Comments on: When will I get this kind of convergence? http://mobilitysite.com/2007/11/when-will-i-get-this-kind-of-convergence/ Mobility News, Reviews, and Views Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:58:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Aura Mae http://mobilitysite.com/2007/11/when-will-i-get-this-kind-of-convergence/#comment-1959 Aura Mae Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:14:54 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2007/11/when-will-i-get-this-kind-of-convergence/#comment-1959 If you carry the HTC 7500 (the Advantage 7501 lacks the front camera) as a slate without the keyboard, I think you would be surprised at its portability. With 8G microdrive and a mini SDHC slot, GPS, 3 megapixel camera, it really answers all your requests. I think once you get into the realm of your dream device, you have to give up the idea of carrier subsidy. The average consumer just doesn't need what we need and they will be happy with whatever their carrier offers, so there is no reason for the carriers to offer more subsidized choices. I left Verizon because I couldn't bear their draconian control over my handset choice, and have enjoyed the freedom of being able to get my hands on the best devices wherever in the world they may be. Since the trend in PPCs has been toward smaller, I would be surprised to see a 4 inch screen, but we can hope!

If you carry the HTC 7500 (the Advantage 7501 lacks the front camera) as a slate without the keyboard, I think you would be surprised at its portability. With 8G microdrive and a mini SDHC slot, GPS, 3 megapixel camera, it really answers all your requests.

I think once you get into the realm of your dream device, you have to give up the idea of carrier subsidy. The average consumer just doesn’t need what we need and they will be happy with whatever their carrier offers, so there is no reason for the carriers to offer more subsidized choices. I left Verizon because I couldn’t bear their draconian control over my handset choice, and have enjoyed the freedom of being able to get my hands on the best devices wherever in the world they may be. Since the trend in PPCs has been toward smaller, I would be surprised to see a 4 inch screen, but we can hope!

]]> By: Steve Paine http://mobilitysite.com/2007/11/when-will-i-get-this-kind-of-convergence/#comment-1934 Steve Paine Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:24:40 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2007/11/when-will-i-get-this-kind-of-convergence/#comment-1934 If you want 3G, you're going to have to pay for it. Its very expensive for the modems. The HTC Advantage and Nokia E90 are your closest matches. E90 has AGPS now. Not VGA but wide-screen (800px) Steve. If you want 3G, you’re going to have to pay for it. Its very expensive for the modems.

The HTC Advantage and Nokia E90 are your closest matches. E90 has AGPS now. Not VGA but wide-screen (800px)

Steve.

]]> By: Srini http://mobilitysite.com/2007/11/when-will-i-get-this-kind-of-convergence/#comment-1929 Srini Fri, 02 Nov 2007 00:19:28 +0000 http://mobilitysite.com/2007/11/when-will-i-get-this-kind-of-convergence/#comment-1929 Does HTC Advantage meets those needs very closely ? I love the advantage but it is out of my price range.All I can do is wish santa gives me that this christmas :-) Does HTC Advantage meets those needs very closely ?

I love the advantage but it is out of my price range.All I can do is wish santa gives me that this christmas :-)

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