[db4williams]

Just got done chatting online with a VZW Rep. I asked for her to confirm if the 822 had the wireless charging as an option since it was advertised that it did in the 10/21 new release. Wireless charging is also listed as a feature on the Nokia website for this device. However, the product description on the VZW site does not mention it at all. And guess what? After some "checking" she said it does not feature wireless charging. I mentioned to her about the official VZW news release from 10/29/12 that mentioned the wireless charging and she said she wasn't familiar with the news release.

I also asked her about Gorilla Glass 2.0 being a feature of the 822 since it was listed on the Nokia site as having it and she said no to that as well.

This device is starting look really mediocre now without those features and especially being the same price as a freakin 920 on AT&T.

I'm feeling more and more shafted as more and more info is revealed.

I'm really tire of this crap.

[keizka]

I'm claiming confused rep. See the plethora of AT&T cases where the reps were completely unaware of 920 launch, and the press release that went out before it.

EDIT: Aand there's the cinch. Nokia talked about wireless charging shell. Might be why that rep said what she said.

2nd EDIT: Here's one "hands on" for it:
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pho...1108746/review

I guess they know more than that rep knew.

[madisonjar]

yeah, and the online rep once told me that a 4g lte sim card came in 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 gig sizes, which one did I need.

[nwildcat]

The device isn't mediocre you've been given bad information and aren't reading closely.

The wireless charging is mentioned right on the Verizon Wireless product page and neither of you saw it, so that's on both of you. Look towards the top, second paragraph of the description, it says -

There’s wireless charging, built-in Xbox® LIVE and more on this Nokia smartphone.

Online VZW reps tend to get things wrong, nothing new there and that's about Android and Apple devices, so I can't imagine how bad it must be with WP ones. In-store ones aren't always better (I was there last week and a rep told me both Android phones in front of me had HD screens - that's wrong but he didn't appear to know that, only one was an actual HD screen). It'd be nice, but can't always go by the reps as the most accurate source.

Go by the info on the Nokia site for the 822. It says it has Corning Gorilla Glass 2.0, you can trust that it does. It's not as if there's some confusion about which phone they are referencing and which model is being issued (like how people are wondering if the AT&T 8X will have wireless charging). 822 is the Verizon model, everything on Nokia's site will be what you are getting with your phone.

[tk-093]

Like you said, those features are listed on the Nokia site for the Verizon 822. It has them. Reps can be clueless, especially about a phone that isn't out yet.

Nokia Lumia 822 Specifications - Nokia - USA

Just got done chatting online with a VZW Rep. I asked for her to confirm if the 822 had the wireless charging as an option since it was advertised that it did in the 10/21 new release. Wireless charging is also listed as a feature on the Nokia website for this device. However, the product description on the VZW site does not mention it at all. And guess what? After some "checking" she said it does not feature wireless charging. I mentioned to her about the official VZW news release from 10/29/12 that mentioned the wireless charging and she said she wasn't familiar with the news release.

I also asked her about Gorilla Glass 2.0 being a feature of the 822 since it was listed on the Nokia site as having it and she said no to that as well.

This device is starting look really mediocre now without those features and especially being the same price as a freakin 920 on AT&T.

I'm feeling more and more shafted as more and more info is revealed.

I'm really tire of this crap.

[thed]

Actually the Verizon site does mention wireless charging, just not in the specs section. It's mentioned in the little blurb of text that appears before the specs. I can't blame you for missing it.

Ready for a phone that’s easy and smart? Meet the Nokia Lumia 822. Powered by the new Windows Phone operating system, it’s exclusive to Verizon and the lightning-fast 4G LTE network. You’ll get outstanding Verizon features such as NFL Mobile, plus Windows Phone exclusives, including Data Sense, which helps manage your data usage.
The Windows Phone OS is familiar, simple to learn and keeps you connected to what matters most. Create a dynamic Start screen where you can quickly find out what your friends are up to along with the latest news, weather and more. Stay productive with buil–in Office Mobile. You can read and edit Microsoft Word documents on your smartphone, save them to SkyDrive cloud storage, then access them from your home PC. There’s wireless charging, built-in Xbox® LIVE and more on this Nokia smartphone.

[db4williams]

Actually the Verizon site does mention wireless charging, just not in the specs section. It's mentioned in the little blurb of text that appears before the specs. I can't blame you for missing it.

Now I feel like an *****. :blush: I was examining the specs VZW displayed out on the product page. I definitely missed that little blurb in the second paragraph.

I apologize folks.

[brmiller1976]

yeah, and the online rep once told me that a 4g lte sim card came in 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 gig sizes, which one did I need.

That is awesomesauce.

I'd have answered "yes, but will the 32 gig one work with my Atari 1040ST as well?"

[Getintothegame]

It's an optional accessory as far as I've read. This is driving me nuts.

Initially, it was a replaceable shell. This was according to the unveiling, the press release, and hands on videos from the convention with Nokia.

Windows Phone 8 - Nokia Lumia 822

Nokia has made a strategic decision to focus on wireless charging, and the Nokia Lumia 822 joins the party thanks to the optional Nokia Wireless Charging Shell.

I'll heavily bet that the Nokia 822 does not indeed have wireless charging built in - stock at least. It will need the shell.

[rmichael75]

Video: Nokia Lumia 822 Hands-on (Verizon)

hands on.. looks good..

[Getintothegame]

Video: Nokia Lumia 822 Hands-on (Verizon)

hands on.. looks good..

The Nokia Lumia 822 will be available in black, white, and grey. It also features an exchangeable shell design, sold separately, which supports wireless charging.

[blindfromthesun]

I bought my wife the 8X but I'm contemplating an 822 for my purposes. Expandable storage, super sensitive display, and Nokia apps are big pluses for me over the 8X.
Im most curious about the battery life, camera quality in relation to the 8X and whether the 8X and Lumia charging pads are compatible with one another. Does anyone have any answers for me? I've looked all around for reviews on the 822- no luck :'(

[Getintothegame]

I bought my wife the 8X but I'm contemplating an 822 for my purposes. Expandable storage, super sensitive display, and Nokia apps are big pluses for me over the 8X.
Im most curious about the battery life, camera quality in relation to the 8X and whether the 8X and Lumia charging pads are compatible with one another. Does anyone have any answers for me? I've looked all around for reviews on the 822- no luck :'(

I'm quite certain the sensitive touch is available only on the 920 variants.

As for your second question, it seems there either are no review units out yet to fansites.

[db4williams]

I'm quite certain the sensitive touch is available only on the 920 variants.

As for your second question, it seems there either are no review units out yet to fansites.

The 822 does have the super sensitive touch display. Click here and then drill down in the design tab to read under the display features where it lists the SSTD as a feature.

I checked out the listing for the 822 on the VZW site this morning and it looks like the pulled off all the detailed spec info for the details tab for it. Now it only has a few paragraphs highlighting the phone.

[blindfromthesun]

The 822 does have the super sensitive touch display. Click here and then drill down in the design tab to read under the display features where it lists the SSTD as a feature.

I checked out the listing for the 822 on the VZW site this morning and it looks like the pulled off all the detailed spec info for the details tab for it. Now it only has a few paragraphs highlighting the phone.

That's funny, I noticed the same thing. I was convinced it changed. Which device are you getting? I need to know whether the 822 has a decent shooter. The battery it seems will be much better than the 8X- the rated talk time is much longer.

[Getintothegame]

The 822 does have the super sensitive touch display. Click here and then drill down in the design tab to read under the display features where it lists the SSTD as a feature.

I checked out the listing for the 822 on the VZW site this morning and it looks like the pulled off all the detailed spec info for the details tab for it. Now it only has a few paragraphs highlighting the phone.

Thank you for that. I am quite shocked to see this, and also quite pleased - that was a big feature for me.

Thank you for sharing this.

[db4williams]

That's funny, I noticed the same thing. I was convinced it changed. Which device are you getting? I need to know whether the 822 has a decent shooter. The battery it seems will be much better than the 8X- the rated talk time is much longer.

I'm getting three 822's for the lines ready to upgrade on my account. Reasons are in order of importance:
1. Nokia apps (access to a lot of exclusive apps)
2. The super sensitive touch screen (I live in the midwest. Need I say more?)
3. Price (refuse to pay $199 for a phone without expandable storage)
4. Battery Life (probably better life that the 8x)
5. Wireless Charging (convenient, but not enthused about paying $45 or so for required shell and another $45 for the charging plate)

Thank you for that. I am quite shocked to see this, and also quite pleased - that was a big feature for me.

Thank you for sharing this.

Your welcome! That is one of the features that really draws me to the 822.

[Honestabebread]

The 822 and 8X have very similar cameras. Only difference I noticed was the 8X focused and took the pictures faster.

[JamesAD60]

The 822 has a wider screen than the 8x too. That is why it looks fat from the front. The 8x screen is as wide as the 4 inch 800 x 480 screen on the 8s.

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[scottcraft]

So where can one buy the charging shell and how much will it cost? I don't see a shell on Verizon's site for the 822.

[Getintothegame]

So where can one buy the charging shell and how much will it cost? I don't see a shell on Verizon's site for the 822.

I'll email my contact. Still waiting on review units...

I'm very much considering the 822 yet again as a personal phone.

[scottcraft]

I'll email my contact. Still waiting on review units...



I'm very much considering the 822 yet again as a personal phone.

Thanks! I'm also seriously considering the 822. I originally wanted the 8X, but the reception, Nokia apps and accessories have me leaning to the 822. I want to handle them in the store before I put down my money though.

[blindfromthesun]

Thanks! I'm also seriously considering the 822. I originally wanted the 8X, but the reception, Nokia apps and accessories have me leaning to the 822. I want to handle them in the store before I put down my money though.

I'm 95% certain I'm picking up the 822 myself. I like the look of the 8X more but I'm a function over form person and the price is better. I would rather reward Nokia for its exceptional Windows Phone support and exclusive apps. HTC isn't Windows phone exclusive.
Nokia Music, City Lens and Drive make this the purchase for me. I would have ordered the phone already aside from the possibility Best Buy or Walmart have the phone cheaper at their stores.

[pavlovscow]

Dropped by my local store to see if they had demo units. It was a mad house with a lady accusing a rep of purposely or ignorantly ignoring her requests. When the rep got to me and I asked about w8 devices, she said she wasn't sure about when they would be on display but she attended a training course and liked the Nokia one more than the LG one. Yes, she said LG.

I would wager that she meant HTC and that she wasn't tipping me to an unannounced phone. It's safe to say, you probably get better information on these forums than from store reps. :P

[Getintothegame]

Emailed my rep. She's away until tomorrow.

There are accessories not mentioned before when checking out, including an Otterbox for the 822 (Set Your Location) and the 8X (Set Your Location)