[griph]

MS need to be really careful ... I have been a PPC/WM fan since the launch of the iPaq 3600 back in 2000 and had many varied MS devices. For the first time in 8 years I have a non- WM device - an iPhone3G - and with the launch of Google Earth for iPhone (which is truly incredible) the pressure is well and truly on MS to pull out their finger and start innovating rather than sticking out their tongues at the up and coming competition.

The iPod has been the dominant MP3 for some time - and in the iPhone - only in its 2nd generation already has become a creditable device that is going to be taking away market share - not just for domestic users - but with Exchange support (and it works really well from my point of view) the business market isn't safe.

It wont be long before the next iPhone version comes out - WM7 needs to make a very big leap forward (and not just a tweak). It is clear to me that there is a steadily growing current of dissatisfaction in the WM camp (evident here and on 4WinMobile). Another sea change may well be in the offing! Hold onto your hats!