It all boils down to Windows Mobile!

[Untouchab1e]

Ive been eagerly following reviews and videos of the Diamond, but if I sit back and consider it for a while, i find that its not really anything new here. All we have is a good looking application launcher interface made by HTC. Problem is, that it all boils down to the same dull, slow Windows Mobile applications, such as the calendar and messaging application. Considering that most of the phone looks and feels like it did all the way back to Windows PocketPC 2002, it kinda takes away the joy. Am I the only one who feels this way?

I know there are decent 3rd party contact managers, Calendars and such, but its not the same... I for one am really anticipating Windows Mobile 7, which I feel will be the "revolution" in Windows Mobile ive been looking for. Cuz right now, all I see is HTC trying to show of Windows Mobile as being better than it really is.

Dont get me wrong though, I still think Windows Mobile is the best mobile OS available, due to the functionality. But it annoys me that its slow and looks boring. My dreamphone would have the functionality and professionalism of a Windows Mobile, and the interface and responsiveness of an iPhone! Hopefully, it will come soon, either with Windows Mobile 7 later this year, or if a miracle strikes, on Apples Release Announcement, June 9th.

[sub69]

I know exactly what you mean. Makes me wonder why I bother getting new devices so often when they're all basically the same - all with the same flaws, quirks, and irritations.

Yes WM7 will improve matters. But even then I'm expecting to see echoes of previous WM "issues" appearing here and there.

To be honest, I haven't looked too closely at WM7 previews yet, so I'm expecting a standard cosmetic overhaul. However, I'm guessing they're not going to do anything too complicated - such as the complete re-write of Pocket Outlook that I would argue is long overdue...

[Dark Fire]

What's the likelihood of a WM7 update for the Touch Diamond?

[rorydaredkign]

htc-not likely, porting it-very likely, unless they chane the whole way the os works

[Untouchab1e]

Wonder if the Diamonds specifications will actually make the Windows mobile application faster, or if they are just bound to be forever slow :/