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The smart phone wars are very interesting to me, but a bit academic now. After the round-robin between a Palm 680 user, AT&T Tilt (WM 6), a Blackberry Curve and an iPhone, it is obvious why each fits with their respective base.
iPhone: iPod owners who wanted to combine iPod with Cell phone - usually rabid Apple fans
Blackberry: Cell phone with corporate e-mail - Corporate types who need e-mails before they show up on the PC
WM: PDA & Cell phone - Power users who want to be able to do virtually anything with the phone
Palm: PDA & Cell phone - Similar to WM users
As I read through the articles, it was obvious why each went for what they did. I thought I wanted a Tilt. But, I have had my Palm lifedrive for 2.5 years and I know the biggest limitation on it for me is the lack of a thumboard. I need a phone with a thumboard. I want the tactile response to for dialing.
The holy grail of the smart phone would be an iPhone, with both a slide out thumboard and keyboard, and all of the ability to customize that WM or Palm allows. And we cannot forget the scroll wheel from the blackberry. It makes it very easy to scan through text and e-mails.
The smart phone wars are like the 1911 vs. Glock vs. Sig wars. Everyone has their favorite, and to each of us, our favorite is the best.
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James
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the engineer adjusts the sails.- William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)
Red-beard for President, 2020
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