Delving into the world of smartphones

[Abishai100]

Utility Antenna

Suddenly, the iPhone is all the rage even though Windows Mobile phones were dominating the market last decade.

Certainly, this crazy change in the market warrants rehashing a thread on USMB about cell phone mania.

I know a certain college professor who hated cell phones but bought one anyway since the college he taught at was heavily involved in computers. He thought that Windows Mobile would finally put Microsoft ahead of Apple in the consumer market.

But hey let's face it, the biggest boons of mobile phones (especially those equipped with Internet browsers) are those obvious utilitarian features:

1. easy-to-access roadside convenience
2. cell phone cameras for accident insurance snapshots
3. call-ahead restaurant ordering for on-the-go take-out
4. stay in touch with your kids no matter where they are
5. GSM enabled business networking
6. instant in-hand check of Facebook and email accounts

If you want a giant iPhone, you'll be happy knowing you can boast about its incredible display. Apple has managed to make the word 'smartphone' more pedestrian with savvy marketing.

 

[Ringel05]

Utility Antenna

Suddenly, the iPhone is all the rage even though Windows Mobile phones were dominating the market last decade.

Certainly, this crazy change in the market warrants rehashing a thread on USMB about cell phone mania.

I know a certain college professor who hated cell phones but bought one anyway since the college he taught at was heavily involved in computers. He thought that Windows Mobile would finally put Microsoft ahead of Apple in the consumer market.

But hey let's face it, the biggest boons of mobile phones (especially those equipped with Internet browsers) are those obvious utilitarian features:

1. easy-to-access roadside convenience
2. cell phone cameras for accident insurance snapshots
3. call-ahead restaurant ordering for on-the-go take-out
4. stay in touch with your kids no matter where they are
5. GSM enabled business networking
6. instant in-hand check of Facebook and email accounts

If you want a giant iPhone, you'll be happy knowing you can boast about its incredible display. Apple has managed to make the word 'smartphone' more pedestrian with savvy marketing.

Ya know, every time you post in here it looks like spam......... Uuummmm.......