Nobody’s Perfect

As I continue to evaluate my technology needs in the face of HP’s upcoming event on 2/9 (and to a lesser extent, Sprint’s event 2/7), I’m struck with how every available platform has something that significantly detracts from its potential value to me. Whether it’s HP Palm (webOS), Apple (iOS), Google (Android), or Microsoft (Windows Phone 7), each platform has a near-fatal weakness (yes, I’m cutting RIM...

A Windows Phone 7 Postmortem

For a variety of reasons (such as those I already briefly mentioned), I’m no longer spending time trying out and writing about Windows Phone 7. It’s possible that I could return to it should I have the time and inclination, but for now I’ve put Microsoft’s new mobile platform behind me. In fact, I’m evaluating where I stand with mobile technology in general, and might write about my plans sometime during...

Windows Phone 7 From a webOS Perspective

I’ve been working with and writing about Windows Phone 7 over at Windows Roundup for a few weeks now, and thought I’d take a few minutes to jot down some notes about Microsoft’s new OS from the perspective of a webOS enthusiast. Some of my impressions may surprise you, while others won’t. For a general overview, go check out my article at Windows Roundup. Before I start, though, let me say: I remain just as...

Windows Phone 7 Rolls Out Today

Well, Microsoft is formally launching its new mobile OS, Windows Phone 7, today, which ratchets up the smartphone competition another notch. WP7 is an interesting platform, offering great integration with Microsoft properties like Xbox Live, Zune, and Windows Live, along with a unique look and feel with its Metro UI and panorama views. It also has a number of weaknesses compared to most modern smartphone platforms,...