[Paragon]

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Now that we're on screen-size...

Why is it that no manufacturer (especially HTC) has announced a 3.5 inch and upwards PPC-PE device for the coming months?

I would love to see a Phone Edition Device in the same form factor as the 4100/1900 Ipaqs. They are very small and thin yet have a 3.5" screen.......PLEASE, some make such a device!!!

[Paragon]

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Now that we're on screen-size...

Why is it that no manufacturer (especially HTC) has announced a 3.5 inch and upwards PPC-PE device for the coming months?

I would love to see a Phone Edition Device in the same form factor as the 4100/1900 Ipaqs. They are very small and thin yet have a 3.5" screen.......PLEASE, some make such a device!!!

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by Paragon

Agreed. 240x240 just doesn't offer enough real estate to be functional in many cases.

Unless you have a thumbboard; I haven't used a SIP on my Treo in months...

--janak

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by Paragon

Big is good. I like big. Finger friendly....no stylus needed

... although the idea is that WM5 eliminates the need for fingering the screen for the most part, enabling one to use smaller displays with less issues.

I *rarely* finger my screen now.

--janak

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by hydrashok

Why is it that no manufacturer (especially HTC) has announced a 3.5 inch and upwards PPC-PE device for the coming months? Everybody seems stuck on 2.5 inches (VGA or otherwise) or 240x240. HTC's roadmap (2 days back?) at bengalboy lists only 2.5 inch screen devices.

I'm guessing 2-2.8" screen-based Pocket PC Phone Editions sell much better. I personally wouldn't go back to a QVGA 3.5" display. Too darn awkward to hold up to the ear.

As for VGA, unfortunately, it's been pigeonholed as a niche product. And, having carried the JasJar for months, I can see why -- it's rather large and heavy -- so much so that it's a bit uncomfortable to hold for long periods of time.

--janak

[Paragon]

Originally Posted by Janak Parekh

I *rarely* finger my screen now.

I do. I shouldn't but I do. I guess I've just developed the habit over the years, and it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

Dave

[Janak Parekh]

Originally Posted by Paragon

I do. I shouldn't but I do. I guess I've just developed the habit over the years, and it's hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

It took me a while to get acclimated to it, but I did so by forcing myself not to touch the screen. The only thing I still touch the screen for are features in the notification area and the folder dropdown in the Messaging applet -- neither is one-handable. I'm much happier not thumbing the screen; no more dexterous aiming!

--janak