O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

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http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


O2 HD7 Reviewed

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.smartphonegurus.com/foru…htc-hd7-review/

“As you will no doubt be aware today (21st of October) is the ‘launch day’ of Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 in the UK and Europe. Our good friends at O2 have kindly loaned us their variant of the HTC HD7 for review. As we only received the machine just in time for the launch date we’ll be putting the device through its paces on a daily basis and commenting as to how each aspect of the device works in the real world! So onwards.”

The reviews are coming in fast and furious. Here we have Smartphone Gurus review of the UK version of the HD7, sold via O2. The review is ongoing and you can put in your own queries if you have a mind. Battery life seems to be a problem, but whether this is a problem with the OS, the HTC design or this specific unit, we’ll have to wait and see – other reviews (so far) don’t report the kind of battery drain the reviewer is seeing.


Mossberg Reviews Windows Phone 7

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

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http://ptech.allthingsd.com/2010102…el-but-lacking/

“Nearly four years after Apple unveiled the iPhone, and more than two years after Google introduced its first Android smartphone, Microsoft is launching its effort to catch up. On Nov. 8, AT&T and T-Mobile will begin selling the first phones powered by the software maker’s new Windows Phone 7 operating system.”

Walt then goes on to lament the fact the OS is lacking common features like copy and paste, though when the iPhone was committing that feature for two years, it wasn’t a lamented feature. Of course, Microsoft will roll out copy and paste in early 2011 if reports are accurate, but still, it is a point Mr. Mossberg gets to raise. Perhaps more shockingly he uncovered that the new Microsoft platform won’t sync with an Apple MobileMe account. This is indeed a travesty as MobileMe is a central hub for all of your data on every smartphone out there, except for Android, WebOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Meego and all other platforms that aren’t spelled “iOS.”


Windows Phone 7 – Our Review

by CoolSmartPhone News on October 21st, 2010 / Comments off

Category: CoolSmartPhone News, News

Morning all. Today is the day. We can actually reveal that we’ve had Windows Phone 7 in our sweaty hands for quite some time. We’re lucky enough to have two phones – the HTC HD7 (o2) and the HTC 7 Mozart (Orange), and we’ll have reviews of these shortly. However, the all-new Windows Phone 7 is the important part. What is it like to use? Have Microsoft rescued their mobile OS strategy?



Our full review is now online complete with screenshots from both phones. We’re not going to tell you everything right here, so dive in to get the full low-down.


Link – Windows Phone 7 Review

Read on and add your comments. Follow us on twitter too.


Come Spend an Hour With Windows Phone 7

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 20th, 2010 / Comments off

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Two days ago, guess what showed up? A prototype LG device running the final software build of Windows Phone 7. I used the device for a day to get somewhat familiar with it, then last night began shooting and editing a series of videos. Six videos, and just under an hour of footage on a variety of aspects of this software. Remember, this is prototype hardware, so the focus is on the software. Post questions – I have the device until next week, at which point it goes back to Microsoft Canada, but until then I’m happy to answer any questions I can. I’m also likely going to shoot one more video, something that sums up my experience using it for a week.


What’s Wrong With RIM

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 20th, 2010 / Comments off

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http://mobileopportunity.blogspot.c…kberry-and.html

“In my opinion, RIM’s real problems center around two big issues: its market is saturating, and it seems to have lost the ability to create great products. This is a classic problem that eventually faces most successful computer platforms. The danger is not that RIM is about to collapse, but that it’ll drift into in a situation where it can’t afford the investments needed to succeed in the future. It’s very easy for a company to accidentally cross that line, and very hard to get back across it. There’s a lesson in RIM’s situation for every tech company, so it’s worthwhile to spend some time understanding what’s happening.”

Michael Mace is a smart guy; I’ve even had the pleasure of exchanging jabs with him right here in our forums back when he was the Chief Competitive Officer and VP of Product Planning at Palm. I’ve always respected him, and if RIM knows what’s good for them, they’ll spend a week slowly parsing his analysis of their future – then hire him to help them avoid it. There’s some connection here to Windows Mobile as well; Microsoft saw the writing on the wall as Windows Mobile declined, and made the hard step to start over.

Short term, it alienates some of the customer base, and is missing key features, but long term, Windows Phone 7 is a platform that Microsoft can ride for many years to come. RIM hasn’t learned that lesson yet; every Blackberry I see is, under the surface of the glossy menu, still a glorified pager. RIM does some things very well, but will that be enough to allow them to keep growing two years from now? I think the answer is probably not…


What’s Wrong With RIM

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 20th, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://mobileopportunity.blogspot.c…kberry-and.html

“In my opinion, RIM’s real problems center around two big issues: its market is saturating, and it seems to have lost the ability to create great products. This is a classic problem that eventually faces most successful computer platforms. The danger is not that RIM is about to collapse, but that it’ll drift into in a situation where it can’t afford the investments needed to succeed in the future. It’s very easy for a company to accidentally cross that line, and very hard to get back across it. There’s a lesson in RIM’s situation for every tech company, so it’s worthwhile to spend some time understanding what’s happening.”

Michael Mace is a smart guy; I’ve even had the pleasure of exchanging jabs with him right here in our forums back when he was the Chief Competitive Officer and VP of Product Planning at Palm. I’ve always respected him, and if RIM knows what’s good for them, they’ll spend a week slowly parsing his analysis of their future – then hire him to help them avoid it. There’s some connection here to Windows Mobile as well; Microsoft saw the writing on the wall as Windows Mobile declined, and made the hard step to start over.

Short term, it alienates some of the customer base, and is missing key features, but long term, Windows Phone 7 is a platform that Microsoft can ride for many years to come. RIM hasn’t learned that lesson yet; every Blackberry I see is, under the surface of the glossy menu, still a glorified pager. RIM does some things very well, but will that be enough to allow them to keep growing two years from now? I think the answer is probably not…


Will the Real Facebook Phone Please Stand Up?

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 19th, 2010 / Comments off

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http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/mo…facebook.wired/

“When Microsoft and Facebook announced that they were partnering to integrate Facebook and Bing for social network-powered search, it confirmed something I thought Monday: Windows Phone 7 is the real Facebook phone. I don’t know whether Facebook has a secret team working on a phone where they control the OS. But the company don’t need one. It’s already deeply integrated into Android and iOS. Now with the Microsoft partnership, it’s tied to the most socially optimized smartphone ever brought to the market.”

Tim Carmody from Wired has posted an interesting piece that proclaims that Windows Phone 7 is the real Facebook phone. After weeks of rumours of a Facebook phone (which has yet to surface), Tim suggests that the deep social integration of Windows Phone 7 offers the best experience yet for Facebook users. He demonstrates further that as Microsoft has fallen behind in the smartphone wars, their incentive to try new things, especially with search and social integration, has become a priority. Ultimately he suggests that Microsoft and Facebook are way ahead of the curve when it comes to integrating socials aspects into their products; a skill they will need to exploit to take advantage of as competitors look to become more socially adept.


Old Spice Guy Doing Windows Phone 7 Teasers?

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 19th, 2010 / Comments off

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http://www.istartedsomething.com/20…artedsomething)

“Look at your phone. Now back to me. Now back to your phone. Now back to me. Sadly, your phone isn’t a Windows Phone 7 but starting from next week it could be. An obscure YouTube video featuring Isaiah Mustafa of Old Spice Guy fame tweeted by Microsoft Australia employees is apparently the internal teaser to an Australian marketing campaign for Windows Phone 7 down under, most likely to coincide with the availability of WP7 devices on October 21.”

Clever to use someone that has a high degree of “Hey, I know that guy from those commercials!”, but I personally found the video to be completely uninspired and lacking, well, everything. Goes to show you that a good ad campaign takes great writing, directing, set design, special effects, and acting. The actor can’t do it all alone!


Old Spice Guy Doing Windows Phone 7 Teasers?

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 19th, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20…artedsomething)

“Look at your phone. Now back to me. Now back to your phone. Now back to me. Sadly, your phone isn’t a Windows Phone 7 but starting from next week it could be. An obscure YouTube video featuring Isaiah Mustafa of Old Spice Guy fame tweeted by Microsoft Australia employees is apparently the internal teaser to an Australian marketing campaign for Windows Phone 7 down under, most likely to coincide with the availability of WP7 devices on October 21.”

Clever to use someone that has a high degree of “Hey, I know that guy from those commercials!”, but I personally found the video to be completely uninspired and lacking, well, everything. Goes to show you that a good ad campaign takes great writing, directing, set design, special effects, and acting. The actor can’t do it all alone!


Old Spice Guy Doing Windows Phone 7 Teasers?

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 19th, 2010 / Comments off

Category: PocketPC Thoughts

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20…artedsomething)

“Look at your phone. Now back to me. Now back to your phone. Now back to me. Sadly, your phone isn’t a Windows Phone 7 but starting from next week it could be. An obscure YouTube video featuring Isaiah Mustafa of Old Spice Guy fame tweeted by Microsoft Australia employees is apparently the internal teaser to an Australian marketing campaign for Windows Phone 7 down under, most likely to coincide with the availability of WP7 devices on October 21.”

Clever to use someone that has a high degree of “Hey, I know that guy from those commercials!”, but I personally found the video to be completely uninspired and lacking, well, everything. Goes to show you that a good ad campaign takes great writing, directing, set design, special effects, and acting. The actor can’t do it all alone!


Sony Ericsson Late To The Party – As Usual

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 15th, 2010 / Comments off

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http://blog.seattlepi.com/microsoft…ives/225046.asp

“Sony Ericsson, Sony Corp.’s handset division, will introduce Microsoft Windows Phone 7 devices next year as it dumps Nokia’s Symbian mobile operating system, CEO Bert Nordberg said today.”

Sony Ericsson makes some pretty good phones, which never seem to quite have the impact they should. That’s because SE has such a lousy track record of bringing phones to market on time. Remember the Xperia X1? And the X10? And the…you get the picture. While more major vendors entering the Windows Phone 7 arena is good for competition, I probably wouldn’t mind betting that SE doesn’t make it for the next holiday season.


Windows Phone 7: Threat To Android?

by PocketPC Thoughts on October 14th, 2010 / Comments off

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http://blog.laptopmag.com/windows-p…nge-android-ios

“I don’t make a lot of predictions, but here’s one: Windows Phone 7 will succeed, and it will force everyone else to rethink the way they design phone software. How do I know? This week we received two Android devices to review, and next to Microsoft’s shiny new OS they look boring. More important, when I talked to five people of varying ages who had seen what Windows Phone 7 could do, all said they would consider buying one-and none of them currently own smart phones.”

Mark Spoonauer of Laptopmag.com has an editorial on Windows Phone 7 that’s pretty positive on Microsoft’s new OS. What I find interesting is that Google’s Android has been singled out as the competition (what? is the iPhone irrelevant already?), and the value proposition will be a superior UI for Microsoft and price for Google. Are you guys thinking the same way? How many of you have changed your minds about Windows Phone 7?


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