Introducing… Windows Phone 7

I got to play with the display model of the HTC Trophy

Calum told me last night that Vodafone would be launching the new Windows Phone 7 at Aotea Square this morning. I just happened to be walking past when I remembered about it and sure enough, there was a large Vodafone truck trailer on the Aotea Square forecourt. I stepped up and saw the line of phones that were on display. They all looked like they were the same model made by HTC and I got to try using one myself. I must say the phone felt a little big, but probably because I’m so used to my HTC Legend which has a slightly smaller screen.

The initial impression I got from the Windows Phone 7 was that it was pretty speedy and the animations were quite seamless. The new layout was a little different to what I was used to with the tiles and the scrolling mural-like interface. I didn’t stay for long because I had to get to the labs to work on my project but initial signs are good that the Windows Phone 7 will be a big hit. Now I’m wondering if I bought my Android phone too soon… :S