Popular Windows Phone 7 Smart Phones

The smart phone market is increasingly saturated with offerings from all the big technology giants, including Apple, Blackberry and various Android devices. Microsoft has recently got in on the act too, releasing 10 new phones, all of which run the Windows Phone 7 operating system, and they’re manufactured by a variety of companies. There are offerings from LG, Samsung and Dell, plus 5 by Android specialists HTC. We take you through some of the best Windows phones, their advantages, disadvantages and key features. One of the most eagerly anticipated Windows Phone 7 phones is the HTC HD7. This phone is generally very good. It has a decent sized screen of 4.3inches, and it’s also a touchscreen. There are good apps available, including Photo Enhancer and Notes. It also has up to 16GB storage capacity, a 5 megapixel camera and HD video recording capabilities. A couple of flaws include the below par display quality and comparatively low number of pixels, plus a slightly low build quality.

By contrast, the HTC Mozart boasts excellent build quality more familiar to regular users of HTC phones. It’s also thought to be the most successful Microsoft phone and it comes with an impressive specification, including an 8 megapixel camera with Xenon flash. This provides good picture quality. There’s a 3.7inch touchscreen, making it an ideal size for carrying round. The apps are similar to those on other HTC phones but they’re definitely worth the money, as is the 8GB storage capacity and attractive phone appearance. Samsung has produced the Omnia 7. This comes with a good loudspeaker that hardly distorts sound at all. The main letdown is probably the dearth of apps available from Samsung. The 5 megapixel camera takes good photos although the speed of the focus is lacking. The power button isn’t in the best place, but other than the build quality and layout of the phone are excellent. The main bonus is the high contrast AMOLED screen which is better than all other LCD offerings. LG have also produced a Windows Phone 7 phone known as the Optimus 7Q. Overall, it’s a good phone that has good connectivity and 8GB storage capacity. The 3.5inch screen and 480 x 800 pixel resolution, plus the 5 megapixel camera are all excellent. It’s also currently the only Windows Phone 7 phone to come with both a touchscreen and a QWERTY keyboard. Largely, the keyboard is a good thing but it’s a little uncomfortable to use and also adds considerable bulk to the phone, which weighs it down.

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