07-07-2004, 01:00 AM
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MPx Comparison Shots
I know some of you might be suffering from MPx overload, but for those of us who are looking for every last bit of info from this exciting unit, here's another juicy set of photos. In this situation, Mysmartphone took lots of detailed comparison/side-by-side pictures, which I find useful in getting a better feel for the size. 
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07-07-2004, 01:29 AM
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Until further notice, this IS the device to beat.
Now, if it will just ever be released, we'll be in good shape.
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07-07-2004, 02:18 AM
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Honestly, the more pictures I see of this device, the less I like it. I like having a small PDA. This PDA looks huge. It's incredibly thick, and it doesn't have any symmetry to it.
Regardless, this PDA is definitely a technological marvel. Maybe Motorola will unveil a smaller, cheaper version of the MPX sometime in the future. Then I'll be a lot more interested.
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07-07-2004, 02:24 AM
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hrm, i didn't know the screen opened two ways...neat. that keyboard looks like a horror to type on though.
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07-07-2004, 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by mrnutty
hrm, i didn't know the screen opened two ways...neat. that keyboard looks like a horror to type on though.
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Sort of like typing on full screen virtual keyboards on your PPC - except this has a tactile feel.
As to the devices size, quite svelte when closed. It is big open, but that is the tradeoff for the large keyboard and dual hinge design. :-)
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07-07-2004, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Zack Mahdavi
Honestly, the more pictures I see of this device, the less I like it.
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I'm forced to agree. I like that they compared it to my device...that made it much easier for me. I knew the screen was smaller, but I never imagined it to be that much smaller.
And it does look huge. Now, granted, you won't need a case for it, which will compensate a little bit, but still... 8O
However, this really is an amazing device. The dual hinge design is like something out of Star Trek and I'm sure this will be the perfect "where have you been all my life?" device for many people. Just not me. :mrgreen:
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07-07-2004, 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Zack Mahdavi
Honestly, the more pictures I see of this device, the less I like it. I like having a small PDA. This PDA looks huge. It's incredibly thick, and it doesn't have any symmetry to it.
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I don't know. It'll certainly be bigger than, say, a 4150. But you don't need a case because of the flip, which saves quite a bit of thickness... and for a typeable device, I think it's a good compromise.
My officemate likes the idea, but thinks it'll be a bit "long" when held up to your face. The jury's still out on that, but that may be the one concern I have.
--janak
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07-07-2004, 04:17 AM
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Re: MPx Comparison Shots
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
...side-by-side pictures, which I find useful in getting a better feel for the size.
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While this is probably the most accurate way of visualizing the size of a unit I think that including photos of a unit in someone's hand really puts the size in a better perspective. I know that there are small and big hands but generally one gets fast visual feedback when a unit is in someone's hand. But it's hard to visualize one unit against another unit that I have never seen either uint in person.
For instance I've seen comparison screenshots of the Treo 600, nice but nothing special. When I saw this unit in someone's hand I knew right away that this is the size phone I wanted (right phone, wrong OS  ). Now once I can visualize the real size I can compare other units against it using screenshots like yours.
Jeff- (just some thoughts on the subject - Pocket PC Thoughts though :wink: .)
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07-07-2004, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Zack Mahdavi
Honestly, the more pictures I see of this device, the less I like it.
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For me, this is exactly the opposite: the more I see it, the more I like it.
Especially that I remember seeing a picture where it was in someone's hand, and it looked small enough.
Do we have an idea of the probable launch date?
I want one!! :wink:
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07-07-2004, 04:49 AM
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Sage
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Originally Posted by Zack Mahdavi
Honestly, the more pictures I see of this device, the less I like it. I like having a small PDA. This PDA looks huge. It's incredibly thick, and it doesn't have any symmetry to it...
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I couldn't disagree more. I love the look of this device and can hardly wait until it arrives on the shelves! 8)
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