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slayerjm 11-07-2010 09:54 AM

Best Windows 7 phone
 
Hi my name is Roger and new to PPCGeeks... Very informative... Whichs windows 7 phone would you say is best value for money? Want to switch from my blackberry!!!!

demonlordoftheround 11-07-2010 04:17 PM

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It is really going to depend on what features you want such as a physical keyboard.

MrGoodtunes 11-12-2010 04:36 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
Can't blame you for wanting to switch from BB! As I see it, all the WP7 devices are pretty good deals for what they cost relative to other new smartphones. So it comes down to what the demonlord said: Features you want

Here's a place where you can look at all WP7 devices available in USA:
Compare and buy | Windows Phone 7

AZTECHKA 11-12-2010 05:14 PM

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The other major consideration is your choices. What phones does your carrier offer and which phones do your carrier's competition offer and are you willing to switch carriers.
Good luck bro.
p.

Oridus 11-16-2010 01:55 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
Welcome to PPCGeeks! We're glad to see you coming over to the Windows platform, but like the others have said, it's going to be down to the fact of what you like in a cellular device. Outstanding screen? Physical Keyboard? Great Sound? Screen Size? Carrier Preference? All of these will factor in.

ppclover2 11-21-2010 12:35 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
i too am interested in this...im debating between the hd7 and 7 pro...i think i will need a physical keyboard but if other specs outweigh a physical keyboard i dont mind parting with one...screen size is a factor, i dont want something thats nice to watch videos from but nothing huge like the evo (yes i know the hd7 but like the keyboard issue i dont mind going big if i am able to get use it it)

darren.wlsn1 11-21-2010 01:07 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by slayerjm (Post 1989851)
Hi my name is Roger and new to PPCGeeks... Very informative... Whichs windows 7 phone would you say is best value for money? Want to switch from my blackberry!!!!

like others said, what is your goal for the phone? whats available from your carrier now?
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Originally Posted by ppclover2 (Post 2000149)
i too am interested in this...im debating between the hd7 and 7 pro...i think i will need a physical keyboard but if other specs outweigh a physical keyboard i dont mind parting with one...screen size is a factor, i dont want something thats nice to watch videos from but nothing huge like the evo (yes i know the hd7 but like the keyboard issue i dont mind going big if i am able to get use it it)

well your with sprint and if your staying with them your choices are limited for now to pro7 or the lg phone if thats even true about it.

Biggzz 11-22-2010 09:40 AM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
I'm rocking a Samsung Focus. The Samoled screen is fantastic.

DavidinCT 11-22-2010 03:31 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
Do you really want to know what is the BEST WP7 phone ?

It's the one that is coming out in 6 months that you don't have yet.....<g>

sorry I had to...

nrfitchett4 11-29-2010 12:21 AM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ppclover2 (Post 2000149)
i too am interested in this...im debating between the hd7 and 7 pro...i think i will need a physical keyboard but if other specs outweigh a physical keyboard i dont mind parting with one...screen size is a factor, i dont want something thats nice to watch videos from but nothing huge like the evo (yes i know the hd7 but like the keyboard issue i dont mind going big if i am able to get use it it)

I thought no keyboard would be an issue on my hd7 and it really wasn't. Swype was nice to have and made the transition easier.
For the hd7, no swype, but the keyboard is much better than the stock one on the hd2 and esp. in landscape for banging out texts, it works well enough. It isn't a hardware KB by any stretch but I don't think I could go back to a fat phone. Word correction works very well on the wp7 as well.

johnrankin 12-09-2010 02:03 AM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
The Omnia 7 comes with a processor running at 1 GHz and a 5MP camera and regulation. The interesting change here is that Samsung chose AMOLED, rather than LCD technology. Other implementations of Nice include an FM radio, recording 720p HD video and 1500mAh battery should not be too bad ..

murtynvr 12-12-2010 05:08 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
my personal reviews.. hd7 viewing angles reviews were bad. surround effect was not worth the weight. venue pro form factor especially vertical key board did not appeal to me. LG's photo quality reviews were bad.

I went for focus coz it sold me on Super Amoled, not small not big 4 inch screen. quality of camera. However bit plasticky was really to the extent of holy plastic!!!. I dropped the phone right on the second day.. if you got to go for focus, be prepared to handle it gently.

I will be missing keyboard however could not wait until tp3.. and was not sure about the config whether i will like it or not.

However i am happy with the purchase switching from TP2, it feels me differently. HTC's build quality is good however weight was my concern. Focus is slim and light. Screen is gorgeous. build quality is poor.

gTen 12-12-2010 06:21 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by murtynvr (Post 2012287)
my personal reviews.. hd7 viewing angles reviews were bad. surround effect was not worth the weight. venue pro form factor especially vertical key board did not appeal to me. LG's photo quality reviews were bad.

I went for focus coz it sold me on Super Amoled, not small not big 4 inch screen. quality of camera. However bit plasticky was really to the extent of holy plastic!!!. I dropped the phone right on the second day.. if you got to go for focus, be prepared to handle it gently.

I will be missing keyboard however could not wait until tp3.. and was not sure about the config whether i will like it or not.

However i am happy with the purchase switching from TP2, it feels me differently. HTC's build quality is good however weight was my concern. Focus is slim and light. Screen is gorgeous. build quality is poor.

Being plastic does not mean poor build quality..for a device to be "Good" build quality would require it to be fully metal..if tis not fully metal and a hybrid of plastic and metal, when you drop the phone the added weight will break the plastic...on the other hand fully plastic makes it lighter and actually less likely to break...its simple physics...

murtynvr 12-12-2010 07:32 PM

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agree. being plastic does not mean poor build. i meant they should have considered the slippery side of it and done something about it.

Oridus 12-13-2010 03:23 PM

I have been able to use my surround for a few days now.... I am loving it. I just wish that this application that is like tapatalk had a landscape mode.

Sent from my HTC Surround using Board Express Pro for WP7.

jessiethe3rd 12-23-2010 04:50 AM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
I have an LG Optimus 7 - great phone - AWESOME build quality... excellent marketplace apps... pretty darn good screen... I don't need a keyboard with the way the onscreen keyboard works - Microsoft did that good of a job.

With all that stated the Samsung Focus has the most sexual appeal of any WP7 device. As soon as you see it there's nothing that comes close to the way the screen shines. It's not a particularly acurate screen but good lord is it saturatedly beautiful.

harrywills 12-27-2010 03:47 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
The Omnia 7 comes with a 1 GHz processor and a 5MP camera and regulation. The interesting twist here is that Samsung chose AMOLED, rather than LCD technology. Other implementations of Nice includes an FM radio, recording 720p HD video and 1500mAh battery should not be so bad .

nrfitchett4 12-29-2010 10:06 PM

Re: Best Windows 7 phone
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jessiethe3rd (Post 2018664)
I have an LG Optimus 7 - great phone - AWESOME build quality... excellent marketplace apps... pretty darn good screen... I don't need a keyboard with the way the onscreen keyboard works - Microsoft did that good of a job.

With all that stated the Samsung Focus has the most sexual appeal of any WP7 device. As soon as you see it there's nothing that comes close to the way the screen shines. It's not a particularly acurate screen but good lord is it saturatedly beautiful.

yeah, the problem is that the s amoled screen is causing problems in some of the apps like netflix where people are complaining about the colors.

jessiethe3rd 01-02-2011 03:42 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nrfitchett4 (Post 2026509)
yeah, the problem is that the s amoled screen is causing problems in some of the apps like netflix where people are complaining about the colors.

I guess "problem" would mean that it works but they don't like the way saturation works? It works fine - the colors are not accurate but it does look pretty good IMO.


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