Though it took some time coming out, Microsoft’s enthusiastic dive into the mobile OS segment may have been just what was needed to spice up the mobile OS wars. LG has joined the procession of manufacturers who’ve announced handsets running Windows Phone 7. The Optimus 7 and Optimus 7Q will be the company’s first smartphones running the said mobile OS.
The devices seem to lay a heavy emphasis on the entertainment experience with features such as Play To DLNA-based multimedia sharing technology with user-friendly settings and the ScanSearch AR app that delivers real-time information on shopping, dining, weather and more. Content captured on the phones can be shared on a TV or over speakers without the tangle of wires.
Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft,commented, “We are very excited to be working with LG, a mobile phone industry innovator. Windows Phone 7 is designed to bring together what you care about most and LG is a key partner in making that experience a reality for people around the world.”
There’s LG’s voice-to-text function that allows users to update Twitter or Facebook, compose memos or e-mails without resorting to finger input. The Optimus 7 series handsets integrate 5MP cameras with 720p HD video recording, Intelligent Shot, Panoramic mode and capture as well as playback options in a 16:9 aspect ratio. Just as expected, they’re also coming with Microsoft’s Xbox Live and Zune services.
“We have designed LG Optimus 7 series to include a truly innovative sharing experience via the Windows Phone 7 environment,” explained Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics. “Having worked closely with Micro-soft to develop these fantastic devices, we are thrilled to now be able to reveal our vision of what a true Windows Phone 7 should be.”
The highlight is Microsoft’s new OS with the Start screen design through Live Tiles that extends simpler access to information and services on the web and preferred user apps. The six Hubs of the mobile OS include People, Games, Music + Video, Pictures, Marketplace and Office. The Optimus 7 has a 3.8 WVGA LCD, while the Optimus 7Q uses a 3.5” screen, with both displays offering 800 x 480p resolution visuals.
Each smartphone offers 16GB of onboard memory and runs on a 1500mAh removable battery which is apparently ‘good for hours of internet browsing, e-book reading or game playing. Or for simply talking.’ The 7Q version embeds an ergonomic QWERTY keyboard and features Microsoft Word Mobile, Microsoft PowerPoint Mobile, OneNote Mobile and Excel Mobile.
Both Windows Phone 7 devices are slated to be released across more than 35 nations, starting with Europe and Asia on October 21. The pricing details are foggy for now.
Via:http://www.techshout.com/mobile-phones/2010/19/lg-optimus-7-and-optimus-7q-up-on-the-windows-phone-7-platform/