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We think you could make a convincing argument that it's the best Windows Phone 7 device currently available. Problem is, that's still not saying much when you look at what's currently out there. Really, the landscape really hasn't changed much at all since the platform's...

on its own, the HTC 7 Pro is a good phone, and a fine example of the Windows Phone 7 platform...matched against its toughest Android competitors, though, it's clear that Microsoft and HTC will need to work harder to keep the Windows Phone standards from becoming obsolete.

If you’re already in to Windows Phone 7, this is a hot choice for you. It’ll give you all the screen real-estate you’ll want and allows you a physical keyboard. The speakers are loud, the camera is alright, and the case itself is made of high-quality metal. A real winner in the hardware...

There’s a lot we like about the HTC 7 Pro. Windows Phone 7 is a solid platform with plenty of promise, and while the third-party app selection pales in comparison to what Android and iOS offer, that’s not to say you won’t find the titles to suit you among the line-up.

The Arrive gets high marks all the way around from design to performance. Windows Phone 7 ran smoothly on the Arrive . The touch screen looks good and is nicely responsive to the touch; and the keyboard performance ranks among the best we've seen.

If you're a fan of the hardware keyboard on the HTC Touch Pro 2 from a couple years ago, and you should be since it's the best keyboard out there, then the 7 Pro will give you that excellent typing experience along with the new Windows Phone 7 operating system.