Microsoft is all set to unravel its first Lumia creation without the iconic 'Nokia' branding in India tomorrow. Since the much discussed Microsoft-Nokia deal came through, Lumia 535 is the first-ever Microsoft branded Lumia device to be announced. Lumia 535 is Microsoft's first standalone venture in the mobile space.
The Microsoft Lumia 535 smartphone is now available in the US as well via Expansys. The device costs $170.
Eight gigs and excellent camera (in terms of affordable range) is more than enough to write home about for below 250 USD.
(on a half-relevant note, the rounded edges on the back cover are odd to look at in contrast to the outer metal-bordering pointier edges)
We were well aware it was coming, but today Microsoft finally says goodbye to Nokia branding for its Windows Phones. The first handset to omit the Nokia name is the new Microsoft Lumia 535, an entry-level device with two standout features: A 5-inch display and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Microsoft says it's been designed as an alternative to the smaller Lumia 530, and will be targeted primarily at markets like Russia, India, China and other parts of Asia. It will also see a launch in Europe (including the UK) sometime in the future, but currently, we're told there are no plans to release the phone stateside.
looking forward to it.
I wonder when the 520 will be branded, maybe whenever/if ever it gets refreshed.