If this new UI goes deeper than the home screen (a lot deeper), Microsoft may save Windows Mobile from extinction. If the UI does permiate through the entire OS and maintains all the great WinMo functionality, they may even begin to reclaim some market share.
I know these are "concepts", but those are what lead to future realities. Go Microsoft!
I seriously doubt microsoft can ever fully terminate windows mobile. Many handheld devices outside the mobile range still use it. some GPS, PMPs, and even handheld order takers use windows mobile. Some of its odd ends with phone capabilities probably can be attributed to that, because Windows Mobile is or was catering for anything handheld, not just phones :)
In my opinion they have functionality right, now if they make a nice form, and polish, they will have a kickass OS :)
It's important to remember that Windows Mobile used to be PDA + Phone. Not Phone + PDA. This distinction is still the fundamental problem with Windows Mobile. It's an awkward phone because it's like using your laptop as a Phone. It wasn't designed with that as its core functionality.
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If this new UI goes deeper than the home screen (a lot deeper), Microsoft may save Windows Mobile from extinction. If the UI does permiate through the entire OS and maintains all the great WinMo functionality, they may even begin to reclaim some market share.
I know these are "concepts", but those are what lead to future realities. Go Microsoft!
I seriously doubt microsoft can ever fully terminate windows mobile. Many handheld devices outside the mobile range still use it. some GPS, PMPs, and even handheld order takers use windows mobile. Some of its odd ends with phone capabilities probably can be attributed to that, because Windows Mobile is or was catering for anything handheld, not just phones :)
In my opinion they have functionality right, now if they make a nice form, and polish, they will have a kickass OS :)
Good point.
It's important to remember that Windows Mobile used to be PDA + Phone. Not Phone + PDA. This distinction is still the fundamental problem with Windows Mobile. It's an awkward phone because it's like using your laptop as a Phone. It wasn't designed with that as its core functionality.