The Q You wish you bought!

[tsunami]

Originally Posted by robbym

One of the wonderful parts of living in a free nation is the freedom of choice we enjoy.

But you live in Canada though! j/k

[SafeHarbor]

I'm just wondering how many PPC apps (WM 5 apps, either) will adapt to that screen size, which is more associated with Smartphones ?

I foresee some compatability issues here.

Lamar

[Pony99CA]

Originally Posted by SafeHarbor

I'm just wondering how many PPC apps (WM 5 apps, either) will adapt to that screen size, which is more associated with Smartphones ?

I foresee some compatability issues here.

Maybe, but Pocket PCs have supported switchable protrait/landscape orientation since Windows Mobile 2003 SE. So this is just like defaulting to one of the landscape orientations.

The only programs that I'd expect to have problems with this are those that haven't been updated since WM 2003 SE -- and many of those may still work just fine, especially if you switch to portrait mode.

If there's anything to worry about, it's more likely whether the directional pad orientation will properly swap if you switch from landscape to portrait (up/down and left/right need to change). However, that's really a system issue, and not something third-party developers should have to worry about, I hope.

Steve

[My-Q]

Quesiton...What is the purpose of this thread?

[Marvelous Merv]

Originally Posted by My-Q

Quesiton...What is the purpose of this thread?

It has evolved into a debate as to whether the design limitations of the existing Q - or smartphones in general - should be viewed as "flaws". There are people who prefer the PPC/PDA concept of "Swiss Army Knife + Phone", then there are the contingent who prefer a phone with a more limited function set, but with a more convenient size and shape. There is no right or wrong answer - as I previously suggested earlier, its like arguing which is better, the Pick-Up truck or the Sportscar. It all depends what your looking for...

Personally, I have had devices that would allow documents to be editted - two different Treos, and a wide array of PDAs. I never used the editting function, ever that I can recall. I don't want to edit and return documents on my phone - I don't trust it as a publishing methodology. If I have something that is so critical that it needs to be marked up and returned NOW, its too important to trust that workflow to my phone or pda.

Same goes with WiFi, for different reasons. I've had Wifi on a couple of handhelds. I rarely used it, and when I did it drained my battery DRY in minutes. While I am sure advances have been made in this regard, I can't believe they have revolutionized the power drain of Wifi technology entirely.

[My-Q]

I read this entire thread and could not figure it out. I'm from a small rural town in Tennessee. It doesn't take much to go over my head!

[mccarob]

I would of LOVED a phone with WiFi. Even if after I used it for a bit I had to charge it. I am an IT Specialist and a Clerk for a County Attorney's Office. I am constantly going around to test, and install new access points in our building. Having the wifi would be great for testing strength and signal.

Plus think of all the fun you could have while war driving! :P

[Marvelous Merv]

Originally Posted by mccarob

Plus think of all the fun you could have while war driving! :P

War Driving went out of style once there were multiple overlapping signals in almost every neighborhood, and every city block!

[mccarob]

Originally Posted by Marvelous Merv

War Driving went out of style once there were multiple overlapping signals in almost every neighborhood, and every city block!

Cut me a break, small town iowa.... i have to go from farm house to farm house.

[inf3st]

Originally Posted by mccarob

Cut me a break, small town iowa.... i have to go from farm house to farm house.

Pshh... Me and My-Q drive from farm double wide to farm single wide!