Why You Should Get Excited About Windows Phone 7 Mango

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Amid all the excitement about iPhones and Android smartphones, Windows phones have been afterthought, little more than the punch line of a bad joke. Not anymore. With the upcoming release of Windows Phone 7 Mango, Microsoft finally has a mobile operating system that can compete with the big boys. And manufacturers like HTC, LG, and Samsung will be supporting Mango with a slate of shiny new phones destined to hit these shores in the fall. Our smartphone expert Ginny Mies lists "5 Reasons to Get Excited About Windows Phone 7 Mango." I wouldn't be surprised if you came up with a few others reasons after you read her story. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories 5 Reasons to Get Excited About Windows Phone 7 Mango The Windows Phone 7 Mango update, due out soon, looks enticing. Angie's List: Is the Service Site Worth Its Membership Fee? The flashy ads for Angie's List promise access to high-quality professionals for a fee. 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