After Android phones, it’s time to write about Microsoft Windows Mobile phones. Windows Mobile is a compact operating system developed by Microsoft, and designed for use in smartphones and mobile devices.
It is based on Windows CE, and features a suite of basic applications developed using the Microsoft Win32 API. It is designed to be somewhat similar to desktop versions of Windows, feature-wise and aesthetically. Additionally, third-party software development is available for Windows Mobile, and software can be purchased via the Windows Marketplace for Mobile.
Originally appearing as the Pocket PC 2000 operating system, Windows Mobile has been updated multiple times, with the current version being Windows Mobile 6.5. Most Windows Mobile phones come with a stylus pen, which is used to enter commands by tapping it on the screen.
This article presents the phones which will come to market with Windows Mobile.
Windows Mobile on HTC HD2
The HTC HD2 is a sequel to the HTC Touch HD. The major features of the HTC HD2 are similar to its previous model but only with a few minor changes. The display on the HD2 absolutely dominates the handset, measuring in at a breath taking 4.3 inches, with a pixel resolution of 480 x 800, supporting up to 65,000 colours. The HD2 is the first device running Windows Mobile to come with a capacitive touchscreen, so there is no need for fiddling around with a tiny stylus.
The HD2 measuring 120.5 x 67 x 11mm and weighing in at 157g. But it has all the hallmarks of good design: it looks and feels luscious, with a brushed metal finish and stunning quality.
The HD2 comes with a micro USB connector instead of the mini USB that all prior HTC models had. Perhaps surprising considering the 4.3 inch size of the screen it is powering, the battery is a 1200mAh cell.
The device comes with 448 megabytes of random access memory(RAM) and 1GHz Snapdragon CPU powers the device. HTC HD2 comes with integrated music player to satisfy the wants of the music lovers. It can play music files of different formats such WAV, WMA, eAAC+ and MP3. Like the music player, the video player of the device is also impressive as it can also play diverse types of videos that include DiVX and XviD along with WMV, MP4, H.264 and H.263 player. HTC HD2 supports good memory back up so that the users can enjoy more and more music and videos. The handset is loaded with internal memory of 448 MB RAM and 512 MB ROM. Also, there is microS (TransFlash) card slot for expanding memory up to 8GB.
The HD2 brings a high quality 5.0 Megapixel camera, with Autofocus and an LED flash. Thanks to the built in GPS, the HD2 can embed positioning data into the digital information on captured images, which can be displayed when viewed online. Video recording is enabled, but there is no front facing camera, so no 3G video calls.
Windows Mobile on Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2
It´s the first Windows phone of the company, meaning it runs Windows Mobile 6.5. The panel interface we know from the X1 haunts us again, but it has been revamped and the manufacturer´s personalization pack seems to have taken over the standard Windows interface deeper. The XPERIA X2 sports 8-megapixel camera with touch focus, larger display, new keyboard and navigational keys design, plus a microUSB port. The Xperia X1 features a 3-inch touch screen that displays 65,536 colors at an 800×480 pixel resolution.
At 4.4 inches tall by 2.1 inches wide by 0.7 inch deep and 5.6 ounces, the Xperia X1 is compact and has a nice, solid construction. The phone is available in two colors: silver or black.
The phone has a Qualcomm MSM 7200 528 MHz processor and runs a Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Edition. It has a RAM of 256 MB and ROM of 512 MB.
With an enhanced touch interface and latest 3D signature panel you can also take advantage of flexible desktop panels that are designed for categorizing fun, business and communication features. Since there are numerous panels that come in-built with XPERIA X2, you don’t have to limit yourself within certain boundaries. You can enjoy almost everything from Google, Mytopica, Skype to CNN, Window Live and games. Also, you can customize the panels according to your needs and can even have access to Facebook and upload your holiday and party images instantly. Also, chatting with your friends worldwide is possible with Skype that this superb smart phone features. No matter it’s the email, music, gaming, video, or photography the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X2 has it all.
Windows Mobile on Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani
The Samsung Giorgio Armani is a nice looking device that sports a slide-and-tilt screen, which makes a new experience for the user while working. This new mobile phone will run on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, which can be upgradeable to Windows Mobile 6.5 and is powered by Samsung S3C6410 800MHz processor.
This Samsung mobile phone which comes with 3.5” AMOLED resistive touch screen has a size of 118.5 x 58.3 x 16.4mm and weighs 164g. The display of 16M colour support and 800 x 480 pixels resolution supports Advanced R tilting touch screen technology. Better execution of commands is possible with its full QWERTY keyboard. It is equipped with an Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate.
The video player supports MPEG4, H263, H264, DivX format, XviD & 3GP video playback formats. The user can also playback music on the integrated music player which supports many music playing formats and allows the user to store and locate music easily. This user friendly music player supports MP3, WAV format, eAAC+, AMR & WMA music formats. The Samsung B7620 Giorgio Armani has a front facing camera lens which is mainly used when the user is taking part in a 3G video call. The user can enjoy a 3G video calling feature thanks to this Smartphone’s built in 3G capabilities.
It supports Giorgio Armani fashion applications, Business card scanner and Work & Life mode. Photo/video editor, Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF viewer), Voice memo/dial, TV-out and mobile tracker are exclusive facilities offered.
Li-Ion 1500mAh battery powers this mobile phone. MIDP 2.0 Java and GPS with A-GPS support with Route 66, which are supported in this device.
Windows Mobile on Gigabyte GSmart S1200
The Taiwan-based Gigabyte Communications, which was founded in February 2004, has designed and marketed devices under its own GSmart brand previously. It is also an original design manufacturer (ODM) which makes products for clients globally.
The GSmart S1200 also features an inbuilt camera along with other intricate camera features that are certainly worth using for making and capturing the best picture. Another additional quality of the model HSUPA makes this phone a perfect pick for the potential users. This is the phone that all the mobile phone users certainly would love to own.
The S1200 also includes 3.1-inch WVGA LCD touchscreen and is powered by a Qualcomm 512MHz processor. The Gigabyte GSmart S1200 is a 3G enabled pocket size PC with the option of wi fi, office mobile and several fancy plug ins. Some worth mentioning features of the phone include GPS and push email support. The phone also supports various connectors for sharing and transferring data, including Bluetooth, in addition to mini USB with version 2.0. Another amazing aspect of the phone is that it comes with expandable memory with micro SD card memory expansion.
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