Microsoft is taking a quantum leap with Windows Phone 7 mobile phone operating system. AT&T will release the LG Quantum, Samsung Focus and HTC Surround.
Instead of promoting individual Windows 7 Phones, AT&T has an extensive web presence devoted to the Windows Phone experience and teaser information for each Windows 7 Phone.
The LG Quantum has a landscape slider with a 5-megapixel camera that takes 720p video. The LG Quantum has a 3.5-inch (480x800) touchscreen, DLNA connectivity, and 1 GHz Snapdragon processor. "Designed for work, play and everything in between," the price will be $199 with a contract.
The Samsung Focus has a 4" super AMOLED touchscreen, 1 GHz Qualcomm QSD8259 processor, and 5-megapixel camera with HD video capture. This is the "thinnest Windows Phone." $199.99 with a contract.
The HTC Surround has slide-out speakers for Dolby surround sound, 16GB of internal storage, 1 GHz Qualcomm QSD8259 processor, 5-megapixel camera with HD video capture and 3.8" touchscreen with a kickstand. "HTC Surround blurs the line between home and mobile entertainment, making games, music and video on-the-go more enjoyable than ever."
Each new Windows Phone from AT&T will include AT&T U-verse Mobile, an app that allows users to download and watch hit shows on their smartphone. U-verse TV subscribers with certain packages will be able to download and watch hit TV shows for no extra charge, and all U-verse TV customers can also schedule and manage their DVR recordings from the app.
For the first time, U-verse Mobile will be available nationwide -- even to those who are not U-verse TV customers -- for just $9.99 per month. Subscribers can access the full content library, select which series or specific episode to download over Wi-Fi, and view on-the-go wherever they have their Windows Phone.
For a limited time, AT&T customers who choose Windows Phone will get a free Entertainment Pack.