By now, you probably know that Microsoft has created Windows Phone 7 from scratch. Now is the time to forget any preconceived notions you may have about Microsoft's mobile products. Windows Phone 7 is light, fast and user-friendly. It isn't perfect, however. Missing features like copy/paste and true multitasking are big oversights. (Microsoft says copy/paste will come in an update in January). I also don't find the OS all that aesthetically-pleasing or visually consistent, and navigating through the OS requires a lot of scrolling. For an in-depth look at the Windows Phone 7 OS, check out our .

Microsoft allows carrier and manufacturer partners to customize up to six tiles on the homescreen. On the HD7, you'll find the HTC Hub, which gives you a taste of HTC Sense. HTC Sense is the overlay you'd normally get on an HTC-manufactured Android phone, like the EVO 4G. The HTC Hub has the lovely Sense weather app, which gives you a 3D-like visualization of your local weather. There are also a few HTC-selected apps within the Hub.

The HD7 is being marketed as the ultimate entertainment smartphone and T-Mobile has thrown in a few apps to help you get started. The Netflix streaming app is definitely the most impressive and nicely showcases the HD7's generous display. The 1980s classic "Teen Wolf" ran smoothly with very little pixelation or distortion in our quick demo. The HD7 also comes loaded with the Slacker Radio app, T-Mobile TV along with the XBox Live and Zune apps in WP7. The HD7 also ships with 16GB of on-board memory so you'll have plenty of space to fill up with movies and photos.

Camera/Camcorder

Microsoft requires handset manufacturers to ship with a 5-megapixel camera or higher. The HTC HD7 sports a 5-megapixel shooter with a dual-LED flash. All WP7 phones must have a dedicated camera key, which I always appreciate. The camera/shutter key also wakes up the phone and brings you straight into camera mode, which is a nice touch.