Best Windows-Based Phone

Samsung Focus S

There’s just something comforting about seeing those familiar Windows icons on your phone and knowing exactly what to do with the OS without having to read the 300-page manual that accompanies most phones these days. However, while the Windows OS has been released on a number of different phones, none of them have really risen to the status of the Droid or iOS – until now with the Samsung Focus S.

• Carrier: AT&T
• Pros: This phone is probably the lightest smartphone I’ve ever had the pleasure of holding in my hand. This can be both a good thing and a bad thing. The 4.3-inch responsive super AMOLED (active-matrix organic light emitting diode) Plus touch screen offers users a beautiful display for movies, YouTube videos, and everyday use. The AMOLED display is the latest and greatest technology available when it comes to cellphone displays, and offers one of the most brilliant displays available. I have to say that I love the larger screen and front facing 1.3-megapixel camera. No more guessing whether my new Facebook profile picture is shareable.
• Cons: The major issue here is that the chassis simply feels cheap and fragile. That’s not to say that it is, but that’s the way it feels.

Overall, with the exception of the fragility of the chassis, the super-brilliant display and strong hardware pedigree makes this the best Windows phone to hit the market since the Windows OS was introduced.