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Mobile Windows Surge Due

When Microsoft wants into a market, it usually only takes three tries. But in the case of smartphones, Microsoft's mobile operating system is on version 6.5 -- and is still a bit of an also-ran.

Microsoft hopes that six-and-a-half times is the charm, and is in the midst of a major mobile push that includes new partners and new features.

Trouble is, Android is now in the market and getting great reviews. And prying an iPhone away from a happy user is like yanking a rifle from Sarah Palin's strong, attractive hands -- good luck with that!

Have you tried Android? Are Windows phones any good? Answers welcome at dbarney@redmondmag.com.

Posted by Doug Barney on December 02, 2009 at 9:46 AM


Reader Comments

Fri, Dec 4, 2009 Kevin

I'm with Jim. Stop offering phones to only one provider. Start collecting marketshare.

Thu, Dec 3, 2009 Kerry Rees United Kingdom

Got the new HTC HD2. Like many WinMo handsets, the manufacturer (HTC) put its own skin over the top of Windows Mobile.

So the interface looks good... at first. Then when you go beneath the surface you find old operating system functions that are not designed for finger touch. Some applications I installed need a stylus pen to use. Really, the stylus went out a decade ago, but still exists on Windows phones.

So I will have to go out and buy the optional stylus pen for a phone that should not need it.

I would not recommend a Windows Mobile phone. It's clunky to use. My next handset will be an Android.

Wed, Dec 2, 2009 Will

I was a die hard fan of wimo phones until the iPhone 3g. I had all the wimo phones sprint had including the tilt 2 that runs 6.5. They in no way compare to the iPhone in speed multiple tasks and sync with outlook is even better on the iPhone. As for the droid it doesn't even sync with outlook. iPhone FTW I only wish is was on other networks or wimo phones would get it together.

Wed, Dec 2, 2009 Jim

I'd be surprised if ANY phone gets 50% of the market, or even close, if exclusive deals continue. The Droid is only available through Verizon. The iPhone is only available through AT&T. Make your phones available everywhere and then, maybe, one phone will become a leader in the market.

Wed, Dec 2, 2009 Robert Mattes Cedar Rapids, IA

I have HTC Snap with Windows Mobile 6.1 and I like it very much! HTC makes the best smartphones and my carrier of choice has HTC phones. So I'm very happy. Very easy to use and interface with the PC. MS Office apps Excel, and Word right there.

Wed, Dec 2, 2009 Delphi

Own an android. I used to have a blackberry curve and switched to android which rocks! I've played with iphones and winmo phones and android kicks their butts easily hands down. Android is THE new phone os and I think it's here to stay. I wouldnt be surprized if it got upwards of 50% market share in a few years.

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