Microsoft discounts Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL devices, bundles Display Dock

Microsoft is having another sale for its unnapreciated Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL Windows Phones. This time, they're bundling the display dock which enables the Continuum feature that lets you use your smartphone as a desktop PC. This is likely in anticipation of the release of HP's Elite X3, which is an enterprise-focused smartphone that takes the Continuum ideal to another level with desktop and notebook accessories that run entirely on the phone's processor.

In Canada, the Lumia 950 is now $599.00 and the larger, more powerful Lumia 950 XL is $649.00, both come with the Display Dock. The phone version of the Anniversary Update has still to be released to Windows Phone but overall, these are solid devices. I've been enjoying the camera capabilities of my Lumia 950 with its 20 MP sensor and Zeiss optics as well as the great software inherited from Nokia.

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Microsoft discounts Lumia 950 XL by $150, price in Canada is now $699

Microsoft's flagship Lumia 950 XL phablet is currently on sale for CAD $699.00 with a $150.00 discount on the octa-core 5.7-inch smartphone that brings many of the advantages of previous Nokia flagships including wireless charging, a 20 megapixel camera with OIS, expandable storage as well as the ability to run a desktop version of Windows using Continuum and a display dock accessory (this only runs Office, some universal apps and the Edge browser right now). 

Microsoft has been discounting and bundling both the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL (even bundling the smaller smartphone for free if one bought the phablet). This latest move is aimed at clearing inventory and getting more people to buy these Windows Phones perhaps in anticipation of new hardware.

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Microsoft Store offering a buy one-take one deal on Lumia 950 Windows Phone

If you've been pining for one of the flagship Lumia 950 smartphones, now may be the time to pull the trigger as the Microsoft Store is offering the a free Lumia 950 for every unlocked Lumia 950 XL you buy. This is a great way to move the expensive yet powerful Windows Phone flagships. The Microsoft Store states that -Limited-time offer: Get an Unlocked Lumia 950 (Black) for FREE‡ when you buy this Lumia 950 XL ($749 in savings).

Both Lumias sport Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processors, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of onboard memory and the ability to run Windows Continuum which can push the OS and some universal apps to a connected display, mouse and keyboard, creating a makeshift desktop running from a phone. You also get exceptional 20MP cameras with 4K video recording. Lumia 950 XL is 5.7-inches while the Lumia 950 is a 5.2-inch device.

Microsoft has been down on the future of Windows Phone for the time being but there's an undeniable group of users who don't mind the app gap in Windows Phone (or who simply don't care for having ports of the trendier apps), this could be the deal they are waiting for. This deal is valid for one week, or through May 1, 2016, or while supplies last. 

Unlocked Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones available for preorder from Microsoft Store

Microsoft's new Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL Windows 10 smartphones are now available for preorder from Microsoft's online store. The devices are expected to ship on November 25 and will be featuring the latest build of Windows 10 running on smartphones. The 5.2" Lumia 950 costs $749.00 while the larger 5.7" Lumia 950 XL costs $849.99 and should work with all Canadian carriers.

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