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Thanks Darren. This would be a good thread to keep open as developments occur. At this point, I'm not going with Windows Phone 7 in its locked down mode. Maybe Mango and other developments will encourage another look.

I'm curious though about Microsoft's strategy. From what I'm reading and seeing about Windows 8 for desktops and laptops, MS will be incorporating some of Zune's and Phone 7's features into the OS, but retaining what users like about Win 7 and earlier versions. Backward compatibility is assured. I wish MS had done the same with Phone 7.