Two new Windows Phone 7 devices have been added to the list of new smart phones coming out this September. Apparently, despite Microsoft’s move to bring out their OS one month in advance, many phone makers are still planning to keep up with the new OS.
Nokia’ E7 is one interesting WP7 device as the form factor is something that plenty of users would enjoy using. The phone is much like the LG Panther – it is also a type two chassis and comes with a slide out QWERTY keyboard. However, the Nokia E7 adds in the extra feature of being used like a mini-computer; it folds in like the N97.
This new form is pretty good for users who tend to use Microsoft’s Office Mobile apps a lot as it makes typing and making documents a lot easier than having to hold the phone up the whole time.
The HTC Gold is a high end smart phone that will be using Microsoft’s new OS. With a rumored 1.2 GHz CPU, this device is expected to have other matching hardware specs that would put it on top of the WP7 food chain. As one might suspect, this handset is the same phone as the previously leaked HTC Mondrian. No word has been given on why the device has had a name change, but HTC Gold certainly has more charm. Though probably most well known for Android devices like the HTC Wildfire, HTC have worked with Microsoft platforms before, having released the impressive HD2.
It is a pretty large move for Microsoft to adjust their release date by a full month, but it is something that would make their fans happier. The handset has been announced since mid February this year and it has been a very long wait. Even with all the updates and details about the upcoming OS, it is about time that they committed a final release date. WP7 will be bringing together Zune, Bing, XBL Games and more.
