Windows Phone 7 pops up on a Samsung prototype device, plays Twin Blades
By Nilay Patel 
posted May 26th 2010 1:50PM
posted May 26th 2010 1:50PM
Of course, this device may look like an Omnia, but it doesn't have the Omnia's OMAP3 processor -- as per WP7's requirements, the internals have been swapped for a Snapdragon-based board. We're still waiting for Microsoft and its partners to show us some more interesting hardware -- let's face it, the Panther and this Samsung are almost identically boring -- but there's no denying the software itself looks to be coming along quickly. Now let's just hope it launches with enough heat to save Microsoft from another executive shuffle. Video after the break.
Keep the phones coming guys. Would like several nice looking launch devices to choose from. Don't let me down HTC.
@AlienSix I think the Dell lightning is the WP7 device to beat right now.
MS NEEDS to have HTC make them a poster child phone for the launch of this OS. Samsung and LG will make nothing that wow's the western population for launch.
Otherwise who would buy this over an EVO or iPhone 4?
@treats
Plenty of people. Basically, everyone who wants a smartphone but doesn't want Android or the iPhone.
I don't get why this hardware looks so boring but yet the iPhone is a stunning piece of artistic design. The argument gets even weaker since virtually EVERYONE covers up their phone with some sort of case.
Even a phone like the HD2 looks great but it's primarily due to the screen size. The shape is pretty conventional as are button layouts etc. The fact is you can only do so much with a phone design.
@AlienSix That IE icon there gives me the creeps
@BecauseItsNotGoogle That remains to be seen. Fragmentation can still occur, from a manufacuterer/carrier taking longer for updates, to hardware differences ("minimum" spec requirements, can be different) causing performance problems or apps simply not working since they weren't developed for that handset in mind. (ex: Droid runs Gamelofts Asphalt like butter, more powerful N1 doesn't)
@treats Good question,I want to try a WM7 phone out before I commit to an Evo 4G
@BecauseItsNotGoogle
You're kidding right? IE, "the best mobile browser?" This is the best thing to come out of you yet.
@BecauseItsNotGoogle
The Milestone doesn't have a custom UI and it STILL takes forever for updates to come.
The Droid is a "with Google" phone, runs stock Android and IT doesn't update as quickly as the N1 does. Froyo has been "available" for a week now, and I've yet to see any reports of the Droid being updated.
Just because there is a minimum spec doesn't mean manufacturers can't improve upon the hardware. In which case they would still have to develop drivers, etc, etc. And updates could (would) fall behind.
Unless Microsoft also mandates a strict update schedule and basically says if you don't update by XX date, you can't license any new handsets. Even if it's paying a fine, many companies will incur a lower cost by paying the fine than they will paying people to write the updates.
Now if WP7 has a more modulistic design where parts can be updated without touching anything else, then its possible updates can be more streamlined. But I wouldn't count on it.
@BecauseItsNotGoogle You know, you got the Bing definition wrong all the way. Here's the actual meaning of the word: http://techcrunch.com/2009/05/28/the-bing-definition-microsoft-probably-doesnt-want-you-to-get-in-your-fortune-cookie/
@Drago
Haha. Me too
@BecauseItsNotGoogle
ive read all your ridiculous comments on this article
and i have 4 words for you
get the f**k out!
@AlienSix
Yeah, an HTC device with PHYSICAL BUTTONS!
I'm really irritated by this new, "We don't need buttons for video games!" trend. No, you don't need buttons for solitaire and puzzle games and such. And I suppose you don't NEED buttons for some other games. But goddamit, buttons will always beat touchscreen controls!
@BecauseItsNotGoogle
Don't leave, you make this boring thread interesting.
@AlienSix
This gives me more hope that WP7 WILL be ported to the HD2...
@sonicyoof
ranked up
i miss the good old days when i had enough buttons to play Doom 2 flawlessly on my N95. Touchscreen gaming is just not the same :(
@BecauseItsNotGoogle Until Windows Mobile 8 comes out that is.
@JONNNathannn
Isn't microsft doing the updates for WP7 straight to the phone, instead of going through the cell phone makers? If this is the case there shouldn't be any fragmentation, unlike Android.
@bjsguess you're right. The phones are all very similar. But somehow the iPhone still looks better. It's definitely got a more solid, sturdy, quality feel.
@sonicwind
Have you held the phones yet?
@BecauseItsNotGoogle kind of like Apple, why isn't crapping on MS for not having copy paste and an inflexible UI, etc etc...
@Edobe
i agree. i love the form factor of it. only thing is it's made by Dell and i really want the HTC with it's XDA support. good thing we have time to choose.
@BigJayDogg3
You realise Microsoft are using their own update service directly on the phone and their zune software on the PC to update these phones?
Manufacturers have nothing to do with software updates, which seems to be one of the problems with android.
@mithritades WP7 looks interesting but a big high five to Microsoft for finally realizing this internet thing is good at getting your message out to the masses. Samsung has picked a right choice, if this is true. http://j.mp/amazing-thing-about-winphone-7
back off gurl fran (bing) this ones mine
I can't wait to get this phone this fall. Me and my Xbox Live avatar will both be coming along for the ride.
Same.
You getting this handset though?
You crazy bro.
@BlackedOut hell no. Well anyhow this is a prototype...but I'm not getting it. I'll wait to see what HTC has and pick the best handset for me at launch
@KBatFLORIDA Im getting the Modrian on release day, this is the most stylish and amazing UI in the smartphone world and from the looks of this its super fluid just like the Zune... RIM may actually need to start worrying about a serious competitor stepping into the smartphone game
@SteveyAyo See, I can't stand this UI. Especially on the pages where the header doesn't actually fit on the screen. Yes, I know its supposed to hint that you can scroll the page over horizontally. I still want to be able to read the freakin text.
@s73v3r AH yeah thats actually an old design trick, these are all common words you see and your brain only needs t register the first part of it to understand what it is, especially if combined with a graphic of some sort, and yeah it highlights the horizontal nature of the UI... i love it
Not diggin' the UI! Very original but I dont care for it at all!
@Moisture I like it. I have a Zune and this is a lot like it. i can't wait.
All I really want to see is a Windows Phone 7 running on Evo like hardware. I have yet to see even a concept or render of a phone I would actually want. Don't get me wrong, the OS looks killer, just give me a more aesthetically pleasing device to run it on!
@element4life3
The only thing I'd want to see from Samsung is their Super AMOLED display. I typically loathe their designs and build quality, so let's license that bad boy to HTC, Asus, and Dell.
Nilay,
The URL looks funky, should be http://www.mobiletechworld.com/2010/05/26/windows-phone-7-hands-on-with-the-samsung-prototype/ instead
BTW they've just posted a second video :
http://www.mobiletechworld.com/2010/05/26/windows-phone-7-gaming-hands-on-video-twin-blades/
@AngelLulu
AngelLuLu, why is it most of your comments have links to MobiletechWorld? Are you spamming for them, like Vigo, Crapolin, Panther and JudgeDredd (and your hundred other sock puppets)?
Mmm...
No word yet on the providers?
I really dont like AT&T
@mandarin I'm sure Verizon will be a launch partner. I mean, they are only the biggest carrier in America.
UGLY UGLy UGly Ugly ugly
@obobo
Say that again, we still dont know how you feel about it
@obobo
Agreed. Ugly phone, ugly U.I.
@macmann
do you say that about ur self when you look in the mirror?
@macmann I absolutely agree. 16 boxes in a rectangular format absolutely looks so much better. NOT!
@macmann
What? My face is an ugly phone and my U.I. is ugly?
Fail.
On a more serious note, the U.I. is way too confusing.
@macmann lol thats confusing to you? how old are you 9?
I need to upgrade my phone, release Windows Phone 7 already
Not supporting anything but Snapdragon is pretty lame if you ask me, and very "un-microsoft" -- I don't see why other CPUs wouldn't be supported.
@BecauseItsNotGoogle It' about performance, not fragmentation.
W7 is still going to be fragmented. Updates go from Microsoft to Manufacturers to implement, back to Microsoft for quality testing (if not good enough, back to the manufacturer) and then finally to the carrier for network testing.
Yeah. This is all going to be synced perfectly between carriers and manufacturers. For sure...