LG Panther Windows Phone 7 Review
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LG Panther Windows Phone 7 Review
Considering the LG Panther being LGs first Windows Mobile phone, can you expect it to have everything you wish?
Recently we demonstrated the LG Panther GW910 in recent review, the LG Panther is beta on Windows Phone 7 . Microsoft has not been living in a cave, even it might seem so at times. They are well aware of competition like Apple IPhone 4, Android 2.2 with flash support etc. That is why Microsoft appears to bring promising phones like LG Panther GW910 to cool the heat.
Let’s take a look at LG Panther Review
Major attractions:
First of all unfortunately we could not detail you on the hardware section as it is not finalized. So let me describe out the user experience and the Software part of the device. It is currently in the same version of that in the Emulator. (Seems even this is not finalized and currently at build 6414)
We had a relishing experience using this device mainly it is completely new. There was a strong message to the Windows Phone 7 fans from the Microsoft that their fans would not be let down and our message is do not jump into any sort of conclusions in a hurry.
LG Panther Windows Phone 7 Review
First of all unfortunately we could not detail you on the hardware section as it is not finalized. So let me describe out the user experience and the Software part of the device. It is currently in the same version of that in the Emulator. (Seems even this is not finalized and currently at build 6414)
We had a relishing experience using this device mainly it is completely new. There was a strong message to the Windows Phone 7 fans from the Microsoft that their fans would not be let down and our message is do not jump into any sort of conclusions in a hurry.
Initially, we were bothered about the naïve interface and the outdated block-based Start screen.. Multi-tasking was tedious. But later we discovered that to open a new app requires a press of the Start button, or a tap of the back button (This keeps a history of every move in the phone
Then, the fluidity of the interface on the LG Panther with Windows Phone 7 was really good. With quick screen animation for all the actions. The interface was responsive. Though other Smartphone operating systems can give the same, but with multiple home screens interface of this one has a lot of potential.
The start screen was not that promising with great features, thank the live tiles. (Maybe it’s because a prototype model). You can only scroll vertically on the Start screen (unless you want to swipe right to access other programs), and this really makes it feel uncluttered.
continued LG Panther Review:
Web:
The web on Windows Phone 7 is great, definitely lot more than what we got in Internet Explorer Mobile from Windows Mobile. However, not as fast as the one in Android 2.2. The real joy is when you want to pan and zoom in a page, which Windows Phone 7 does with no perceivable lag or choppiness.
Working on multiple tabs on the LG Panther reviewed, was another place IE on WP7 shines with no hints of lag(even when the tabs consist of websites full of graphics). You can only have six tabs open at once; the tabs will keep on loading as you open new ones. But Flash and HTML5 support will surely be missed.
A well known fact is that on pressing the back button in IE brings you to the previous page. While, in other programs, hitting the back button steps you back to the previous application you were using. It’s bizarre that this function changes in the browser. (we would suggest an on-screen back button instead, Hope Microsoft is listening and fixes this one soon
One of the coolest features in particular was Facebook integration. It allows the LG Panther’s address book to display the contact’s Facebook status next to their contact details. Also the contact’s physical address was linked to Bing Maps making it just a click away from opening the built-in Bing navigation map app
Other apps:
LG Panther included Zune, the software’s media player, was working well with both music and video content running quickly and clearly. One more stand out feature regarding the camera was that after you take a photo, you can see the picture just took on the left side of the camera screen (“peek”). Also you can swipe your finger left to right to display the picture you took.
Final Call on the LG Panther review:
Major disappointment was the unavailability of Xbox Live support in the prototype. The platform seems to be competitive but with the hype around for the Windows Mobile 7, it definitely seems to stay a little behind. Also, with some major loopholes like the multi-tasking ones which we mentioned earlier, Microsoft still has a huge task ahead of them to remove all those niggles and come out with an out of the box Smartphone.
LG has apparently told Korean sources that Windows Phone 7 will outperform Android. So what do you feel is LG correct or is this just a case of blowing their own trumpets in the music of Smartphones?
for now that much about LG Panther Review



