But where do Microsoft's Allegiance's Lie?

Submitted by endee on Sun, 2008-09-28 20:21

The fact is, manufacturers are increasing paving over the antiquated Windows Mobile. Microsoft has had literally years to improve the OS and choosen not to do so, only polishing up a feature or two here and there.

Out of desperation, device manufactures like HTC and Samsung and with the help companies like Google, Opera, etc., have been renovating the UI and included apps from the top down. One day they'll hit bedrock and there'll be little incetiveto keep the core WM OS.

But have to wonder what WM contributes to Microsoft overall strategy. It's a tiny pary of their business and a small slice of the overall mobile phone OS pie. We also know the next major update has been pushed back well into 2009, possibly 2010. Isn't possible that Microsoft will exit the business to concentrate on more important products?

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Compare HTC Dream to Touch Pro

Submitted by Link2Ib on Sun, 2008-09-28 11:24

This is pretty obvious already, look at the HTC Dream (Android) compared to the Touch Pro. The Touch Pro has significantly better hardware and a more polished look, despite both phones having a similar form Factor. I don't see why they didn't just put Android on the superior Touch Pro, but I guess the Dream is a slightly midrangeish smartphone.

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