The handset is available via SingTel, StarHub or M1 under contract, but it can also be purchased through Nokia’s stores.
Customers who are willing to commit to a long-term
contract can purchase the Nokia Lumia 900 for as low as 195 USD (155
EUR). Those who want to avoid being tied by a long-term plan can grab
the smartphone for 665 USD (530 EUR) upfront via Nokia Stores.
However, the folks at WPCentral
report that the Lumia 900 is also available for “approximately 720 SGD
at some stores such as Adix,” which is about 565 USD (450 EUR).
According to Facebook Nokia page, the first five customers who purchased the Lumia 900 also received a free Xbox 360 Kinect Holiday Bundle.
Obviously, Nokia
fans living in Singapore will be able to grab the international version
of Lumia 900, which means no LTE support will be available.
However, the rest of the specs are similar to the AT&T variant, so
expect the same stunning 4.3-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
integrated with ClearBlack display and Corning Gorilla Glass coating.
On the inside, the smartphone packs a single-core 1.4 GHz Qualcomm
APQ8055 Snapdragon processor, an Adreno 205 GPU, 512MB of RAM and 16GB
of internal memory. There’s also an impressive 8-megapixel rear camera
with Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash, autofocus and HD (720p) video
recording.
Nokia might have two other similar devices (to the Lumia 900) set to arrive on shelves at AT&T soon, both running under the upcoming Windows Phone 8 platform.
One of the said devices is reportedly codenamed “Prodigy” and should be a high-end smartphone, while the other is called “AC/DC” and should arrive as a mid-level device. Both will be LTE capable.
No specific info on them has emerged so far, nor on their possible launch dates.
Nokia and AT&T announced the Nokia Lumia 900, the first of Nokia's Windows® Phone-based range to feature high-speed LTE* connectivity. With Nokia's largest display, the Nokia Lumia 900 delivers a rich content experience from a phone that still fits easily in your hand.
Coming exclusively to AT&T in the coming months in cyan and matte black, the Nokia Lumia 900 has a 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack Display for rich, bright images both indoors and out, faster connection speeds based on cutting-edge 4G LTE technology, and a long-lasting 1830 mAH battery for enjoying content all day.
The primary camera includes Nokia's exclusive Carl Zeiss optics, with large aperture (F2.2) and wide angle focal length (28mm) for high-quality, uncropped images even in low-light conditions. In addition, the Nokia Lumia 900 includes a front-facing camera boasting a large aperture and a wide angle lens that ensures sharp, bright images for high-quality video calling, right out of the box
Nokia's third Lumia smartphone, the Nokia Lumia 900 builds on Lumia's head-turning design on the outside and a rich social and Internet experience on the inside. People Hub is the quickest way to connect with friends with Live Tiles for real-time updates and a fast Web browsing experience with Internet Explorer Mobile.
"The introduction of the Nokia Lumia 900 with AT&T is another significant milestone in the ongoing rollout of Nokia's global smartphone strategy," said Chris Weber, president of Nokia Americas. "The Nokia Lumia 900 is designed specifically with the US in mind and the announcement of this collaboration with AT&T, in addition to other recent announcements, signifies a new dawn for Nokia in the US."
The Nokia Lumia 900 benefits from a range of leading content experiences:
- The AT&T U-verse Mobile** app lets U-verse TV subscribers browse the U-verse TV program guide, schedule and manage their DVR recordings, and watch hit TV shows while on the go. The U-verse Mobile library includes more than 100 TV series and more than 700 TV shows from a variety of genres.
- Nokia Drive, available to download from Windows Phone Marketplace, provides free voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation with a dedicated in-car user interface that turns the Nokia Lumia 900 into a GPS navigation device.
- The exclusive ESPN sports hub is pre-loaded on Nokia Lumia smartphones, and provides a one-stop sports application for news, videos and scores.
- The CNN App for Windows Phones provides the latest news and video from CNN's reporting around the globe and direct access to iReport, CNN's participatory news community. Launching globally for free in the next month, the CNN App will be exclusive to Nokia users for 90 days.
- The Univision App will be exclusive to Nokia Lumia users in the U.S. and Puerto Rico for 18 months, delivering unique and exclusive Spanish-language content experiences, including Univision entertainment, sports and soccer coverage, plus news, cooking and local content for different U.S. markets - all in one App.
- A partnership with EA to bring over 20 of the world's most popular games to the Windows Phone marketplace, coming first to Nokia Lumia devices.
"Nokia and AT&T worked hand in hand to bring the Nokia Lumia 900 to market. Our powerful 4G network really amplifies the benefits of the Nokia Lumia 900. Sharing high quality images and videos with its integrated social networking functions is faster than ever; content from U-verse Mobile is more enjoyable on the crisp 4.3-inch screen, and with its huge battery people can do more without worrying about recharging," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president of devices for AT&T. "Together, we are working to supercharge the ecosystem around the Nokia Lumia 900 and the Windows Phone platform."
Tech Specs Networks: GSM/EGSM 850/900/1800/1900, WCDMA 850/1900/2100, LTE Band 4 (1700/2100) & 17 (700) OS: Windows Phone Release 7.5 – Mango Commercial Release 2 (Mango + LTE) Memory: 512MB RAM Storage: 16 GB internal memory (14.5GB user memory) + SkyDrive cloud storage Volume: 90cc Weight: 160g (5.6 ounces) Dimensions: (max): 127.8 x 68.5 x 11.5 mm (5 x 2.7 x .45 inches)
A-GPS
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
USB 2.0 high-speed
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3mm headset connector
*Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
**U-Verse Mobile: Access to select content requires qualifying U-verse TV plan or monthly subscription fee, and WiFi connection and/or cellular data connection. Available content may vary by device and/or U-verse TV subscription and is subject to change. Data charges may apply.
The Redmond-based software giant seems determined to underline that as often as it can, and has put up a video to show how Windows Live can be easily accessed straight from a Windows Phone.
The demo, however, is made on a Nokia device that apparently differs from the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 devices that have been already released.
No specific info on what this device would be emerged, but some suggest that it might actually be the Lumia 900 that has been long rumored before.
You can see specific Nokia apps listed on the device at a specific point in the video embedded above, clearly showing a handset from the Finnish company.
A glimpse at the phone's back shows similarities with Lumia 800, further suggesting that Nokia's upcoming phone was featured in this ad, though no confirmation on this has emerged so far.
