The NY Times was right after all – its prognosis that Microsoft would limit the number of Windows Mobile devices became true when Windows Phone 7 hit the market. Of course, Acer is so large a manufacturer that it can press Microsoft into service – let’s look at the Allegro in some detail.
This review is based on a preliminary version of the device I got into my hands at DroidCon.nl. However, the rep told me that the device is largely ready – so the results can IMHO be taken at face value.
First of all: the Allegro will be available in two different colors: black and white:
It will also have a size-similar Android sibling which could be useful if you want to take a look at the size yourself:
Next up, two shots showing it next to the Samsung Galaxy SII:
Outdoors, the white model can show its full beauty. On the front, the three sensor keys are visible. One can also see that the screen sadly gets washed out in the sun:
Next up, the usual four-side views:
Sadly, the back cover is of a similarily soft and flimsy type to the one we saw on the Galaxy SII and Galaxy Note, This, however, it but a minor niggle:
Cutting a long story short: the Acer Allegro is a small, well-built WP7 with no major weaknesses except for a relatively bad LCD screen. Tune in soon – next, we’ll look at a few system specs.
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