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First off: This isn't a rant about WP7, this is just a description of experience and honest feedback. The objective of this post is to seek advice from those that are more familiar with this platform. I an no newbie to mobility, but I am definitely new to WP7.
I am a phone geek and have always carried at least two phones. I carry an iPhone and until about 6 months ago also carried a Droid, which I replaced with a flip phone because I was utterly disappointed with the Droid X. I have always wanted to try a Windows Phone but 6.5 didn't attract me.
I decided to give WP7 a shot and picked up a HTC Trophy (Verizon) yesterday. I have updated to Mango and have had the phone for close to 20 hours now and I must say that I am somewhat disappointed. Here is some feedback:
What I really like:
1. Vibrant UI
2. Excellent email and calendar - probably the best, and I have seen email and calendar functionality on iOS 5 which is still not as good as what is on WP7
Unfortunately, this is all I have liked about the phone. Now for my list of disappointments:
1. Apps: Yes, I know that the Windows Marketplace has fewer apps, but I am going for quality vs. quantity. I don't see Pandora, Skype, Google Voice, or banking applications for Chase, Citibank, or any of my credit cards. This in and off itself is a deal breaker.
2. 'Behavioral' issues: For example: my camera turns on randomly, search turns on randomly
3. Data speeds: TuneIn over 3G sounds really bad. On my iPhone 4, the sound quality from the same app, over 3G, sounds fantastic
I am seriously thinking of returning my phone and giving this platform another 6 months before I revisit it. I may decide to get a HTC device of Motorola Bionic instead.
I am a phone geek and have always carried at least two phones. I carry an iPhone and until about 6 months ago also carried a Droid, which I replaced with a flip phone because I was utterly disappointed with the Droid X. I have always wanted to try a Windows Phone but 6.5 didn't attract me.
I decided to give WP7 a shot and picked up a HTC Trophy (Verizon) yesterday. I have updated to Mango and have had the phone for close to 20 hours now and I must say that I am somewhat disappointed. Here is some feedback:
What I really like:
1. Vibrant UI
2. Excellent email and calendar - probably the best, and I have seen email and calendar functionality on iOS 5 which is still not as good as what is on WP7
Unfortunately, this is all I have liked about the phone. Now for my list of disappointments:
1. Apps: Yes, I know that the Windows Marketplace has fewer apps, but I am going for quality vs. quantity. I don't see Pandora, Skype, Google Voice, or banking applications for Chase, Citibank, or any of my credit cards. This in and off itself is a deal breaker.
2. 'Behavioral' issues: For example: my camera turns on randomly, search turns on randomly
3. Data speeds: TuneIn over 3G sounds really bad. On my iPhone 4, the sound quality from the same app, over 3G, sounds fantastic
I am seriously thinking of returning my phone and giving this platform another 6 months before I revisit it. I may decide to get a HTC device of Motorola Bionic instead.
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