I think that's part of their goal. However, I own a 3.7" now, and I won't be getting the Focus Flash or any similar sized phone. It might be a good phone for those who can't "lug around" a 4+ inch phone, and for entry-level smartphones.
The Focus S on the other hand looks pretty nice so far. I hope a variant of this hits Verizon.
I'm interested in Windows Phone, but like MANY others i think they seriously need to increase the hardware. Loads of early adopters for this kind of thing are people who are interested in cutting-edge hardware, not just a good software/OS. This has the software side of things but the hardware seriously lacks. A 1.4GHz single core does not cut it. If that was dual core and they vastly improved the GPU too (and other specs), as well as putting it all inside a sexy case, then i would definitely get a Mango phone. Basically a Samsung GSII-like phone but running WP7.5. That would definitely sell.
Does anyone know why WP7 phones dont have dual-core SoC's so far? And i wouldn't be surprised if they all used the same GPU again. Why is this? I know it helps make the whole experience more polished and consistent, but surely you would want to use the latest and greatest hardware if you're only going to support very few SoC's..
"Does anyone know why WP7 phones dont have dual-core SoC's so far?"
To avoid fragmentation and to ensure that all games/apps run as they should run on every damn single phone instead of 'ohh this isn't available for your model' type rubbish.
As for hardware... at times people just want to use the phone
So the key thing to remember is that you, the readers, are not the market. We love our readers, not in small part because you all share our passion for good hardware and good software. But, for better or worse, the market consists of lots of people who just want a phone that works. To that end, Microsoft has succeeded in a lot of ways. Like WebOS before it (as the third horse in the race) everyone agrees that Windows Phone 7 is a refined and capable mobile operating system, and the hardware isn't the problem. Would we love to see this thing sporting a quad-core Qualcomm Krait SoC at 2.5 GHz? You bet. But if it works as well at 1 GHz on a single core, then Microsoft has done their job. And if Microsoft has done their job, we'll be happy, even if it isn't on Krait.
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Iketh - Monday, September 12, 2011 - link
can't wait!! (original Focus owner)Spivonious - Monday, September 12, 2011 - link
I hope the smaller version is affordable (<$200 no contract). I'd love for MS to get some competition to the small Android phones.Alexvrb - Monday, September 12, 2011 - link
I think that's part of their goal. However, I own a 3.7" now, and I won't be getting the Focus Flash or any similar sized phone. It might be a good phone for those who can't "lug around" a 4+ inch phone, and for entry-level smartphones.The Focus S on the other hand looks pretty nice so far. I hope a variant of this hits Verizon.
ph0tek - Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - link
I'm interested in Windows Phone, but like MANY others i think they seriously need to increase the hardware. Loads of early adopters for this kind of thing are people who are interested in cutting-edge hardware, not just a good software/OS. This has the software side of things but the hardware seriously lacks. A 1.4GHz single core does not cut it. If that was dual core and they vastly improved the GPU too (and other specs), as well as putting it all inside a sexy case, then i would definitely get a Mango phone. Basically a Samsung GSII-like phone but running WP7.5. That would definitely sell.Does anyone know why WP7 phones dont have dual-core SoC's so far? And i wouldn't be surprised if they all used the same GPU again. Why is this? I know it helps make the whole experience more polished and consistent, but surely you would want to use the latest and greatest hardware if you're only going to support very few SoC's..
damianrobertjones - Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - link
"Does anyone know why WP7 phones dont have dual-core SoC's so far?"To avoid fragmentation and to ensure that all games/apps run as they should run on every damn single phone instead of 'ohh this isn't available for your model' type rubbish.
As for hardware... at times people just want to use the phone
JasonInofuentes - Monday, September 19, 2011 - link
So the key thing to remember is that you, the readers, are not the market. We love our readers, not in small part because you all share our passion for good hardware and good software. But, for better or worse, the market consists of lots of people who just want a phone that works. To that end, Microsoft has succeeded in a lot of ways. Like WebOS before it (as the third horse in the race) everyone agrees that Windows Phone 7 is a refined and capable mobile operating system, and the hardware isn't the problem. Would we love to see this thing sporting a quad-core Qualcomm Krait SoC at 2.5 GHz? You bet. But if it works as well at 1 GHz on a single core, then Microsoft has done their job. And if Microsoft has done their job, we'll be happy, even if it isn't on Krait.Thanks for the comments, keep'em coming!
Jason