Verizon Nokia Lumia 2520 set to launch 3rd week of November, priced at $499

This morning we've received some confirmation from a trusted source about the Verizon Nokia Lumia 2520, the 10.1-inch Windows RT 8.1 tablet with the codename 'Sirius'. The tablet volition be Nokia'southward first Windows RT 8.i tablet, though certainly not the last as AT&T and others are expected to get the device too.

Pricing is set for $499, which matches Paul Thurrott's earlier reporting, and it should proceed sale to Verizon customers on Nov 17th (peradventure the 18th). Colors options available to customers include "black and ruddy" though it'south not articulate if those are separate options or just one. Information technology will feature 32 GB of internal storage with expandable memory.

Render of the Lumia 2520 (via WinSuper Site)

Information technology should be obvious that since Verizon will be selling this device, it volition characteristic an LTE radio for their 4G network. While the Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 will be an exciting Windows eight improver, neither device will have LTE, not at to the lowest degree until 2022.

The Lumia 2520, co-ordinate to Paul Thurrott and Tom Warren from the Verge, will feature a quad-core Qualcomm 8974 (ARM) chipset with a 10.1-screen 1920 ten 1080 IPS display. Information technology will also feature some unique and sectional software from Nokia, including 'StoryTeller'. The Lumia 2520 has also recently cleared the FCC, paving the fashion for side by side month'southward release.

Supposed Wallpaper for the Lumia 2520 (via ictech)

Finally, we can look a 6.7 megapixel photographic camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The device will come in at a very nimble 1.three pounds. The display will be geared towards outdoor readability, which sounds like Nokia's ClearBlack polarizer technology and the ability to increase effulgence significantly when needed.

The Verizon version (and presumably the AT&T one too) will be sold through the Microsoft Store. Our before reporting suggested an "early November" release for AT&T's version, though we don't take further details on an exact appointment at this time.

Nokia is expected to unveil the Lumia 2520 in less than two weeks at Nokia World in Abu Dhabi. We'll be in full forcefulness on the floor of the effect for all-day live coverage.

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