After the embarrassing failure of the so-called Social Media phone – KIN, and the lack of updates in Windows Mobile 6 (6.5 was a decent, but late update), Microsoft seemed to be losing ground in the highly competitive smartphone market. Especially since Apple came out with the iPhone and Google’s Android making fast inroads in the market.
Microsoft, it seems, is back with a vengeance. They have taken a liking to the number 7, or maybe its quite lucky for them. After the amazing ongoing success of Windows 7 OS, Microsoft has launched Windows Phone 7 which has all the features of a new smartphone OS.
This OS sports a finger touch interface (no more stylus, yeah!) and integration with social media services like Facebook, Twitter and more. The new OS also enables new integration features for successful Microsoft services like Xbox Live, Windows Live and Bing.
Today, Microsoft has launched a total of 10 Windows 7 Phone models, which have been created in partnership with several companies like HTC, Samsung, LG and Dell. Lets take a look at these models.
Windows Phone 7 Smartphones– 9 Models:
We have posted the pictures of all the available handset models below. The available details(specs) about these phones are also shown.
HTC 7 Surround
Details:
480 x 800 Display (3.8”), 1GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera, Up to 4 hours talk time and 11 hours standby time.
HTC HD7
Details:
480 x 800 Display (3.8”), 1GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera, Up to 6 hours talk time and 13 hours standby time.
HTC 7 Trophy
Details:
480 x 800 Display (3.8”), 1GHz Snapdragon processor, High-fidelity, virtual surround sound – through SRS WOW HD™.
HTC 7 Mozart
Details:
Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™, Integrates with Microsoft Zune.
Samsung Focus
Details:
480×800 (4.0”) Display, 1GHz Qualcomm Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera, Up to 3 hours talk time and 240 hours standby time.
Samsung Omnia
Details:
480×800 (4.0”) Display, 1GHz Qualcomm Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera, Up to 3 hours talk time and 240 hours standby time.
LG Optimus
Details:
480×800 (4.0”) Display, 1GHz Qualcomm Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera
LG Quantum
Details:
480×800 (3.5”) Display, 1GHz Qualcomm Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera, Up to 7 hours talk time and 456 hours standby time.
LG Optimus 7Q
Details:
A slider version of LG Optimus. Shares the same tech specs – 480×800 (4.0”) Display, 1GHz Qualcomm Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera
Dell Venue Pro
Details:
480×800 (4.1”) Display, 1GHz Qualcomm Processor, 720P 5 MP Camera, Up to 7 hours talk time and 336 hours standby time.
Great Expectations:
All in all, 4 different mobile makers launching 10 different Windows Phone 7 handsets. Each handset would be available on a different carrier. You can get more information about each model and the carrier here.
The aspirations and expectation for these to work well would be really high. What do you think, can these mobiles compete with iPhone or Android? Which one among the above phones you liked the best?
Share your thoughts in comments below.
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