Windows phones might not be extremely popular in the market, but they still have a sizeable fan following. Now, with Microsoft's latest flagships devices- Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL, there's lots to look forward to in the world of Windows. Now, even though the accessories market for Windows smartphones is extremely limited, here are 7 accessories that you can get, to enhance your Windows phone experience.
Satechi Cortana button
A button to call up your digital assistant, this nifty little device is definitely every geek's fantasy. With the push of a single button, users with Windows 10 powered smartphones/tablets will be able to call up Cortana from a distance of 40 meters. Attach the button to your keychain, steering wheel, or dashboard to conveniently access your smartphone or tablet when it's out of reach. Priced at $22 (Rs. 1467), you can buy the Cortana Button from a number of online retailers.
JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker
Although this one is hard to come by now, the JBL PowerUp wireless charging speaker works with any Qi enabled Lumia device. Most Lumia devices like Lumia 810, Lumia 830, Lumia 920, etc come with wireless Qi charging capabilities. With the Powerup's wireless charging feature, users can play their favourite tunes via Bluetooth and wirelessly charge their devices through the dock. Just tap your phone against the speaker to connect, charge and stream music seamlessly. The JBL PowerUp Wireless Charging Speaker is priced anywhere between $83 to $100 (Rs, 5,500 - Rs. Rs. 6,671) approximately, and can be ordered from Amazon U.S.
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Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate
Made for the Lumia 920 and 1520, this wireless charging plate can charge any Qi enabled Lumia devices easily. All you need to do is place the device on the plate and let it remain untill your desired charge capacity is achieved. Priced at Rs. 2,399, you can easily obtain the Nokia DT-900 Wireless Charging Plate from Flipkart.
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Microsoft Display Dock
Have you recently bought Microsoft's new flagship devices- the Lumia 950, Lumia 950 XL? If you have, you must know that you can now turn your phone into a PC, by docking it to the Display Dock. Plug your Lumia 950 or 950 XL into a Display Dock and the external monitor starts up. The keyboard and mouse are ready to go, and with a 60 FPS refresh rate. All this is priced at Rs. 5,999. Ready to convert your phone to a PC?
ScreenBeam Mini2 Continuum Edition
No, this is not the same as the display dock that Microsoft showed off at the launch of the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. This is better. Just like the Microsoft Display Dock, the ScreenBeam Mini2 Continuum Edition converts any Windows 10 device to a monitor and gives users the ability to make any screen function like a Windows PC. The only difference is that the ScreenBeam does this wirelessly. The adapter enables Miracast and Intel Wi-Di wireless display for smartphones, tablets and laptops. Users can plug a keyboard, a mouse or wireless keyboard and mouse dongle, into the ScreenBeam and then the device will relay the keyboard and mouse input back to your phone. Priced anywhere between $59 to $69 (Rs. 3,800 to Rs. 4,606), this little stick-like device is extremely hard to procure, because of its popularity. Till then, you can keep scouring online retailers or get your NRI relatives to buy you one from the U.S.
SumacLife Workouts Sports Armband Case
The SumacLife Workouts Sports Armband Case can house almost any Lumia device, but it is especially designed for Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320. If you are a runner or a gym enthusiast then all you need to do is strap on your Lumia device to your arm, attach a pair of wired/wireless earphones, and get to work! The SumacLife Workouts Sports Armband Case costs a mere Rs. 599 and can be bought from Amazon India.
Belkin USB-A to Type-C USB cable
The Belkin USB A to USB C Charging Cable is a great tool to have if you are using the Lumia 950 or Lumia 950 XL devices. The cable lets you charge your USB C device as well as sync your photos, music and data to your existing laptop at transfer speeds of 480 Mbps. Prices start at Rs. 1,100, and the cable is available on Flipkart.