Nokia Lumia 520

[Blossom]

I think Amazon still does too.

[jj2me]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I think Amazon still does too.

Oops, you're right, thanks. I didn't realize these deals were still ongoing. Will add the Amazon link to above post.

[Blossom]

Funny Story: Hubby asked me what I wanted for New's year eve and I said KFC or Chinese food. He said he didn't know where a KFC is so I picked up Cortana and he picked up his Kindle Fire at the same time.

Me: *hit Search button* Give me directions to the nearest KFC?
Cortana: Displays lists of KFCs then says "There are 7 KFCs in Raleigh and Cary which one do you want?"
Me: #1
Cortana: Launches Here Drive+ with directions.

Hubby stares at his tablet then says "Find me the nearest KFC" Kindle Fire does nothing. Hubby then Pouts and says we are having Chinese food.

[Blossom]

I bought Cortana a Coat well it's a TPU Skin but I think she likes it.

It got here fast for a non Prime item. Well made and good quality and fits perfectly. It offers a little protection but I got it so I would stop leaving prints all over her rubber back.

[DreamWriter]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I bought Cortana a Coat well it's a TPU Skin but I think she likes it.

It got here fast for a non Prime item. Well made and good quality and fits perfectly. It offers a little protection but I got it so I would stop leaving prints all over her rubber back.

My Cortana prefers to be naked.

Actually, I've been thinking about getting a sleeve to protect the phone when I set it down. The cat's walked on it several times already.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by DreamWriter

My Cortana prefers to be naked.

Actually, I've been thinking about getting a sleeve to protect the phone when I set it down. The cat's walked on it several times already.

I got mine so that the back part wouldn't get wear and tear. Those rubber backs easily stain when it comes to oils and other substances like lotion you get on your fingers. For $5 it's well made and will last.

[Xanthe]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I bought Cortana a Coat well it's a TPU Skin but I think she likes it.

It got here fast for a non Prime item. Well made and good quality and fits perfectly. It offers a little protection but I got it so I would stop leaving prints all over her rubber back.

Looks good, just ordered one. Thanks for the mention.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I bought Cortana a Coat well it's a TPU Skin but I think she likes it.

It got here fast for a non Prime item. Well made and good quality and fits perfectly. It offers a little protection but I got it so I would stop leaving prints all over her rubber back.

I got a skin like that for my 920 (transparent, because why buy a red phone if you won't see it!) and I love it. It feels good, it lands even better and my back is protected while still seeing the lovely red colour.

[Anthem]

Originally Posted by Blossom

Funny Story: Hubby asked me...

What is the equivalent word for a wife going in the opposite direction? Would it be Wifey? I would NEVER call my wife "Wifey". Or would it be Wuffy?

Originally Posted by Blossom

Hubby stares at his tablet then says "Find me the nearest KFC" Kindle Fire does nothing.

Well, with the Amazon Echo thing going on, I wouldn't be surprised if the Alexa software is eventually a part of the Amazon devices in general, including tablets. And then you and your husband can have mad voice command showdowns to see which is better.

My wife always forgets that her Lumia 635 has Cortana built-in no matter how many times I remind her about it. Some day she will get used to it and find out how fabulously useful a certain subset of voice commands can be (too many of them aren't worth the effort of even trying it, let alone fixing all of the mistakes that happen when you try).

I'll probably get slack for this, but between Google Now, Cortana, and Siri (I haven't used the Echo/Alexa) I prefer Siri.

(Please, be gentle)

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by Anthem

What is the equivalent word for a wife going in the opposite direction? Would it be Wifey? I would NEVER call my wife "Wifey". Or would it be Wuffy?



Well, with the Amazon Echo thing going on, I wouldn't be surprised if the Alexa software is eventually a part of the Amazon devices in general, including tablets. And then you and your husband can have mad voice command showdowns to see which is better.

My wife always forgets that her Lumia 635 has Cortana built-in no matter how many times I remind her about it. Some day she will get used to it and find out how fabulously useful a certain subset of voice commands can be (too many of them aren't worth the effort of even trying it, let alone fixing all of the mistakes that happen when you try).

I'll probably get slack for this, but between Google Now, Cortana, and Siri (I haven't used the Echo/Alexa) I prefer Siri.

(Please, be gentle)

No I think Siri is probably the best AI we have and it will be interesting to see if Echo can get near as good in the future. Cortana has a long way to go before she can compete with Siri.

As for your question my hubby calls me "The Wife" pronounced The Wiff

When I ask Fiona on my phone stuff stuff like weather she says I can't do that yet. So I believe you are correct. Amazon will make it apart of their devices in the future. Currently Fiona can only Search The Web, Call or Text someone. Fiona is the name I gave it. It will probably be called something else.

[Sweetpea]

Originally Posted by Anthem

What is the equivalent word for a wife going in the opposite direction? Would it be Wifey? I would NEVER call my wife "Wifey". Or would it be Wuffy?

I think my husband wouldn't survive that...

Originally Posted by Anthem

My wife always forgets that her Lumia 635 has Cortana built-in no matter how many times I remind her about it. Some day she will get used to it and find out how fabulously useful a certain subset of voice commands can be (too many of them aren't worth the effort of even trying it, let alone fixing all of the mistakes that happen when you try).

Sadly, it doesn't work if you don't have English as your region (not language, but region) I got my phone in English, but my region is Dutch (different way of writing dates, decimals, currency and such). So, no Cortana for me.

[jj2me]

Anyone find an audiobook/podcast player that can read .mp3 audiobooks located on the SD card?

Or even a music player that supports the resume function and SD card access.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by jj2me

Anyone find an audiobook/podcast player that can read .mp3 audiobooks located on the SD card?

Or even a music player that supports the resume function and SD card access.

There are a few to try out there but I think they are all paid and unlike Google Play you don't get 15 minutes to test then return.

[jj2me]

Originally Posted by Blossom

There are a few to try out there but I think they are all paid and unlike Google Play you don't get 15 minutes to test then return.

Thanks. Yes, I've seen the paid apps but didn't try them, as I didn't find stellar reviews for any of them. Given those reviews, the no-return policy, and the difficulties of 3rd-party WP apps to access the SD card, it seemed too likely I'd be giving charity donations to random app developers.

I'm spoiled by the Android ecosystem.

[Blossom]

Originally Posted by jj2me

Thanks. Yes, I've seen the paid apps but didn't try them, as I didn't find stellar reviews for any of them. Given those reviews, the no-return policy, and the difficulties of 3rd-party WP apps to access the SD card, it seemed too likely I'd be giving charity donations to random app developers.

I'm spoiled by the Android ecosystem.

The only app I have bought is Freda+ which works great. I don't see me using Cortana as a media player other than streaming. I bought a LG Volt for $60 for that which is amazing. The battery life is amazing. 5 days on one charge. It's KitKat too so it runs all the latest apps and has a SD Card Slot. I use my Lumia for a PIM and to get weather updates. I also use it to search the web. I love that little device but it's not good for much else.