There is a nice preview of the Treo 700p posted over at Brighthand. AdamaDBrown describes the initial observations on the device including EVDO connectivity on the Sprint network. Also touched on is the higher resolution display, and the ability to use the device as a wireless modem. It looks like a solid device that builds on the previous successes of the Treo 650s and the Windows Mobile based 700w.
Via: Brighthand.com
I’ve noticed it – have you? There seems to be a certain lack of excitement overall right now. Yeah, there are some highlights here and there as events happen, and so on. But from my perspective, the last month has been quite a bit light on fresh conversations. Even right now, a number of discussions are just on blogging, maintaining momentum, and making the most efficient use of advertiseing. Neat stuff to be sure, and I’m learning a lot… but where is the excitement, the passion, the inspiration that seemed to be abundant just a few months ago?
Maybe its just the advent of spring in the northern hemisphere – more people getting out enjoying the outdoors, or getting started on spring/summer vacations, etc…
I guess I’m just curious if anyone else is noticing the same thing, or if I’m just in a ‘funk’ right now.
So I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about what I’m doing blogging. Over the last 7-8 months, it has become one of my top interests and yet the last few weeks I have been having a really hard time with it.
The problem, as usual, is me. I’ve been holding back, not really sure how to express my views or ideas. The problem stems from my discomfort of conflict I think. While I shy from it, I also don’t hold back once the ‘mud’ starts flinging. More often than not, I end up getting frustrated, mad and sorry that I was not able to communicate effectively.
But that discomfort has held me back, and I want to talk about more than I have in the past. I want to discuss things, be a real part of the conversation rather than parroting others, which I feel like I’ve done. I want to posit my opinion and viewpoint on a topic rather than simply put a link to a cool post somewhere.
My limited exchange of posts and links with a number of bloggers has really whetted my appetite for real interactive communication. I’ve found a lot of great blogs, with a lot of great viewpoints. I’ve learned a lot in the last few months, most of it from blogs I’ve followed from the A-List to the Z-List (that’s me!), and everywhere in between.
All the concepts on blogging, the ideas for revenue generation, the fun stuff, the serious stuff – its really moved me down the road to a point where I thought I already was. For quite awhile I thought I was participating, but looking back I think that I’ve only been ‘lurking’, if you will. Kind of participating around the edges, though not enough to really provoke much response, or to start a thread.
This is where you’ll see a difference in what I write – this is where I’m going to let my passion for blogging, mobile communications (and more) explore to its fullest.
I was slightly amazed by this post over at RIMarkable. For a fan of any particular style of device to be so blunt and honest about their favorite device is refreshing.
What I want to say to Robb Dunewood about this is that, yes in comparison to the current state-of-the-art in Palm and Windows Mobile devices, the added functionality is behind the curve. But that dismisses the advances in the devices and software themselves.
When the BlackBerry came out several years ago, it really reminded me of an overgrown pager. And that is really how I viewed it for a long time. The functionality was little more than that of a two-way pager. Now fast-forward to today and you can do a side-by-side comparison with a Treo or an HTC Wizard based device for phone & PIM functions and it is a LOT closer. (I think the Treo 700p would win the PIM ‘war’ at the moment, though I have seen one yet.)
The truth is that there are currently three completely viable mobile platforms (Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Palm) and one runner up (Symbian). You can get good push-mail and PIM functions on BlackBerry, Palm, Windows Mobile, and Symbian devices. If you want to get advanced functionality, it drops to really two options – Palm and Windows Mobile.
The interesting thing that has started to change my perception of BlackBerry is the expanding number of 3rd party applictions. That is a true indicator of a growing, robust platform.
While testing out different BlackBerry devices on all the major US carriers, we have received all but one device. Can you guess which carrier is late in delivering? That’s right – Verizon Wireless.
Its been over two weeks, and still no device. The other carriers (including Nextel) have delivered their devices, and we have been using them for over a week or more in our development system.
Hmm, emaluation of customer service for Verizon… Poor.
There’s NO valid argument against the SAVE America Act.
My bill would make it easy to vote.
And hard to cheat.
As soon as DHS is fully funded (as it should be within 48 hours), the Senate should resume consideration of it—and stay on the bill until it passes.
Pass it on.
How are Democrats cheating in L.A.?
Let me show you…
There are 26 registered voters at this toilet in Los Angeles.
I’m not kidding. I have the voter records. See for yourself. The only thing here is a stinky port-a john inside an empty parking lot.
No homes. No mailboxes.
As governor, the State Capitol will stand for unity and common sense.
In addition to the POW/MIA flag that has long flown over the State Capitol, we will fly two flags when I am governor: the Wisconsin state flag and the American flag.
That’s it. No politics.
