With the launch of the Windows Phone 7, the smartphone market just got more competitive. Though trailing behind Android-based devices and the iPhone in sales numbers, Windows Phone 7 seems to be on the verge of closing in the gap. The phone has a consumer focus and this may very well be the advantage that it needs to catch up with its contemporaries from its rival companies Apple and Google. Well, let us see some of the pros and cons that come with Windows Phone 7.
One thing I love about Microsoft is the fact that it has an excellent productivity suite that comprises of a word processor, a spreadsheet, a presentation software and bunch of other products. On the Phone, the mini-version looks really good. In addition, it offers support and access to Share-Point documents on the cloud. In addition to the excellent productivity suite, the Windows Phone 7 has a much wider carrier choice compared to the iPhone. Although Android beats Phone 7 in its carrier choice, those who do not want an Android platform will easily find that the Windows option comes in handy. If you are a book-worm, you will also be pleased with the Amazon Kindle for Windows Phone 7 that customizes your reading experience.
When it comes to the cons of Phone 7, this is clearly seen in its consumer focused operating system. While this may not seem to be a con for some, it is a big issue from an enterprise perspective. The trend with mobile devices is to bring your device to work and with enterprise features lacking in Phone 7, the alternatives, iPhone and Android, look like better enterprise options. From a security perspective, the Windows Phone OS is also flawed in that it does not have an on-device encryption capability. Though other security mechanisms like passcode enforcement are in place, support for data encryption is lacking and where security is a big issue, Windows Phone 7 fails to meet this vital requirement.
In conclusion, I think it can be assumed that a consumer-focused purchase goes well with Windows Phone 7 and pretty much serves the need. From an enterprise approach however, Microsoft will need to focus on adding more enterprise features if it is to generate enough buzz to compete effectively with the iPhone and the Android. It will be interesting to see what happens when Microsoft decides to competitively challenge its contemporaries from an enterprise level.
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