Microsoft Lumia 550

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http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_550-7612.php

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Quelques photos du 550 et de ses grands frères sur http://wmpoweruser.com/hands-on-with-the-lumia-950-xl-lumia-950-and-lumia-550/

 

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It's impossible to deny Microsoft's influential position in the entry-level smartphone market over the last few years. The company has always managed to deliver compelling budget packages at hard-to-beat prices.

While success has never been a given for any low-end smartphone, Microsoft seems to have perfected the formula. A light and resource-efficient OS such as Windows Phone has certainly helped. Microsoft's devices are typically capable of matching and beating the speed and performance of their Android peers with less processing power and RAM.

The Microsoft Lumia 550 however is the first budget smartphone to run Windows 10 - which marks a new stage in mobile software for the Redmond company and a step towards platform convergence. It's too big a step though for the Microsoft Lumia 550 but even without the Continuum support, the phone isn't without its merits.

To begin with, the 4.7" screen has Gorilla Glass 3 and 720p resolution, which is quite a confidence booster at this price point. There's LTE support as well and a 5MP front-facer - a feature Microsoft carries from the previous generation. The exterior hasn't radically changed and the polycarbonate case is simple and practical. While it may not be the best choice for the flagship Lumia 950, the plastic finish is perfectly fitting the budget Lumia 550.

 

http://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_lumia_550-review-1352.php