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little as possible. In fact, what I like most about it is the ability to
use it as a bluetooth modem for my laptop. Connecting my laptop
through the phone I still get stuff done significantly faster than on
the Treo - even if it's just e-mail and word processing.
is similiar to that of an iPod, which can be up to 60GB?
little as possible. In fact, what I like most about it is the ability to
use it as a bluetooth modem for my laptop. Connecting my laptop
through the phone I still get stuff done significantly faster than on
the Treo - even if it's just e-mail and word processing.
is similiar to that of an iPod, which can be up to 60GB?
email. That's about it. It's a lousy phone, the browser is terrible and
the interface has some major issues. is it useful? Hell yes. Would i
give up my laptop? Not a chance. (I've had bberry's from the
original black one to the blue colour screen one.) face it - people
like having email in their pocket and RIM is good at that. But the
other functions are PAINFUL. I prefer my Motorola phone and
laptop for anything more than a quick "yes, i agree" email. But
that's just me i guess.
email. That's about it. It's a lousy phone, the browser is terrible and
the interface has some major issues. is it useful? Hell yes. Would i
give up my laptop? Not a chance. (I've had bberry's from the
original black one to the blue colour screen one.) face it - people
like having email in their pocket and RIM is good at that. But the
other functions are PAINFUL. I prefer my Motorola phone and
laptop for anything more than a quick "yes, i agree" email. But
that's just me i guess.
notebook adoption. I, for one, went from desktop to Treo to
notebook (PowerBook G4), for the following reasons:
1. PDA software not all that it's marketed to be, and there's less
of it available.
2. Who wants to format a contract of spreadsheet on a 3"
screen?
3. Notebooks can readily tap into several wireless Internet/
network protocols (e.g., WiFi/WiMax and Bluetooth, and even
use a mobile phone as a modem). And with a handy keychain
WiFi finder, I can quickly check for an available connection
anywhere.
4. PDA phones are too bulky as far as phones go. Think
Zoolander!
5. Notebooks are sleak and slim enough to "take anywhere."
6. VoIP technology let's me use my notebook as my "phone,"
with relatively seamless integration with my CRM systems.
7. Notebooks possess far greater processing power and offer
magnificently better displays (of course).
8. Total cost of ownership for a notebook can be *less* than a
PDA, because all the implementation/integration technologies to
connect PDAs to computing environments are quite expensive.
I'm sure there are other reasons, oh, like the fact that every new
iteration of a chosen PDA phone line requires all new accessories
(e.g., Treo).
Just my opinion!
notebook adoption. I, for one, went from desktop to Treo to
notebook (PowerBook G4), for the following reasons:
1. PDA software not all that it's marketed to be, and there's less
of it available.
2. Who wants to format a contract of spreadsheet on a 3"
screen?
3. Notebooks can readily tap into several wireless Internet/
network protocols (e.g., WiFi/WiMax and Bluetooth, and even
use a mobile phone as a modem). And with a handy keychain
WiFi finder, I can quickly check for an available connection
anywhere.
4. PDA phones are too bulky as far as phones go. Think
Zoolander!
5. Notebooks are sleak and slim enough to "take anywhere."
6. VoIP technology let's me use my notebook as my "phone,"
with relatively seamless integration with my CRM systems.
7. Notebooks possess far greater processing power and offer
magnificently better displays (of course).
8. Total cost of ownership for a notebook can be *less* than a
PDA, because all the implementation/integration technologies to
connect PDAs to computing environments are quite expensive.
I'm sure there are other reasons, oh, like the fact that every new
iteration of a chosen PDA phone line requires all new accessories
(e.g., Treo).
Just my opinion!
Pocket pcs are great, but they don't ran my application, and if I have to edit my MS Word files it is a pain to fit it on the small screen.
Given enough momentum maybe Tablet PCs are going to replace the notebooks. They just have to be made small enough and capable of running more then one applicaion at a time.
I'm not talking about a huge notebook like tablet pc with all bells and whistler attached to it. Sure that beast will ran all my aps and then some, but I already have a notebook. Doodling on the screen with a pen is not going to be enough incentive for me to buy another computer.
Tablet PC like LS800 from motion computing are needed to really move the industry. Software like GoBinder, One Note and Mind Manager need to be be integreated deeper with the OS to generate real interest when it comes to laptop replacement.
I have been using a Tablet PC fore a while now and there is no way I would voluntarily switch back to a notebook. My HP TC1100 is small enough to carry in a binder and fast enough to have any of my docs open in a flash. With the SP2 for tablet PCs released it is now better then ever. Most of the desktops will be eventually replaced by notebooks which in turn will become smaller lighter and be able to comfortably accommodate text input without keyboards.
Pocket pcs are great, but they don't ran my application, and if I have to edit my MS Word files it is a pain to fit it on the small screen.
Given enough momentum maybe Tablet PCs are going to replace the notebooks. They just have to be made small enough and capable of running more then one applicaion at a time.
I'm not talking about a huge notebook like tablet pc with all bells and whistler attached to it. Sure that beast will ran all my aps and then some, but I already have a notebook. Doodling on the screen with a pen is not going to be enough incentive for me to buy another computer.
Tablet PC like LS800 from motion computing are needed to really move the industry. Software like GoBinder, One Note and Mind Manager need to be be integreated deeper with the OS to generate real interest when it comes to laptop replacement.
I have been using a Tablet PC fore a while now and there is no way I would voluntarily switch back to a notebook. My HP TC1100 is small enough to carry in a binder and fast enough to have any of my docs open in a flash. With the SP2 for tablet PCs released it is now better then ever. Most of the desktops will be eventually replaced by notebooks which in turn will become smaller lighter and be able to comfortably accommodate text input without keyboards.
Obviously, one of the big issues is display size (tiny) of the handhelds/smartphones. It woulnd't take much to fix that. Number 2 is easy, just provide a way to tap the screen video output, like any modern laptop. Number 1, a decent set of data glasses/goggles, is more difficult, but still possible. VGA is basically here, XGA is close. Both are still a bit pricey for decent form factor and resolution. Yes, we'll be walking around like the Borg, but we'll be carrying a lot less than 7lb (or even 3lb) laptops.
- Data goggles+VGA out == revolution
- by dantso August 7, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
- The capabilities of handhelds/smartphones and laptop do indeed overlap to the extent that one can contemplate just using a smartphone for 95% of one's needs. The innovations that would really move this forward are: 1) Good, hi-res, not bulky data glasses, 2) VGA/XGA video output on handhelds/smartphones.
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(30 Comments)Obviously, one of the big issues is display size (tiny) of the handhelds/smartphones. It woulnd't take much to fix that. Number 2 is easy, just provide a way to tap the screen video output, like any modern laptop. Number 1, a decent set of data glasses/goggles, is more difficult, but still possible. VGA is basically here, XGA is close. Both are still a bit pricey for decent form factor and resolution. Yes, we'll be walking around like the Borg, but we'll be carrying a lot less than 7lb (or even 3lb) laptops.