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Good review. Highlights some interesting comparisons to the iOS way of doing things. I'm a bit envious of the word-replacement tool; that looks easier and more efficient. http://ignorethecode.net/blog/2011/05/31/windows_phone_7/

So I think Ihnatko commented on all these things you're talking about. I agree that Copy/Paste and multitasking are now table stakes. But, for example. Paul Thurott, of WinSuperSite says that no one uses Copy/Paste so who cares? There is a diversity of opinion. It may be moot...

http://www.suntimes.com/technology/ihnatko/2829294,ihnatko-windows-iphone-android-phone-102310.article Andy Ihnatko's review. I like Andy. He's a consistent and seemingly thoughtful and honest reviewer. And if something is badly designed or implemented, he says so. And on WP7, he writes...

Wasn't Mossberg critical of it?John Timmer at Ars had personal essay noting his issues with the whole affair.

This is interesting. http://windowsphonesecrets.com/2010/10/12/windows-phone-7-and-removable-storage/

It's a funny ad; I relate a bit too strongly at moments But I do agree wholly with DaringFireball's take on it; which I'll summarize as, "If WP7 doesn't turn you into a smartphone zombie, then it's a lousy smartphone. But if you've never had a smartphone, then you wouldn't understand that...

My Palm Zire had a dedicated camera button and I never had problems with it. My iPhone has a dedicated "on" button and it doesn't accidentally get turned on. If the device is designed reasonably well, a dedicated camera button won't be a problem. It's not something I'd switch platforms...

I've only browsed the Engadget live blog and it seemed to be everything I've read so far, perhaps a bit more. I'm a bit envious of the live tiles and live screen; a glanceable data display could be nice on the iPhone. I'd also like a dedicated (punch through) photo button. But I couldn't survive...

Announced. http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/11/live-from-microsofts-windows-phone-7-launch-event/ http://www.engadget.com/tag/wp7%20launch

Yep. If you're on AT&T you'll buy an iPhone. If you're on Verizon, no WP7 and you get a Droid. And if you're on T-Mo or Sprint, you're too cheap to buy a smartphone -- or you've got an EVO for Sprint's 4G.

So that's a problem.

J6P and SSM didn't buy smartphones then. They do now. They can buy the iPhone...never mind, that means switching to AT&T. They can buy that scary phone that turns you into the T1000 from Terminator. They can buy a Windows Phone for their Windows Computer, like the salesman advises...

My other thought: they'll sell a zillion of these to Joe 6 Pack and Sally Soccer Mom: "I've got a Windows computer so I need a Windows Phone".

A month ago, talking to a coworker, I had the opinion that MS would be irrelevant at launch; they lacked the DNA to create a credible new phone. By all appearances, I'm wrong: they've got something remarkable to show. Based on previews, it reminds me of the Palm Pre, with a design...

Who's arguing they would? Is this something MS has been touting as its immediate target audience?   And maybe they don't. But there's a whole world of current and potential smartphone users MS hopes to entice to their new phone.

My early thoughts on WinPho7 were that it doesn't stand a chance. Given mature (2-4th gen) iPhone and Android choices, why would anyone choose immature 1st gen WP7? And as a business, how do you compete against the high-margin iPhone and the free Android, both of which are still sold for the...