Windows Phones - The Who, What And Why

With Microsoft bringing the Windows platform to the mobile environment, many have been very excited. Personal users and businesses alike have been captured by the idea of continuity from their computer environment to their phone environment.

In addition, Microsoft has a reputation that precedes them for developing industry leading software. They have certainly innovated superbly well in tailoring their Windows platform to phones and delivered a really good user experience. You will find that many of the cheapest phone options are Windows phones.

No messing

Microsoft decided that the operating system to be provided on phones would remain intact and un-altered by different phone manufacturers. Therefore, the operating system that is experienced on each different phone is the same. Whereas, Android can be re-skinned and the user interface adapted for the specific device, Microsoft have said no to this.

Therefore, when choosing a Windows phone, it's all about the handset and how the interface woks on it. So, without further ado, let's have a look at what handsets come with the Windows operating system.

Nokia

Nokia have entered the Windows revolution with a number of excellent offerings at various price ranges. Nokia's success over recent years has been somewhat diminished in the mobile phone market, but they are producing some great phones, and here are some available in the Windows platform, the Lumia 610, Lumia 710, Lumia 800, Lumia 900, Lumia 810, Lumia 820, Lumia 925, Lumia 920.

HTC

HTC are another manufacturer that have struggled of late. They were synonymous with Android for several years and were the phone of choice for many. As Samsung got to grips with Android, and another mobile operators did likewise, they have struggled to find their place in the market.

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Here are some of the phones that are available for HTC on Windows; Radr, Titan, Titan 2, HTC pro, HTC Aria, HTC trophy, HTC Mozart, HTC HD 2, HTC HD 7, HTC, 8X, and the HTC 8S.
The HTC 8X is the flagship phone and has been one of the most popular on the market.

Samsung

Samsung have had an incredible few years, delivering Android superbly well through their phone handsets. Here is a look at the Windows phones they provide, Omnia 7, Omnia M, Omnia focus, Omnia W, focus S, focus 2, and the excellent Samsung Active S.

Other manufacturers

Several other manufacturers have delved into the Windows platform. Here are some of the other models available, Dell Venue Pro, LG Optimus 7, LG Quantum, ZTE Tania, ZTE Orbit, Fujistu, Toshiba, IS 12 T, Acer Alegro.

Is one of these your dream phone?

There you have it, some of the best, and also some of the worst of the phones available on Windows. Perhaps, the best in the market at the moment is the Nokia Lumia 920, which is a premium phone that provides fantastic features and functionality that are currently unrivaled by any other Windows phone.

The Windows mobile operating system and the Windows 8 platform for PC represent a move by Microsoft to bring about seamless integration between the two. For Microsoft fans, a Windows phone is a must have for future proofing communications.

  Phil Turner

About the Author:

Phil Turner has been searching long and hard for the cheapest phone that will give him 3G coverage and usability. He has a shortlist now and it is just a matter of whittling it down.