14 DAY TRIAL // Windows Phone 7, the new mobile operating system Redmond-based software giant Microsoft brought to the market on Monday, is expected to hit various countries around the world, including Canada, in the near future.
We already knew that certain handsets would on their way to the country, and now some more info on what specific carriers should get emerged.
At least three wireless services providers in Canada should add Windows Phone 7 devices on their offering come November, including Bell, Rogers and Telus, all of which went official with their plans in the area.
We already had the chance to take a look at Telus' HTC 7 Surround and LG Optimus 7, bother of which are expected to land at the wireless carrier with price tags of $299.95 on three year contract, and now we should take a better look at what Bell and Rogers have in store for us in the area.
The Windows Phone 7 device that would land at Bell is called LG Optimus Quantum, and it can be seen on the wireless carrier's website here, as well as in the video embedded at the bottom of this article (via mobilesyrup).
The new mobile phone is expected to become available for purchase in Canada exclusively on Bell's HSPA+ network, with Bell's GPS Navigator and Remote PVR applications (available for download via the Marketplace).
The upcoming LG Optimus Quantum should include one touch access to Bing, a 5-megapixel camera with flash and HD video recording, a 3.5 inch touchscreen display, a full QWERTY keyboard, and other features more.
As for Rogers, the carrier should have the Samsung Focus available exclusively on its airwaves in the near future, with a 4-inch Super AMOLED display on board, and a powerful 1GHz processor packed inside.
Moreover, the handset should include 8GB of internal memory, as well as a 5MP photo snapper with flash and HD video recording capabilities.
Unfortunately, no specific info on the price tag LG Optimus Quantum would sport at Bell emerged, nor on the cost of Samsung Focus at Rogers.
