What’s to love about the new Windows Phone?
A lot, in fact. Windows Phone 7 is an all-new mobile operating system for 2010 from Microsoft. The interface is clean and fast and works great for business AND personal use. I myself was a long-time Windows Mobile and Android user, but I recently picked up the HD7 from T-Mobile and I am truly surprised at the new Windows Phone. Here are my thoughts:
To start, this phone is fast, it runs fast, the screen is quick, it even reboots in about 30 seconds. Microsoft (finally) took a firm stance on hardware requirements for these phones. Meaning that when you buy a Windows Phone 7, you’re getting a phone that’s built with good quality hardware.
Some of my favorite features of Windows Phone 7 are the subtleties that Microsoft has put in. Things like “unread” message indicator resetting when taking a peek in your mailbox, versus having to mark each message as “read” (this works in email as well as SMS).
Probably the most important feature of your smart phone - email. Email in Windows Phone 7 is based on Outlook 2010, very clean and easy to use. You can browse your inbox as well as any folders. You can slide over to view only unread, flagged, or important messages. You can quickly flag, mark read, or delete multiple messages. Email just looks great, too. I find myself just reading email because it’s good to look at, simple.
Documents
Windows Phone 7 has the ability to create, edit, and view Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint slide shows, and OneNote notebooks.
Entertainment
Windows Phone 7 includes Netflix for TV and movies, Xbox Live for games, and Zune for music, AWESOME! These are the features that make this phone perfect for your “personal life” too. I can take my gaming hobby, music collection, TV and movies; with me right on my business phone.