MR LENNY'S SMARTPHONE BLOG

Since i've let my old iPhone 3GS go i've checked out every single phone out there, read countless reviews and so forth. After some very positive feedback i got myself a Milestone, and shortly after that a Nokia N900. Both very good phones in their own right but i felt something was lacking.  None of them matched the ease of use of the iPhone, the app support of the iPhone, the speed and smoothness of the iPhone.

Before i got the chance to try out the HD2 i came across a deal for a iPhone 32gb 3GS. I couldnt let it slip by so glady im back with the king of all smartphones. Obviously certain OS's do certain things better than the iPhone. But as an all round package... the iPhone wins hands down.

The iPhone has been out for a while now, and its only recently their rivials are starting to catch up which says alot about Apple and how very impressive thier entry into a very competitive market was.

BUT

Keep your eye on Microsoft, they are certainly wounded and i reckon Windows Mobile 7 will be something special

So, because im a sucker for new devices i got rid of my Milestone (a great device) and surprisingly got my self a Nokia N900. I say surprisingly as up until recently i couldn't see myself owning another Nokia device. I'll give a little insight into why i opted for the n900 when i post again (later on tonight)

i've neglected my blog recently but i'll be back posting regular updates from today

My 1st smart phone was a SPV, i'm pretty sure it was the 1st Windows powered phone. It was buggy as hell but i loved it! so naturally i'm a windows mobile supporter even though i currently own an Android phone (Motorola Milestone).

Over the years its safe to say Windows mobile hasnt evolved much and competitors have caught up and arguably are way ahead of the OS. This is a perfect example of a company becoming complacent when really they should be leading the way!

Apparently there will be 2 versions of the Windows Mobile 7, Business and Media. The latter will include Xbox live intgergration and Zune capabilities. Companies that want to manufacture Windows Mobile devices have been given a minimum spec list which include a 1GHZ Snapdragon processor & HD recording camera sensor. So you can pretty much guess these will be high end devices. Rumour also states the OS wont be backwards compatable, so its a completely fresh start by Microsoft.

Only time will tell if its to late...

I've been reading a few Nexus One reviews and it really does seem like a great device, but totally disregarding the Droid and highlighting how much "faster" the Nexus One is isnt really fair or correct. The Nexus runs 2.1 which is proven to be alot faster than 2.0, so when Motorola/Google release 2.1 for the Droid then we will see the real speed difference.

So far i've installed the Gallery, Music player, News and Weather & Clock. All ripped from the Nexus, all thanks to some clever people on the internet.

Only thing that doesnt work is the new 3d app menu/launcher, which im guessing only works on Droids running 2.1

Just read engadgets review on the Nexus One, seems as though its not the ground breaker as 1st thought. Hardware/Software wise its no better than the Milestone/Droid & Sales strategy wise it will be distributed like any other phone. Similar to how expansys are selling the Milestone, £450 sim free or however much with a tmobile contract. But it will be sold by Google directly

Remember the G1? Googles 1st stab at the smartphone market? Well fast forward now to 2010 and we have the HTC Hero, Motorola Droid/Milestone & the upcoming Nexus One. 3 superb Android Smartphones which can proudly hold their own against their rivals.

Check out engadgets G1 review to jog your memory ;)

http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/16/t-mobile-g1-review/