In few weeks HTC will launch HTC HD2 that will be a breath of fresh air into Windows Mobile world and this phone will be cheaper than expected - available in some countries merely for 540 euro - and it is doomed to be super hit. No, sorry, super super hit.
In this interview Peter Chou, CEO of HTC reveals some interesting stuff, including:
- new strategy of HTC: less models and bigger sales per one model
- HTC officially admits that innovation in Windows Mobile is slow but confirms that it is not leaving Windows Mobile like Motorola did it
- there will be no HD2 for Android, HTC reservers huge screen phones for Windows Mobile only
Commentary: while Windows Mobile fanboys might be in love with HTC due to above mentioned interview, the reality is that HTC's exclusivity period for Google Android ended and now several carriers prefer Android phones from Motorola and Samsung, so HTC, out of necessity, not out of pure love of Windows Mobile, is going back to where it came from: Windows Mobile phone making. Also there are rumors that Google itself wants to make an Android phone, what further endangers HTC. Clearly current Windows Mobile (6.5) is totally outdated and next Windows Mobile (7) has been delayed many times and it's unclear when it comes, so HTC must innovate alone without Microsoft. While HD2 indeed is fantastic, we still resent, that HTC is not making a Windows phone with front-facing QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen... but capacitive display of HD2 will make up for it.
The brutal truth is, if you are a Windows Mobile fan: only HD2 is worth buying. In 1-2 weeks it goes on sale in Europe and next year in USA. HD2 will start Windows Mobile revolution, a time when Windows Mobile will again have an exciting handset.
HTC is back.
msmobiles.com - HTC not happy about progress of Microsoft with Windows Mobile, has new strategy
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