Nokia’s Lumia 900 is landing in the U.S. with a 4G handset on AT&T. The move is critical for both Nokia and Microsoft since any hopes for Windows Phone are tethered to a strong U.S. entry.
As has been the case since Nokia and Microsoft hooked up, critics the combo of a new hardware style with Windows Phone. But consumers aren’t exactly lining up around the block yet.
The Lumia 900 is a strong smartphone entry. It’s big, thin and supports Long Term Evolution 4G service, which is a necessity if Nokia and Microsoft are going to compete. The 4G market has been handed to Android on a platter for more than a year.
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