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Check out the new BM-300 by LG.]]>Jul 4th 2006 9:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/Jul 4th 2006 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://aving.net:9600/newproduct/default.asp?mode=read&c_code=01_01_01_02&c_num=20006&gotopage=1&BT_ExRef=1
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The difference between the 'good old days' is the persistent data connection. Email/SMS/MMS/IM have become a huge deal with many people, and handwriting methods of input aren't so hot for composing anything more than a line or two.

That may not be true for a long time Palm user (like myself), there's no getting around the fact that even though I'm pretty good with Graffiti, a keyboard like this (or my UX50 Clie's) is far superior for replying to email. I'm using a Treo right now, and it's too cramped (speed wise about halfway between Graffiti and a GOOD thumbboard).

That's why I'm switching to WM5. I'd LOVE to see a Treo with a 320x480 screen and slide out keyboard, but there's nothing on Palm's road map that suggests this, so IF it happens, it'll be 2007 at least, and that's just too long to wait.

I think Palm's missing the boat by not having a 320x480 slider.

(even a somewhat iffy rumour MIGHT convince me to stay)]]>Jul 4th 2006 11:09AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/
Is this GSM or what? I might import it if it's GSM, has English menu support, and possibly if it doesn't have the japanese characters on the front...]]>Jul 4th 2006 11:34AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/Jul 4th 2006 11:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/Jul 4th 2006 12:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/
Personally don't care about Wi-Fi, give me UMTS which will soon be cable speeds, what do I care about Wi-Fi. UMTS all over now.]]>Jul 4th 2006 3:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/Jul 4th 2006 3:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/Jul 4th 2006 9:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/ "...nobody wants to carry a brick"

True. My first mobile phone was an old Sanyo model I got with a Sprint service back in '98. I was just starting college so dad paid for it, and insisted I get that particular model as it had a GINOURMOUS battery (and a *whopping* 8 hour alk time). I hated that thing every second I had it.

But, my usage was really low, so I didn't get any benefit from the extra size. With this smart phone, I think plent of people will except the extra chunky-ness for a slick thumboard like that (particularly in *text* happy Japan...).

"I still can't get past the fact we're half way through 2006 ... and things like the moto q and others still are coming out lacking wifi... what is with these phone companys... SLAP THE DA*N WIFI IN THEM!"

I hear ya. I'm still rockin' yee olde PDA + Phone combo and enduring the 'happy to see you' pocket bulge because of that trend. I almost certainly would have switched to a smart phone by now if I chould just get the right balance of functionality (on a plan that I could afford/like).

But as much as I dislike it, it's not hard to figure out WHY they withold the wifi lovin'. If you can use wifi, you'll have less reason to use one of their data services for internet/email access (notice the units that DO have wifi are often marketed along with UNLIMITED data plans...so they don't lose money either way). Plus, once you've got wifi, Skype and possibly other VOIP services become an option, so you'll use less of their voice service (potentially anyway).

Data communication and Voice communication, and the people who profit from them, really are at odds these days. Ironic isn't ? Ma Bell was perfectly happy to let data flow through a voice line (analog modem), but she is death on the inverse (VOIP).

Then again maybe this is just corporate conspiracy paranoia. And the only reason they aren't in a rush to put in wifi is because they are waiting for 802.11N and/or WIMAX to become popular so that they can give the consumers the best possible tech for voice and data for their hard earned dollars...

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SD is plennny small enough, and the prices are finally about right for a 1 - 2 gb card...

plus, my ipaq 2215 (while not a phone) still has a processor that still is among the fastest out there...

*sigh*... i'll move to a smart phone when these three concerns are answered all at once...

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After using a Sprint PPC-6700 with WinMo5, I began to realize the need for a dedicated number pad for quick dialing.

Damn, damn, damn!]]>Jul 5th 2006 2:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/
Anyway, I didn't see a list of accessories, but it may come as an add-on that uses the USB port like the One-Seg unit. ]]>Jul 5th 2006 8:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/Jul 7th 2006 9:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/http://www.engadget.com/2006/07/04/sharps-w-zero3es-ws007sh-winmo-5-pocket-pc-hotness-redef/
does anyone know where in tokyo you can actually get to see a real one, (after its released) not just the plastic display model my local electronics store will get?]]>Jul 9th 2006 7:12AM