26 Nov 2010

Windows Phone 7 launch

There are three device manufacturers supporting Microsoft with it's new mobile OS - Windows Phone 7 - at launch, HTC, Samsung, and LG.


HTC is bringing the HD7 to the party, an HD2 style device, but running WP7. They've also cooked up the 7 Mozart, and 7 Trophy (Think original Desire).


Samsung brings us the Omnia 7, while LG brings the Optimus 7 to the table.


Using "7" to distinguish WP7 devices is certainly a recurring theme... I struggle, however, to see it continuing, or if it does to be a success and confusion free.


All the aforementioned launch devices are capacitive touch screen, slate, slab, call them what you will devices - with no variation on form factor just yet, other than the US' HTC Surround, which has a slide-out speaker, no keyboard, just a slide-out speaker... I can't see that form factor sticking.


If WP7 is what you've been waiting for, head on past the break for some pics of these badboy devices.
HTC 7 Mozart
Samsung Omnia 7


HTC HD7
HTC 7 Trophy


LG Optimus 7




So, is this pressing all the right buttons for you - or is WP7, and launch devices, leaving something to be desired? What's the let down - Microsoft's latest mobile OS, or the hardware available at the moment?


Whatever your views, let us know in the comments - it's always interesting to gain some extra perspective.