The wait is over. I know many of you have been eagerly waiting to get your hands on one of the new Windows Phones. With the release of Windows Phone 7 in the US here, now is the time to participate in the “experience” yourself. If you have not had a chance to discover the new Windows Phone I encourage you to do so. Really?
The number of great applications available on Windows Phone 7 continues to grow rapidly. I have worked with many of the Microsoft Partners creating these applications. I know they are just as excited as I am, and will be in stores on Monday to pick up their phones.
Below is the list of phones available in the US from AT&T and T-Mobile with Sprint and Verizon coming in early 2011. Now the question changes from “when?” to “which one?”.
I am personally leaning to the Samsung Focus given the size (thinnest and lightest). I have had a very good experience with my Omnia II. Which phone will you get? Please drop me an email or note.
AT&T Lineup
Samsung Focus
Brilliant 4” Super AMOLED Screen
Thinnest, lightest Windows Phone
Audience Noise Reduction
LG Quantum
Full QWERTY Keyboard
16 GB Internal Memory
Play To (DLNA) Support
HTC Surround
Slide-out speakers w/ kickstand
SRS Dolby Mobile Surround Sound
16 GB internal memory
T-Mobile Lineup
HTC HD7
Largest 4.3” Screen
T-Mobile TV built-in
Dell Venue Pro
Vertical QWERTY Keyboard
Scratch & Shatter Resistant Screen
Sold through Dell
If you are interested in developing applications for the Windows Phone 7 please visit the AppHub to get the tools and learn more about the platform. Also please visit Microsoft Platform Ready to sign-up for resources and assistance as you develop, test and market you application.
Enjoy, Ken Jones Solution Architect kenjones@microsoft.com