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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: MCD on February 15, 2010, 12:00:36 PM

Title: Windows Phone 7
Post by: MCD on February 15, 2010, 12:00:36 PM
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/presskits/windowsphone/videoGallery.aspx
http://www.neowin.net/news/hands-on-windows-phone-7-series-ui-video

basically the zune phone, fuck yes.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 15, 2010, 12:15:14 PM
THIS IS HOW IT BEGINS
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: cool breeze on February 15, 2010, 12:19:04 PM
it has achievements
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: cool breeze on February 15, 2010, 12:33:04 PM
they were showing this off in Spain, so...
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: BlueTsunami on February 15, 2010, 12:40:06 PM
Man, both Microsoft and Apple use shitty safe touring music when presenting UI. Play some fucking Rammestein. And I'm lol'ed at how out of place the Explorer icon looks with all the other icons. The speaker also looks like he's in Owl City. But a Zune Phone is pretty cool.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Diunx on February 15, 2010, 12:50:07 PM
Is this another phone without buttons? pass.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Reb on February 15, 2010, 12:54:18 PM
Looks very slow and unresponsive in the video.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: MCD on February 15, 2010, 12:56:42 PM
it won't be out till fall anyway.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on February 15, 2010, 01:25:16 PM
Looks very slow and unresponsive in the video.

So it's just like my iPhone.

Don't really care for the look of the MS phone though.  It'd take some serious adjustment to get used to it.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: cool breeze on February 15, 2010, 01:58:50 PM
The problem is kinda that they haven't shown any phones that use it, or the companies that will carry those phones, or any sort of pricing.

but between this and those rumored iphone 4g shells, one of them is going to be my next cellphone.  I kinda want the droid too but I'm content with AT&T in my area.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 15, 2010, 02:01:24 PM
I'll never understand why people need phones that act as electronic army knives. Let me call who I want, get messages, text, and feel comfortable. Get me from a to b.

hate to sound like some grumpy old man but smh
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: cool breeze on February 15, 2010, 02:08:20 PM
Because carrying and managing several devices gets annoying for everyday use.  Unless you're Kevin Smith, most pants don't have a a lot of room to store shit in.   Plus there is the benefit of using Internet anywhere you get a signal.  Another reason is because a bunch of friends just text now and I hate that.  I have an old sony phone where each number is three or four letters.  It takes me minutes to write a reply back.  At least on the iphone I know I can type fine on it.  And maps/GPS, PDA functions, etc etc.  Convenience is nice.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Hitler Stole My Potato on February 15, 2010, 02:12:18 PM
Because carrying and managing several devices gets annoying for everyday use.  Unless you're Kevin Smith, most pants don't have a a lot of room to store shit in.  Plus there is the benefit of using Internet anywhere you get a signal.  Another reason is because a bunch of friends just text now and I hate that.  I have an old sony phone where each number is three or four letters.  It takes me minutes to write a reply back.  At least on the iphone I know I can type fine on it.  And maps/GPS, PDA functions, etc etc.  Convenience is nice.

 :smug
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Mupepe on February 15, 2010, 02:24:21 PM
Why I love my android phone:

Friday - Went to a party.  Only had the address.  I used Google Maps to find it and get me a route.  It even told me that it was right past the Beck's Prime so I knew to turn left into a little nook after that.

Today - I dropped my car off at the dealership and waited like 30 minutes in the waiting room.  It was either watch Good Morning, America or play games on my phone.  I know which one I chose.

What's easier?  Describing a funny youtube video that you saw to your friend or showing it to him?

The list goes on and on.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Beezy on February 15, 2010, 02:28:21 PM
Eh... I'll stick with the growing beast that is Android for now.

I'll never understand why people need phones that act as electronic army knives. Let me call who I want, get messages, text, and feel comfortable. Get me from a to b.

hate to sound like some grumpy old man but smh
You can't be from my generation. Have you ever actually tried one out yourself?
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 15, 2010, 02:43:49 PM
as a bizness duder, i cannot live without my winmo phone (winmo because i REQUIRE exchange integration). business is communication, these days, and it is HELL
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: demi on February 15, 2010, 02:46:51 PM
Just pre-ordered one. Microsoft innovates
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: demi on February 15, 2010, 02:47:27 PM
I'll never understand why people need phones that act as electronic army knives. Let me call who I want, get messages, text, and feel comfortable. Get me from a to b.

hate to sound like some grumpy old man but smh

lolz. no response needed
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on February 15, 2010, 03:04:34 PM
With luck, this will be a great opportunity for Silverlight devs.  I am almost tempted to blow the $1k+ to attend MIX this year.  Maybe if the bank hadn't cut my credit limit.   :-\
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 15, 2010, 03:54:23 PM
Eh... I'll stick with the growing beast that is Android for now.

I'll never understand why people need phones that act as electronic army knives. Let me call who I want, get messages, text, and feel comfortable. Get me from a to b.

hate to sound like some grumpy old man but smh
You can't be from my generation. Have you ever actually tried one out yourself?

My phone does a lot of shit, but I barely use it.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Rman on February 15, 2010, 03:58:08 PM
as a bizness duder, i cannot live without my winmo phone (winmo because i REQUIRE exchange integration). business is communication, these days, and it is HELL
Don't Blackberries offer exchange integration as well? I'd wager it probably is not as tight as WinMo, since MS controls both platforms, but I'm not too familiar.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Mupepe on February 15, 2010, 04:02:50 PM
I've got it on my mytouch 3g too.  i haven't used it though since my company is a bitch about giving out that permission level.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 15, 2010, 04:27:00 PM
blackberries do not, at least not as installed. that was why i moved from bb to winmo. android has touchdown, which is decent, but it's not on par with full-on proper exchange integration. it's the one thing winmo does right.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Beezy on February 15, 2010, 05:16:31 PM
Eh... I'll stick with the growing beast that is Android for now.

I'll never understand why people need phones that act as electronic army knives. Let me call who I want, get messages, text, and feel comfortable. Get me from a to b.

hate to sound like some grumpy old man but smh
You can't be from my generation. Have you ever actually tried one out yourself?

My phone does a lot of shit, but I barely use it.
I didn't ask you that. Have you ever actually messed around with a smartphone for an extended period of time is the question.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: pilonv1 on February 15, 2010, 08:43:14 PM
mobile achievements :drool
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: The Fake Shemp on February 15, 2010, 08:59:40 PM
I couldn't live without my Android phone. I'm interested in a Microsoft smartphone OS that isn't complete garbage, but they have to prove it to me first before I unload my Google sexiness.

Android 2.1 update next month! Woo!
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Arbys Roast Beef Sandwich on February 15, 2010, 09:10:42 PM
I'm rockin' Win Mobile 6.5. Can't wait to get an Android phone
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: recursivelyenumerable on February 16, 2010, 02:47:43 AM
I'm annoyed because my mobile contract is going to run out IN JUNE, so I have to decide whether to get an Android or Palm or something, or hold out for one of these.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Cormacaroni on February 16, 2010, 03:31:31 AM
Velocity Girl is very aroused.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Phoenix Dark on February 16, 2010, 03:52:00 AM
Eh... I'll stick with the growing beast that is Android for now.

I'll never understand why people need phones that act as electronic army knives. Let me call who I want, get messages, text, and feel comfortable. Get me from a to b.

hate to sound like some grumpy old man but smh
You can't be from my generation. Have you ever actually tried one out yourself?

My phone does a lot of shit, but I barely use it.
I didn't ask you that. Have you ever actually messed around with a smartphone for an extended period of time is the question.

yes.
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: MCD on March 15, 2010, 03:54:09 PM
http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-shows-off-windows-phone-7-third-party-applications-amp-games
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Beezy on March 16, 2010, 05:00:00 AM
Microsoft might have something here...
Title: Re: Windows Phone 7
Post by: Raban on March 16, 2010, 03:39:53 PM
How did I miss this? Looks amazing.