Gadget watchers are thrilled to report Nokia Lumia 920 is now available for pre-order from U.S. retailer Best Buy via AT&T with a $149.99 price tag.

Best Buy has not announced a specific date for the Nokia 920 smartphone availability. The site merely states, "will ship when available." However, Microsoft is scheduled to hold a Windows Phone 8 press event on October 29th, so the expectation is that important announcements on Nokia Lumia 920 will be made by then.

Nokia Lumia 920 Release Date - Australia

It has earlier been reported that the Nokia Lumia 920 will be available via Telstra mobile contracts with its LTE network. Vodafone and Optus will sell the Lumia 820 model.

Release date for Australia is still quite foggy, but things should clear up before the month ends. It seems the Aussies who have been waiting to get a hold of Nokia's new flagship phone could make the Nokia 920 their holiday purchase.

Nokia Lumia 920 vs iPhone 5 on Twitter?

Twitter users are comparing the Nokia Lumia 920 with the Apple device iPhone 5. Here are their shout-outs:

Ata Qureshi ‏@ata_kaka: @DessspicableMe @hijaberella no im serious. Nokia Lumia 920 is way better than iphone5. Not sure if the phone is available in market yet

shihaaaaaaaaan ‏@BiscuitKudu: finally apple can stfu and pack their bags and go back home nokia is back..the new nokia lumina 920 is 1000 times better than the iphone5

Sanders Lauture: Just pre-ordered the Nokia Lumia 920. Can't wait.

Ellen Rose Griffin: Can't wait for the Nokia Lumia 920 to come out!! Better than the iPhone 5 and Galaxy 3S stuck together.

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