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Originally Posted by Pony99CA
...Like you, though, I can't see sitting at a desk browsing the Internet on a phone-sized screen and trying to type on a limited keyboard. However, if they create a good docking station or companion (like the Celio Redfly that's slightly larger and includes better support for USB devices), it might be my primary connection and mobile device. (Either that, or a foldable or virtual display and thought input mechanism.)
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I think something to think about is that the paradigm for consuming information is changing altogether when it comes to mobility. I think it will be about where, when and what kind of information users consume based on location and convenience.
I am thinking the model for sitting at a desk or on a couch with a laptop still qualifies as "mobile" and will remain, but there will also be more specific consumption of data, in the field, on demand as it pertains to a specific task. A lot more! Furthermore, I think with regard to mobility, it is important to note that "consumption" of data will be more prevalent than "contribution" because, as noted, there are still some usability issues for rapid and easy entry of large quantities of content. But, the minute you need information about something, you will be able (and currently are able in many respects) to get that info whether on a mobile device. In the coming years it may become easier, realistic and interoperably possible to consume info on a larger device connected to a smaller device as a conduit. Not quite there with standards for that yet, and simplicity of use is key to this concept taking hold.
But back to my point and to sum up: many small, sporadic and specific mobile tasks and applications, spread over a whole lifestyle will take over the the model of stationary, "do it all your tasks or leisure consumption while you have a laptop or desktop in front of you". Know what I mean?
I wrote a little bit about this concept at the blog I write for recently. I am glad to see these kind of posts and conversations popping up more and more.
http://mobilitysite.com/2008/12/ipho...-says-rubicon/