Comments on: Windows Phone 7 Series: the phone also works http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/ All the stuff about Microsoft and technology you haven't read anywhere else. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:52:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: NiCK Carty http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121718 NiCK Carty Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:56:06 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121718 Also, I addressed this issue in my site already. Won't it be difficult to answer a call without a hardware key? With the 3 button limitation, what is a phone without a dialer button? I refer the article here: http://pocketpc-live.com/windows-mobile-7/more-windows-phone-7-series-demo.html Regards, Carty.. Also, I addressed this issue in my site already. Won’t it be difficult to answer a call without a hardware key? With the 3 button limitation, what is a phone without a dialer button?

I refer the article here: http://pocketpc-live.com/windows-mobile-7/more-windows-phone-7-series- demo.html

Regards,
Carty..

]]> By: Quikboy http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121683 Quikboy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:32:47 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121683 I would really prefer it if they had a 'hidden' status bar, like the way it works on the Zune HD. The side button on the Zune HD brings out the playback controls and the battery life, and it's very useful and doesn't get in the way of the UI when you don't need it. I doubt the WP7S phones will come out with something like that :( Wish MS thought this through a bit more, but I could be wrong of course. I would really prefer it if they had a ‘hidden’ status bar, like the way it works on the Zune HD.

The side button on the Zune HD brings out the playback controls and the battery life, and it’s very useful and doesn’t get in the way of the UI when you don’t need it.

I doubt the WP7S phones will come out with something like that :(

Wish MS thought this through a bit more, but I could be wrong of course.

]]> By: MIX10 : Windows Phone 7 can make phone calls too | Free Pocket PC Software http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121663 MIX10 : Windows Phone 7 can make phone calls too | Free Pocket PC Software Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:59:41 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121663 [...] Zheng from istartedsomething.com have posted a screenshot of the actual calling experience on windows phone 7. He described the [...] [...] Zheng from istartedsomething.com have posted a screenshot of the actual calling experience on windows phone 7. He described the [...]

]]> By: drozzy http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121641 drozzy Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:38:11 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121641 Anyone else seeing the obvious pain in the thumb here? How is it are you going to reach the "end call" button with your thumb all the way there? End call should be at the bottom, big red - see android for example. Also - the button icons on the phone itself - the windows icon and the little circle - provide no indication whatsoever what they are for. Step back from the hype - and look at it objectively. Anyone else seeing the obvious pain in the thumb here?
How is it are you going to reach the “end call” button with your thumb all the way there?
End call should be at the bottom, big red – see android for example.

Also – the button icons on the phone itself – the windows icon and the little circle – provide no indication whatsoever what they are for.

Step back from the hype – and look at it objectively.

]]> By: MIX10 : Windows Phone 7 can make phone calls too | windows mobile software, wm6.5 games and wm7 news http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121627 MIX10 : Windows Phone 7 can make phone calls too | windows mobile software, wm6.5 games and wm7 news Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:55:26 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121627 [...] Zheng from istartedsomething.com have posted a screenshot of the actual calling experience on windows phone 7. He described the [...] [...] Zheng from istartedsomething.com have posted a screenshot of the actual calling experience on windows phone 7. He described the [...]

]]> By: Maurice http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121597 Maurice Tue, 16 Mar 2010 03:56:56 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121597 What are those two buttons next to the end call? Also, is there any mention of whether we'll have advanced call features like conferencing, putting folks on hold, speaker phone, etc. What are those two buttons next to the end call?

Also, is there any mention of whether we’ll have advanced call features like conferencing, putting folks on hold, speaker phone, etc.

]]> By: Toph http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121557 Toph Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:48:51 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121557 i like the idea of only showing those icons when they're needed, because there are so many and i know from experience with WM6 that it gets cluttered fast, but there are issues.... anyway, lookin' good. but - at&t wireless / cingular? huh? i like the idea of only showing those icons when they’re needed, because there are so many and i know from experience with WM6 that it gets cluttered fast, but there are issues….

anyway, lookin’ good. but – at&t wireless / cingular? huh?

]]> By: Mark Jonson http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121553 Mark Jonson Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:39:44 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121553 I agree about the signal indicators. While hiding them does make non-relevant screens more simple and focused, I too like to know whether I'm using Wi-Fi, 3G, or 2G service for data as well as 2G or 3G for phone calls (it makes a difference in call quality in my area, and 3G on AT&T allows for simultaneous voice and data). In addition, sometimes I just want to know how my service is by quickly "glancing" at the phone, as the Microsofties would say. Sometimes putting your phone in your pocket is enough to go from service with 1 bar to No Service, and that's important if you're expecting a text or call. I agree about the signal indicators. While hiding them does make non-relevant screens more simple and focused, I too like to know whether I’m using Wi-Fi, 3G, or 2G service for data as well as 2G or 3G for phone calls (it makes a difference in call quality in my area, and 3G on AT&T allows for simultaneous voice and data). In addition, sometimes I just want to know how my service is by quickly “glancing” at the phone, as the Microsofties would say. Sometimes putting your phone in your pocket is enough to go from service with 1 bar to No Service, and that’s important if you’re expecting a text or call.

]]> By: MIX10 Day 1 News « My Microsoft Life http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121551 MIX10 Day 1 News « My Microsoft Life Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:28:23 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121551 [...] Long Zheng – Windows Phone 7 Series: the phone also works [...] [...] Long Zheng – Windows Phone 7 Series: the phone also works [...]

]]> By: Mark Wilson http://www.istartedsomething.com/20100316/windows-phone-7-series-the-phone-also-works/#comment-121549 Mark Wilson Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:18:17 +0000 http://www.istartedsomething.com/?p=4060#comment-121549 I'm really looking forward to the Windows Phone 7 Series launch; however I can see one drawback with only displaying the carrier and signal strength status when using the phone: I want to know if I'm in a signal area before I attempt to make a call (ditto for Wi-Fi)... Have to say though, that is only one (very small) criticism out of all the fantastic things I've seen for this phone operating system so far! I’m really looking forward to the Windows Phone 7 Series launch; however I can see one drawback with only displaying the carrier and signal strength status when using the phone: I want to know if I’m in a signal area before I attempt to make a call (ditto for Wi-Fi)…

Have to say though, that is only one (very small) criticism out of all the fantastic things I’ve seen for this phone operating system so far!

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