![]() And at the risk of sounding like a fanboy, it fits in perfectly, just like an iPhone does in an Apple ecosystem. This phone completes my ecosystem of Microsoft devices and software. Oh, and the Lumia 520 is an actual phone too, where the iPod touch is not. If you were to buy the 64 GB iPod touch, it will set you back $399. ![]() So there you’re still saving $80 and getting more storage. The Lumia 520 comes with 8 GB of storage and lets you stick in a 64 GB MicroSD card which you can find on Amazon for about $50. The cheapest iPod touch you can buy at the time of this writing is for $229 for its new 16 GB model. More Features, Lower Price than iPod touch But you don’t need to pay for a voice and data plan if you’re just going to use it as a media device over WiFi. ![]() You’ll also need that to activate the phone. However, if you want to us Nokia’s HERE maps and AT&T apps, you do need to pop in the SIM. Most of the apps and services work fine over WiFi. It’s prepaid and you’re not even required to pop in the SIM card to start using it. But the point here is, while it’s a decent phone for kids or budget conscious users, it’s also an incredible portable media device on its own. ![]() Is it the best model Nokia’s Lumia Lineup? No, that would be its 1020 model. Not to mention there are some really nice games on Windows Phone 8. The radio definitely reminds me of the Zune HD when I owned one. It also includes an FM radio which works if you have headphones plugged in. Apps like VEVO, Pandora, Nokia Music, plenty of unofficial YouTube apps and of course - Netflix. It includes Xbox Music & Video (which syncs with your collection btw) and Nokia Music plus you can download apps for music, video, and podcasts. For music and video it has everything you could need, and more. ![]()
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