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I think we shall see a great deal more technological convergance as mobile phones in general, not just smartphones, take on more and more functionality. If one compares a current mobile phone with one from five years ago one can instantly see the massive leaps in technology and functionality that have occurred over the last five years. I think there is a reasonable case to be made that mobile phones aren't really phones anymore, they have evolved into much more than that, the only thing, in my view, keeping the label of 'phone' attached to them, is the form factor.
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[ This Message was edited by: scotsboyuk on 2004-09-20 17:24 ]
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Posted: 2004-09-20 18:23:43
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I agree, like several years ago people were carrying beepers and phones separately. Some have separate portable players and Radios. Now nobody's complaining that they're all in one single device.
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Posted: 2004-09-21 05:04:46
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I like everything in a single device. The P900 hits the sweet spot of both worlds for me.
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Posted: 2004-09-21 06:24:22
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I'm a fan of integrated devices too, although I am aware that many people do like to use dedicated devices. I have no need for a dedicated digital camera in every time I leave the house, nor do I travel enough every day to warrant the use of a dedicated music player, nor do I require a dedicated handheld gaming device; I am quite satisfied with the capabilities of my P900
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Posted: 2004-09-21 06:30:45
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The only down side of integrated devices is that if the phone is 'out', u will end up without anything to use for at least a few days.
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Posted: 2004-09-21 09:35:36
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On 2004-09-21 09:35:36, YEOPK wrote:
The only down side of integrated devices is that if the phone is 'out', u will end up without anything to use for at least a few days.
I wasn't aware a mobile phone could be gay!
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Posted: 2004-09-22 02:08:27
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On 2004-09-21 09:35:36, YEOPK wrote:
The only down side of integrated devices is that if the phone is 'out', u will end up without anything to use for at least a few days.
very true. that's why i also prefer separates(se t68i & palm m515).
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Posted: 2004-09-22 04:13:56
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Camera integrated with phone is ok, but Istill prefer to have my PDA separated from phone, so my T610/M515 duo makes a great job, I'm also thinking on upgrading both devices at the end of the year, so maybe a K700i along a BT palm, any suggestions?
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Posted: 2004-09-22 05:11:21
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Asterix,
Try looking at ACER or Toshiba. Their latest models seems to be very good indeed.
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Posted: 2004-09-27 09:50:41
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many here think that purpose of smartphone is to be like PDA and eventually take over the functions of PDA.
i think otherwise. the greater potential for smartphone is in the entertainment, gaming and leisure aspect. here we are looking at smartphones for the masses, something that is new and untapped.
u need affordable and practical (i.e. size wise) phones. it does not need to have very advance "business" functions or even a touch screen.
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Posted: 2004-09-27 10:20:59
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