#07 Do you smell what Microsoft is cookin

by Rod on February 18, 2010 · 6 comments

by Rod on February 18, 2010 · 6 comments

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Record Date Wed Feb 17th 2010

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  • Jan

    I really enjoyed the Podcast. You ‘all interact in an entertaining, yet very informative way. This Windows Phone 7 is totally impressive. My son Jason has recently(last 4 months) purchased the Storm 2. What do you think of that phone, and why did Blackberry come out with a Storm 2 so quickly after introducing the Storm? I know the Storm 2 Device is a little bit smaller, but is there really any other difference between the two Storms. How does the Storm 2 stack up against the new Microsoft Windows Phone 7?

    • http://simplemobilereview.com Rod Simmons

      While on the surface they seem like the same device there are some major differences
      1. The Storm 2 has 256MB of RAM which is 2x the Storm 1. This is critical for Blackberry users as you always run into memory issues when installing apps. We have a great article about saving memory on the blackberry.
      http://www.simplemobilereview.com/get-more-memory-to-install-blackberry-apps/

      2. The Storm 2 has built-in WiFi. This is a great option to leverage your home wifi or wifi hotspots for faster internet connections.

      3. Storm 2 has Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR1. In English it allows for Stereo Bluetooth headsets

      4. Camera has Image stabilization. English it helps prevent blurry pictures since your hand will be shaking

      The Storm 1 and 2 are rather good devices. The Storm 2 advances on the hardware short comings of the Storm 1. I had the Storm 1 and greatly enjoyed the device.
      I suspect Rimarkable Robb can offer some additional insight.

  • http://www.simplemobilereview.com Chris

    Hey Jan it is too early to make comparisons between Windows phone 7 and any phone right now. But it will be very interesting once it is released.

  • Jan Sisson

    I appreciate all the feedback. This site is really great for a cell phone novice like myself. As I told Chris, I still have an old Flip Phone, which will all change when my husbands AT&T contract expires this year. I found out quickly when I bought it(cheap) that \flip\ meant , right out of your hand when you try to open it. I really don’t liker my phone, and I am being kind. I did graduate to a Bluetooth which has reduced the \Flipping.\ W’re going to wait until the Windows 7 phione is on the market before we decide on devices.
    Thanks Again.

  • http://www.simplemobilereview.com Brent

    After listening to the podcast, I thought that perhaps a couple of comments might be in order. Chris, you came flat out and asked Rod what was better about the screen on the Storm as compared to the iPhone. I really liked it, although I had other issues with the phone. Why? Imagine using your mouse and all pointing to an object results in a click. That is what the standard touch-screen on iPhone/Android is like. With the Storm, you can highlight items (yes, multiple) and then click to action on them. I hated the screen gap, but like the concept as implemented by Blackberry. My problem with the Storm was that it is a Blackberry. I always thought that Windows Mobile was a much superior email engine and I disliked the same 10 year old tech restrictions on BB as much as I did on WinMo. If I had to use a stylus one more time I was going to scream!

    Personally, I will consider the Windows Phone 7, IF the following is true: multitasking of any kind at all, contiguous memory (similar to the iPhone), user replaceable battery, and an edition with a hardware keyboard, especially if we can get 32- or 64-GB editions. Just my two cents…

    • http://www.simplemobilereview.com Chris

      Thanks Brent I try to hit him any chance I get because it is not often!!