Editorial on WM 6.5

[GoodThings2Life]

Regarding Zune integration... it's still coming... and according to the Zune folks, there will be some big announcements on that line later this year, so I anticipate Zune 4.0 to bring all of that movement this fall... just in time for the "official" release of WM6.5.

As for it being a "failing" service/product... I wouldn't say that... with the sole exception of the iPod Touch, it is truly a superior device by comparison of the hardware (feature for feature), and the current 3.0 software (even according to Gizmodo and Engadget) is pretty much on-par or better than the current iTunes in most areas (with only a few exceptions). And when you think about it, when has ANY pre-3.0 Microsoft product been worth much? It took Windows 3.0 to make it even recognized.

As for the original article... lot of criticism of WM6.5 being "too little too late", and there is a HUGE amount of that attitude that is right on the mark. Microsoft has NOT taken this very seriously, and is taking very small steps to catch up. Microsoft gets criticized by us for taking too long to innovate and improve, but when they do manage to keep up, they are criticized as being anti-competitive monopolists and told they MUST cut back.

That doesn't change the fact, however, that WM has one quality that no other mobile OS has... customization. Don't like it? No problem... build your own ROM with the functionality and design you want. Install a 3rd party solution or design your own.

[Torx]

like i said MS will NOT integrate zune+winmo
while i am a zune fanboy, its obvious they dont wanna take away sales from the zune.
no zune phone and NO tightly integration with the two.
and this could also be another reason why we'll never get 3.5mm headphone jacks in future phones.

As far as Windows Mobile, here's what we've got:

Windows Mobile operating systems and gaming/Zune entertainment services — not a combined hardware/software platform like the iPhone — is where Microsoft is investing, Ballmer reiterated.

[zero157h7]

Originally Posted by Torx

like i said MS will NOT integrate zune+winmo
while i am a zune fanboy, its obvious they dont wanna take away sales from the zune.
no zune phone and NO tightly integration with the two.
and this could also be another reason why we'll never get 3.5mm headphone jacks in future phones.

but Microsoft is not the reason we are hot getting 3.5 mm jacks. HTC is.

[Torx]

but how much influence DOES ms have on htc? yep.

[zero157h7]

I don't know. Considering that HTC makes 80% of Windows mobile devices, they are making android powered devices, the fact that they are packaging opera with devices, and had Google Maps in the original European TF3D and not Live search, HTC may have more power of control than you think.

I prefer to relate it to the issue that was mentioned by someone in another thread that 3.5 mm jacks are a source of problems and if you have it via usb then that is one less port to worry about your warranty program having to cover, thereby reducing cost.

Oh and if that MS were really forcing that issue I would think we would not be getting an adapter for 3.5mm jacks with our devices.

[Torx]

oh okay, i thought they were making core changes.. i didnt know theyve kept the same core code all these years!! WTF?

geezz.. thanks for clearing that up guys.

yes, i can imagine 3.5mm jacks being a repair issue, but i mean heck.. htc makes some quality products they outta have a durable jack.. but people these days dont take care of their phones.. i shudder when i see people just throwing their phones around and treating them like crud..

[oracle646]

So lend me your opinion. I am some what confused on why TP or all the new'er phones cannot do this upgrade? I am confused on why, a few people from the article are not to pleased with the preview of 6.5.......Why would this be?

[GREY.FOXX]

Meh It seems a little bias, but yes MS is BSing around. Maybe the App store will due it some justice. The glory of WM devices is that it can be modded to do what you want.