Nokia Lumia 2520

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Reviews for the Nokia Lumia 2520

60% Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
A great piece of hardware limited by the Windows RT operating system. The Lumia 2520 packs a beautiful design, top display and 4G connectivity on the. But Windows interface holds the tablet back from competing with Android and iOS counterparts. With reports suggesting that Windows RT could be ditched in the near future, can’t recommend this device.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

Nokia Lumia 2520
Source: Gadgets Now Archive.org version
Nokia's top-notch hardware is let down by Microsoft's lacklustre Windows 8.1, which still falls short as a tablet OS. There's still an alarming lack of dedicated apps, and the awkward touch-screen navigation of its desktop mode is begging for a mouse or stylus. We want to love the Lumia 2520, as its bright and cheerful glossy polycarbonate body is a zesty alternative to Microsoft's own drab and dreary Surface - but Windows RT 8.1 as a tablet OS still falls flat. Maybe next time?
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/15/2014

80% Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
If you’re looking for a portable device purely for web browsing and Microsoft Office, the Nokia Lumia 2520 is a good buy. The Microsoft Surface 2 is cheaper, but we think the extra cost is justified given the Lumia 2520’s integrated 4G, faster processor and better battery life. Windows RT is still an awkward middle ground between desktop and mobile operating systems, but if you’re willing to give Windows RT a chance there’s no doubt the Lumia 2520 is the best device to try it on.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/04/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Lumia 2520 video review: powerful Windows tablet an exciting alternative to iPad or Android
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
The Lumia 2520 has a powerful spec for a Windows RT tablet - and it shows. The Lumia is a responsive and rapid revice, even when you have it undertaking multiple tasks. Here's our Lumia 2520 video review.
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Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/17/2013

70% Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a solid first stab at a tablet for Nokia and would have won plaudits had it been released a year or two ago. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite match up to the best new tablets recently released by Amazon or Apple and it isn’t quite as flexible as the Surface 2 – that is until the keyboard goes on sale. In addition, Windows RT and the Windows Store just don’t offer the same ease of use and app selection as you will find on Android and iOS.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 90% features: 60% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%

80% Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
The Nokia Lumia 2520 is a seriously impressive piece of kit. While we're still not enamoured with Windows RT, Nokia's done a great job showcasing all the OS' positive aspects, while simultaneously adding a few of its own. This combined with its great battery life, 4G connectivity and better than average display make it one of the best Windows RT tablets we've experienced. However, as is the case with all Windows tablets, we're a bit disappointed Nokia hasn't bundled the 2520 with an attachable keyboard. The lack of a keyboard makes taking advantage of the 2520's Office features a little tricky and does hamper its overall enterprise appeal.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

83% Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Despite our reservations over Windows RT, there's no denying that this is a top-quality piece of hardware. It isn't the best tablet around, but the Lumia 2520 delivers faster performance and better battery life, with a higher quality display than the Surface 2, and includes 4G as standard. For only £41 more – it looks like a bargain.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 67% performance: 100% features: 83% workmanship: 83%

80% Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Source: Stuff TV Archive.org version
If you’re happy with the Lumia body, there’s lot to love about the 2520, which injects some much needed fun into Windows tablets. It’s lighter and more compact than the Surface 2 with a punchier Full HD screen, better battery life, 4G and excellent Nokia apps. The flawed Windows RT OS is just too much for us to live with but if you can trade creative apps for the Office suite and plump for the Power Keyboard, it could just work. Then again, full-fat Windows 8 tablets that aren’t limited to the Store, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, offer full-fat Windows 8 and can be picked up from £450.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% workmanship: 90%

80% Nokia Lumia 2520 review - the best Windows RT tablet yet... fancy a tablet that's different?
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
Some caveats still apply to Windows RT devices, but if you want an alternative to iPad and Android for a consumption device, the Lumia 2520 is that. It's well built, a great performer and - in red at least - it offers a stylish difference to the usual black slates.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/03/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% workmanship: 70%

80% Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Source: T3 Archive.org version
This is one of the best tablets yet built, thanks to Nokia's swish and tactile design that fits the hand splendidly, a size that is conducive to on-the-move usage and an elegant implementation of the Windows RT 8.1 OS. Sure, the RT bit means you can't put just any old program on it, and the Windows Store needs to fill some of its bigger gaps, but this is a highly capable, versatile device.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Nokia Lumia 2520 (Verizon Wireless)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
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 services and the flexibility afforded by a full-size USB port. But while the Lumia 2520 has a few drawbacks, the biggest liability is Windows RT—there are better options available that give you either a richer selection of apps, like the Apple iPad Air, or run the full version of Windows, like the Asus Transformer Book T100TA.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

a good Windows tablet, not the best for typing
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
Considering the Lumia 2520 is Nokia's first Windows tablet, the company produced a strong product its first time out. Because it's so lightweight, the 2520 is easier to use in tablet mode than the Surface 2, and that stunning 665-nit display makes the experience even sweeter. Add to that long battery life, a high-quality camera and some generous pricing ($499 with LTE and 32GB of storage), and it's pretty clear Nokia did good.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2013

70% Nokia Lumia 2520
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
With its sexy styling, powerful processor and exceptional battery life, the Nokia Lumia 2520 has a lot to offer tablet customers. We also love the bright display. If you're willing to pay an additional $149, the Power Keyboard combines a comfortable typing experience with even more endurance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

60% Nokia Lumia 2520 review: Meet Microsoft's new candy-coated, anti-Surface tablet
Source: PC World Archive.org version
And that’s exactly what Microsoft needs right now: some energy in its mobile portfolio. Maybe a little competition between Microsoft’s two in-house tablet lines will provoke a new path of innovation—and a positive consumer response. The 2520 is the anti-Surface, and right now that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

Nokia Lumia 2520 review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
Nokia needed a tablet. It took its time with the Lumia 2520, and in many places that consideration shows. The decisions to go with a more usable display and a fast-charging system do make sense for what’s billed as a tablet for work and play, and while the absence of a WiFi-only model does mean there’s no low-cost model, you have to give Nokia some credit for sticking to its connectivity guns.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/20/2013

90% Nokia Lumia 2520 Review
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The Lumia 2520 is a powerful Windows 8 tablet that can last for hours upon hours on a single charge. Its simple yet beautiful design is one that will certainly stand out among other Windows 8 tablets, especially its Full HD 1080p display. There isn’t much holding back the Lumia 2520, except for something like a USB port, which could be helpful for those who want to be able to access external hard drives or SD cards on their Windows 8 tablet. Other than that, we can’t praise the Lumia 2520 enough. If you’re in the market for a powerful Windows 8 machine that will probably last much longer than a typical work day, then the Lumia 2520 is what you’ve been looking for.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

67% Nokia Lumia 2520
Source: Com! - Heft 10/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 67%

81% Schickes Windows-RT-Tablet mit Einschränkungen
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/24/2014
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 54% features: 82% display: 97% mobility: 63%

93% Nokia Lumia 2520
Source: SFT - Heft 08/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 07/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 93%

Das erste Nokia-Tablet ist zugleich auch das letzte
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/26/2014

80% Nokia Lumia 2520
Source: e-media - Heft 6/2014
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 03/01/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Eine rutschige Angelegenheit
Source: Futurezone.at DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: very bright display; very good outdoor qualities
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/27/2014

83% Recenzja tabletu Nokia Lumia 2520
Source: Tablety PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 83%

Nokia Lumia 2520 – Попытки Финнов Найти Себя
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good appearance; high-quality screen; good performance; very good battery capacity. Negative: Glossy case.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/16/2014

Nokia Lumia 2520: обзор первого планшета компании
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design; useful softwares; very high quality screen. Negative: ARM's platform.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/10/2014

Обзор Nokia Lumia 2520: Первый Windows-Планшет От Nokia
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good design; quality screen; loud speakers; very high autonomy; good performance. Negative: Easily soiled, dirty and scratched case.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/25/2013

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800 MSM8974:

High-end ARM SoC with 4 CPU cores up to 2.3 GHz and an Adreno 330 GPU up to 450 MHz. Based on Qualcomm's Krait 400 architecture and is manufactured in a 28nm HPM process.

10.10":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

Nokia: Nokia is a Finnish company founded in 1865 and headquartered in Finland. The company is known for its telecommunications equipment and cell phones. Nokia was one of the leading manufacturers of cell phones in the 1990s and has expanded its business into networking and technology solutions in recent years. 

In 2011, Nokia partnered with Microsoft on Windows-based cell phones and sold the entire cell phone division to Microsoft in 2014, which limited the Nokia brand name to basic cell phones. In 2016, Finnish electronics manufacturer HMD Global entered into a licensing agreement with Nokia, bought the remaining Nokia name rights from Microsoft Mobile, and since 2017 has exclusively offered Nokia cell phones worldwide, which are based on Android, among other things, and are produced by Foxconn.

77.28%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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