Windows Phones 7’s Common Denominator= 1GHz Snapdragon
Today Microsoft unleashed the first wave of hardware devices powered by its new mobile OS Windows Phone 7. Unlike Android or the predecessor Windows Mobile, Microsoft insists hardware manufacturers and carriers to adhere certain guidelines including the preservation of stock UI, therefore, there are very little functionality differences between the 9 models shown. You can only find differences in the form factor, screen size and keyboard.
While one might say it lacks of personality, but the consistency in look and feel across the platform will certainly deliver simplicity and ease of comprehension to users and hopefully allows manufacturers & carriers to apply future software updates in timely fashion.
Microsoft Setve Guggenheimer gives a quick overview of various WP7 phones
The uniformity extends to the hardware underneath, especially the 1GHz Snapdragon processor that is omnipresent on all 9 new devices.
A quick look at the specs of the chipset reveals its graphic capability, broadband connectivity and support for up to 12MP camera capable of HD 720P – Most WP7 phones feature 5 MP camera. Below are the specs from Qualcomm for your review:
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QSD8x50 chipset and system software solutions provide the power for stunning multimedia applications and complex data processing on advanced platforms running high-level OS’ like Brew MP, Windows Phone, and Android.
The Snapdragon QSD8x50 chipset family performance capabilities are summarized below. Certain capabilities may vary based on OS and implementation at OEM level.
[Via CBS/Cnet]
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