 |
| Nokia Lumia 920 Image courtesy of phonearena.com |
Microsoft unveiled Windows 8 last month and so far it has had relatively good reviews. I have always been a fan of the OS even though I haven’t had a chance to use it for a lengthy period. I am looking forward to owning one soon and in the meantime, I have come up with 3 reasons why you too should get a Windows Phone:
1. It is Different: Blackberries, iPhones and Android devices (even though they don’t function entirely alike) look the same from the OS perspective. There are icons on your screen that you tap to launch applications. Some apps have icon badges for notification (in iOS), others don’t. They are just familiar across the board.
Windows Phone on the other hand is different. It is innovative. You have tiles that update with notifications based on the application. It is a refreshing look and feel when compared to other platforms.
Now that Jony Ive is the Chief of User Interface over at Apple, we may be seeing something new in the future of iOS. Until then, Windows Phone nails this department.
2. Synergy: I am assuming majority of the people reading this article are in front of a Windows PC. If you are, there’s already a good enough reason for you to own a Windows Phone. When the operating system on you PC and your phone are made by the same people, (e.g iPhones and the Mac), you tend to feel at home and find comfort in knowing that you can synchronize data across the platforms with ease. From office documents to Outlook mail, you will notice seamless integration which makes taking work on the go a breeze. Not to mention the uniformity of the user interface with the release of Windows 8.
 |
| Windows Phone 8 UI Screenshots Image courtesy of techradar.com |
3. It Will Make You Look Cool: Let’s face it, most of your friends own Blackberries or iPhones or some Android device. You crashing the party with a Nokia Lumia 920 or a HTC 8X will make people ask questions. Make them want to caress your phone (be careful though, before they swipe it). The Windows 8 devices are few and are beautifully designed. They are bound to turn heads and gather attention. Get one already you vain person, you!
There are many other reasons like ‘Kids Corner’. A feature that allows you create a guest account for your kids and grant them access only to apps that you want. But in the mean time, think on these three. Enjoy.