Sprint has introduced its debut smartphone running on the Windows Phone 7 OS, the HTC Arrive, the first WP7 device with CDMA technology.
With the introduction, Verizon is now the only major American carrier without a WP7 device.
The Arrive will go on sale on March 20th for $200 with contract, although you will need to send in a rebate to get that price.
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Originally posted by shortybob: Is it me, or are all smartphones starting to sound exactly the same besides the OS...
To prevent fragmentation (a known issue with Android) Microsoft requires that all current WP7 devices run the same SoC.
This helps to standardize the WP7 experience across the full range of WP7 devices.
All WP7 phones use snapdragon processors.
I've been an android user for the past year and I am very disappointed at the performance and fragmentation across the line of Android devices. Even my buddies brand new dual core Motorola Atrix has issues with choppiness. It's unacceptable performance for the worlds most powerful smart phone. I like android, but I want out. I feel they need to regroup and envision a more unified platform.
Originally posted by shortybob: Is it me, or are all smartphones starting to sound exactly the same besides the OS...
To prevent fragmentation (a known issue with Android) Microsoft requires that all current WP7 devices run the same SoC.
This helps to standardize the WP7 experience across the full range of WP7 devices.
All WP7 phones use snapdragon processors.
I've been an android user for the past year and I am very disappointed at the performance and fragmentation across the line of Android devices. Even my buddies brand new dual core Motorola Atrix has issues with choppiness. It's unacceptable performance for the worlds most powerful smart phone. I like android, but I want out. I feel they need to regroup and envision a more unified platform.
Thank you for that. I have yet to make a decision to leap into Android or WP7. Please elaborate on this "fragmentation" idea? Likes/dislikes, etc. Why the Arrive? Thanks.
