Go ahead and stare the user interface of the Windows Phone 7 Series deserves it. Thats the reaction we got at Mobile World Conference in Barcelona when we revealed this new holistic design system that brings together form and function based on key principles — informing every aspect of the phone. See what everyone is talking about by checking out this video..
I am still yet to see a phone that operates as well as the iPhone; I’ve had plenty of mobile devices in my life, hell, I even worked at a mobile development company, which owned hundreds of the devices, but nothing performs like an iPhone and I don’t think anything will for a very long time.
Nice try Microsoft :)
I think the only Mobile OS that’ll give iPhone a run for its money, is the Nexus1/Andriod OS…
Other than that, Microsoft is stuck in a rut with no signs of keeping up with the rest.
Dude, the iPhone OS really isn’t that great.
It’s too simplistic and makes its users feel retarded.
Also, you have to jailbreak (and lose your warranty) before it can do even the most basic phone operations (like multitasking, or sending files by Bluetooth).
The simplicity is what rocks, it’s a mobile phone, not a netbook ;)
Ye mate, it’s going to be interesting to see where Android gets, but in my opinion, they’re quite far off..
iPhone OS is really cool, but like haydnup said it is too limited.
I was on windows mobile for a while and Oh how I wish I could go back, because this symbian s60v5 on the n97 is just plain rubbish when you see videos like this. If I still had my HTC diamond I would have flashed the Android OS on it by now and be at one with google (finally).
Which is why I am obsessed with the Nexus one – *hint hint* competition time ;) ??
Pretty much all phones nowadays can multi-task, so it’s got nothing to do with being a netbook. And, I would definitely expect multi-tasking from a phone worth R9000, and a phone touted as the “greatest” phone you can get. But the iPhone can’t.
And, if it has a camera and Bluetooth, it should be able to send photos etc.
I won’t even start on Apple’s app restrictions – it’s just pathetic.
Also, the iPhone can’t touch Android’s level of integration with Gtalk/Facebook etc. Just simple things like linking my phone’s contacts to Facebook, and automatically pulling the profile picture, birthday, photos, etc and aggregating it into one central location. Or, if on my calendar, I set a location for an event, the phone will get weather predictions for that date and location.
Android will win this war, no doubt about it. Especially considering it’s backed by Google who can afford to throw a lot more funding at Android than what Apple can.
@Tony – I really liked the Nexus One too, but I spoke to all South African service providers and none of them have any plans of bringing it to SA because of the large amounts of data it uses. Settled for the HTC Hero instead.
I guess it boils down to personal choice, I use my iPhone for:
1. Making and Receiving calls
2. Sending and Receiving text messages
3. Tweeting
4. Emailing
5. iPod for car AUX port
And a few others thing, which is all I need a phone for really; When it comes to more complex things, then it just makes more sense to use a Netbook rather than a device with a tony screen and a tricky “keyboard”.
Naturally, this is just my opinion :)
I dont own a netbook/laptop, so until I get there I have to rely on powerful phones.
@haydn, agree with you again there.
Apple had a “headstart” way back when the ipods became awesome. Although they only joined the cellphone market late, they already had brand and a unique, easy-to-use UI to expand on which gave birth to the popular iphone. It deserves it praise as I still havnt picked up a touch phone that feels and works as well as the iphone, but when it comes to that little bit extra that I need, I know an iphone will frustrate me.
Netbook’s go for a couple grand, rather get a cheap phone and spend the money on a netbook :)
@ChrisM, I reckon netbooks are rather pointless. I already have a laptop and a desktop. No need for an extra device imo.
I hear what you saying, but I maintain that if you’re on the move a lot and requiring a device to do an assortment of tasks, then a netbook can fill that gap; They’re not as big as a laptop, in fact, they’re really small in comparison and they far more powerful than a laptop. Extra devices are always annoying and I’m one to believe that having a device for each task is silly, but I just can’t sell out here saying that it’s worth getting a mobile device that is try to operate like a full blown computer. What next, running Photoshop on the mobile? ;) Lol, I actually have PS on the iPhone :P
It’s available for Android too :-).
I believe this is the year Android is going to dominate the mobile market. If you have a look at all the android based phones lined up from all the different manufactures I would worry if I where Microsoft or Apple.
In my opinion Android OS beats IPhone OS by far, and I have worked with both. I don’t think I will move away from Android anytime soon.
Like Haydndup said, I also believe integration is the key in this day and age and Google is good at that.
You miss my point :P
I was commenting on the fact that you stated that you have not seen a phone operate and perform as well as the iPhone.
I tend to disagree with that statement, as Android devices like the HTC Hero is on par with performance and when it comes to operation I prefer the Android way.
Guess like all the apple fanbois I’m just a Android fanboi. But Windows mobile is dead in my opinion.
Not you Gerhard, Haydndup :)
Ah soz my bad
@ChrisM, I was replying while driving, so had to keep it short ;-). My point was a rebuttal to your statement that you had PhotoShop on your iPhone – it’s a moot point as it’s available for both platforms, therefore it can’t be used as a bragging point.
I don’t like extra devices, and I still reckon netbooks are pointless. If I’m gonna need to work while on the move, I’m gonna have a bag with me anyway (and my car). May as well shove my laptop in there, and enjoy a decent OS with decent performance. I’d hate to use a crappy 1.6Ghz Atom processor, especially with the work I do. I need a decent dual-core and my 4GB ram. The poor little Atom would kill itself if it tried to run a few MATLAB simulations.
Maybe for simplistic tasks like browsing/sending emails, a netbook will do. But it can’t be used for anything more than that, which takes me back to my original point – why buy a cheap netbook, when you can pay a bit extra and get a laptop that does so much more? Less syncing needs to be done, fewer software updates, etc etc etc.
But for me, my laptop is for work, and my phone is for everything else. I have used an iPhone in the past, and it was too gimmicky. It made me feel like I had to be retarded to use it. I like Android because I can fiddle with anything, and I don’t have to beg Apple to run whatever programs I want.
I’m having this argument with someone who drives and texts? *hangs head*
Lol :)