an 8-megapixel main and 1-megapixel additional camera installed here. In general, Lumia has always been famous for its clear shooting, in which the maximum of available colors is transmitted to a finished photo.

Nokia Lumia 900 photo and video shootspretty good. Of course, at the moment there are much more advanced technologies that can improve the quality of the resulting image; then, as of 2012, the ability to take pictures with autofocus, quality control technology and software processing, provided for on this device, probably seemed to be something advanced.

Also help in creating colorful pictures inthe night time has a dual LED flash located on the back of the phone. By the way, according to tradition, there is a glossy “island” with a camera covered with optics from Karl Zeiss. It is this name that is placed on that place, next to the Nokia logo.

Memory

I would also like to make a small remark.regarding the memory present on the phone. There is no slot for a memory card in the smartphone case - and this is an obvious minus for those who like to download TV shows, video files, a lot of games and the like to the phone. At the same time, the size of the allocated memory is 16 GB (of which the system will take about 6-8), which will allow us to talk about comfortable work with the device without downloading large files.

If this may seem like a limitation to you,the only available solution to the problem is perhaps the use of the SkyDrive cloud service. It is installed by default on this phone.

Connectivity

The Nokia 900 Lumia is standard setcommunication modules. In particular, it is Bluetooth, support for work in 3G and LTE-networks, Wi-Fi, as well as the navigation function A-GPS. With all these features, the smartphone is a reliable assistant in a wide variety of situations - and it can be used both for communication (calls, sending messages), and for transferring files, accessing the Internet, entertainment and social networking. In addition, of course, the device can be used as a navigator for traveling both on foot and by car, bicycle or any other means of transport.

Reviews

Regarding Nokia user recommendationsLumia 900, the characteristics of which you managed to study, it should be noted that they are quite contradictory. Some buyers call the device worth the attention of those who need a stylish, reliable and unpretentious in handling the device. Others believe that there is no product more raw than the Nokia Lumia 900. Reviews and should be very diverse - it is normal that everyone customer formed its own attitude to the device.

If we take the picture as a whole, the recommendationsmore positive - they note that the device is really good-looking: beautiful, reliable in operation, is much simpler, than its counterparts on “Android” and the like. Among the most frequently used negative reviews, it was possible to find information that the smartphone does not have enough sound settings and ringtones; There are restrictions on working with some applications; periodically, some module (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.) does not work for unknown reasons.

There was evidence that someone from his Nokia Lumia900 does not turn on - but this may be some kind of factory defect. We managed to find information about 2-3 such reviews, in which it was described that the owners contacted the service center, they carried out repairs to the model, after which the error was repeated again. Most likely, there is a factory marriage. But the repair carried out on the Nokia Lumia 900 was made as part of the warranty for free in almost all cases.

Frequently asked Questions

Studying reviews, we had to meet witha few frequently asked questions from Lumia 900 owners. For example: “How to upgrade Nokia Lumia 900?” People are sure that their smartphone running on Windows Phone can be updated to version 8.1 (or just the most up-to-date). Unfortunately, these users should be upset. We have already mentioned this above and we will repeat once again - you cannot upgrade the 900th model to a different version of the operating system. Maximum we can talk about the reception of updates within the same generation, however, we also met about this, testifying to the negative impact of the update on the future operation of the smartphone.

Another interesting question was asked about howdisassemble the Nokia Lumia 900. It is connected, apparently, with the fact that the device is presented in a single-piece, monolithic case, and buyers have a bewilderment as to how you can remove the battery from it, for example.

The answer is simple - do not do it. Everything that you need to extract from this gadget is within the reach of the owner. In extreme cases, we can come to the extraction of a SIM card, which is carried out using a special clip. If you have lost it, it is better not to try to open the lock with a sharp object, since it is likely that you simply damage the mechanism. Buy a new clip (they are sold freely in mobile accessories stores).

As for the disassembly of the case, then for this it is betterTake your phone to the service center, where the masters will assist and do everything that you need. You can’t remove the cover of the Lumia 900 on your own and without special tools. After all, the procedure is as follows: it is necessary to unstick a special plug at the top of the gadget (under the cover for a SIM card), in which there is a connector where you will see a screw. It must be unscrewed with a special miniature screwdriver. From this begins the disassembly and further repair of the phone. Again: without special knowledge you should not resort to this in order not to damage the device even more.

conclusions

So, what are the final results we canto bring about the former flagship of the series Lumia 900th model? First of all, the phone was made so that it really claimed the championship in the entire line of devices. This can be judged based on the design of the device, its materials. The hardware stuffing of the device is also great, because it allows you to ensure a high level of performance of the entire system in the best traditions of Nokia. For this, by the way, its products and users appreciate. Another worth noting is a number of thoughtful processes, in particular, working with some menus or, for example, a number of settings that allow you to individualize a gadget.

You may also notice that the manufacturer does not forgetand ancillary services. Take at least SkyDrive technology. In the free mode, the user can download up to 5 gigabytes of information without the need to expand the memory of his phone. For an additional fee of $ 10 to $ 50 per year, they can offer him additional 20-100 GB of space. Agree, it is beneficial, given that your files will be stored there forever and you prevent the threat of losing them.

The 900 model also has a good camera. Back in 2012, Nokia “played” with features such as autofocus, color detection, added photo processing mechanisms. With them, you can take pictures with your smartphone at the professional level.

Finally, we should not forget about the stylish design. With it, the device will give efficiency to its owner. At the same time, if you take, for example, a bright case - it will diversify the design of the device, make it more “fresh” and attractive. By the way, the phone is available by default in four colors - white, black, pink, turquoise. Thus, each buyer will choose a device to his taste.

If you are interested in the 900 model, perhapsIt is worth the risk and try it out on your own experience. Who knows, maybe you will like the Lumia series, and you will completely switch to Windows Phone-smartphones. Or, on the contrary, you will understand that this is not your ideal and just return to the old device. And for Nokia, this was obviously an intermediate step towards creating such high-quality devices that we can already see today.