xpPhone Will Cost $400-650, Run Windows 7 Too

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xpPhone is a Windows-based MID in disguise.

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  • doc70
    About half of what an unsubsidized iPhone runs, so I think would be a pretty good deal.
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  • Thats sick
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  • Tyellock
    for the size, it should be called a mini netbook with phone capabilities, since netbooks are getting close to laptop sizes
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  • lamorpa
    outacontrolpimpI wonder if they chose a good carrier instead of taking the easy way and going to ATT, since they take any phone they can get.
    Um, AT&T has an exclusive on the most desired phone on the market. That's a little different than, 'taking any phone they can get.' If your personal bias against AT&T is distorting your view of reality, I would suggest you seek professional counseling.

    Just trying to help...
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  • DarkMantle
    Umm, an iphone is around $600 unsubsidized. Must have pulled that number outta your ass?

    From http://www.apple.com/iphone/buy/ read the paragraph marked as Note#1:

    "Requires new two-year AT&T wireless service contract, sold separately to qualified customers; credit check required; must be 18 or older. Existing AT&T customers who want to upgrade from another phone or replace an iPhone 3G should check with AT&T or use www.apple.com/iphone/buy to find out if they are eligible for early upgrade pricing: $299 (8GB), $399 (16GB), or $499 (32GB) with a new two-year contract. For those who are not eligible for an early upgrade or who wish to buy iPhone as a gift, the prices are $499 (8GB), $599 (16GB), or $699 (32GB)."

    I don't think he was all that far off, you really shouldn't be too quick to make a fool out of yourself.
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  • huron
    Very interesting. If this thing really does have a full-OS and can make calls, it could have a place in the market. I think that the price isn't too bad...
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  • logitic
    It sucks my hands are so big, I will have to get a portable keyboard to send a text. besides that the phone is HOT! I will get one.
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  • sailfish
    Not bad but it desperately needs a camera upgrade. 5MP, minimum.
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  • ashrafpasha
    nice.. this is what I am saying. Someday there wont be PCs just smartphones doing all the work. Even at work.
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  • nevertell
    I think linux would be a better choice, with a power-saving x86 kernel of course. With a windows OS, you are bound to catch viruses, and it would be cheaper too.

    And, no. Any camera, that has more than 3,2 mp on a phone is an overkill. There is no point of the pixels, if you can't get enough light through the lens.

    Sorry 'bout my english.
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