An image of samples of Microsoft Lumia 650 (Photo : YouTube/ Btekt)
After months of speculation, Microsoft has just launched Lumia 650, a Smartphone claimed to be the best Lumia in the market currently. However, Lumia 650 lacks continuum, which is one of the best features of Windows 10 mobile.
Apparently, despite being a budget-friendly device, Microsoft Lumia 650 will not allow users to connect it to an external monitor with the purpose of using it as a full-fledged computer. Usually, the continuum feature enables the user to boost their productivity by using peripherals such as a keyboard and a mouse through the Display Dock.
According to Slash Gear, the hardware requirements for continuum discard Lumia 650 compatibility. It appears that a device requires a minimum of 2GB of RAM, plus a high-end processor to prop up the feature.
However, an official Microsoft spokesman revealed that the issue was beyond the compatibility. He told the publication that the company was planning to deliver the most productive Windows 10 devices at all price points and hence for the Lumia 650, the objective was to make a beautiful device that would be affordable for businesspersons.
According to the spokesman's message, Microsoft was intending to give customers smart business tools including One Drive integration, Cortana and seamless Office in Lumia 650's price range. The company, therefore, encouraged users who were seeking for continuum to explore the Lumia 950 or the Lumia 950XL devices.
Regardless of lacking the continuum feature, Microsoft Lumia 650 boasts a 5-inch OLED display integrating a screen resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels. The device also houses a quad-core Snapdragon 212 processor clocked at 1.3 GHz, 1GB of RAM, a whopping 16GB of internal storage, an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel selfie camera, GSM Arena reported.
The Lumia 650 also enjoys additional business-oriented features common in the Windows 10 mobile. It offers support for Microsoft business applications like 365 and runs the latest Microsoft Office apps.
Microsoft plans to release the Lumia 650 in several markets in Europe on Feb. 18 at a price of only $199. Along with the latest rumors, this device may be the "last Lumia" to be released this year.
Watch a clip of Microsoft Lumia 650 full specs;
