Microsoft's 3rd Generation Devices Compared In Pictures

[Mike Temporale]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.ppcw.net/?itemid=2048' target='_blank'>http://www.ppcw.net/?itemid=2048</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Amazing, the Microsoft Windows Mobile Smartphone platform is still that young (1 3/4 years only) but we already have the 3rd generation Smartphones in the market or to hit the market soon: The Motorola MPx220, the Orange SPV C500 (aka HTC Typhoon) and the Sagem MyS-7. To provide you a better overview which device looks how, compared to the other, bellow you can find a couple of exclusive comparison shots"</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.smartphonethoughts.com/images/Temporale-20040908-PPCWnet-Comparison.jpg" alt="User submitted image" title="User submitted image"/> <br /><br />Arne has posted some pretty nice comparison pictures showing all 3 of the hot new phones. It really helps to show off the size differences between the different units. 3rd Generation sure does look sweet, eh? And what I would give to have all 3 of those devices sitting here on my desk. :wink: :D

[Kris Kumar]

8O MPx220 is so bulky compared to C500.

Motorola will have a tough time. I wonder if the Motorola execs are re-thinking the retail and carrier prices for its MPx220. MPx220's only claim to fame is Quad-Band and to some extent clamshell.

[maximus]

And what I would give to have all 3 of those devices sitting here on my desk. :wink: :D

I just need one of those on my desk (the rightmost one), and I will be a happier man :D

[ben865]

8O MPx220 is so bulky compared to C500.

Motorola will have a tough time. I wonder if the Motorola execs are re-thinking the retail and carrier prices for its MPx220. MPx220's only claim to fame is Quad-Band and to some extent clamshell.

A Smartphone in a candy bar form factor is a compromise - either the screen or the keyboard is compromised to keep the unit small.

On the C500 the keyboard is the compromise. The keys are small and the rocker/joystick is just plain bad; I could not use it left/right without hitting the keys either side. The larger keypad on the MPx 220 is far superior plus you have that large and very good d-pad and action button.

Compare the keys in this shot from PPCW

http://www.ppcw.net/images/column/future_smartphone/keyboard_small.jpg

A clam or flip form factor allows you to have both a good size screen and keypad. Even Nokia, who stated they would not make flip phones, is now making flip phones.

[Mike Temporale]

And what I would give to have all 3 of those devices sitting here on my desk. :wink: :D

I just need one of those on my desk (the rightmost one), and I will be a happier man :D

Fair enough, but I like to aim high! :wink:

[Mike Temporale]

A clam or flip form factor allows you to have both a good size screen and keypad. Even Nokia, who stated they would not make flip phones, is now making flip phones.

If I was a share holder I would have preferred to hear the above reason from Nokia regarding there entrance to the flip market. Instead of the "lost market share for not having any flip phones" reason they gave. Because, a declining market share usually translates into looking at what the competition is doing that you're not, and then you copy them. So it's more of a "playing catch up" versus innovating.

[Fitch]

When? How long must we wait for a WM2003 device in the US? I know this has been discussed to death, but how long do I have to hold on to my old clunker? I may give in to a 1-year plan very soon, and be with a non-mp3-playing non-movie-playing non-synchable piece of underdeveloped technology :)
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