The recent release of Windows Mobile 6.1 on the TREO 800w at first made us hesitant.  Was this a real upgrade or just another more advance software that freezes continually?  To our surprise, Windows Mobile 6.1 is a real competitor in operating systems for smartphones now.  I don’t know what Microsoft did, but 6.1 has fixed all the major complaints about phone stability of the past.

I’m writing this because it’s our own results and the results tested by our Windows customers. 

The great news:

1.  The device doesn’t crash or freeze up like its preceeding versions (6.0 & 5.0). 

2.  It is responsive and fast with the user.  In other versions, system performance slowed as you opened more applications and did more things on the phone.  6.1 has fixed this to a great degree.

3.  Great new Windows features…I can’t believe I’m saying this but its actually good.  It has many more advantages than the IPHONE and is does more than the Blackberry in many respects.  Here is the list from the http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/6-1/default.mspx. 

  • Instant messaging-like texting
  • Improved Internet browsing
  • Simpler e-mail and Bluetooth setup
  • New Home screen interface
  • New Getting Started Center
  • Security enhancements
  • Easier Wi-Fi connection
  • More personal choice

 4.  You still get to work with many Windows applications native on the mobile device.  This is very useful, especially for Windows centric businesses.

What does this mean?  There is a shift in the tide towards windows now that this is real.  In coordination with Palm 800w comeback and new phone releases of the HTC Diamond and HTC Touch Pro, Windows & HTC & Palm are back and they combined will begin to take market share from other vendors.  There is no better ecosystem right now for mobile wireless applications as most applications developers don’t want to develop to 5 or 6 constantly changing operating systems.  They can stick with windows and make a better application now on a stable and working device, so windows and the application developer and hardware manufacturer can now win.  It’s also much easier for application developers to just extend their windows enterprise applications wirelessly now.  It’s finally here…a Windows phone that just works!!!  And net net, this is a good thing for the world.     

By: www.mountainviewcellphones.com  8/22/2008 

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