http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/ Engadget Comments for http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 12:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/I hoping they have at least more than one. If all the rumors that came out this week are true then they better have a professional edition that doesn't lock it down like an iPhone.

The worst idea is taking away the ability to skin with things like Sense and TouchFlo. I like the Zune interface but it can be improved upon.
Forcing people to install from the market place is a fail too, they've had apps available third party since about 2000. Cutting off that resource and forcing it all through the market will severely limit the number of apps you have going forward.
Of course the other rumor is no backwards compatibility which makes it a moot point.

But it sounds like they're going to take all the worst ideas from their competitors and use it as a business model. I'll wait to the official announcement but I think it's time to move to Android.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/06/rumored-windows-phone-7-details-surface-ahead-of-mwc-launch-zun/]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
I thought the rumor going around was that they planned to use the marketplace, with restrictions on what can go into the marketplace, but with nothing in place preventing you from installing apps the old fashioned way.]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
WinMo 7 Starter will have conversations limited to 3 minutes.]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Hi, thanks for buying a Series 7 Windows 7 Phone 77777]]>Feb 13th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/7 (official) os-tans too. which makes it 3 things that have seven 7's

so does that mean theres going to be 4 more 7 related products soon?]]>Feb 13th 2010 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
There is the Entertainment that I'm guessing links up to lasts weeks leaks, and then there is Business that'll be more customizable and business oriented. And then there is the Pink, or next-gen Sidekick.]]>Feb 13th 2010 3:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
It is my understanding that MS will take a triple approach to the smart phone market .... (1) business[the real winmo] (2)the 20somethings approach probably something to compete with android/palm/and iphone
and lastly (3) the teen approach which is precisely what this project pink is supposed to be. Think about it... that was the whole reason for the Danger acquisition. ]]>Feb 13th 2010 4:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
In considering the name one could assume that more than one version of Windows Phone exists.

Wasn't there a rumor of two versions? One with 3rd party overlays (Business edition) and the other more controlled (Media edition). It only makes sense to me. Why alienate everyone that uses Windows Mobile? Also, what harm is there in creating a more casual, iPhone wanna be?

I think people are jumping to conclusions and being too negative in general...:-/]]>Feb 13th 2010 4:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/-"Windows Phone 750il."]]>Feb 13th 2010 5:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 7:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
I'm pretty sure they have 9 versions of Win7]]>Feb 13th 2010 7:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 8:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
I'm hoping they mean "7 series" as in one version of WinMo7 but different phones that have it.

Or maybe they are trying to fragment the market .. like the typical jerks they are. I'm sure we'll get their number one innovation into phones now.. namely crashes. Ever heard of phones crashing in mysterious ways? Well you will. Also, since hardware designers are moving to designs that dont let you remove the battery I wouldn't doubt if it got into a state where it was impossible to hang up from a call .. preferably during an international call to a UK mobile phone (over 25 cents per minute).
]]>Feb 14th 2010 5:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
Agree.
What Microsoft shouldn't forget about is that a huge part of their clients are pirates and hackers. which means free illegal software should be available otherwise why buy a "7 phone"?]]>Feb 14th 2010 7:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
It's WinPho now .. not WinMo =)]]>Feb 14th 2010 9:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
Best of both worlds, without being overly complicated to end users.]]>Feb 14th 2010 10:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://bit.ly/the-windows-mobile-7-purported-view
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... just sayin'.]]>Feb 13th 2010 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
lmao!... well said!]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 1:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 2:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
What is supposed to be in that icon?]]>Feb 14th 2010 2:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 14th 2010 10:07PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/2. I just registered 7Series.com.
3. ???
4. Profit!]]>Feb 13th 2010 12:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 12:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/So what's phase three?
...
]]>Feb 13th 2010 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/fake Donald Melanson says: doubtful, as it has been registered since 1999.]]>Feb 13th 2010 12:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/...
@Bosco,
Don't worry, some people got it.]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
I just registered Bosco.com.]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
Lies!

http://whois.domaintools.com/7series.com

Whois History:
24 records have been archived since 2005-03-17 .]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
I just registered WindowsPhone7SeriesIsFingerLickingGood.com

Can't believe no one grabbed that one yet.]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/
Creation Date: 2010-02-13 18:08:44]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/ Creation Date........ 2010-01-13
Registration Date.... 2010-01-13
Expiry Date.......... 2011-01-13
Organisation Name.... Microsoft Corporation
Organisation Address. Microsoft Corporation
Organisation Address. 1 Microsoft Way
Organisation Address. Redmond
Organisation Address. 98052
Organisation Address. WA
Organisation Address. UNITED STATES]]>Feb 13th 2010 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 2:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 3:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/You're all morons. Its a line from South Park. Quit arguing over it.]]>Feb 13th 2010 4:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Here:
Gnome 1: Collecting underpants is just phase one. Phase one: collect underpants.
Kyle: So what's phase two? [e.g. the one you wanks down-ranked]
[Silence]
Gnome 1: Hey, what's phase two?!
Gnome 2: Phase one: we collect underpants.
Gnome 1: Ya, ya, ya. But what about phase two?
[Silence]
Gnome 2: Well, phase three is profit. Get it?
Stan: I don't get it.
Gnome 2: (Goes over to a chart on the wall) You see, Phase one: collect underpants, phase two-
[Silence]
Gnome 2: Phase three: profit.
Cartman: Oh I get it.
Stan: No you don't. ]]>Feb 13th 2010 4:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 12:33PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/good to get an answer directly from the man!]]>Feb 13th 2010 12:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Feb 13th 2010 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Also, "Windows Mobile Classic" for phones without cellular radios. (PocketPC)]]>Feb 13th 2010 2:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/13/windows-phone-7-series-thats-the-name/Hm... "Phones without cellular radios", an oxymoron indeed... Let me rephrase that: "Windows Mobile devices lacking telephone functionality" - better.]]>Feb 13th 2010 3:00PM