When Windows 10 Mobile was announced, one of the most exciting proposed features it was supposed to have was Continuum, a way for users to utilize a Windows Phone as a quasi-terminal to deliver desktop experiences to larger screens, including the use of a keyboard and large screen monitor.
While the downside was that it would require new hardware.
As I saw it, Windows 10 Mobile devices would go up against the Intel Compute Stick for ultraportable devices my staff can tote around, especially in situations where personal security is paramount.
AI was okay to wait for new devices.
Now that new Lumia devices have actually landed, and with five of them in the hands of my testing staff, my ardor for the Lumia devices, and by proxy, Microsoft’s whole Continuum scheme has been somewhat cooled by the reports of the wonky integration between the phones and the feature.
This is not good.
For, as with rumored errors with Surface Book devices, Microsoft is having unnecessary issues in creating seamless integration between its hardware and its software.
It needs to do better.
Not only that, I find the device to be completely visually unappealing.
My first though was, “This, is what took Microsoft TWO FREAKIN’ YEARS to bring to market?”.
It doesn’t bode well for the fortunes of the Windows 10 Mobile market, and I am almost at the point where I would have to vote against the platform!
For my staff, that is.
Personally, I have already decided against it for personal use until there is a seismic shift in the functionality, usability, and aspirational appeal of both Windows 10 software, and the Windows Phone platform.
I again ask, is Continuum enough to make you or us want Windows 10 Mobile?
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