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Nokia Lumia 900

Since I was signing a two year contract while changing providers this weekend, I thought why not get a subsidized phone?  So I am now trying to acquaint myself with a new Nokia Lumia 900 phone.  While Windows 7.5 Mango is very pretty, I am missing the tried and true Symbian S60 on my Nokia e5 already.  Here are some things conspicuously missing from Windows 7.5 Mango: No storage device mode, syncs only limited file types through Zune or SkyDrive No application installs except through the Marketplace No file browser No Google Maps (see 2) So I am slowly finding alternatives to my preferred methods. It is frustrating, slow and the learning curve is very steep.  Also I have a nagging, as yet unfounded, doubt about adequate battery life. On the plus side: The hardware has great design,  aesthetics and build quality The Windows 7.5 UI is unique, attractive and well integrated with the apps The screen is huge and touch sensitive; both are very new to me and exceedingly cool. The