Comments on: Why Windows Mobile Is In Trouble http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:54:59 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rob Nicholson http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-994827 Rob Nicholson Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:22:43 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-994827 <p>They could start paying developers to start churning out lots of useless but fun applications to compete with the iPhone.</p> <p>Cheers, Rob.</p> They could start paying developers to start churning out lots of useless but fun applications to compete with the iPhone.

Cheers, Rob.

]]> By: Didn’t We See a Windows Mobile WiMAX Phone at Last Year’s CES? | TechBlogs Today http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-992616 Didn’t We See a Windows Mobile WiMAX Phone at Last Year’s CES? | TechBlogs Today Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:44:27 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-992616 <p>[...] The funny thing is — a Windows Mobile phone from LG that supports WiMAX was seen at last year’s Consumer Electronics Show. That particular model supported seamless transition between GSM and WiMAX networks, but LG stated that there’s no reason CDMA couldn’t be substituted for GSM. This actually lends even more credence to Eric’s thoughts — WiMAX is available in many more markets this year, so the timing is far better for such a device in 2010 than it was in 2009. The lack of coverage for WiMAX this year earned it a negative spot on our GigaOM Pro Mobile Winners and Losers (subscription required) but perhaps that changes next year. While a WiMAX phone might offer cutting-edge wireless technology, it’s sure to only run an older-feeling Windows Mobile 6.5 — the next release of Microsoft’s mobile platform, version 7, isn’t due out until the second half of 2010, which could spell trouble. [...]</p> [...] The funny thing is — a Windows Mobile phone from LG that supports WiMAX was seen at last year’s Consumer Electronics Show. That particular model supported seamless transition between GSM and WiMAX networks, but LG stated that there’s no reason CDMA couldn’t be substituted for GSM. This actually lends even more credence to Eric’s thoughts — WiMAX is available in many more markets this year, so the timing is far better for such a device in 2010 than it was in 2009. The lack of coverage for WiMAX this year earned it a negative spot on our GigaOM Pro Mobile Winners and Losers (subscription required) but perhaps that changes next year. While a WiMAX phone might offer cutting-edge wireless technology, it’s sure to only run an older-feeling Windows Mobile 6.5 — the next release of Microsoft’s mobile platform, version 7, isn’t due out until the second half of 2010, which could spell trouble. [...]

]]> By: Didn’t We See a Windows Mobile WiMAX Phone at Last Year’s CES? http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-992550 Didn’t We See a Windows Mobile WiMAX Phone at Last Year’s CES? Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:16:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-992550 <p>[...] of Microsoft’s mobile platform, version 7, isn’t due out until the second half of 2010, which could spell trouble. [...]</p> [...] of Microsoft’s mobile platform, version 7, isn’t due out until the second half of 2010, which could spell trouble. [...]

]]> By: Tim http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-975179 Tim Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:23:47 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-975179 <p>In order to cut costs, Microsoft has stopped the practice of reimbursing eligible employees for mobile phones. Under the prior plan, the phone could not be a smart phone other than an Windows Mobile device.</p> <p>The prior plan enabled many employees to purchase a Windows Mobile device costing upward of $300.00. Now lacking this enabler and considering that it’s their money, many employees are flocking to iPhone for the simple reason that it is the better (and cooler) device (even with the lack of multiple carriers). One such person was caught taking a picture of Steve B at the company meeting in September, Mr. Ballmer pretended to step on the poor guy's iPhone and keep it until the end of the event.</p> <p>In defense of Microsoft, the possible failure of Windows Mobile is a collaborative effort that includes the Teleco companies and phone manufactures. These companies just slowed innovation and increased cost by adding its own redundant/worthless services and features.</p> <p>Yes Virginia, Windows Mobile is in trouble but there is hope if Microsoft follows a simple three step plan:</p> <ol> <li><p>Leverage the Zune-HD platform – Here’s is a platform and online service that can compete. However, keep it simple stupid – bar any “experts” from making any design decisions leading to 30+ sub-par phones instead of a few really good ones.</p></li> <li><p>Start with a single trusted carrier and own the platform – Recognize that these guys sell minutes - not phones or services!</p></li> <li><p>Market effectively – Simply building a better (or just as good) platform still requires effective marketing. Be creative and focused with your advertising and don’t hide the Zune from the public. It has gotten much better; just keep on doing the right things.</p></li> </ol> In order to cut costs, Microsoft has stopped the practice of reimbursing eligible employees for mobile phones. Under the prior plan, the phone could not be a smart phone other than an Windows Mobile device.

The prior plan enabled many employees to purchase a Windows Mobile device costing upward of $300.00. Now lacking this enabler and considering that it’s their money, many employees are flocking to iPhone for the simple reason that it is the better (and cooler) device (even with the lack of multiple carriers). One such person was caught taking a picture of Steve B at the company meeting in September, Mr. Ballmer pretended to step on the poor guy’s iPhone and keep it until the end of the event.

In defense of Microsoft, the possible failure of Windows Mobile is a collaborative effort that includes the Teleco companies and phone manufactures. These companies just slowed innovation and increased cost by adding its own redundant/worthless services and features.

Yes Virginia, Windows Mobile is in trouble but there is hope if Microsoft follows a simple three step plan:

  1. Leverage the Zune-HD platform – Here’s is a platform and online service that can compete. However, keep it simple stupid – bar any “experts” from making any design decisions leading to 30+ sub-par phones instead of a few really good ones.

  2. Start with a single trusted carrier and own the platform – Recognize that these guys sell minutes – not phones or services!

  3. Market effectively – Simply building a better (or just as good) platform still requires effective marketing. Be creative and focused with your advertising and don’t hide the Zune from the public. It has gotten much better; just keep on doing the right things.

]]> By: Microsoft’s Mobile Strategy: Irrelevance http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-968401 Microsoft’s Mobile Strategy: Irrelevance Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:44:02 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-968401 <p>[...] have been writing about the troubles at Microsoft Mobile for almost a year now. That trend hasn’t quite [...]</p> [...] have been writing about the troubles at Microsoft Mobile for almost a year now. That trend hasn’t quite [...]

]]> By: Microsoft Mobile vs. Android: Hostilities to Start Afresh May 11th http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-938339 Microsoft Mobile vs. Android: Hostilities to Start Afresh May 11th Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:16:23 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-938339 <p>[...] Microsoft needs to make in order to stay competitive in the smartphone OS business. In my opinion, Windows Mobile is the most likely victim of Google’s Android. Interestingly, in Google’s first-quarter call, CEO Eric Schmidt said, “Overall, it [...]</p> [...] Microsoft needs to make in order to stay competitive in the smartphone OS business. In my opinion, Windows Mobile is the most likely victim of Google’s Android. Interestingly, in Google’s first-quarter call, CEO Eric Schmidt said, “Overall, it [...]

]]> By: ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? | Cep Telefoncunuz http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-938169 ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? | Cep Telefoncunuz Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:32:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-938169 <p>[...] GigaOm Share and [...]</p> [...] GigaOm Share and [...]

]]> By: Alwin http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-922857 Alwin Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:54:23 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-922857 <p>"Copy and Paste" say no more!</p> <p>I have a Blackberry Bold, A 3G iPhone and a Touch Diamond so I feel that I can make this comparison as I use all three daily. The person who stated about the openess of the WM operating system is very true and the fact that it can do all the thigns the others can do, even if it might get beaten in one area by others.</p> <p>I have only played with the G1 belonging to my friends so I cannot fully comment but so far it just seems like a more stable version of WM but to me its at its early stages with apps.</p> <p>I have a wealth of WM devices since I moved from the Sony Ericcson P910i to WM and I have always used customized ROMs that make full use of the operating system. I am currently in love with the Diamond and want the Touch HD, which is just a bigger, better version with a beautfiul HD screen!</p> <p>The iPhone is the best for media such as music(thanks to the iPod), and the games are amazing, DS quality and the displaying of web pages but it always crashes out and multitasking...forget about it.</p> <p>I just cannot wait to see what comes next, I am looking forward to the Palm Pre</p> “Copy and Paste” say no more!

I have a Blackberry Bold, A 3G iPhone and a Touch Diamond so I feel that I can make this comparison as I use all three daily. The person who stated about the openess of the WM operating system is very true and the fact that it can do all the thigns the others can do, even if it might get beaten in one area by others.

I have only played with the G1 belonging to my friends so I cannot fully comment but so far it just seems like a more stable version of WM but to me its at its early stages with apps.

I have a wealth of WM devices since I moved from the Sony Ericcson P910i to WM and I have always used customized ROMs that make full use of the operating system. I am currently in love with the Diamond and want the Touch HD, which is just a bigger, better version with a beautfiul HD screen!

The iPhone is the best for media such as music(thanks to the iPod), and the games are amazing, DS quality and the displaying of web pages but it always crashes out and multitasking…forget about it.

I just cannot wait to see what comes next, I am looking forward to the Palm Pre

]]> By: Motorola Cuts Could Be Bad News for Windows Mobile http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-921497 Motorola Cuts Could Be Bad News for Windows Mobile Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:22:45 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-921497 <p>[...] not be so good for Microsoft and its Windows Mobile OS. Last year, I pointed out that Andorid was going to become a thorn in Microsoft’s side and would cause more problems for Windows Mobile than it would impact [...]</p> [...] not be so good for Microsoft and its Windows Mobile OS. Last year, I pointed out that Andorid was going to become a thorn in Microsoft’s side and would cause more problems for Windows Mobile than it would impact [...]

]]> By: Ballmer Is Wrong About Android - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-911108 Ballmer Is Wrong About Android - GigaOM Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:58:01 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-911108 <p>[...] Microsoft has a hard time responding to free and/or iconic products, so you hear head-in-the-sand statements like what Ballmer told people Down Under. It is why they are frozen by Apple iPhone and Google Android. Like I said, Windows Mobile is starting to resemble a proverbial white elephant. [...]</p> [...] Microsoft has a hard time responding to free and/or iconic products, so you hear head-in-the-sand statements like what Ballmer told people Down Under. It is why they are frozen by Apple iPhone and Google Android. Like I said, Windows Mobile is starting to resemble a proverbial white elephant. [...]

]]> By: ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? ONLINE GRATIS http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-909165 ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? ONLINE GRATIS Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:49:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-909165 <p>[...] GigaOm ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? Fuente de la información ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? [...]</p> [...] GigaOm ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? Fuente de la información ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? [...]

]]> By: Paraboo.com » Blog Archive » Smartphones are the future, Windows Mobile is the past http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-906699 Paraboo.com » Blog Archive » Smartphones are the future, Windows Mobile is the past Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:16:19 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-906699 <p>[...] He’s playing off this post by Om Malik, who thinks that Android won’t be that much of a competitor to Apple’s iPhone. Rather, Windows Mobile will be Google’s victim. [...]</p> [...] He’s playing off this post by Om Malik, who thinks that Android won’t be that much of a competitor to Apple’s iPhone. Rather, Windows Mobile will be Google’s victim. [...]

]]> By: John Appleseed http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-905778 John Appleseed Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:20:17 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-905778 <p>The Apple iPhone is still the Gold standard in the smartphone space. I am still in shock that a small company that never made a single phone before totally shamed all those well established phone makers who have been at it for so many years. All I can say is that there must be a lot of very very bad engineers at those other mobile phone companies, what have they been doing all these years? IMO the Apple iPhone is the greatest phone that has ever been made, Period. End of Sentence. I actually wish that somebody would make a better phone because competition is always good. Unfortunately, it looks like most of these companies are just trying to emulate the iPhone instead of trying to leapfrog it.</p> The Apple iPhone is still the Gold standard in the smartphone space. I am still in shock that a small company that never made a single phone before totally shamed all those well established phone makers who have been at it for so many years. All I can say is that there must be a lot of very very bad engineers at those other mobile phone companies, what have they been doing all these years? IMO the Apple iPhone is the greatest phone that has ever been made, Period. End of Sentence. I actually wish that somebody would make a better phone because competition is always good. Unfortunately, it looks like most of these companies are just trying to emulate the iPhone instead of trying to leapfrog it.

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]]> By: Actualidad Tecnologica - ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-905537 Actualidad Tecnologica - ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:42:28 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-905537 <p>[...] | GigaOm. Más información | [...]</p> [...] | GigaOm. Más información | [...]

]]> By: ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? http://gigaom.com/2008/10/15/why-windows-mobile-is-in-trouble/#comment-905533 ¿Está Windows Mobile en peligro? Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:17:05 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=24747#comment-905533 <p>[...] | GigaOm. Más información | Gartner. trackback ¿Recomendarías este post? Más noticias sobre: [...]</p> [...] | GigaOm. Más información | Gartner. trackback ¿Recomendarías este post? Más noticias sobre: [...]

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