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TL;DR – It is very good! The UX isn’t perfect, but it is getting there. I’ve never used a Microsoft Lumia 950 XL before. I ordered the 950 XL because my current 1520 has become a mostly unusable nightmare. Phantom touches galore made it one of the most frustrating UX I’ve ever had the terror of using. I understand it was the hardware. So I tried to keep an open mind. Based on Windows 10:AU’s performance on my 1520, I figured that the 950 XL couldn’t possibly be worse…could it?

The Lumia 2520, a Windows 8 RT tablet Well, Nokia had a lot to show before its livestream took a dump. Some new ASHA devices, not 1 but 2 phablets, and Nokia's new tablet! I could go on and on, but some of us have to go to work in the morning, so you can read Nokia's PR after the break, which includes specs, links and more!

Nokia just sent out a press release announcing one of the worst kept secrets, Verizon's Lumia 928. A CDMA variant of last years Lumia 920, which ISN'T a bad thing. Verizon customers can now experience what GSM users have for almost a year, quite possibly the best Windows Phone 8 device! Read the full PR aft the jump

We finally managed to get a hold of a Nokia Lumia 920 for 2 weeks! For those that don't know, this is Nokia's current flagship Windows Phone 8 device. Coming from a Lumia 900 running Windows Phone 7.8, I was pleasantly surprised. From the build quality, weight, size, and screen; the first few moments had me smiling.  I have used this phone exclusively, and you can read my thoughts after the jump!

Between the big Windows Phone 8 releases last week and the Nexus 4 this week, there will a lot of consumers flocking to stores this holiday season. Not us since we are all locked in contracts, but others will. Over the next few days we will attempt to profile a new mobile device that deserves your money. Up today is the Nokia Lumia 920! Read more after the jump