Windows Phone 7 Discussion

[Certs]

I was pleasantly surprised to see it was MUCH more than an iphone copy. In fact, its not like the iPhone UI at all upon initial glance. Haven't seen enough to tell if that's the case all they way around, but I was very impressed with it.

I don't think they're too late into the game to be successful, but I do think they're late. Not to mention the fact that this STILL won't be available for at least 7-8 months. Lots of people have moved on, and they really should have aimed for a June release to try and capture some of those iPhone 3G buyers coming off contract.

I haven't had time to watch the video yet, but can anyone tell me if its true that this OS won't multitask 3rd party apps?

[Dr.8820]

Originally Posted by Certs

I haven't had time to watch the video yet, but can anyone tell me if its true that this OS won't multitask 3rd party apps?

i can't say that it's true, but that's what i keep reading. hopefully, that and flash will be added by the time it's actually released.

[Deimoss]

Originally Posted by Dr.8820

i can't say that it's true, but that's what i keep reading. hopefully, that and flash will be added by the time it's actually released.

So people coming off the Touch Pro after two years get to upgrade to a Windows 7 Series Device, that is beyond awesome, Here's hoping Sprint nails a nice 7 device for launch and make it worth!!

Got a stack of cash burning a whole in my pocket till holidays 2010

[Tim Smith]

Originally Posted by Deimoss

So people coming off the Touch Pro after two years get to upgrade to a Windows 7 Series Device, that is beyond awesome, Here's hoping Sprint nails a nice 7 device for launch and make it worth!!

Got a stack of cash burning a whole in my pocket till holidays 2010

Yeah the wait is going to be rough. One potential positive is maybe it'll give developers and Microsoft a chance to have an assload of bad ass apps ready when this launches. According to their blog Marketplace will allow users to install to their sd cards so if that carries over that'll add to the potential awesome.

[smoove21]

Originally Posted by gimme5

Last thing: I like how, no matter how you cut my post, you make sure to include "Great post, Smoove!" in the quote

lol actually it wasn't on purpose..however I do like how you and I are able to discuss this topic without ANY negative comments AT ALL. I appreciate that you're open minded and you do at least read/listen to my views and take them into consideration before responding

[VW]

Originally Posted by Deimoss

So people coming off the Touch Pro after two years get to upgrade to a Windows 7 Series Device, that is beyond awesome, Here's hoping Sprint nails a nice 7 device for launch and make it worth!!

Got a stack of cash burning a whole in my pocket till holidays 2010

I imagine this Microsoft device will require a simply everything plan ... Grrr

I thought it looked pretty nice, although I wasnt a fan of the blue tiles. Do something dynamic with those as well. Also throw in Bing Turn By Turn navigation ala Android, multitasking and some backwards compatibility. Ill buy.

Zune Software is greeeaatt..much better than iTunes. Wireless sync for podcasts is the bees-knees.

Having said that... (A little off topic) Android on Sprint sucks. When is HTC or another manu going to release a decent Android phone on Sprint?

[Noir]

well I thought this was initially built on ce 7. its built on ce 6 which is a good thing
meizu m8 has a plethora of apps ported from wince 5.2 and cabs on windows mobile to be ported ot that device

it may be a good thing for this core

[gcianc]

Originally Posted by Malatesta

Actually, I never said WP7 would be a "really expensive feature phone" but said that Pink/Turtle/Pure were high end feature phones and what we see at MWC would be the "true" WP7 smartphones. So far I think that is 100% correct.

And I take offense at the "reaching for webhits" bit. We clearly differentiate rumor from fact on our site and don't drag posts out to get repeat hits.

sorry but letting the msmobiles clowns - UNEDITED - post on your front page is ample proof.

you can do better. much, much, much better.

Pink is without a doubt a teen/tween phone series (somewhat based on a the new wm7 kernel that won't run wm7 apps obviously due to hardware and marketing limitations) that WILL no doubt be popular if properly MARKETED. Especially since carriers (USA) force $20/mo or $30/mo data plans on any phone with more than 0-9, send/stop keys. Tweens don't want old-man blackberries or super(geek)phones (droid/wm6). They text like mo'fos 24/7 and dabble in facebook while listening to free mp3s and playing games. They don't post on forums either. They can do with probably 90 minutes a month too.

A couple of days ago you guys posted a roadmap of rumors and keep citing some code where HTC will disable WP7 for Sense. THAT'S NOT HAPPENING. Talking about separate ZUNE phones, Media & business editions (come on did anyone really think zune services/store would be omitted from wp7.. it's their frikin' bridge to media revenue along with games now that phones can handle the graphics). Re-read this
http://wmpoweruser.com/?p=12261

I just don't get how out of touch you can be with what is happening unless it's milking web traffic. Sorry.

[nanoware]

Originally Posted by Deimoss

So people coming off the Touch Pro after two years get to upgrade to a Windows 7 Series Device, that is beyond awesome, Here's hoping Sprint nails a nice 7 device for launch and make it worth!!

Got a stack of cash burning a whole in my pocket till holidays 2010

sprint premiere customers get a upgrade every year , i cant wait since i got my tp2 last december

[Tiberius85]

I dont care how little customization WP7 has. If the sluggishness and behavior of my TP2 makes me want to smash it against the wall, it needs to be fixed. If lack of customization is the key to a unified UX, so be it. I love my Zune HD and wish everyday since I bought it that it was my phone.