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Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 7 Lineup

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the we-can-do-it-too dept.

adeelarshad82 writes "Microsoft officially unveiled its Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system, announcing that it will be available on a total of five devices in the US. Windows Phone 7 handsets from AT&T and T-Mobile will begin shipping in November, while devices from Sprint and Verizon will be available next year. In all, Microsoft announced nine Windows Phone 7 phones, the remainder of which will be available in Canada, Mexico, the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Singapore, and Australia. It will debut in some European markets on Oct. 21. While early signs are encouraging for Windows Phone 7, it is being deemed as do or die for the future of Microsoft's business."

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  1. Before you scoff, Try it by ChicagoDave · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I've played with a developer phone in the last month and I'm currently an iPhone user. I have to say I think they're on to something. I like the iPhone, but I'm probably going to switch to WP7 in November. The integration between app and data is an order of magnitude higher than any other phone out there.

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  2. Re:Image by h4rr4r · · Score: 5, Funny

    Care to name any of those awesome products?

    Zune?
    Kin?
    The red ring of death generator AKA XBOX 360?

  3. Re:Do or die? by tokul · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Or buy Nokia or RIM out of couch-cushion change

    They already bought Danger Incorporated. If they buy RIM and repeat T-Mobile Sidekick disaster, PHBs should learn something about MS.

  4. missing some features by sr8outtalotech · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I saw a demonstration of Windows 7 Mobile last week. Microsoft decided to remove the VPN client and remote desktop features that were available in previous versions of Windows Mobile. But the award for lamest concept by a large margin was replacing cut and paste with auto-complete. That didn't go over to well during the Excel Viewer demonstration where people were asking how you transferred formulas from one cell to another.

  5. Re:Do or die? by Anon-Admin · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Dude, they will return to 80's tactics.

    #1) Put out an "Update" that breaks connectivity between the desktop and the Iphone and Droid Phone.
    #2) When the two fix the phone to make it work again do number 1
    #3) repeat #1-#2 several times.
    #4) Release WP8 pointing out that there phone never has problems communicating with your desktop
    #5) .......

  6. Re:Never Buy A Windows Mobile Device by kindbud · · Score: 5, Insightful

    But you didn't share any experience. You merely asserted it was a very poor product, without naming any reasons why you thought so.

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  7. Angry Birds say WTF? by jrozzi · · Score: 5, Informative

    Microsoft added Angry Birds to Windows Phone 7 site, Angry Birds developer say WTF!!!!??? They are so interested in making Windows 7 Mobile OS popular, they are making one sided friendships.