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T-Mobile Dumps MS SmartPhone

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the thanks-but-no-thanks dept.

burgburgburg writes "It seems that T-Mobile International, Europe's second largest mobile phone operator, has decided against introducing a Microsoft SmartPhone after all. T-Mobile had announced their plans in February to introduce the MS SmartPhone this summer. Industry insiders say that the software for the phone continued to have 'fundamental problems,' leading to a high failure rate. French mobile carrier Orange introduced a MS SmartPhone, SPV, late last year. It initially had software security problems which Microsoft has claimed are patched."

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  1. it figures...... by Lord_Slepnir · · Score: 2, Funny

    ....That a french cell phone would surrender so easily.

    1. Re:it figures...... by andrewscraig · · Score: 1, Funny

      Of course, the fact that T-Mobile are a spin-off from Deutsche telecom means nothing!

  2. But... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    does it run linux?

  3. very suspicious by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I have to admit I'm a little skeptical about it having "security problems." After all, Microsoft is very pro-security. I highly doubt it was their fault that there were security problems.

  4. MS Responds by petecarlson · · Score: 3, Funny

    According to a study done by our crack research team, people like the color blue. That blue screen they keep talking about is not a reliability problem, it's a feature.

    1. Re:MS Responds by akpcep · · Score: 1, Funny

      If their research team is on crack, they have more than security issues to worry about.

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      Hmmm.
  5. Re:Incorrect by jsse · · Score: 5, Funny

    May be the reporter has mistaken "T-Mobile's Dumb MS SmartPhone" as "T-Mobile Dumps MS SmartPhone"

  6. Where do you want to go today. by VTS · · Score: 1, Funny

    Industry insiders say that the software for the phone continued to have 'fundamental problems,' leading to a high failure rate.
    It initially had software security problems which Microsoft has claimed are patched.

    But are those things REALLY bad from a marketing point of view? Everyone who uses MS products would feel right at home!

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  7. Xbox? by lpret · · Score: 0, Funny

    Do you think the XBox will follow this too? I mean, it seems to be doing decently now (probably #2?) so I can only imagine what a 3rd version of it will do.

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  8. ERROR by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    "hi mom" *CLICK*

    Your phone has crashed, please restart and run disk check up before using your MSPhone again Error 8H

    1. Re:ERROR by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

      It's chkdsk you fucking hippy.

  9. msmobiles, Iraqi info. minister and the US ..... by jkrise · · Score: 2, Funny

    At the end of the msmobiles article:
    " Make no mistake: Microsoft is on track to enter cell phone industry big time, and these initial teething problems will be soon over. "

    The style is reminescent of perpared speeches and a certain Al-Shaf. Interesting.

    http://msmobiles.com/news.php/720.html

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  10. Re:Is there anything MS doesn't make? by G27+Radio · · Score: 3, Funny

    From cellular telephones to console video games to Operating systems. Is there anything they don't make?

    It's a little know fact that Microsoft used to make vacuum cleaners. In fact, it was the first product they made that didn't suck.

    Ugh, I'm probably gonna regret that tomorrow.

  11. here's another Microsoft embedded device by g4dget · · Score: 4, Funny
    Microsoft Windows is not just in phones but also in cars. Just imagine the possibilities when it also runs your Disposall, electric toothbrush, hair dryer, and microwave:

    BANGKOK (Reuters) - Security guards smashed their way into an official limousine with sledgehammers on Monday to rescue Thailand's finance minister after his car's computer failed.

    Suchart Jaovisidha and his driver were trapped inside the BMW for more than 10 minutes before guards broke a window. All doors and windows had locked automatically when the computer crashed, and the air conditioning stopped, officials said.

    "We could hardly breathe for over 10 minutes," Suchart told reporters. "It took my guard a long time to realize that we really wanted the window smashed so that we could crawl out. It was a harrowing experience."

    From Reuters

    Here is Microsoft's proud announcement of their partnership with BMW.

  12. Great... by Mudcathi · · Score: 2, Funny

    ... just when I was looking sooooo forward to getting the blue screen of death while on the road!

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  13. Thank you for purchasing MS Smartphone.... by grolschie · · Score: 4, Funny

    Thank you for purchasing the Microsoft Smartphone. Be sure to activate your phone online within 60 days else your phone will be permanently disabled. Also please sign up for our .NET Passport SmartPhone service*

    *Disclaimer:
    Although we use the terms "security" and "privacy" in much of our press releases, we can guarantee neither. Your personal details and credit card numbers will be safely stored on our secure system which is roughly equivalent to leaving your keys in your car's ignition.

  14. They flushed it down the iLoo, eh? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Where did it go today?

  15. When will the industry learn? by MrTangent · · Score: 2, Funny
    Industry insiders say that the software for the phone continued to have 'fundamental problems,' leading to a high failure rate. French mobile carrier Orange introduced a MS SmartPhone, SPV, late last year. It initially had software security problems...
    Well, duh, people... ALL Microsoft software has security problems and is buggy, crash-prone (okay, NT/Win2k ain't half bad...). I salute those in the industry that are actively taking steps to remove cruddy Microsoft code from their servers/computers and in this case future cell phones.

    Remember, friends don't let friends use Microsoft products.