[Windows Phone 7 General] jfarhat:
Windows Phone 7 is going in the wrong direction for me

What the Hell are you talking about??? How can you love Windows Phone 7 when it has not even been released yet?? We dont even know what it will finally look like, other than guess it will feel and look like the Zune HD. And WTF does Windows 7 have to do with Windows Phone 7?? I' sorry, I don't mean to insult you, but that is a ridiculous set of comments you just made.

From what we do know (information released by Microsoft) the following are not going to be in the Windows Phone 7:

1)	No true multi-tasking for 3rd party apps - that is just a stupid move, WM has had this feature forever and it was an advantage

2)	No more removable memory cards - they will work with OEMs to make sure there is enough built-in, but you will not be able to slip in a SD card. They will allow OEMs to install locked SD cards (not accessible to the user) - this is another stupid move, being able to expand your memory as needed was another advantage. It’s a good thing to increase the onboard memory, but leave in the expansion slots for SD cards

3)	No copy and paste (at the beginning - will be added later on) - ya'.... good move!! It is always smart to remove features from our OS that give it a leg up against the competition! DUMB MOVE!

4)	Apps will only be able to be installed from the Microsoft Phone Marketplace - while it is smart to try to get all apps into one place, you don't need to limit the installation of apps from outside sources. I love the fact that I can install any app I want on my WM phone, from any source

Hell, I like that fact that MS is trying to change the OS to be more user friendly; that is a good thing. But like other have stated here, you can keep all the advantages of your current OS and make it better with regards to the user experience. I don't believe they have to be in contrast with each other. I don’t own an iPhone, but I do like the interface. I don't like the way it limits what I can do so I did not purchase one. I have been using WM for a very long time now, but I surely will not continue to use WM if 7 is as we expect it to be from the information released.

WM has been losing market share for a while now and it is due to its outdated and lack of user friendly interface. I believe it is as 17% market share now. I would bet, if they continue to develop this new OS as described, that they will lose a lot of the current (17%) users base. The current trend of development is just a deal killer for me.

Now there will be users that like these developments in the new OS, and that is great for them. You have to keep in mind that not ever phone, nor every OS will be right for everyone. You just have to find what works for you and your needs and go with that. For me, I think the Android OS is going to be my next OS. I plan on purchasing the HD2 on T-mobile next week and seeing where everything ends up by the end of the year and then making a decision to bail on WM or stay.

Also, I'm not sure where some are getting their information about Android being a failure. It is the fasts growing OS in regards to market share. Granted the Nexus One is not selling as fast as Google expected, but that is due to their marketing approach (people like to touch and play with a phone before buying). Being only able to order one on the internet may not have been a great idea (although the idea of unlocked phone is awesome - and really how we should be buying phone is this country).

Just my two cents worth.