iPhone a True Threat to Windows Mobile

Apple is threatening to change the rules of the mobile handset game. "Microsoft's overwhelmingly dominant position in the desktop OS market has let it go ahead with proprietary systems and formats time and time again, keeping users locked in without being too obvious about it"

I'm a Motorola Q owner and still love the phone. I think the iPhone is very slick and would love to have one but there are several things I would give up.

Verizon Service and EVDO data network - I never have a problem with Verizon or getting very speedy data connections over EVDO.

PDAnet for Smartphone - With this wonderful tool, I can use the Q phone as a EVDO modem through a USB connection and Bluetooth connection (Bluetooth doens't work on Vista Yet).

Keyboard - The iPhone soft keyboard is nice and has some very smart features, but I do like the click feeling and the thumb typing ability.

Battery - I have two regular batteries and one extended battery. It's easy to change myself too.

NATIVE APPLICATIONS! - Readily available with plenty of options, competition and free trial software. There is also plenty of free stuff like themes, ringtones, etc. all over the internet.

I think it will be a while until Apply poses a real threat to Windows Mobile. It will have to get less expensive, more widely available on other providers and address the shortcomings I mention above.




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