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Originally Posted by missimpossible
I hope this is the best place to post this. I'm looking to buy a new phone and I'm wanting to try Windows as an alternative to Android. I already have an Android tablet (which I love!) and have had Android phones up until now. I can get a few cheap deals on an entry level Windows phone at the moment and am looking to pick one up to see how I like it compared with the Android one I have at the moment. The options I have are the Lumia 530 at £40, the 630 at £55, and the 635 at £70. I only really need to be able to call and text, use messaging apps/Facebook messaging, and maybe use Google maps or some equivalent, plus an ereading app, but I see the Kindle app is available in the Windows store, so that would do for the majority of my phone-based reading (a small percentage compared to on my ereader/tablet). I do hope this is an okay place to ask about this!
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This is the correct forum to ask your questions. I'll answer some of your questions. I have the Lumia 520, but I'm only using it as a media player to listen to music and audiobooks. I don't use it as a phone because 1) smartphones require data plans and I refuse to pay the fees, and 2) I don't like Windows because of the interface and weak appstore. But don't let my reasons stop you from considering a Windows Phone (WP). There are some members here who have WPs and love them. Hopefully, one of them can give you some recommendations.
Microsoft doesn't use anything Google, so no Google Maps. The Lumia uses different maps. I'll let someone else talk about that, because I don't use the map feature.
Go to the
appstore and make sure you can get the apps you require. The store is very small when compared to Apple and Google. Looking over your post, it appears you should be able to get what you want, but check anyway.
Why did I get the 520? Because it cost me $10 and it's an excellent music and Audible player. Also, the 4" display makes it easy to put in my pocket and the speaker is very loud for such a small device.