Which OS Interests You Most?

[Rabid_Gypsy]

I am most interested in Android. I like that it is always developing and updates and patches OTA (hello MS). I am loving all of the WM 6.5.x builds I'm seeing, but they only seem to be tweaks and fixes on previous builds, not really new.

[Okeif_ObD]

I'm most interested in the Windows Mobile/Phone platform – maybe because I've used it for nearly a decade. But, I've had a chance to work/play with all the other OSes and, time after time, I stick with WinMo. One could argue that it's out of comfort, but I feel it's more that WinMo has the flexibility to be the exact device I want/need; depending on h/w.

I truly feel that the most recent innovator in that group would have to be the iPhoneOS (not necessarily 3.1). I give props to the others for changing course quickly, and some for coming out of nowhere.

WebOS (mostly the latest) gets the most under-rated – I think palm has the potential to steal any of RIM’s thunder for good, and hopefully they’ll have learned from any number of RIM’s mistakes (i.e. data blackouts, etc.).

I would have to give the most deflating/overhyped to Android--I really thought you and I could have something special, but it was not to be.

And most lackluster goes to RIM's Blackberry--to me it is the epitome of minimalist pocketpc/pda/phone. It’s okay for (some) business but only so-so for everyday life.


But, that's just me.

[gprimr1]

Windows Mobile 6.5 has the ability to do Over the Air patching and firmware upgrades. Windows Mobile 6.1 supported over the air patching but I don't think the functionality was ever used.

I'm most interested in Windows mobile 7. They have now seen that the smart phone isn't just something suite and tie businessmen carry, that it's something for all groups and ages.

What concerns me the most about Android and Iphone are the push towards keyboardless phones. The only people I've met who like touch screen only phones are apple fanboys.

[MrGoodtunes]

Welp, I'm no Apple fanboy. Quite the opposite, as I have a passionate hatred against the closed minded way iPhone, iPot, iTunes, etc. 'encourage' use of Apple's hardware, not to mention how they milk customers with updates. Whew, glad I got that off my chest! Now, this is supposed to mean I want to lug a physical keyboard? No way! Virtual keyboard is way better for me. Oh yeah, this thread is re OS's. I'm for any OS that allows lots of choice, supports all kinds of apps from business to play and everything inbetween. This rules out iPhone, as it allows, for example, only 1 music player. (Puke!) BB's totally out for too many reasons to begin listing. WebOS is too limited and is bearly growing. Android is slick, but apps are mostly toys so far. Maybe 'droid will eventually be robust though, given the fast rate of its growth. But, at least for now and the foreseeable future, WinMo is the only OS that gives me what I want and need. Anything else would be taking a step down for me.

[wudstock54]

I own an ATT Fuze, Treo Pro, BB 8330, Palm Pre and Palm Pixi. I've always been a Windows Mobile user and really like the ability to customize, etc. My problem is WM gets "stale" to me. It doesn't offer alot of "wow" factor and alot of the apps are cartoonish. I've been using webos mostly for the past few months and I haven't noticed a drop off in productivity as far as work goes. I do miss the combination of D-pad and touch functions I have on the fuze and treo pro. I'm trying to convince myself to try Android but haven't spoken with any users to get their input. I suppose I'll always have a WM phone but overall have really enjoyed webos. What kind of life would I have without constant WM destruction/construction? My wife asked me the other day, "Why do you tear your phone up everynight just to fix it again?". Oh, I almost forgot, other than email, the BB OS is of no interest to me. Way to old and dated in my humble opinion.

[tristtkd]

I was always a fan of windows mobile due to my first phone being a blackjack but after using an HTC Dream I quickly switched over to the pastry side. Sadly my Dream was stolen 3 months ago and I reverted back to an X1. Although flashing Roms has kept my interest in the X1 up I still feel myself hungering for Android again, or possibly a Symbian device (e71) for one handed use.

[lov2xlr8]

I'm really liking windows 6.5, I this it has the potential to be unbeatable but there isn't enought effort being put on it.

as for android, I'm just waiting for it to becoma as "costumizable" as WM and a device with plenty of power to make it smooth as butter and I think I'll end up switching

[brownhornet]

At this point

1. Android
2. Iphone 4G
3. WebOS
4. WinMO

my current lineup...

1. WebOS (basically the best OS out there and most underrated due to hardware issues)
2. WM7
3. Android
4. IPhone 4th Gen

... No interest at all for Bada, 6.5.x, or Blackberry

[GirlGoneGeek]

I am just happy to see WM winning in this poll