Windows Phone 7 first in EUROPE!!!!!!

Windows Phone 7 coming to Europe in October, US in November, according to Microsoft COO (video)

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't follow why windows mobile had to be scrapped. Give me a hand held device that runs the .net framework. As hardware capabilities are added to the device, add classes to the framework that provide access to that hardware. 

SteveRichter said:

I don't follow why windows mobile had to be scrapped. Give me a hand held device that runs the .net framework. As hardware capabilities are added to the device, add classes to the framework that provide access to that hardware. 

Because Windows Mobile was no-longer sustainable as a future platform. The CE OS basis is fine, which is why it's used in WinPho7, but the modern consumer has expectations for a smooth, fluid (and most of all: aesthetic) experience, WinMo wouldn't be able to meet these expectations and it's easier just to start over.

Windows Mobile had a good run, from 2000 until 2009, and it was a pleasure to use during its hayday (compared to the aneamic alternatives from Palm and Psion) so you've got to give them some credit.

SteveRichter said:

I don't follow why windows mobile had to be scrapped. Give me a hand held device that runs the .net framework. As hardware capabilities are added to the device, add classes to the framework that provide access to that hardware. 

@SteveRichter, many apologies for my newbie reply, but you do write WP7 apps in Silverlight, don't you? And isn't coding in .net one of the big selling points of Silverlight? I realise that it's a subset, but it sounds to me like you're already talking about beginning with a subset and branching out as features warrant it.

What am I missing? Please, try not to flame me.

natelawrence said:

SteveRichter said:

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@SteveRichter, many apologies for my newbie reply, but you do write WP7 apps in Silverlight, don't you? And isn't coding in .net one of the big selling points of Silverlight? I realise that it's a subset, but it sounds to me like you're already talking about beginning with a subset and branching out as features warrant it.

 

What am I missing? Please, try not to flame me.

I have written silverlight and wpf apps. No WP7 and no mobile apps. I understand WP7 is locked down software wise and has a lot of hardware requirements in order to provide the user with a consistent experience.   But why limit .net to yet to be announced high feature phones?  Just curious about the subject.  Why did windows mobile lose so much market share?   I would think there would be a market for a standalone phone OS that could be loaded on any phone with enough memory.

SteveRichter said:

natelawrence said:

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I have written silverlight and wpf apps. No WP7 and no mobile apps. I understand WP7 is locked down software wise and has a lot of hardware requirements in order to provide the user with a consistent experience.   But why limit .net to yet to be announced high feature phones?  Just curious about the subject.  Why did windows mobile lose so much market share?   I would think there would be a market for a standalone phone OS that could be loaded on any phone with enough memory.

 

Sure, there is such a market, but it's not a profitable one.