Windows Phone 7 Screenshots

[Nurhisham Hussein]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.winsupersite.com/mobile/wp7_rc_shots.asp' target='_blank'>http://www.winsupersite.com/mobile/...p7_rc_shots.asp</a><br /><br /></div><p><em>"This week, a ROM image of a near-final (RC1 escrow) version of Windows Phone 7 leaked online, providing us with a near-final look at Microsoft's next smart phone operating system. (It's an unlocked version of the April CTP, for those who are curious.) If you've been following along on my Windows 7 Secrets blog, you know that I've been using these unlocked ROMs in tandem with Microsoft's freely-available Windows Phone developer tools to examine the company's progress using a software emulator. But since this is a near-final build, I thought it would be worth a closer look."</em></p><p><img src="http://images.thoughtsmedia.com/resizer/thumbs/size/600/wpt/auto/1273566090.usr14226.jpg" style="border: 1px solid #d2d2bb;" /></p><p>It's getting closer and closer, and looking good. Paul Thurrott a his Supersite for Windows has a big gallery of screenshots of a close-to-final build of WP7. While he couldn't get some of the functionality (social media integration for one) to work through the WP7 emulator, there's a pretty comprehensive walkthrough of screens you can expect when WP7 hits RTM. I don't think there have been many changes as far as the look of WP7 is concerned since the launch, you might spot something I've missed. Have a look and let us know what you think!</p>

[mlashmet]

Well, it looks kinda cool, but I'm not really sold on the interface. Maybe if I were to use it, it might grow on me though. Unfortunately, there are enough other issues with WP7 that I've pretty much made up my mind that I'm going to Android. The Evo4G looks amazing. I just hope it lives up to the hype. Even better if I can keep my SERO plan with it, although I'm not holding my breath... LOL

[efjay]

android has pulled ahead of the iphone in sales for the first time and all we get of wp7 is screenshots, MS is always going to be behind in this game....

[virain]

It's all nice and peachy but the real question is, if the hardware will be up to the task so that software could perform flawlessly:)
Just looking at how much iPhone 4G will have to offer (iPhone OS 4 unveiled, adds multitasking, shipping this summer -- Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/08/iphone-os-4-0-unveiled-shipping-this-summer/) ), and how much WP will take away from user experience I makes me think that Apple and MS finally switched places in the mobile market.
Way to go MS! You've gotta bring Bill Gates back in change if you want to survive.

[Fritzly]

What a waste....
Such a great UI trashed by all the artificial limitations imposed on WP7 devices....

[kerrins]

As I accidently ran my cursor over the "social media" link, and it opened some stupid Bing Window...it reminded me that WP7 won't have cut and paste but instead will have smart links. Great, links to stuff I don't care about, but can't but and paste what I really am interested in...thanks MS. Next is either and iPhone or Android.

[Steve Jordan]

I am SO not impressed. The interface is so minimalist, it's downright ugly... and who thought I wanted to see text so large that it doesn't even fit on the furshlugginer screen? This OS just looks like an art student's project.

Maybe it's just as functional as previous Win OS versions... maybe more. But gad, I wish it wasn't so ugly.

[Russ Smith]

Wow. Based on the non-random sample above, it's a good thing we're not the audience for WP7. It's a bold, new direction that will also mean starting over on the customer base. It's too bad MS doesn't have a plan B for those of us who've been with them up to now.

[Fritzly]

Wow. Based on the non-random sample above, it's a good thing we're not the audience for WP7. It's a bold, new direction that will also mean starting over on the customer base. It's too bad MS doesn't have a plan B for those of us who've been with them up to now.

The one million dollar questions is: "Does MS know what is the audience for WP7?"
Honestly I am not sure they do.......

[efjay]

The one million dollar questions is: "Does MS know what is the audience for WP7?"
Honestly I am not sure they do.......

Maybe Steve Jobs will take time out from counting his iphone profits to tell them, that way they can get their clone absolutely perfect...

[Craig Horlacher]

Wow. Based on the non-random sample above, it's a good thing we're not the audience for WP7. It's a bold, new direction that will also mean starting over on the customer base. It's too bad MS doesn't have a plan B for those of us who've been with them up to now.

Yeah, if the iPhone is really stuck on ATT for 2 more years Microsoft may have a chance with all the people who want iPhone's on Verizon.

I agree that I wish Microsoft had a plan B for all the people who have been using devices with their mobile OS for the last 10+ years. Microsoft has made it clear that the only people who were excited about, and buying, their devices don't matter to them.

I think also Microsoft should win some kind of award for choosing to give the WinPhone 7 Xbox Live and not give it copy & paste.

Honestly, I wish Microsoft would have just bought palm and put out devices running WebOS. That's one OS that seemed so cool and had tons of potential but who knows what will happen with it now that HP has it.

[ucfgrad93]

I am SO not impressed. The interface is so minimalist, it's downright ugly... and who thought I wanted to see text so large that it doesn't even fit on the furshlugginer screen? This OS just looks like an art student's project.

Maybe it's just as functional as previous Win OS versions... maybe more. But gad, I wish it wasn't so ugly.

Agreed, I also find it to be quite hideous.

[Eriq Cook]

I have to agree with many of you. I am NOT impressed with the interface. In fact, it's BACKWARDS for me. I wish Microsoft would've considered releasing two special versions of Windows Mobile: One for power users and [this] one for general/basic users.

Remember the first gen WP7 screenshots? I actually liked that a lot. And it looked a bit more functional to me too. This new interface, too big, blocky and basic. I prefer to have see a lot of information on my screen. The style of this new interface requires everything to be BIG and bold.

I really hope that Microsoft continues to support and release new upgrades based on the 6.x interface for at least a couple more years. I'll stay with the platform. Maybe by that time MS will "get it right" in WP7 with copy/paste and other useful features. The issue with brand new interfaces is that they are limited and take time to catch up to seasoned ones.

[maxnix]

Think I may need to see it in my hand.

I think the minimalist but relevant information on each screen will aid smartphone operation.

The big problem is Android might leap frog it (no Copy/Paste?).

And it has to be on a 4G device.