List Price: $299.99
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I'm one of those that gets a new phone every 6-8 months. I'm not loaded with money or anything (I wish!) but I always get a good deal on my new phone and sell the old one to help pay for my new one. One phone I bought is the Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile, which runs Windows Phone 7.5 which is a bit different than the usual Android or iOS. My current phone is the top of line bleeding edge Samsung Galaxy S III, but I still like the Lumia 710 a lot!
All in all, I definitely recommend the Lumia 710 if you just want something different, want something simple, or are new to the smartphone world. Do keep in mind that Windows Phone 8 (this phone runs 7.5) is right around the corner and with it, all new Windows phones will come out. I'm just very pleased with the simplicity and smoothness of the Lumia 710 and Windows Phone 7.5. For the price, I don't think you can go wrong.
I copied a bit from my Epinions review of the Lumia 710, but I will add some points specific to this item on Amazon. This is advertised as "prepaid" but you can simply put your postpaid monthly plan SIM in the phone and have a contract free upgrade. Note that this uses what's called a microSIM, which is half the size of a normal SIM card it comes in the box, so you can call T-Mobile and switch over to this new microSIM for free.
Some will say "$200 for this entry level outdated piece of junk?" -where else are you going to find a decently loaded phone for $200 without a contract?? Don't forget that this is NO CONTRACT. Smartphones are expensive these days. T-Mobile sells this directly for $350 without a contract. Yes, Windows 8 and a new line of Lumia phones will be out soon but I'm happy with the 710 as-is. It text messages flawlessly, has a great 5MP camera w/ auto focus and flash, and is a 4G phone. Windows doesn't have as many apps as Android so don't get this if you are an app-a-holic. I'm not, so I'm fine. I just need Netflix, TuneIn streaming radio, Facebook, email etc -all of which this Lumia does with ease.
By the way, this is the perfect 'first smartphone' for young and older folks alike. Two of my younger relatives got the Lumia, as well as my middle aged mother and aunt. They are ALL enjoying their Lumias and wouldn't dream of going back to a plain phone! I've had a smartphone for years but only this year did I convince them into getting one, and the Lumia is perfect to start with.
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