Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Sat 27th Jan 2007 02:07 UTC
A report from wireless industry analyst firm ABI Research released today proclaims that the new Apple iPhone does not fall within the firm's standard definition of a smartphone, due to restrictions Apple has placed on the phone against the inclusion of [native] third-party applications.
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2005-07-22
The only reason one would by this phone would be to have his iPod and mobile phone in one device. I see absolutely no other reason to give 500 to 600 dollars (if it is even that cheap) for a crippled device.
Most smart phone users buy smart phones because of the extra functionality they can put in them. In fact a large number of smart phone users are IT professionals as I am. Why would I buy the iPhone when it doesn't give me the ability to connect it with my office applications? If I were to buy an mp3 player with a phone I would look to Sony Ericson which already has some nice cheap devices out there.
Sure it is a pretty device, and sure it has a nice interface, but at the end of the day functionality is all that matters.
Edited 2007-01-27 08:30