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msmobiles.com_robot · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Posts: 16777215

iPhone 3G goes on sale today worldwide, but we would like to point out that in many respects Windows Mobile phones are superior iPhone 3G.

Here are the reasons:

Read more at http://www.msmobiles.com/news.php/7486.html

benjitek · Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 19

There's one reason to buy an iPhone that trumps all of your 12 reasons not to: Windows Mobile Device Center Wink

Stoic33 · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 96

Mostly true, but until Microsoft gets their act together and combine their Smartphone and Pocket PC platforms into a unified competing force, refresh the user interface so that its consistent, consistent, consistent and has no lags (the most important iPhone feature), they will have a hard time selling devices and will continue to face major hurdles ahead.

And more importantly if they don’t do it fast (months not years), their market share will drop in the face of rivals like apple and Android if it lives up to its hype as an open-os (which is yet to be seen), then it will have the best of both worlds with anybody being able to add sleek iPhone like Ui’s and complete WinMo customisability.

So if you are a first time buyer (average consumer or a granny) deciding whether to buy an iPhone or a Windows Mobile device and money wasn’t a factor, sadly the better of the two devices is the iPhone (especially if money isn’t a factor) because although the iPhone is locked down and restrictive, current WinMo devices suffer from usability issues, lags and inconsistencies so enjoy the iPhone tell Microsoft gets their act together and release a better mobile experience 6months or 6years from now.

Nb. However if you’re a super techie then either would do as you probably have long figured out how to bend either device to your will..

EJR · Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 2629

mingw · Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 3

agreed on paper WinMo phones are better but usability, inconsistent interface and the poor OEM support of the OS and hardware makes the experience suck. i have keep going to the hacking community to get updates, better apps, bug fixes, etc. i get better support from these folks

adamz · Joined: 28 Oct 2005 Posts: 44

Only 12??
Come on, you can do better than that. Smile

Here's over 50 that still apply. [/url]

Stoic33 · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 96

mceitlin · Joined: 23 Jun 2007 Posts: 4

Windows based phones have copy and paste capability while IPhone does not!

netboy · Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 349 Location: Bayarea, CA USA

WirelessVC · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 1

The new crop of iPhone apps are certainly amongst the best in the mobile world. However, there are plenty of excellent Windows Mobile apps out there that rival or surpass iPhone apps ... including some which make Windows Mobile devices look as sexy as iPhones.

Check out Viigo's Project Tango for example ... you can see the movie at viigo.com/wmbeta

Mark

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Stoic33 · Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 96

I'm looking forward to the Xperia myself, hope it lives up to the hype and wish they released a non keyboard version that’s slimmer.

But the Sony X1 isn’t out today! and to make a fair comparison: What i meant is that if you looked at the iPhone specs and compare it against all WinMo devices available today you’ll find that very few WinMo devices can match ALL the iPhone 3G’s built in hardware features: 3G, GPS, WiFi, Camera, touch screen and slim dimensions.

The size alone and built-in GPS eliminate most current WinMo devices on the market that are bulky or lack GPS from even being considered as equal competitors (because they simply fall into a different weight/feature category). That leaves only the latest WinMo devices the HTC Diamond and the Samsung Omnia as direct competitors to the iPhone. After comparing these two devices (which seem to have been inspired by the original iPhone) in terms of usability, both fall short with the only common feature being a noticeable interaction lag and interface inconsistency.

Maybe the Sony X1 will change all that, but then maybe we will have to wait for a new OS from Microsoft, bottom line is that WinMo isn’t quite their today but it could have easily been if MS didn’t fall asleep at the wheel.

netboy · Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 349 Location: Bayarea, CA USA

if that freaking greedy Steve just give people what they want, then there wont be all this bashing on apple!
u want a higher resolution iphone with VGA, wait for Iphone 3.0 in early 2009!
u want microSD slot in iphone, wait for iphone 4.0 in late 2009!
u want removable battery, wait for iphone 5.0 in early 2010!

look at Sony X1, everything i wanted! that is y i have no complains on x1 and cant wait to get it!

Alli · Joined: 11 Jul 2008 Posts: 10

Stoic, you took the words right out of my mouth. Or maybe you're just repeating what I said on the podcast two weeks ago.

It's all very well and fine to compare operating systems, but you need to pin down one WM device to pit against the iPhone since not all devices have the same features/functions.

While I'm also very much looking forward to the Xperia, I'm off to buy the Treo 800w on Monday morning.

EJR · Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 2629

netboy · Joined: 19 Oct 2005 Posts: 349 Location: Bayarea, CA USA

IPHONE IS A FAILURE!!!
HERE IS WHY!
do u know how many HYPES iphone is gettting?
u hear iphone on TV, news, radio, everywhere!

Windows mobiles is selling in the millions without all the hypes! that should tell you something!