What do you think of Windows Phone 7?

[kabuk1]

Originally Posted by gTen

Our complaint is not with the OS, microsoft can release whatever OS they want..but why did they have to name in WM7 meaning next version of windows mobile? That is our complaint, they SHOULD have just gave that OS a new name like palm did and dual track continuing windows mobile and this OS under a different brand. But putting this OS as 7 does not look good.

How would you feel if windows 8 comes out and your OS is one used on a 20$ barby computer? That is what makes most people bitter. The brand "Windows" in general should be associated with a PC, not a dumbphone.

And some people claim there will be media edition and business edition but I find that hard to believe as that would make a lot of confusion, more then people would like.

Yes- excellent analogy. What if the next version of Windows(or Mac OS whatever, or Linux) came out looking like something off a Leapster? WM7 looks like something you'd find on a higher-end Firefly or a Nickelodeon phone. I can't believe anyone would be okay with a 'new & improved' version of anything being DUMBED DOWN. Its an insult to our collective intelligence, really. Even on the video the guy is saying this new version is not aimed at business users, but at everyone else. Translation: "Since you're all too stupid to operate regular Windows Mobile, here's a much more idiot-friendly version for ya!"

They need to release this as a separate 'consumer edition' & keep the classic version for people who need more than just a glorified Sidekick.

[champ052005]

Originally Posted by p-slim

they've showed off what they really needed to. they've said that custom ui's will not be available. As for custom roms, I don't care for them, the reason we run custom roms is to make our phones more functional, if the phone works right out of the box what do we need custom roms for, backrounds, colors, wallpapers, and so forth will be customizable. Multi tasking, people are putting too much on it, the program doesn't actually close, it pauses or freezes. in the video i posted, the operator opened a program, went to the home screen, then went back into an app and it was at the same place, it didnt load all over again. Of course they probably still have some features that they haven't shown, but they have shown off everything that was a neccessity to see how it was going to function. Of course it will be able to be unlocked eventually, just like the iphone or android, but what is that really going to do for functionality? just like with android, rooting your phone only allows you to install certain apps and overclocking processor, but the os' doesn't change. We will probably be able to unlock and install whatever programs you want as well, but without unlocking it or jailbreaking it, right out of the box it makes the most sense to only allow apps from the windows marketplace, so i'm banking on that rumor being true.

Yea I completely agree with the custom roms part. Its ironic because the people that were thinking about going to Android said that they wanted a phone that works out of the box. But now some people are saying, wait, I want to flash roms. haha.

I think they only showed the features that is going to wow the average consumer. Lets face it, everyone on PPC Geeks is not the average consumer. We are all tech savvy and want the latest and greatest. But if Microsoft wants to regain lost market share, then they have to appeal to the common consumer.

I feel like they are still holding back a good amount of information. For instance, we haven't even seen the phone features yet lol. After the unveiling, I was like "wait a minute, what about the phone?" We haven't seen the apps or xbox integration. (Although that engadget review touched up on it.) And of course the Office suite, I feel like Microsoft will have a conference for that alone. I want to know about the e-mail integration and the works.

I know Microsoft started completely from scratch but can you see them messing up the business aspects of WM? I dont know, I really hope they don't and that the features you and I are accustomed to don't vary too much.

[Young_breedent]

Originally Posted by kabuk1

Yes- excellent analogy. What if the next version of Windows(or Mac OS whatever, or Linux) came out looking like something off a Leapster? WM7 looks like something you'd find on a higher-end Firefly or a Nickelodeon phone. I can't believe anyone would be okay with a 'new & improved' version of anything being DUMBED DOWN. Its an insult to our collective intelligence, really. Even on the video the guy is saying this new version is not aimed at business users, but at everyone else. Translation: "Since you're all too stupid to operate regular Windows Mobile, here's a much more idiot-friendly version for ya!"

They need to release this as a separate 'consumer edition' & keep the classic version for people who need more than just a glorified Sidekick.

it sounds to me like you already had your mind made up before they released WP7. No matter what they would of showed, you would of bashed it. They could of went with more colors and gloss and then you would of said they are copying andriod. You can't please someone who doesn't want to be pleased. All the stuff your saying is just BS. This looks nothing like a "higher-end Firefly or a Nickelodeon phone". Get the hell out of here with that. Honestly we haven't seen enough yet to decide how good or how bad it will be. Simplifying something isn't always a bad thing you people need to get that through your head. This UI actually looks futuristic and i can't wait to see what is in store. Go get an iPhone or an Andriod if you don't like it, and leave us WP7 people alone seriously

[mizofizo]

Originally Posted by gTen

Our complaint is not with the OS, microsoft can release whatever OS they want..but why did they have to name in WM7 meaning next version of windows mobile? That is our complaint, they SHOULD have just gave that OS a new name like palm did and dual track continuing windows mobile and this OS under a different brand. But putting this OS as 7 does not look good.

How would you feel if windows 8 comes out and your OS is one used on a 20$ barby computer? That is what makes most people bitter. The brand "Windows" in general should be associated with a PC, not a dumbphone.

And some people claim there will be media edition and business edition but I find that hard to believe as that would make a lot of confusion, more then people would like.

Originally Posted by kabuk1

Yes- excellent analogy. What if the next version of Windows(or Mac OS whatever, or Linux) came out looking like something off a Leapster? WM7 looks like something you'd find on a higher-end Firefly or a Nickelodeon phone. I can't believe anyone would be okay with a 'new & improved' version of anything being DUMBED DOWN. Its an insult to our collective intelligence, really. Even on the video the guy is saying this new version is not aimed at business users, but at everyone else. Translation: "Since you're all too stupid to operate regular Windows Mobile, here's a much more idiot-friendly version for ya!"

They need to release this as a separate 'consumer edition' & keep the classic version for people who need more than just a glorified Sidekick.

A lot of people think that Windows 7 is that OS...

I think you're confusing the difference between complicated/old and something that is well designed. Fully Functional != Complicated

[AZTECHKA]

Originally Posted by kabuk1

Yes- excellent analogy. What if the next version of Windows(or Mac OS whatever, or Linux) came out looking like something off a Leapster? WM7 looks like something you'd find on a higher-end Firefly or a Nickelodeon phone. I can't believe anyone would be okay with a 'new & improved' version of anything being DUMBED DOWN. Its an insult to our collective intelligence, really. Even on the video the guy is saying this new version is not aimed at business users, but at everyone else. Translation: "Since you're all too stupid to operate regular Windows Mobile, here's a much more idiot-friendly version for ya!"

They need to release this as a separate 'consumer edition' & keep the classic version for people who need more than just a glorified Sidekick.

I agree... This is why they should have kept WM7 and WP Series 7 SEPARATELY... They should have called this the Zune Phone and everything would be just great for all of us.
That being said. I look forward to the future and what it might bring.
I will wait to pass judgement untill all the cards are on the table. We have 9 months or so to discuss this and it's way too early to decide. I did answer the poll and I will probably go with the new phone. I don't do muich of the techie stuff... I've downloaded tons of free apps only to bog down my phone, hard reset and install only a few. I still run the original ROM and I'm cool with that.
I'm not sure some of the ubergeeks aren't better served by a laptop. Yeah... would be nice to incorporate everyting into one device that is pocketable. But again the reality is that Money is what drives this industry and as long as the masses are impressed... They will buy.
To be Continued.... lol.
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[brownhornet]

Originally Posted by Young_breedent

it sounds to me like you already had your mind made up before they released WP7. No matter what they would of showed, you would of bashed it. They could of went with more colors and gloss and then you would of said they are copying andriod. You can't please someone who doesn't want to be pleased. All the stuff your saying is just BS. This looks nothing like a "higher-end Firefly or a Nickelodeon phone". Get the hell out of here with that. Honestly we haven't seen enough yet to decide how good or how bad it will be. Simplifying something isn't always a bad thing you people need to get that through your head. This UI actually looks futuristic and i can't wait to see what is in store. Go get an iPhone or an Andriod if you don't like it, and leave us WP7 people alone seriously

As sensitive as you're being about a phone system I hope you at least work for Microsoft or stand to make some money off of it.

[correct]

Originally Posted by Young_breedent

it sounds to me like you already had your mind made up before they released WP7. No matter what they would of showed, you would of bashed it. They could of went with more colors and gloss and then you would of said they are copying andriod. You can't please someone who doesn't want to be pleased. All the stuff your saying is just BS. This looks nothing like a "higher-end Firefly or a Nickelodeon phone". Get the hell out of here with that. Honestly we haven't seen enough yet to decide how good or how bad it will be. Simplifying something isn't always a bad thing you people need to get that through your head. This UI actually looks futuristic and i can't wait to see what is in store. Go get an iPhone or an Andriod if you don't like it, and leave us WP7 people alone seriously

thread title.... "What do you think of Windows Phone 7?"

[chardog]

Originally Posted by jhanson999

Most people won't need it, but those of us that do DO. While most of the population use their phones simply for calls, email, txts, and browsing, people like me remote desktop to my home machine, ssh/telnet to multiple devices/servers, etc.... all on top of the "standard" use of the phone. So to lose my remote desktop session, or ssh session every time I need to browse a site for information would seriously cripple my abilities to function.

hmm, I often use Remote desktop at work, and it can handle no net access or a few minutes before it automatically disconnects. I'm sure network connectivity would keep alive somehow, dont know. Are there any other programs that "might" lose usage? The iphone does not multitask, and works very well as is. I've never ran into a problem with multitasking on the iphone, so I really cant understand it too well. From a technical standpoint, yet, it may seem like a problem, but for a practical point, havent seen it cause a problem.

I think the reasoning behind single tasking is to make each single task run at optimum speeds since the phone platform is only good for working with one task at a time. I'm assuming that will also improve memory usage and prevent memory leaks.

[Young_breedent]

Originally Posted by brownhornet

As sensitive as you're being about a phone system I hope you at least work for Microsoft or stand to make some money off of it.

lol how am i being sensitive. Your funny. I only gave my opinion of her/his opinions. I can honestly care less what you think. i will still go buy a WP7 when they are available.

[Young_breedent]

Originally Posted by correct

thread title.... "What do you think of Windows Phone 7?"

And i gave my opinions of what I think about WP7. And let her/him know that I didn't agree with what she thought lol. I kinda like this bold stuff we can keep going if you like