After weeks of hype and speculation (though nothing compared to the hysteria surrounding any new Apple product), Microsoft finally unveiled its attempt at out iPhoning the iPhone. Here’s an exhaustive video covering all the ways in which this spanking new product is so not exactly the same as what other companies have been doing for more than 2 years.

Only time will tell whether Microsoft has another Windows 3.1 on its hands… or just another Zune.

First Look: Windows Phone 7 Series Hands on Demo
[MSDN]

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