It’s been fun being able to relate to conversations we’ve had on private lists over the last couple of weeks.
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Many of them are still avid supporters of Windows Phone. Some of my best friends are former Microsoft MVPs like me. I have loved being able to relate with all the awesome friends I have made online and in person over the years through my former role as a Windows Mobile Fanboy. Yes, this one gets to me, but I have to use what works best for me. It makes Apple’s game center look like the Atari. The personal touches set it apart from the other mobile OSes. It’s really cool to be able to get Xbox achievement points with a mobile game. The Xbox Live experience is awesome and I really like the concept of being able to challenge friends to games across the net. I think Microsoft should consider making Zune Pass content available on non-Windows Phone device too.
The Zune experience on a Windows Phone is getting better with Smart DJ, almost eliminating the need for apps like Pandora, Slacker, and Spotify. I have loved this music consumption model ever since I subscribed to Yahoo Music Service 7-8 years ago and immediately jumped on the Zune Pass train when it launched. I can’t explain how much I love the concept of Zune Pass. Allowing apps to run in the background now allows live tiles to keep you updated with data right on the home screen. It’s hands down the best contact system on any mobile OS. The integration of Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and other social networks into the People hub is stellar. I really enjoy the looks of Windows Phone. I explained that it was Windows Phone and I was shocked to learn that this person didn’t knew Microsoft was still in the smartphone game. They were referring to the Metro interface. One of them said, “Wow, what phone is that and how did you get it to look like that?”. In 3 weeks here in Alabama, I have had 3 different people approach me in public settings wanting to get a better look at Windows Phone on the Titan.
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That said, I only really see iPhones and a scattered Android device in the hands of people in Tuscaloosa. I live in Alabama and you don’t see many geeks running around in the streets here. Windows Phone definitely has curb appeal. I plan to have my complete review of the HTC Titan online in the next week or two, but this is not the US version available on AT&T’s network. I have zero complaints with the HTC Titan. The hardware is consistent with HTC Quality, very well built. I would dare say that the HTC Titan is the best Windows Phone out right now if you don’t mind a larger phone.
Consider that before assuming I am a Microsoft hater. Let me remind everyone, I used to be a BIG supporter of Windows Mobile. Before hitting the reasons that Windows Phone 7.5 will not be my daily driver, let me talk about the things that make me want to continue using the HTC Titan and Windows Phone. So here we are almost a year later, after 2 weeks of continual Windows Phone 7.5 use and my opinions are basically the same as before. After that article, I purchased the iPhone 4 and replaced it with the Motorola Atrix a few months later. Tethering support was just put into play a few weeks ago. The Marketplace is doing better and has grown fast, but still lacking. Cut and Paste was addressed and Microsoft did a fairly good job with it. There has been a lot of progress over the two updates since I wrote that article. Many of the same concerns still exist, but some were remedied. If you revisit an article I wrote last fall when Windows Phone was released, you will see why I chose Android over Windows Phone. I did say I have become platform agnostic right? This might come as a shock to anyone that knows me already, but I am not ready to return to the Windows Phone (WinMo) camp permanently yet. I will continue to use the HTC Titan, running Windows Phone 7.5, but it will not be my daily driver.
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