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January 2014
(77%)
152 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
3 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Attractive design
Enhanced experience with Nokia branded apps
Great out of the box color choices. Excellent bright and vivid display that holds up well under sunlight. Comes with Microsoft Office and other great Nokia apps like Nokia MixRadio. Built in NFC. Can store an 80% charge in just one hour. Super solid build
Gorgeous widescreen display
Long battery life
LTE connectivity
Outstanding 1080P HD Display
Fast processor
Excellent battery life and build quality make the Lumia 2520 an noteworthy tablet. LTE connectivity gives you an alwayson internet device
Built in Office and HERE Maps makes it compelling.
Fun industrial design
Screaming-fast processor
Presents a serious alternative to Surface 2
The Nokia Lumia 2520 features fast gaming performance and LTE support out of the box. Xbox Music is an incredibly robust streaming app
And Nokia Music allows you to listen to songs you don't own without an Internet connection. It includes the full versio
Good looking design. Colorful polycarbonate shell. 1080p HD display. Gorilla Glass 2 covering display. Great battery life.
Sleek
Colorful design
Extremely bright display
Fast performance
Excellent battery life
Comfortable keyboard
Attractive screen
Very good battery life
Verizon LTE
Beautiful design and screen
Very affordable 4G tablet
Great battery life and fast charging
Unique design
Good screen
Smooth performance
Decent cameras
Good battery life
4G LTE connectivity
Bright display
Great battery life
Built-in LTE
Gorgeous
Brilliant ClearBlack display
Lightweight design with quality
Bright
Vibrant display
Good camera performance
Offline music and maps
Quick performance
Micro HDMI
USB 3.0
MicroSD slot
LTE modem
Good battery life and charges quickly
Very good preconditions for VoIP calls
Cleverly positioned speakers with respectable sound
High-contrast display...
The editors didn't like
Glossy finish attracts smudges
Proprietary charger. Windows RT still lacks in the apps department. Lacks dedicated full size usb ports without keyboard case. MicroSD card slot can only be accessed with a paperclip. Wish it were a bit slimmer and lighter to compete better with the iPad
Larger than most tablets
Can't run legacy Windows apps
Some popular apps missing from Windows Store
No WiFi version
No full USB port
The lack of a kickstand and Microsoft's Surface 2 make it hard for the Lumia 2520 to stand out. Carrier branding limits its availability and the lack of storage may limit the device for power users. Odd button placement and uninspiring
It's a Windows RT tablet
And an expensive one at that
Flawed touchpad design
It's thicker and heavier than recent tablets
And its pointy corners are distracting. The screen has a yellow tint
Storage expansion is only accessible with a key or paperclip
And the keyboard accessory isn't as comfortable to type on as the Surface 2's
Micro USB 3.0 port is useless without a separate adapter (not included). Mediocre sound quality. Keyboard case sold separately. App selection is limited. Windows RT 8.1 is a tough sell for most people
Limited app selection
Back is fingerprint magnet
Awkward touchpad
Lackluster camera
Windows RT
Some software glitches
Pricey
Even compared to highend competition
Windows RT still lacks apps
Minor bugs and crashes
Weak on-screen keyboard
Tablet is quite heavy
Prone to scratches
Heavy keyboard case
The more I write about the Lumia 2520
The more I think I do need to go order one again. I recommend people take an honest look at their tablet needs and what Windows RT 8.1 can offer them. Don't write off Windows RT because it isn't a full Windows OS. Ta
There are signs everywhere hinting the Lumia 2520 is Nokia's first tablet. Its construction falls short of the standards set by rivals; its RT software is frustratingly limited; and it is too expensive....
Published: 2014-05-12, Author: Luke , review by: gizmodo.com.au
It really depends on what you want it for.It's a lot like Microsoft's new Surface 2 tablet, and in the same way, it isn't meant for full-time productivity purposes. Nokia believes that it's a portable productivity tablet designed to help you keep working...
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Published: 2014-05-06, Author: Jonathan , review by: crn.com.au
Abstract: It's taken a long time for the Finnish phone giant to get around to it, but Nokia has finally summoned up the courage to release its first Windows tablet – the Lumia 2520.It's built quite beautifully, with a solidity of construction reminiscent of the Lum...
Attractive design, Bright display, Great battery life, Fast charging, Speedy performance, Builtin LTE
Windows RT underpowered, No Kickstand, Slightly unbalanced design, No fullsized USB port
The bottom line goes like this: if the Lumia 2520 ran full-fat Windows 8 and added a kickstand, we would be looking at the most compelling Windows 8 tablet ever. But it doesn't, so we're stuck with one featuring a half-baked operating system that benefit...
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Published: 2013-11-21, Author: Eric , review by: cnet.com.au
The Nokia Lumia 2520 features fast gaming performance and LTE support out of the box. Xbox Music is an incredibly robust streaming app, and Nokia Music allows you to listen to songs you don't own without an Internet connection. It includes the full versio
It's thicker and heavier than recent tablets, and its pointy corners are distracting. The screen has a yellow tint, storage expansion is only accessible with a key or paperclip, and the keyboard accessory isn't as comfortable to type on as the Surface 2's
Unless you want a Windows RT tablet with cellular connection, skip the Lumia 2520 and get the Surface 2 instead....
Windows RT is too limited in what it can run at the moment
Nokia's Lumia 2520 is a tablet that runs the Windows RT 8.1 operating system. It's said to be a perfect companion device for a Windows Lumia phone, and it's also designed to be used on the move and outdoors. We look forward to giving it a whirl. Note: thi...
Published: 2013-10-25, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Hardware is bound to be solid and nice to hold
Windows RT is too limited in what it can run at the moment
Nokia's Lumia 2520 is a tablet that runs the Windows RT 8.1 operating system. It's said to be a perfect companion device for a Windows Lumia phone, and it's also designed to be used on the move and outdoors. We look forward to giving it a whirl. Note: thi...
Excellent display, especially for use outdoors, Satisfactory battery life, Good overall responsiveness, Versatile, 4Gcompatible
Body materials, Charges only via power adapter (with a nonreassuring connector), Not as practical a design as the Surface 2's (microUSB 3.0, no stand...), Windows Store still needs more meat (very few games), Mediocre front camera, Very mediocre sound qua
Now a member of the Microsoft family, the "Nokia" Lumia 2520 doesn't offer much that the Surface 2 doesn't already—other than higher brightness and 4G. Plus, the materials aren't as nice, and it generally isn't as convenient to use. More than anything, we...
Great design and build quality, High quality display, Good connectivity and storage options, Good battery life
Proprietary charging port, Windows RT is infuriating, Some apps are badly optimised, Large widescreen form factor can be unweildy
Nokia's venture into the tablet space isn't very far removed from its smartphone efforts: a confusing blend of excellent exterior design and hardware with questionable software. It's not unusable by any means, but it does lack the pick-up-and-go usabili...
Bright, eye-catching design, Knockout display, Long-lasting battery life, Great price
Windows RT lacks power, Limited range of apps
All things considered, the Nokia Lumia 2520 is one of the most impressive tablets we've yet to see when it comes to its tactile, glossy design and that undeniably statement screen. Where it falls behind, as ever with Windows devices, is with its lack of a...
