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Re: Mobile web experience will not improve without new hardware

cassini — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:30:30 -0000

Interesting article.

Aren't the words we're using also antiquated? Cell phone aren't really just phones any more; they're devices (yes, portable too) that allow us to connect with others, be more productive and also have fun too. We need a new word(s) to describe what we currently call phones.

Re: Mobile web experience will not improve without new hardware

johnkeese — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:43:02 -0000

while being one of those 17 students who pulled out their hair trying to get the wifi to work, i completely agree.

plus, the i600 has trouble with cell service. what good is a wifi, media enabled, cool phone if it's not a phone at all? a media device needs to get the basics down pat before moving on to more "complicated" things

Re: Mobile web experience will not improve without new hardware

Manuel — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:58:20 -0000

This is what makes the iphone revolutionary.

I agree with you about the hardware, but the root of the matter also sits on the platform of the device. While testing the Samsung i600GSMH, which is running a windows mobile version, randomly maintains network (Wi-Fi) connectivity.

The network connection was unstable as I moved around the city bouncing from secure to open Wi-Fi networks. At least it was consistent at dropping connections. I would like to see a device that can find a network, list the availability, and stick to the selection and bada-bing you are cruising without being dropped.

The calendar is nice though, and it has some pretty pictures to set as a background. Did I mention the cool ring tone I set?

Re: Mobile web experience will not improve without new hardware

Ken — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:18:41 -0000

As a relatively new mobile phone user, my expectations were pretty high regarding what was possible on a phone. I can see now we have a long way to go. I am still having trouble getting pictures from the phone onto the web.

Good article.