2nd Device

[ichii]

I second the Lumia 520, it's a nice little phone. Even better with the 8.1 update 😀

 

[Cnasty]

Messed around with it today in the Microsoft store.

I enjoyed it! Screen is not bright at all but I am used to a Note 3 so yea lol.

It was pretty snappy for a small device like that and I liked the windows OS after messing with it for a while.

Thinking of grabbing it for $59

 

[Cnasty]

I second the Lumia 520, it's a nice little phone. Even better with the 8.1 update 😀

How do you get this update as it says it is not out until August for the 520?

Sorry if a dumb question but this will be my first WP device.

 

[ichii]

How do you get this update as it says it is not out until August for the 520?

Sorry if a dumb question but this will be my first WP device.

You have to download and register for the developer preview app
http://dev.windowsphone.com/en-us/develop/devpreview

Only thing I don't like with the new update is the people integration. Cortana works great for me.

 

[iMacBooked]

I second the Lumia 520, it's a nice little phone. Even better with the 8.1 update 😀

How long does your battery last after the 8.1 update? 🙂

 

[bmxracer]

Messed around with it today in the Microsoft store.

I enjoyed it! Screen is not bright at all but I am used to a Note 3 so yea lol.

It was pretty snappy for a small device like that and I liked the windows OS after messing with it for a while.

Thinking of grabbing it for $59

It is a great device at a great price. The battery life has been really good for me to.

 

[Cnasty]

You have to download and register for the developer preview app
http://dev.windowsphone.com/en-us/develop/devpreview

Only thing I don't like with the new update is the people integration. Cortana works great for me.

So which of these options is it?:

Register as a developer:
Register as a Windows Phone Developer – $19 USD, and publish apps in the Store
or
Register as a developer with App Studio – Free, and create apps to run on your own Windows Phones

or

"Developer unlock" your phone:
Download the developer tools to register and "developer unlock" your phone

One more step and you’re on your way. Take a moment to review the Terms and Conditions for Windows Phone Preview for Developers for the program.

 

[studIOS5]

Having had a windows phone 8.1 device recently and testing it out on my lumia 928, I can say that it is quite a cool and has some awesome features. Battery takes a HUGE hit since it is in fact a beta. I'd say a moto x would be a perfect second device for you. Just saw one locally on craigslist for 200 bucks..

 

[nfl46]

2nd Device

Check Swappa. All of these are under $200

Moto X
Nokia Lumia 920
iPhone 4S

 

[ichii]

How long does your battery last after the 8.1 update? 🙂

I haven't used the Lumia 520 in a while, I use my Lumia 1020 now. Haven't had the chance to test battery life. I get about close to 50% around 7hrs and that's with me using iheart radio for a good 4 hours.