Rumors about the "big" device from Nokia went for six months. Heated by numerous rumors and teasers, the public wondered what kind of device it would be (there were even options for a tablet on a Windows Phone or laptop). All covers were dropped last October at
the Nokia World conference in Abu Dhabi, where we presented the first tablet
on Windows RT 8.1.

Not so long ago, the Nokia Lumia 2520 got to Russia, and in this regard, we decided to arrange a detailed review of this device.
Looking ahead, it is worth noting that the Nokia Lumia 2520 - does not immediately reveal itself. This is not a typical mobile device for consuming content, as one might have thought at first. Rather, it is a tablet with ample opportunities for its (content) creation. At the same time, we cannot say that Nokia Lumia 2520 was released with the expectation of replacing modern laptops. However, the ability to solve many working and creative tasks suggests that this tablet is more than just a gaming and entertainment platform - a kind of all-in-one device. But first things first.
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Housing
The design of the tablet Nokia Lumia 2520 is the embodiment of the stylistic decisions of the latest models of the Nokia Lumia line in the tablet device form factor.

The case material is traditional for our flagship devices polycarbonate. The tablet is available in black, blue, white and red, but in Russia the Nokia Lumia 2520 is only available in red and black. It is noteworthy that the Lumia 2520 differ not only in color, but also in the type of coating: the black model has a matte finish, and the red one is glossy.

However, even in red, the tablet does not look like a frivolous gadget. This is rather a catchy "high-tech", distinguishing it from the mass of competitive devices.
Almost the entire area of ​​the front panel occupies a 10.1-inch screen with Gorilla Glass 2 from Corning. Through it is visible front camera and information LED. In addition, the only visible elements on the front panel are the touch "Windows button" and speaker sockets.


Despite the large screen size, in the hands of the tablet does not seem cumbersome at all and leaves the impression of a gadget suitable for use on the go. This is confirmed by the actual dimensions of the device: 267 x 168 mm with a thickness of only 8.9 mm. The weight of the tablet is 615 grams.


On the monolithic back surface, only the eye of the main camera and the Nokia logo stand out. All other controls and data transfer to end. There are located: a button on / unlock, a slot for a memory card and a SIM card and an interface for connecting additional accessories.


You can also see microUSB 3.0 and microHDMI connectors, a standard 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones and a connector for connecting a charger. The latter, due to its shape, recalls the classic Nokia chargers.


Hardware capabilities
As we mentioned above, the screen diagonal is 10.1 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a density of 218 ppi. Like most Nokia smartphones, the Lumia 2520 LCD screen is based on IPS technology. From the "younger brothers" the novelty received
ClearBlack technology .

Due to the presence of additional layers, the ClearBlack screen allows you to minimize glare and keep the image saturated and readable. In practice, the Lumia 2520 in various lighting conditions (reading news feeds and social networks in public transport, using it as a navigator in the car, casual games at home and partially writing this post in the office) can be said that the screen readability always remained at a comfortable level.
On the quality indicators of the screen also work high brightness and wide corners of the matrix. The claimed brightness value is 650 nits (cd / m²), but in practice, the indicators can reach even higher values ​​(for example, in the Hi-Tech@Mail.ru test, the indicators were 731 nits (cd / m²)). Even with a directional light source on the tablet, you can work, for example, by holding it at an angle.

The next important point in the description of the Nokia Lumia 2520 filling is its “heart and brain” - a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. Nokia has become one of the first manufacturers who used this system-on-chip (SoC) for tablet computers in principle and in the field for devices on Windows 8.1 RT in particular.
The system itself is made using 28-nanometer technology. It includes: four Krait 400 computing cores operating at 2.2 GHz, Adreno 330, Hexagon v5 DSP graphics processor with 4G LTE support, USB 3.0 and Bluetooth, as well as the ability to display images on screens with a resolution of 2560 x 2048 pixels
Nokia Lumia 2520 by default is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory for the system, applications and user content. The microSD memory card slot will allow to increase the user's “personal” space by another 64 GB.
We'll talk about applications a little later, but in the context of performance it is worth noting that this configuration provides smooth multitasking. Especially considering the fact that applications retain all the functionality when switching between them.
Windows RT 8.1 in the Nokia Lumia 2520 also allows you to work in multi-window mode when applications share a single screen. This is very convenient, for example, if your news feed has moved into the social networking space. Now you don’t have to constantly switch between the browser and the Twitter event feed (VKontakte, Facebook), but open the links in a parallel window. Moreover, the size of these windows can be adjusted to your liking.

By the way, to work with Internet content, the device provides not only Wi-Fi, but also the 4G module mentioned above. This solution, we note, is not so common among tablets on Windows. If we talk about local data exchange between devices, then on this account in the "big" Lumia provides support for modern standards Bluetooth 4.0, microUSB 3.0 and even NFC.

The tablet is equipped with two built-in cameras: the main camera with Zeiss optics (!) Has a resolution of 6.7 megapixels, and the front one - 2 megapixels, while both cameras support recording in Full HD.
Through the use of the latest generation of components (in particular, the Snapdragon 800 system-on-chip, solid-state drive, etc.) and the features of Windows RT 8.1, the device is highly energy efficient. This, combined with the presence of a powerful battery with a capacity of 8120 mAh, provides up to 25 days of operation in standby mode and 11 hours of continuous video viewing.
Nokia Lumia 2520 is charged from a special charger and supports fast charging, allowing you to recharge a charge by 80% in just one hour.
In the conclusion of the review of the hardware capabilities of Nokia Lumia 2520, we propose to look at the results of benchmarks PC Benchmark, 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited, Disk Bencmark, GFXBench and nCore CPU Mark:
PC Benchmark
3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited
Disk bencmark
GFXBench
nCore CPU MarkWindows RT 8.1
There are many differences between Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1. If the first is designed for x86 / x64 architecture, then RT is exclusively for mobile ARM. This means that “classic” applications will not be able to run on the Nokia Lumia 2520.

However, if you look from the point of view of an ordinary tablet buyer and compare it to mobile OS, then Windows RT has several advantages.
Unlike other systems, file management in Windows RT is not implemented in the form of any complex third-party application, but is a “conductor” familiar to the eye.
The initial screen with tiles is sharpened by gestures and combines the information content of widgets and the simplicity of application icons.
If Windows 8.1 is installed on your main computer, the system automatically synchronizes its settings and applications (including their location on the home screen) with your Lumia 2520. To do this, just log in with your account.

But back to the point where we started talking about Windows RT 8.1.
Applications
Traditional arguments opponents of Windows RT - the lack of "classic" applications and a modest range of "Shop". However, classic Windows applications are not optimized for touch control, and the official application store is no longer small - 200,000 applications as of the end of 2013. Many major publishers and services have already released or are going to release their applications for the platform.
Many "gaming" giants, like Gameloft (Asphalt 8), Disney, Microsoft Studios began to confidently master the WinRT platform. The hardware capabilities of the Nokia Lumia 2520 are sufficient to cope with any of the modern tablet hits.

In the Lumia 2520, all of the above complements (familiar to Lumia smartphone owners) with an exclusive from Nokia. Currently, branded applications include: Nokia Camera, HERE Maps, Nokia Mix Radio, Nokia Stories, and a few more.
“Nokia Camera”, so loved by Lumia users, is an application for shooting with a user-friendly interface, fine-tuning of shooting parameters and high-quality frame processing. All of the above, of course, was optimized for the tablet.

This application allows you to make a choice: to provide the definition of parameters to the Nokia Camera algorithms or to adjust the white balance, focal length, ISO values, shutter speed and exposure at your discretion.
"HERE Maps" - detailed maps that have proven themselves not only on Nokia smartphones, but also on a
number of navigation systems of various automakers. The application has offline navigation mode. To do this, it is enough to load the cards into the device’s memory in advance. In online mode, dynamic real-time traffic data is available to the user. But HERE will be convenient to use not only for motorists, but also for pedestrians and people traveling by public transport, since HERE can also build such types of routes.
Nokia Stories is a different look at the photo gallery on your smartphone or tablet. Using HERE geolocation information, this application places icons of photos and videos on the world map to create a kind of “journey in pictures”.

Nokia Mix-Radio is a streaming audio service. It offers the user the opportunity to listen to music not only by performers and compositions, but also in special editorial as well as custom selections. The service can also work offline.

Also in the arsenal of the tablet from Nokia there is a simple tool for video editing Nokia Video Director, informational interactive “guide” on the My Nokia tablet and the application “Notifications from the operator”, which allows you to receive service messages from the telecom operator.

Nokia Lumia 2520 as a tool for work
We specifically brought this section beyond the scope of the applications, since we decided to take a look at the Nokia Lumia 2520 from a different point of view, namely as a replacement for a working laptop.
First of all, I would like to note that all owners of this tablet by default receive a basic Microsoft Office application package, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. Applications are no different from their x86 counterparts and the main tasks, such as creating tables or demonstrating presentations (recall the microHDMI connector), will be easy for Lumia 2520 users.

In addition to this, users can download corporate applications from the Store:
Lync for communication with colleagues, conferences, video calls,
SharePoint Newsfeed for receiving news and participating in discussions from SharePoint sites, as well as
Microsoft Power BI for constant access to Microsoft reports Office 365.
Microsoft Power BIAnother important point to use the Nokia Lumia 2520 in organizations is the ability of the Nokia Lumia 2520 to work in a corporate network using a VPN connection. Network settings are set through the general settings of the tablet.
For those whose work is somehow connected with Microsoft Dynamics,
Microsoft Dynamics CRM ,
Dynamics AX 2012 Approvals ,
Dynamics AX 2012 Expenses, and
Dynamics AX 2012 Timesheets will come to the rescue.
Microsoft Dynamics CRM is a “dashboard” for tracking and managing your organization's CRM database. The last three applications let you manage approvals, reports, and time sheets in Dynamics AX 2012. All applications are available for free in the Windows Application Store.
Also there you can find the
My Server 2012 and
My Server 2012 R2 app to work with Windows Server 2012 Essentials and Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, respectively. Through the interface of these applications, you can manage users, devices, alerts, and access shared files. In addition, the files that were recently accessed using the My Server application will even be available offline, which is convenient if you work with them on trips or, for example, in the subway.
To create simple applications, for example, for personal or corporate use, you can resort to using the Microsoft Project Siena application. To create a product catalog or an interactive FAQ, you do not need any special skills in writing code. Read more about how to work with this application can be read
here .

What else? Unfortunately, to list all the available applications for solving business problems using the Nokia Lumia 2520 is not enough, and a few posts. However, one thing is certain: there are professional applications in the Store — and in sufficient quantities. And it can be as convenient for any user functional appy, like the photo editor
Adobe Photoshop Express , and highly specialized and highly targeted applications like medical applications for working with data from the patient's
SAP EMR Unwired .
SpecificationsDimensions
Length: 168 mm
Width: 267 mm
Thickness2: 8.9 mm
Weight: 615 g
Display and user interface
Screen size: 10.1 "
Display Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080)
Display Specifications: Orientation Sensor, Frame Rate 60 Hz, Corning Gorilla 2 Glass, Wide Viewing Angle, Optimized for Outdoor Use
Display colors: TrueColor (24 bit / 16 million)
Aspect ratio: 16: 9
Pixel Density: 218 ppi
Display technology: ClearBlack, LCD IPS
Touchscreen Technology: Capacitive Multi-Touch
Brightness: 650 nits
Sensors: Ambient light sensor, Orientation sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Compass
Keyboard and input
User Input: Touch
Separate physical keys: Volume keys, On / off key
Connections
SIM Type: Micro-SIM
Charger connector: 2.5 mm charger connector
Audio and video connectors: 3.5 mm audio jack, HDMI-D (micro)
System Connectors: Micro-USB-AB
USB: USB 3.0
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Wi-Fi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n
WLAN Security: WPA2-Personal, WPA2-Enterprise
NFC: Sharing, Pairing
Data transfer
LTE3 frequencies: 3, 7, 20
Maximum data download speed in the LTE network: 150 Mbps
Maximum data transfer speed in LTE network: 50 Mbps
WCDMA network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz
The maximum data download speed on the WCDMA network: HSDPA is 42.2 Mbps
The maximum data transfer rate on the WCDMA: HSUPA network is 11.5 Mbps
GSM network: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz
Maximum data download speed in the GSM network: EGPRS 236.8 kbit / s
Maximum data sending speed in GSM network: EGPRS 236.8 kbps
Power management
Battery capacity: 8120 mAh
Removable battery: No
Standby time (maximum): 25 days.
CPU
Processor Name: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
Processor Type: Four 2.2 Hz Core
Memory
User Data Storage: In Device, Memory Card
RAM: 2 GB
Disk: 32 GB
Memory Card Type: MicroSD
Maximum memory card capacity: 64 GB
Performance characteristics
Features (personal organizer): Dictaphone, Calculator, Clock, Calendar, Alarm, OneNote
Applications for business: Lync (corporate instant messaging client): free download, SkyDrive for documents and notes, Office applications: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, OneNote, Microsoft Outlook
Supported document formats: Excel, PDF, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint
Software platform and user interface
Operating system: Windows RT
Software Version: Windows RT 8.1
Email and Messaging
Email Solution: Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, Mail for Exchange, Windows Live / Hotmail / Outlook.com
Email Protocol: IMAP4, POP3
Messaging Features: Instant Messaging
Security
Enterprise Security Features: Mobile VPN
General security features: Remote deletion of user data via the Internet, Device lock, Device password
Data Encryption: Encrypt user data for device
Browser and Internet
Browser: Internet Explorer 11
Photo sharing: Bluetooth sharing, Touch and share images or videos using NFC, Emailing as attachments, SkyDrive
Video sharing: Sharing videos using NFC, Sending videos to social networks and the Internet, SkyDrive
Wi-Fi hotspot: Up to 8 devices equipped with Wi-Fi
GPS and navigation
Navigation functions and services: HERE Maps
Navigation features: Save favorite destinations, Free maps, Location maps — shopping and transportation centers, Standalone maps, Download the latest maps via Wi-Fi, Free pedestrian navigation with turns, Save and sync favorites on HERE.com
GPS system features: Compass, A-GPS, A-GLONASS
Main camera
Main camera sensor size: 6.7 megapixels
Camera focus type: autofocus
Digital camera zoom: 4x
Optics ZEISS: Yes
Sensor size: 1 / 3.4 inches
Supported camera f / number: aperture: f / 1.9
Camera focal length: 26 mm
Minimum focus range of the camera: 10 cm
The format of images created by the camera: JPEG / Exif
Camera flash type: No flash
Photography
Shooting Modes: Video, Photography
View photos: Photo editor, Album, Photos from social networks, Nokia Stories
Auxiliary camera
Aperture number / aperture of the secondary camera: f / 2.4
Additional camera - other features: Wide-angle HD 1.2 megapixels, Photography, Video
Music
Music apps: Nokia music
DRM Support: OMA DRM 1
Features for working with sound: Playlists in the Music Player, Selection Criteria in the Music Player, Audio Streaming, Music Player, Volume, Multimedia Player, Virtual Surround Sound, Playback via Cloud music
Codecs: MP3, MIDI
Sound Format: MP4, AAC, MP3, M4A, WMA, MIDI, WMV
Record voice and audio files
Recording: Voice Recorder, Voice Commands
Sound Recording Formats: AAC, MP4
Sound Recording Codecs: AAC LC
Audio recording features: Mono
Video
Main camcorder
Camera video resolution: 1080p (Full HD, 1920 x 1080)
Frame rate of video recorded by camera: 30 fps
Video Playback Codecs: H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Playable video formats: MP4, ASF, WMV, 3GP, 3G2
Characteristics of the main video camera
Streaming video: Searching and playing videos on YouTube, Playing videos on specialized Internet sites in streaming mode
Auxiliary camcorder
Resolution additional video camera: 720p (HD, 1280 x 720)
Contents of delivery
Package Contents: Nokia Lumia 2520, Nokia AC-300 Travel Charger, Quick Start Guide, SIM Door Key