0
Rumors are in: it looks like Microsoft might be limiting the availability of the Windows Phone 7 series to specific MS branded devices. According to an Australian podcast, the images of the WP7 feature the interface being displayed on a generic looking smart phone. This is considered to be the type 1 chassis.
Right now, it is expected that many mobile phone manufacturers have been given the specs for the type one. From what we can tell, it’s a standard touch screen smart phone look. There is no doubt that the processor speed and the phone’s graphic hardware capabilities will play a crucial role in the success of the device. The new WP7 user interface is graphically intensive and uses far more dynamic elements and animations than the Google Android or the Apple iPhone OS.
The type 2 chassis for WP7 is rumored to be loaded with a physical keyboard. From what we have seen of WP7 and from the various comments of MS spokespersons, it is improbable that the new OS ever be used in non touch devices, but one with a keyboard is always a welcome sight.
The Motorola Milestone was a pretty successful Android smart phone by giving users a keyboard to play around with. It certainly makes users who like typing long messages very happy since onscreen virtual keyboards never match up to physical QWERTY keyboards. As for the last type 3 chassis, no final details are expected. Sources say that it will be a candy phone type device but that form factor does not match well with the user interface of WP7.
Reports currently indicate that HTC and Asus are working on WP7 devices. It is expected that the first WP7 device will be out as early as October.
Go to Engadget for more about the different WP7 chassis.
Back to top