I can safely say that Windows Phone is the nicest OS I've casually used. It's much more responsive than iOS and Android, and it just feels a lot nicer to use from day-to-day.
My main gripe with Windows Phone isn't the OS, but the phones themselves. They just don't look that nice, and they retain the old-fashioned "brick" feel of old Nokia phones.
I have a Galaxy Nexus now, but if Microsoft were to release their own Nexus-like range of phones that were both high-spec and looked great I'd happily switch.
Agreed. I'm on my first Windows Phone, and I don't see myself going back. Granted I'm not a "power-user" so the app store is big enough for 95% of my needs, but that's still saying something. The aesthetics and performance are just great.
I own the HTC 8X, which I don't think is very brick-like either. I love the textured back, and my friends and colleagues love the way it looks and feels.
Are the new phones still as sturdy as they were before? I admit that I miss my old Nokia 3310 at times, and being able to throw it around anywhere without a single dent.
I've owned both the Nokia 710 and the new 521 and as an excessive phone-dropper have had no problems. I have also dropped both of these phones in water, picked them up, dried them off with a paper towel, and simply moved on with my day.
My main gripe with Windows Phone isn't the OS, but the phones themselves. They just don't look that nice, and they retain the old-fashioned "brick" feel of old Nokia phones.
I have a Galaxy Nexus now, but if Microsoft were to release their own Nexus-like range of phones that were both high-spec and looked great I'd happily switch.