Meet My #LumiaSwitch Team + Nokia Lumia 830 Review Thursday 19 February, 2015
**I am a #LumiaSwitch Project participant and I received a loan of a device from Microsoft to post my opinions about Lumia products.**
I was given the opportunity to participate in the Windows Phone #LumiaSwitch Challenge. I received my new Lumia 830 to try out for 6 weeks with full service. Now let me tell you, I have been an avid iphone Girl and you know how #Teamiphone lovers can be. I wanted to join the #LumiaSwitch project though because it’s always good to explore other technological avenues and see the comparisons between a Window’s Phone and an iphone. No the Lumia is NOT considered a droid. This phone is set up just like a Windows computer. It’s basically a handheld computer at your fingertips.
So being apart of this project, I also have four other team member. I want to thank Marcia of CiaSays.com for letting me be apart of her team as she is the team leader. Each #LumiaSwitch team will participate in a series of challenges to upload and post during the week. Below is one of the first challenges:
How was the process of getting your Lumia up and running was it to get your phone up-and-running? What were your initial impressions of your Lumia – look, feel, style? What features are you most excited to learn more about?
So immediately on retrieving the phone I felt it was fairly easy to get started. I already had a Microsoft Office account, so all I had to do was log-in and basically that was the bulk of the installation. When the phone went to the homescreen, I seen a beautiful and color display of blocks which are the different apps and important prompts to utilizate the phone. That is itself was intriguing to me and visually appealing!
playing with the apps!
more app play!
Of course I wanted to play with the apps first. Everyone’s favorite social media app was already installed as you can see good old FACEBOOK!
Picture taking time!
So the next thing I was extremely excited to try was the camera! What blogger doesn’t want to check out the camera quality of a phone? That is like a prerequisite on phones now…camera quality and pixels. I had this cute little photo set up so I can test out the quality…
Photo taken with the Nokia Lumia 830
I will say I am highly impressed. Already the Nokia Lumia has beaten my iphone 5 camera quality. This image was very sharp, and this is unedited or filtered in any shape or form!
Another photo with the Lumia 830
Another photo taken with the Nokia Lumia 830 unedited. This time I added a cold press juice I am featuring on the blog real soon. I was really just experimenting with girly elements so dont ask me why I thought this arrangement was epic. It’s just a concept don’t mind me…
The back of the phone – detachable backing to change color of choosing
The phone is really cute and sleek. Very light weight and it even has a detachable backing if you watch to change the color of your phone. I was provided with a lime-green backing. I will definitely be able to find my phone with this bight element!
I’m excited about participating in this campaign with these ladies. Watch our fun on social media by follow us and our hastags #LumiaSwitch!
My participation in the #LumiaSwitch activation is #SponsoredByLumia
Have you heard of the Windows Nokia Lumia before? What kind of phone do you have?
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Wow – the pictures it takes are awesome! This looks like a great phone – it would take some getting used to, since I am used to iPhones, but I think I would like it!
Isn’t it a kick to judge the quality of our phone by the picture it takes? And yet, for any blogger, the right shot is the perfect thing to care about! Thanks for the info on the Nokia Lumina – it’s time to get another one and this is a model I will check out.
I have been hearing a lot about this phone lately and it is looking better and better. I have an iPhone currently but I’m looking into getting something new. Might have to consider this.
I have an iPhone, but I am thinking of getting one of the Lumias for my daughter when she starts track. I think it would be a great phone for her to start out with!
I’ve heard good things about the Lumina and the Windows phones. I’ve been an iPhone user since they came out and have been eyeing the 6Plus to upgrade my 5. yeah, I upgrade with every model. lol
I am generally open to trying new things. But I have zero patience when it comes to learning my way around new gadgets and such.
That is really nice. I am loving the size of it 🙂
I’ve never tried a Windows phone before, but I think it might be time to give it a shot. The Lumia looks great!
I am doing this challenge, too! So far I LOVE the phone! The photos are fantastic!
This sounds like a great phone. Over the weekend my son mentioned he wanted to get a Nokia phone. I have the Samsung Galaxy 3.
The photo quality is really great! I love the design of the phone. It’s very visually appealing.
That looks like a really nice phone. Camera is so important to me and that one looks great!
Yes and I have one too! I absolutely love the phone and all of it’s features! Can’t wait to really see what it can do!
I’m #TeamAndroid, but my daughter has one of these and absolutely loves it. I don’t think the Windows phone gets enough attention.
It’s so gorgeous! I love the live tiles!
I have always wanted to try out a Windows phone. The screen looks so big and fun with those tiles on it.
I have an iPhone. I don’t really keep up much with technology so I hadn’t heard of this phone
Wow – the pictures it takes are awesome! This looks like a great phone – it would take some getting used to, since I am used to iPhones, but I think I would like it!
I’d love that phone for Instagram. My tablet just isn’t cutting it for quality.
I need to get a new phone and this one looks great.The picture quality is sure better than mine.
I got the 830 as well and I love it. i’m used to my iphone so it’s really fun playing with something very different.
I don’t have a smart phone. But I think may get one soon so I love all they can do for me.
Isn’t it a kick to judge the quality of our phone by the picture it takes? And yet, for any blogger, the right shot is the perfect thing to care about! Thanks for the info on the Nokia Lumina – it’s time to get another one and this is a model I will check out.
I have been hearing a lot about this phone lately and it is looking better and better. I have an iPhone currently but I’m looking into getting something new. Might have to consider this.
I have an iPhone, but I am thinking of getting one of the Lumias for my daughter when she starts track. I think it would be a great phone for her to start out with!
This sounds great. I am thinking of a new phone.
I love Windows Phone Mobiles, they are so easy to use.! I have the Nokia Lumia 1320, huge phone.! xoxo from Venezuela.!
I’ve heard good things about the Lumina and the Windows phones. I’ve been an iPhone user since they came out and have been eyeing the 6Plus to upgrade my 5. yeah, I upgrade with every model. lol
I am generally open to trying new things. But I have zero patience when it comes to learning my way around new gadgets and such.
This looks like a great phone with lots of fun apps. I need a new phone that takes great pictures too!
I’ve always wanted to try a windows phone! Looks great for busy moms
I just got this phone for my daughter and she loves it. such a great phone!
I am loving this! The size is great and that photo quality is AWESOME!
This phone is so cute and the technology seems very progressive. I love the interchangeable backs.
I’ve heard of this phone. I feel like they used it on Scandal at one point.
Those are some really good pictures!
The nokia is classics. i use it over 8 years. i wanna buy the lumia 830 soon.thanks for your tips and advising.Kiwi