[LIST] WP7 disadvantages And Solutions

Dr.Mazika · Oct 20, 2010

I am a big fan of WP7 waiting this from a year or more ... but i will not buy a device don't include a way to send or receive data between devices
this list is for make sure which is real ... which is fake .. which is not important

WP7 disadvantages List

- No system-wide file manager

TouchXplorer

- No Bluetooth file transfers

TouchXplorer

- No USB mass storage mode

Windows Phone Device Manager

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- Running apps switcher[/FONT]

Microsoft updates Early 2011

- Custom ringtones

Microsoft updates Early 2011

- No copy/paste

Microsoft updates Early 2011

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- GPS + Turn By Turn + Integration [/FONT]

Microsoft updates Early 2011

- HTML5

Microsoft Mango Update Late 2011

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- Flash or Silverlight support in the web browser [/FONT]

Microsoft Mango Update Late 2011

- Cards not readable by computer
- Record calls & sounds
- Video Calling
- VoIP Calling
- No music player equalisers
- All sensors stuff
- MyPhone Support
- search in contact

Must Have Apps List
* IM Application ( Numbuzz.. facebook,WLM,Skype ....... chat )
* Interface (Something like CHT)
* E-Book (Collect PDF From ur memory and arrange it to be easily readed)
* FM Transmitter
* RingTone Creator
* Quick Call

Omega Ra · Oct 20, 2010

Dr.Mazika said:
Main disadvantages
No system-wide file manager only a disadvantage to people like us, most people don't care
No videocalling
Limited third-party apps availability
No Bluetooth file transfers Without the file manager this is kinda pointless
No USB mass storage mode see previous answer
No multitasking it is there in a limited fashion, though right now only for the windows stuff (Zune, IE etc) but may be opened up to others in the future
No copy/paste slated to be in the first update in early (Jan) 2011
Too dependent on Zune software for computer file management and syncing I actually like this one, Zune can handle pictures, music, video, podcasts...what more do you need really?
No music player equalisers I'm sure someone will come up with an app.
No Flash or Silverlight support in the web browser it will be there eventually.
No sign of free Bing maps Navigation so far I hope this comes along soon, rumor is in the first update in Jan.
No DivX/XviD video support I'm not even sure what these file formats are as I have never needed them.
No internet tethering support this will probably have to be through an app from the carrier sadly.
New ringtones available only through the Marketplace I don't know where people heard this one...
Swapping memory card requires hard reset; cards not readable by computer from what I hear this is true, the memory is exandable, but not removable...

Which is true with is faulse ?
Which will fixed by later updates ?

see the red answers above.

johnston9234 · Oct 20, 2010

alot of your answers hinge on things coming in the future. And on that note most done even have an exact release date.

Omega Ra · Oct 20, 2010

this is true, but it is confirmed about the copy/paste, rumored about the nav. MS wanted to have a nice stable solid base OS before they went crazy with the options I am guessing.

Dr.Mazika · Oct 20, 2010

can i record calls & sounds?

rruffman · Oct 20, 2010

Omega Ra said:
see the red answers above.

turn by turn
fast app switching
and c&p
all headed in next updae in jan. most likely we will see apps stating to be able to run in the background as well, and "Multi tasking" is stated to be in the near future...

source -> http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/windows-phone-7-update-in-january-may-bring-turn-by-turn-gps ' '

Dr.Mazika · Oct 20, 2010

* is there is a file manager ...but not system-wide ... or no file manager at all
* Bluetooth file transfers ... is this mean i can't send or receives files by bluetooth ? so how can i share files / picture/music ... with my friends

RustyGrom · Oct 20, 2010

Dr.Mazika said:
* is there is a file manager ...but not system-wide ... or no file manager at all
* Bluetooth file transfers ... is this mean i can't send or receives files by bluetooth ? so how can i share files / picture/music ... with my friends

The only "file manager" is the zune desktop app which manages media. There is no way to access files/folders on the phone. Each app has it's own isolated file system.
Email/SMS. I've never heard of anyone ever using bluetooth file transfers.

Omega Ra · Oct 20, 2010

RustyGrom said:
The only "file manager" is the zune desktop app which manages media. There is no way to access files/folders on the phone. Each app has it's own isolated file system.
Email/SMS. I've never heard of anyone ever using bluetooth file transfers.

On rare occasion I have done BT file transfer, usually when I am sending a .cab from my phone to my sisters or something, but that is a rarity.

chubnut · Oct 20, 2010

You're joking right? I use BT file transfers pretty regularly. From my phone to my laptops and other phones. In fact last time I used it was just a few days ago to send some ring tones to a friend's mobile.

So I guess by saying there is no BT transfers means MS have gone down the Apple route of locking down the BT to just headsets and handsfree kits or am I mistaken in that assumption?

RustyGrom · Oct 20, 2010

Never used it, never had the inclination to use it, never heard of anyone using it. Why not just email or SMS whatever it is you're trying to send?

"The provided Bluetooth profiles are Hand-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), and Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)."

Phone Titan · Oct 20, 2010

I think a major disadvantage is the fact that they have not even integrated HTML5 into their browser as even the iPhone has that. Hopefully more sites will use HTML5 instead of Flash as I have an Android device and I find flash to be quite slow and buggy at times. Its good that they have announced that they will be bringing c&p as thats a needed feature.

Omega Ra · Oct 20, 2010

Phone Titan said:
I think a major disadvantage is the fact that they have not even integrated HTML5 into their browser as even the iPhone has that. Hopefully more sites will use HTML5 instead of Flash as I have an Android device and I find flash to be quite slow and buggy at times. Its good that they have announced that they will be bringing c&p as thats a needed feature.

I am sure the html5 and silverlight will make it's way into the browser, they just want to get it functional and solid first. Can't have EVERYTHING right away. I think what is there now is a great foundation.

gom99 · Oct 20, 2010

Phone Titan said:
I think a major disadvantage is the fact that they have not even integrated HTML5 into their browser as even the iPhone has that. Hopefully more sites will use HTML5 instead of Flash as I have an Android device and I find flash to be quite slow and buggy at times. Its good that they have announced that they will be bringing c&p as thats a needed feature.

I don't see how that's a major disadvantage given that we live in real reality and not Job's reality. HTML 5 will be important one day...today isn't that day. It's not ready for primetime. IE9 will start to be ported over into wp7, I'd be shocked if it's not up by the end of next year, and HTML5 still won't be a prevalent force on the web by then either.

Also, once they expand the API or allow other browser developers to get native access, then we may very well see HTML5 via those browsers.

charm1718 · Oct 20, 2010

I wonder what kind of security apps Microsoft will allow. I would like an app like Throttle lock on my phone over a pin # lock.

No USB mass storage or being able to swap out sd cards without hard resetting is an inconvenience. I'm often at a friend house and may want a file that's too big to email. It's easier to insert my card into their laptop, drag & drop a 5 gb file in the proper place on my sd card & take it home to place on my pc later. If some takes a long hd video with a flip cam, I rather them place it on my sd card than have them burn it to disc or shrink it & email it.

Copy & Paste is supposed to be available by the time Sprint gets a WM7 phone so I cant complain about that.

Too dependant on Zune software is an issue when wanting files from someone else PC that doesnt have Zune software.

No internet tethering support is a big issue for me.

Flash support isn't an issue if they allow 3rd party browsers, I would use Skyfire for WM7 if there is one available by the Sprint launch.

Dvix/Xvid support would be a plus but not a deal breaker.

Silverlight would be a plus as well but not a deal breaker either.

With no system wide file explorer, does that mean there will be no way to hide certain pics & videos from being found by someone else looking into the phone?

ericc191 · Oct 20, 2010

USB mass storage and file explorer are very important on my list. This is quite a disappointment.

doministry · Oct 21, 2010

ericc191 said:
USB mass storage and file explorer are very important on my list. This is quite a disappointment.

Just look at Engadget review.

Basically everything what was described before.
Lack of multitasking to crazy extent - 3rd party apps are OFF even after just lockscreen.

Apps are also buggy, the ones from Marketplace.
Copy & Paste.........

You can't escape those things.

lip · Oct 21, 2010

doministry said:
Just look at Engadget review.

Basically everything what was described before.
Lack of multitasking to crazy extent - 3rd party apps are OFF even after just lockscreen.

Apps are also buggy, the ones from Marketplace.
Copy & Paste.........

You can't escape those things.

The app thing is a bit crazy if true...we'll have to wait a bit longer as other reviewers are not saying the same thing...

doministry · Oct 21, 2010

RustyGrom said:
Never used it, never had the inclination to use it, never heard of anyone using it. Why not just email or SMS whatever it is you're trying to send?

"The provided Bluetooth profiles are Hand-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), and Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)."

Sorry mate but what kind of idiotic argument it is??!!
If I stand next to somebody or next to my own computer and want to send a file
why the hell should I email this?! I send it by BT! It's simpler, faster and OBVIOUS SINCE WE HAVE 2010, and bluetooth is known for ages!

It's hilarious you're trying to justify every stupid limitation by MS,
and if you're not having argument than you say you don't use it.

Knock knock. Most of the people never had inclination to use a smartphone,
should we abandon this?

doministry · Oct 21, 2010

lip said:
The app thing is a bit crazy if true...we'll have to wait a bit longer as other reviewers are not saying the same thing...

You don't think they've made it up, do you?
Sad, but that may be possible that the really functional WP7 will be available around end of 2011.
I won't wait that long. And many users once they find the limitations won't hesitate from switching.

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