Posted: 07 Apr 2012 01:25 AM PDT

Nokia and Microsoft are making a big splash with the first major launch of a Nokia Windows Phone in the U.S. But is the device and the Windows Phone software impressive enough to entice Apple iPhone customers to jump ship?Like so many people who write in to Ask Maggie seeking advice, I also struggle with big decisions about which new device to buy. In this edition of Ask Maggie, I answer a question that I've been mulling for months about whether I should ditch Apple and its iOS ecosystem for something else. I also help another reader decide which upcoming Google Android phone to choose on Sprint Nextel's new 4G LTE network I've been an iPhone user for years, but since the Nokia Lumia 900 was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, I've been wondering if it might be time for a change. After a two-day flirtation with AT&T's new Windows Phone from Nokia, should I break up with my iPhone for the Nokia Lumia 900?

Here's my dilemma: My iPhone 3GS, which had been on the fritz for months, died in February while I was covering Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Ironically, I was left at the world's largest cell phone trade show without a working cell phone. Luckily, a colleague had an unlocked Google Android Samsung Galaxy S II, so I've been using that device ever since.
But now I have to decide. Do I get the iPhone 4S or switch to the new Windows Phone? The device goes on sale this weekend at AT&T.
First announced at CES in January, the Lumia 900 is Nokia's flagship Windows Phone in the U.S. market. It's packed with high-end features including an 8-megapixel camera, vivid 4.3-inch screen, and 4G LTE support. I had played around with the Windows Phone software on earlier phones, and I liked it. The live tiles are slick and intuitive to use. I much prefer it to Google Android, which I sometimes have trouble navigating.
But the most attractive thing about the Lumia 900 is the price. AT&T is selling the device, which has 16GB of storage, for $99 with a two-year contract. Meanwhile Apple's iPhone 4S, now six months old, would cost me $200 for the 16GB model. The price difference is only $100, but with Apple's extended AppleCare warranty, the difference is really $200. Given that my last iPhone didn't make it a full two years before it died, that's definitely something I should consider. (I didn't have AppleCare for my previous iPhone.)

Needless to say, when the Lumia 900 test unit came to CNET's New York City office last week, I jumped at the opportunity to take it out for a test drive for a couple of days.
Here's what I liked about the device: The 4.3-inch screen is big, which to be honest with you I wasn't sure I was going to like. But Nokia has done a good job not making the Lumia 900 too bulky. It fit easily in my hand and was comfortable to carry around. I had no problems slipping it into my pocket. And it was easy to find in my cavernous purse. When I saw my co-worker's iPhone 4S I couldn't help but comment how "cute" it was because it looked so tiny in comparison.
The AT&T LTE network in New York City was terrific when I could access it. I noticed a big difference between surfing on LTE compared to when I used other AT&T devices that are 3G or HSPA+. The problem is that AT&T's network is spotty. And when I was on the far West Side of Manhattan the other day for a Sprint event, I got no AT&T reception at all. And by no service, I mean the device had no bars of coverage. It didn't even go down to 3G service. Meanwhile the Samsung Galaxy S II I had with me, also on AT&T's network, was getting bars of HSPA+ service.
I also really like the Windows live tile software. In fact, I liked it more than I thought I would. It's kind of gimmicky in a certain sense, but it's really easy to use. And I had no trouble figuring out how to access my Facebook contacts or the pictures I had taken and loaded onto the device. In fact, I think I'd say that it's even easier to use than an iPhone, which may sound like heresy to some Apple fangirls and boys out there. But I think this software is terrific for novice smartphone customers or for people like me who have about a five-minute level of tolerance for technical frustration.
I was also impressed with the battery life. Nokia says the device should last up to seven hours. And I found that the Lumia 900 easily made it through the day without a charge. And it even had plenty of juice to get it into the next day. I'll admit I wasn't doing any hardcore streaming with the device. But when I've used other devices, such as some Google Android phones, I have to turn off a bunch of bells and whistles to get the device to last for more than five hours even when it's just sitting idle in my office.

Posted: 07 Apr 2012 12:08 AM PDT

Hey!! i just read and heard that Apple will release their iphone next version iphone 5 on this upcoming April 6th! Is it true or Rumour??? Please somebody tell me what you know about it??

Re-Match Jhon Cena Vs The Rock in Wrestlemania 2012!!!!!!!

Posted: 06 Apr 2012 10:57 PM PDT

The match between Rock & cena happened a few days ago in wrestlemania. In this wrestlemania 2012 the match is most historic battle for the ages. The two wrestling biggest icons were head to head.

The wrestlemania 28 result revealed who was the biggest competitor. The match was lengthy and it took's 30 minute. However, the complete saw Dwayne "The Rock" Jackson as the victorious one. In one more times, Cena tried to concept The Stone with his own edition of "The Individuals Shoulder." As Cena placed off his arm companies and used them to the audience and then ran against the rules, The Stone got up from the mat and got Cena to hit one more Stone Base. After the ref created the 3 depend, it was formal, as The Stone was successful. Stone presented from the band sides for the Las vegas audience as Bob Cena sat on the slam looking dejected.

I enjoyed the match very much. I wish I could watch in live but wish to see next time. I wants to see a rematch between them.

Is there anyone who thinks like me????

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