So Microsoft's Charlie Kindel posted up a long blog post about
Windows Phone 7 Series and app development just now, and we couldn't help but notice the WP7S device mockup he used is noticeably different from the
stock press shots we've been seeing and the
actual devices we've gotten to
play with. That's a totally different hardware trim, for starters, and there's a Zune-like menu on the right-- on the builds we've seen scrolling to the right reveals the app list. And that map on the bottom has been moved up a couple rows from where
we've seen it on demo builds -- which is unfortunate because it's so wildly ugly in comparison to the rest of the 7 Series interface. Now, this could actually be an
older mockup, not a newer one, so we're not reading too much into this, but it's clear that Microsoft is still making a ton of tweaks to the WP7S interface as time goes on -- hopefully we'll see some final results at MIX.
Update: Charlie
confirms that this is an older mockup. Sorry, Zune fans.
posted March 4th 2010 9:24PM
Although the UI may look cool but give it 3 months it will be boring as hell.
@jim28
I'll let you know in a month. It's the same basic concept as the Zune HD interface and the thing is amazing. It was such a fresh departure from my iPod. Everything feels like it's immediately ready at my fingertips. I've seen some complain about the hubs, how everything is buried. But the menus are circular so each pane is within one swipe.
It works for me but that doesn't mean it won't work for anyone. But I would recommend trying it out first before completely writing it off.
Nilay could at least do some real journalism and write his own articles instead of stealing them from other bloggers and making up new details.
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100305/alternative-wp7s-start-screen-concept/
@steveaeonx Shockingly, it is possible for two people to see the same image and notice the same things -- you'll note that our posts went up within six minutes of each other.
A good journalist would go back to the original source... Charlie Kindel.
In his own words, "Yes, it's an older mockup"
http://blogs.msdn.com/ckindel/archive/2010/03/04/yes-it-is-an-older-mockup.aspx
@neilnuttall
Damn, I liked it better. It made it feel like there was little waste space on the screen
I like how WP7S went in a new direction but it's over done. It's not snappy in the demos. You click on the image, the image has to flip around for effect then you get to where you want to go. I like the new direction but I really don't think it will catch on. I guess we'll see
Hey, let's all go to the social. I want to meet the dude with the tats on his calves.
See: istartedsomething.com
http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100305/alternative-wp7s-start-screen-concept/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+istartedsomething+%28istartedsomething%29
He updates his article saying that the orange design is an older concept.
Also read Charlie Kindel update:
http://blogs.msdn.com/ckindel/archive/2010/03/04/yes-it-is-an-older-mockup.aspx
Um this is just a wild, totally baseless, guess and accusation..but um, maybe just maybe the reason why the screens icons are moved is because you can customize it with the icons you feel are relevant to you and the people showing off the phones have just fiddled around with it a bit...I mean, yeah it's TOTALLY crazy that I even said it, but weird don't cha think. [/sarcasm]
Remember how well this one worked? The world literally stopped in its tracks waiting for the day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpTEqd0r4eY
Hey, they just need to tweak the dates and hire Jerry Seinfeld -- boom! -- instant WinPho7 commercial. Maybe bring back Bill G for a butt shakin' cameo. I think Ballmer would sign off on it in a heartbeat.
seemed like it was missing somthing
Every image of Phone 7 I've seen has that Xbox Live tile displayed. This being Microsoft, I'm going to assume it's on there permanently and you will have to put up with it even if you've never touched a controller in your life.
UGLY---------->UGLIER
hopeless
okay??
I'm glad that this proved to be a picture of an older build as I like the new/current menu system a lot more.