Windows Phone 7 arrives in UK on 21 October

[Simon]

Microsoft has unveiled its Windows Phone 7, saying it's about creating "my phone".

Speaking in New York, CEO Steve Ballmer said the first six handsets will arrive in the UK starting from 21 October, and nine handsets will arrive in the US in November.

In the UK, the HTC 7 Mozart will only be available on Orange, and offers an 8-megapixel camera and a unibody aluminium design. The HTC 7 Trophy is smaller with a 3.8in screen and will be available on Vodafone, while the HTC HD 7 features the largest screen in the Windows Phone lineup, a 4in AMOLED with a horizontal kickstand to prop it up.

The Samsung Omnia 7 has a 4in AMOLED super bright screen, while the LG Optimus lets users play their videos to TV.

Lastly, there's the Dell Venue Pro, a ruggedised device with scratch and shatter resistant 4.2in screen and Qwerty keyboard. It will not arrive this month in the UK, but by Christmas, a Dell spokesperson said.

Read more: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/361828/windows-phone-7-arrives-in-uk-on-21-october

[Rik]

So you won't be around much that day? 

[Simon]