This is the lowest price I've ever seen this phone listed at, and I suspect it might be a pricing error. Anyway, I just nabbed one of these to replace my aging Lumia 1520, as the next best price I could find was £286 at Movertix (the dual SIM version).
The BT price might could be a price glitch as the 950 XL doesn't appear when you search their site, but does come up from external links, such as the one in PC Advisor's review. I ordered the phone a couple of days ago expecting the "We're-sorry-this-price-is-a-mistake" email, but was pleased to actually receive it via courier this morning. There are more than 50 in stock according to the info on BT.
I've never spotted a decent enough bargain to post on here before, so hopefully this is an acceptable first effort. Feel free to edit if I've ballsed up or missed out anything essential, and remember, it's all about how good the deal itself is, not whether you prefer iOS or Android or whatever.
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Jonlogical to djbenny1
31 Mar 1713#14
Not my opinion having used Windows phones for 5 years.
bilbob to Proveright
31 Mar 1710#16
In case you'd not heard, people are free to make up their own minds...
and no, it's not dead. Whilst you CAN say that it's not hugely popular, it's definitely not dead. MS *are* still supporting it, there *are* still new updates coming for it, in fact, it get's more, and more frequent updates than my galaxy s7...
And no, MS are not killing it any time soon. They've made *very* public statements about why they are continuing it, and they've also made clear why there isn't any new phones from them recently. It's why I'm holding out for a HP elite x3...
If you don't like it, that's fine, but the fact is many people still do, so stop spreading trash, and just don't buy one if you don't want one.
OrribleHarry to djbenny1
31 Mar 178#17
I think that's both harsh and inaccurate. The thing wrong with Windows Mobile OS is not the OS itself but the lack developer's supporting quality apps. The actual operating system is actually more advanced than most, it's just let down by poor support.
If you don't care about of having hundreds of apps but want a quality phone with excellent email integration and a quality camera, then you will struggle to beat this deal. It's a lot of phone for the money.
bilbob
31 Mar 176#4
Well, this does actually use the 810, and do bear in mind, it's nearly two years old now...
Ignore the OS (it's up to you if it suits or not, for me it does) and if someone offered you a Samsung g6 (and do bear in mind this is better spec (micro sd, wireless charging, usb c etc...) for 220... I think it would go red hot...
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mousey
31 Mar 171#1
Nice find, thank-you!
bilbob
31 Mar 172#2
Tried searching for it, but it doesn't appear anywhere, even when you type in 'Lumia 950xl'...
Or use the categories to drill down...
Weird...
I'm looking for a 950 ... :/
Price here is good, size is not :smile:
zizzles to bilbob
31 Mar 173#7
Try searching "this one weird trick"
PhilK to bilbob
1 Apr 17#40
I clicked on the link and there it is. How are you missing it ?
M0nk3h
31 Mar 17#3
Apart from the camera, I wouldn't really say this is a "super spec" considering most flagships now use the 810/820/821. Just another flagship in the wall :smirk:
No vote.
bilbob
31 Mar 176#4
Well, this does actually use the 810, and do bear in mind, it's nearly two years old now...
Ignore the OS (it's up to you if it suits or not, for me it does) and if someone offered you a Samsung g6 (and do bear in mind this is better spec (micro sd, wireless charging, usb c etc...) for 220... I think it would go red hot...
KINGYFUN
31 Mar 171#5
This is a very good deal op, must resist, using a Lumina 735 at the mo.
zizzles
31 Mar 171#6
BT shop is on Quidco. I don't know if they'll pay out on this though, there are so many categories and BT are so weaselly
voted HOT by me, and I might not be able to resist buying one.
rd3d2
31 Mar 172#8
This is a great phone and if you like Windows it is an awesome phone. Remember this phone came out back in 2015 so it isn't comparable top-spec wise with the Samsung S8 - though it does share a lot of the S8's new functionality and specs (Screen resolution, Continuum/Dex, Bixby/Cortana, Auto-login via Iris recognition etc)
rehydrated
31 Mar 171#9
Not a bad price. Not the latest spec, but good camera and good price for trying Windows OS.
Opening post
The BT price might could be a price glitch as the 950 XL doesn't appear when you search their site, but does come up from external links, such as the one in PC Advisor's review. I ordered the phone a couple of days ago expecting the "We're-sorry-this-price-is-a-mistake" email, but was pleased to actually receive it via courier this morning. There are more than 50 in stock according to the info on BT.
I've never spotted a decent enough bargain to post on here before, so hopefully this is an acceptable first effort. Feel free to edit if I've ballsed up or missed out anything essential, and remember, it's all about how good the deal itself is, not whether you prefer iOS or Android or whatever.
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and no, it's not dead. Whilst you CAN say that it's not hugely popular, it's definitely not dead. MS *are* still supporting it, there *are* still new updates coming for it, in fact, it get's more, and more frequent updates than my galaxy s7...
And no, MS are not killing it any time soon. They've made *very* public statements about why they are continuing it, and they've also made clear why there isn't any new phones from them recently. It's why I'm holding out for a HP elite x3...
If you don't like it, that's fine, but the fact is many people still do, so stop spreading trash, and just don't buy one if you don't want one.
If you don't care about of having hundreds of apps but want a quality phone with excellent email integration and a quality camera, then you will struggle to beat this deal. It's a lot of phone for the money.
Ignore the OS (it's up to you if it suits or not, for me it does) and if someone offered you a Samsung g6 (and do bear in mind this is better spec (micro sd, wireless charging, usb c etc...) for 220... I think it would go red hot...
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Or use the categories to drill down...
Weird...
I'm looking for a 950 ... :/
Price here is good, size is not :smile:
No vote.
Ignore the OS (it's up to you if it suits or not, for me it does) and if someone offered you a Samsung g6 (and do bear in mind this is better spec (micro sd, wireless charging, usb c etc...) for 220... I think it would go red hot...
voted HOT by me, and I might not be able to resist buying one.