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[Firestorm]

Soooo is there still no way of not having the phone sync your entire Messenger contacts list from Live Contacts when setting that account as primary? =/

 

[antiquegamer]

The restore option on my zune software just one day disappear ... I will have to tinker with the save file and see if I can get to pop back up.

Is there a way to downgrade the beta Zune? I am thinking the last update is what causing the version not match error when you try to restore, using batch file.

 

[brotkasten]

SeaRay GD it if I can ever get any info on it.

Not this year.

 

[Sleeplessnights]

Anyone got that notification? I rolled back to NoDo anyway.

WP7: Mango "friends and family" update rolls out

http://www.neowin.net/news/wp7-mango-friends-and-family-update-rolls-out

 

[Totakeke]

Anyone got that notification? I rolled back to NoDo anyway.

http://www.neowin.net/news/wp7-mango-friends-and-family-update-rolls-out

Update: It has been confirmed to Neowin that Microsoft has announced internally that developers will not have to roll back. That's good news for everyone!

Needs to be quoted. Good move Microsoft. Now continue "releasing" beta builds to the public thanks.

 

[Totakeke]

Samsung Omnia W

Meet the Samsung Omnia W. The latest handset from the Korean electronics giant comes running Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) and features a smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display compared with its predecessor, the Omnia 7. The handset does, however, pack a much faster single-core 1.4GHz processor and has 512MB of RAM.

Design-wise, the Omnia W looks slightly different with its rounded edges compared with the rectangular shape of the Omnia 7. It's also slightly thinner at 10.9mm and weighs in at just 115.3g compared with the 11mm and 138g of the latter. The weight difference is owed to the smaller 3.7-inch display--the Omnia 7 sports a 4-inch screen.

http://asia.cnet.com/crave/samsung-announces-wp7-omnia-w-62211163.htm

Not bad I must say if it's priced cheap (no Super AMOLED Plus). Meh to capacitive buttons though.

 

[brotkasten]

I like the size of the screen, but SAMOLED is meh.

 

[Korey]

Hmmm...I like the look of that a lot. I don't like the weird home button though :\

I like the size of the screen, but SAMOLED is meh.

What's wrong with Super AMOLED?

 

[Timan]

I really wish companies would stop putting their logos above the screen. Really ruins the look of a phone.

Anyone get the mango update yet for friends and family?

 

[show me your skeleton]

Hmmm...I like the look of that a lot. I don't like the weird home button though :\


What's wrong with Super AMOLED?

the pentile pixel matrix is very noticeable, giving the display a grainy, pixelated look.

 

[Nero3000]

Hmmm...I like the look of that a lot. I don't like the weird home button though :\


What's wrong with Super AMOLED?

Pentile vs RGB subpixel layout.

 

[Nero3000]

Anyone got that notification? I rolled back to NoDo anyway.

http://www.neowin.net/news/wp7-mango...date-rolls-out

Grrr...i rolled back yesterday.

O well, i was always going to lose alot when i upgraded to the Nokia/Samsung SAMOLED+ phone.

 

[derFeef]

One has to understand Samsungs logic. Faster, more ram, but smaller screen without samoled plus...

 

[strata8]

Argh, we really need an IPS, S-LCD, or SAMOLED+ Windows Phone with a 1.4Ghz processor. I'm never going to upgrade until there's one available.

I'm on Beta 7712 and I haven't received an update notice.

 

[Totakeke]

One has to understand Samsungs logic. Faster, more ram, but smaller screen without samoled plus...

I don't know why they said smaller screen considering it's still 3.7" compared to Omnia 7. It's also the same screen type as Omnia 7. Having cheaper phones run Windows Phone is a no brainer though, no other platform can compete with it in terms of performance at that space.

 

[strata8]

I don't know why they said smaller screen considering it's still 3.7" compared to Omnia 7. It's also the same screen type as Omnia 7. Having cheaper phones run Windows Phone is a no brainer though, no other platform can compete with it in terms of performance at that space.

Omnia 7 is 4".

 

[Totakeke]

Omnia 7 is 4".

*Looks at his own phone*

This is a 4"?? I never realized.

 

[brotkasten]

One has to understand Samsungs logic. Faster, more ram, but smaller screen without samoled plus...

It's meant to be a mid-range phone for €300/$400 off-contract and it doesn't have more RAM.

I'm on Beta 7712 and I haven't received an update notice.

7720 RTM and no notification.

 

[Firestorm]

Argh, we really need an IPS, S-LCD, or SAMOLED+ Windows Phone with a 1.4Ghz processor. I'm never going to upgrade until there's one available.

I'm on Beta 7712 and I haven't received an update notice.

Samsung Focus S fits the bill although I think most people posting at this time are probably in Europe.

I should go to bed =[

 

[Korey]

the pentile pixel matrix is very noticeable, giving the display a grainy, pixelated look.

Wait so there's a flaw with this screen tech? Why don't they fix it?

 

[Blackhead]

Anyone got that notification? I rolled back to NoDo anyway.

http://www.neowin.net/news/wp7-mango-friends-and-family-update-rolls-out

I wish Microsoft announced this earlier :/

Samsung Omnia W

http://asia.cnet.com/crave/samsung-announces-wp7-omnia-w-62211163.htm

Not bad I must say if it's priced cheap (no Super AMOLED Plus). Meh to capacitive buttons though.

ooh, that videocall app

 

[brotkasten]

Wait so there's a flaw with this screen tech? Why don't they fix it?

Yes, I think it's flawed. OLED looks great, but the pentile matrix is pretty distracting when you read text and that's what I do 90% of the time on my phone. They fixed it with SAMOLED Plus.

Here's the difference.
http://images.anandtech.com/doci/4165/Bayer-vs-PenTile2.jpg

 

[Korey]

Yes, I think it's flawed. OLED looks great, but the pentile matrix is pretty distracting when you read text and that's what I do 90% of the time on my phone. They fixed it with SAMOLED Plus.

Here's the difference.
http://images.anandtech.com/doci/4165/Bayer-vs-PenTile2.jpg

k...not getting that phone then. thanks for the quick answers and examples

 

[kharma45]

Samsung Omnia W

http://asia.cnet.com/crave/samsung-announces-wp7-omnia-w-62211163.htm

Not bad I must say if it's priced cheap (no Super AMOLED Plus). Meh to capacitive buttons though.

Well that's very disappointing, and seeing as we probably won't see a variant of that Focus S over here seems a new Samsung WP is off the cards, the Titan and whatever Nokia bring seem to be the only potential good ones.

 

[Nero3000]

Well that's very disappointing, and seeing as we probably won't see a variant of that Focus S over here seems a new Samsung WP is off the cards, the Titan and whatever Nokia bring seem to be the only potential good ones.

What makes you say that there wont be a EU version of the focus S?

My guess would be that this would be their mid-range phone, which could sell well at <£300 unlocked/PAYG or free on 12 month contracts.

 

[Korey]

Is it weird that Samsung still hasn't shown the Focus S and Focus Flash?

 

[besiktas1]

Wow the tania is very pretty

 

[VanMardigan]

k...not getting that phone then. thanks for the quick answers and examples

Meh, the pen tile stuff bothers some more than others. I have no problems with it and I've been using my Focus for almost a year now. I'd say check it out in a store when it launches to see if it bothers you. Those blown up shots are not representative of what you actually experience as a user.

 

[show me your skeleton]

Meh, the pen tile stuff bothers some more than others. I have no problems with it and I've been using my Focus for almost a year now. I'd say check it out in a store when it launches to see if it bothers you. Those blown up shots are not representative of what you actually experience as a user.

i agree, hurts some more than others. i'm 'used to it' or not bothered by it at all.

 

[brotkasten]

Meh, the pen tile stuff bothers some more than others. I have no problems with it and I've been using my Focus for almost a year now. I'd say check it out in a store when it launches to see if it bothers you. Those blown up shots are not representative of what you actually experience as a user.

Depends. I can see it clearly.

 

[Blablurn]

i dont have a special carrier. will i download mango via zune?

 

[brotkasten]

i dont have a special carrier. will i download mango via zune?

Yes, just like everyone else.

 

[VanMardigan]

Anyone got that notification? I rolled back to NoDo anyway.

http://www.neowin.net/news/wp7-mango-friends-and-family-update-rolls-out

Whichever gets me official Mango for my phone first is what I'll go with. I didn't get this notification today, and if AT&T rolls out Mango tomorrow for the Focus, then I'll roll back and update rather than wait for this notification. I'm updating phones next month anyway, and Zune won't keep my texts and game data backed up.

 

[strata8]

I'm surprised the ZTE Tania isn't using the 800Mhz processor.

 

[Blablurn]

Yes, just like everyone else.

man, i can't wait

 

[catmincer]

I'm surprised the ZTE Tania isn't using the 800Mhz processor.

If it sells at a cheap price, not too bad.

 

[Tomcat]

Wow the tania is very pretty

only 4gb?
thats unacceptable

 

[antiquegamer]

Anyone got that notification? I rolled back to NoDo anyway.

http://www.neowin.net/news/wp7-mango-friends-and-family-update-rolls-out

Yeah, thanks, I don't need to roll back. I can update right from the beta!

 

[strata8]

I rolled back anyway, and wow, the animations are so slow. Not laggy, just really drawn out. I can't believe I never noticed it before.

 

[MCD]

Samsung announced two phones for the US.

I don't see why they won't do the same in Europe.

 

[brotkasten]

Samsung announced two phones for the US.

I don't see why they won't do the same in Europe.

Technically it was AT&T who announced the phones, not Samsung.

 

[MCD]

The thought that counts, cookie cutter.

 

[CoilShot]

Do we know what carriers in the US are going to have HTC Titan? Also when the release date is for the US?

 

[antiquegamer]

Do we know what carriers in the US are going to have HTC Titan? Also when the release date is for the US?

I am pretty sure the Titan is going to At&T.

 

[besiktas1]

I don't see none of that on the omnia 7, I think the screen is glorious.

 

[antiquegamer]

I don't see none of that on the omnia 7, I think the screen is glorious.

I see it but it doesn't bother me. I am more worry with Samsung always mess around with parts and spec and cause the phone to not be able to update.

 

[brotkasten]

I see it but it doesn't bother me. I am more worry with Samsung always mess around with parts and spec and cause the phone to not be able to update.

Microsoft and Samsung wouldn't do the same mistake twice, right?

 

[kharma45]

Wow the tania is very pretty

Wow that's a ZTE?! Looks a lot better than their Android ones, thought it was an HTC when I was scrolling down.

only 4gb?
thats unacceptable

Isn't 8GB the minimum requirement?

 

[Vanillalite]

So we know supposedly MS is rolling out an update to get people from the Dev RTM to the real deal, but has their been any confirmation of people actually getting this in the wild? (I haven't checked XDA yet )

 

[antiquegamer]

Microsoft and Samsung wouldn't do the same mistake twice, right?

They still haven't fully fix 1.4 of the Focus, isn't it getting Mango a month later?