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I tend to agree with Russ. I think MS has the right idea in staying out of the UI business and sticking with building a solid platform for developers and industry-types to work with.
UI tends to be a very personal thing, and everyone has an opinion about what works best for them. Take me for example. I've tried Pocket Informant four times, and I still can't get my head around it, even though it constantly gets rave reviews from practically every other reviewer in the market. To me, it's just too busy and complicated.
My point is, no matter what UI Microsoft built, someone would have a complaint about it, and some other developer, like HTC, Toshiba, or Sony-Ericcson would have what they consider to be a better solution. Personally, I REALLY like what HTC is doing with Touch Flo. But I haven't had a chance to play with the UI on the Toshiba or S-E units yet. I absolutely HATE what RIM is doing on the Blackberries. But that's just me.
MS, you're on the right track. Stick to building a solid O/S that supports all the best features of the current and future capabilities of the phones. Leave the UI to the various manufacturers/vendors to duke it out.
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