Windows Phone Thoughts: Dale Coffing: "MPx is SWEET"

"I have had the unique chance to play with the MPx since I have been able to show it around the world. I was able to show it in France in the Microsoft theater while I was at 3GSM and then again at CTIA in Atlanta. I don't know how long I can wait for this to actually come out so that I can use it as a primary device for some hard core testing. I must say though that everywhere I show it that it becomes an immediate crowd draw due to its very interesting and unique landscape hinged screen and full QWERTY keyboard. I heard from some people that the device I am showing is actually still an early prototype and that the keyboard is going through a change to provide better tactical feedback."

Dale further mentions that he thinks it would be "beneficial if they just bagged the weird look to the QWERTY layout". I have to agree - while the keyboard looks kind of neat the first time you see it, I think it would be annoying to use on a daily basis. Points for trying, though! ;) Be sure to check out the article - Dale has pictures of the MPX turned on and in portrait mode, as well as a side-by-side comparison shot with the MPx100 and an SPV 200. 8)