Nokia Lumia 2520

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 234 reviews of Nokia Lumia 2520. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and price. The screen and performance also get good reviews, whereas many are critical about the storage.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of Nokia Lumia 2520 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the performance and screen are overall positive. The usability and portability also get good opinions, whereas many are critical about the reliability and size.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Nokia Lumia 2520

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Nokia Lumia 2520 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the camera and design, whereas reviews about the usability and performance are mixed. Many are negative about the battery and price.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Jeffrey Van Camp (digitaltrends.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520 review

The Lumia 2520 is superior to the Surface 2 in a few ways, but as a Windows RT tablet priced at $500, it doesn't come close to matching the equally priced iPad Air in usability or app selection.

Jan, 2014

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520 review: Big and bold

As the Finnish company's first Windows tablet, the Nokia Lumia 2520 cannot complain about lack of attention from both brand loyalists and industry pundits. Announced alongside the Lumia 1520 phablet, the slate expands Nokia's product lineup beyond...

10.1" 1080p (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) ClearBlack IPS touchscreen; Gorilla Glass 2 ; Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 SoC; quad-core 2.2GHz Krait 400 CPU, Adreno 330 GPU ; Touch-optimized Windows 8.1 RT with deep Microsoft services integration ; 2GB 800 MHz...

Windows RT app availability is still confined to the Windows Store ; Limited amount of good-quality apps available for the RT platform ; Heavier than most other 10" tablets ; Display resolution falls behind the competition in the same price range ;...

The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a solid first entry into the tablet realm for the manufacturer, and a logical extension of its smartphone range. The slate is well-equipped, has instantly recognizable design, and, like Nokia's Windows Phone devices, comes with...

Dec, 2013

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Expert review by : Dana Wollman (engadget.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520 review: a good Windows tablet, not the best for typing

The Lumia 2520 is Nokia's first Windows tablet -- and it may well be its last. By the time Nokia is ready to design a follow-up product, the Finnish firm

Attractive design ; Long battery life ; Bright, vibrant display ; Good camera performance ; Offline music and maps

No WiFi-only option ; Picks up scratches and fingerprints ; Typing in the lap isn't comfortable ; Windows Store still has holes

The Lumia 2520 is a good Windows tablet, with long battery life, a lightweight, modern design and best-in-class camera. However, it doesn't work well as a laptop replacement.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520, 1320 and Asha lineup hands-on: First look

The Nokia Lumia 1520 was the star of the Nokia World show this year, but it certainly isn't the only new device to come out the Finnish company. It was joined on stage by five more piece of hot hardware including the company's first tablet, an...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Dan Seifert (theverge.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520 review

Whenever I'm using a Wi-Fi-only tablet, I invariably leave it at home or work — places I know that Wi-Fi networks are reliable and fast, where the device will actually be useful to me. That's why...

Fast performance ; Bright display ; Great battery life ; Built-in LTE

Prone to scratches ; Limited app selection ; Heavy keyboard case

LTE makes all the difference

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Westover (pcmag.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon Wireless)

The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a very nice looking and well-made tablet, but some flaws and the drawbacks of Windows RT hold it back.

Good looking design. Colorful polycarbonate shell. 1080p HD display. Gorilla Glass 2 covering display. Great battery life.

Micro USB 3.0 port is useless without a separate adapter (not included). Mediocre sound quality. Keyboard case sold separately. App selection is limited. Windows RT 8.1 is a tough sell for most people.

Conclusion The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a pretty good Windows RT tablet, but that makes it second best in a category of only two new devices. The Microsoft Surface 2, our Windows RT tablet Editors' Choice, keeps the title thanks to Microsoft's complimentary...

Nov, 2013

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Nokia Lumia 2520 black

However, I couldn't figure out why the 2520 is so thick. The Microsoft Surface 2 has just as much girth, but earns its corpulence with a kickstand and a full USB port.

The Nokia Lumia 2520 features fast gaming performance and LTE support out of the box. Xbox Music is an incredibly robust streaming app, and Nokia Music allows you to listen to songs you don't own without an Internet connection. It includes the full...

It's thicker and heavier than recent tablets, and its pointy corners are distracting. The screen has a yellow tint, storage expansion is only accessible with a key or paperclip, and the keyboard accessory isn't as comfortable to type on as the Surface...

Unless you want a Windows RT tablet with cellular connection, skip the Lumia 2520 and get the Surface 2 instead.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

The Nokia Lumia 2520 lives in the shadow of the Surface 2

While the Nokia Lumia 2520 offers built-in cellular, it unfortunately doesn't quite measure up to the Microsoft Surface 2.

The ; features fast gaming performance and LTE support out of the box. Xbox Music is an incredibly robust streaming app, and Nokia Music allows you to listen to songs you don't own without an Internet connection. It includes the full version of Office.

Unless you want a Windows RT tablet with cellular connection, skip the Lumia 2520 and get the Surface 2 instead.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Jon Phillips (pcworld.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520 review: Meet Microsoft's new candy-coated, anti-Surface tablet

Don't let the keyboard cover fool you. This Windows RT upstart is nothing like its direct in-house competition.

Fun industrial design ; Screaming-fast processor ; Presents a serious alternative to Surface 2

It's a Windows RT tablet, and an expensive one at that ; Flawed touchpad design

Nokia has done an amazing job in releasing a 10-inch Windows RT 8.1 tablet that bears no resemblance to the Surface 2.

Nov, 2013

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Expert review by : Daniel Perez (ubergizmo.com)

Nokia Lumia 2520 Review

Back in October, Nokia announced its first Windows RT 8.1 tablet, the Lumia 2520, that would attempt to bring the very best the company has to offer from their line of impressive Windows Phone 8 smartphones to the Windows 8 […]

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Nov, 2013

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