Windows Phone 7 Device Lineup:

• Dell Venue Pro
• HTC HD7
• HTC Surround
• LG Quantum
• Samsung Focus

 What do you think?

Of course we should expect Microsoft to push their new mobile operating system, Windows Phone 7. Here’s what I’m wondering now: WHO are they targeting? Are they going to fight Android’s powerful marketing mystique? Or are they going to make an attempt to appear as trendy as Apple (the keyword here being “appear”. Apple is not trendy). My prediction is that Microsoft is going to create a massive push-marketing campaign over the internet and television… and billboards too I’m sure.

Anyway, here is their first official video advertisement for Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system.

Today, October 11 2010, may be one of the most anticicpated days since the moon landing. I mean it probably tops the moon landing (because you know, it was staged). Anyways, the launch of Windows Phone 7 has finally officially debuted to the public. It’s been quite a journey, but the moment has come. Now let’s not get all gushy and jittery just because the new OS is making it’s way into the market. Another way of putting it is don’t get “hot” for it like the Apple Fanboys. Ignore Microsoft’s television commercials, if they dare to imitate Apple’s marketing strategy. Jeese… if your product is good then it should sell itself.

Tune into the program today. It starts at 9:30 a.m. EDT/6:30 a.m. PDT.

Microsoft is an aggressive beast.  Not only are they paying developers cash up-front to begin developing games for WP7, but now they are hosting an application suggestion contest.  Here is what Microsoft’s site says they’re doing:

Pitch us your idea of the dream app you’ve been waiting for.  If it gets the votes, we’ll build your app and make it available on Marketplace as a FREE download for Windows Phone 7 shortly after its Holiday 2010 launch.  We’ll also throw in $5,000 and a new Windows Phone 7 device!

Grab a camcorder, camera phone, or flex your writing skills – get creative.  Tell us about the app you want to see on Windows Phone 7.  We can’t wait to hear what you have to say.

Contest ends July 8, 2010.

Kin One & Kin Two

The Kin is the very first phone that uses Microsoft’s newest mobile OS, Windows Phone 7. Although the Kin uses a slightly stripped down version, it’s still considered a new mobile operating system. The Kin One and Two are available exclusively with the Verizon network, and only costing $49.99 and $99.99 for new customers. Very affordable, but at what cost?

There are downsides to the Kin. For one, the two new phones are manufactured by Sharp. Microsoft and Sharp have a lack of ‘technical synergy’ because the Kin was being planned out and developed even before Windows Phone 7 was announced. This leads me to believe that the Kin is more of a ‘gimmick’ product than anything else. In my opinion, Sharp is attempting to profit off of the ‘hype‘ surrounding Windows Phone 7.

Never purchase a new phone based on advertisements or what the media is saying. Do some research, especially if you’re looking to sign into a one or two year contract with Verizon. Personally, I’m going to pass on the Kin. Stick with HTC as your Windows Phone manufacturer.