08-19-2004, 05:00 PM
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Pocket PC Magazine: The Future Of Windows Mobile Devices
We all like to speculate on what's coming next. So does Microsoft MVP and Pocket PC Magazine columnist David Shier, and he does a pretty good job of it. 
"I enjoy speculating about the future of mobile technology, but putting my predictions down on paper is a bit risky. Instead, I'll provide a mix of predictions. Some of them are pretty certain, based on Microsoft's roadmap for Windows Mobile devices. Others are pure speculation on my part, based on my more than 10 years of involvement with handheld computing and wireless communications. So with that in mind, come join me on a trip into the Windows Mobile future."
A good overview of the current and future trends in Windows Mobile and handheld computing in general -- including some fascinating concepts like software radios -- so take a look. What do you think the future will hold?
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08-19-2004, 05:18 PM
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i think harddrives are defidently in the future. but to conserve battery, 128mb of ram is needed, too. this way, u store games and essential apps in the ram, and u can leave the power hungry drive off. Then u use the hd for roms and media.
I hope that VGA screens begin to appear on midrange devices.
I want to see 3d chips and Direct x (which is comming) on high end units. (basically, a gameing ppc)
higher capacity batteries, at a smaller size would be great, too.
And id like to see motorola make a IDEN version of the MPX.
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08-19-2004, 05:40 PM
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Stability.
Thats it, these devices are supposed to be quick and easy to use, I don't need to be reseting it in the middle of a meeting or restoring from a backup while someone waits for a phone number. :?
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08-19-2004, 05:52 PM
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Simple. The Pocket PC is going to go bye bye. STOP!
Before you hit the flame...er...I mean reply button the reason for this is simple. Ultra Portable laptops and PDA are heading for a collision going 120MPH. The hardware isn't there yet to allows Windows XP to fit in our pocket. Even with the OQO its still going to be a cinderblock of a device. And even then until solid state drives become a reality with desktop OS's we are going to deal with boot lag time for any small form factor devices.
In 5 years time expect hardware to be at a point where Windows XP or Longhorn will be able to run on a PDA sized device.
At that point its a natural selection type process when it comes to which OS is going to survive. Windows vs Windows CE(PPC.) its not hard to figure out which.
I highly expect more OQO devices to show up on pocketpcthoughts.com's site as the hardware matures. I think there is going to be a transition from Pocket PC to these ultra mobile devices that PPC enthusiast sites will need to adjust to. The April Fools joke OQO Thoughts might not be too far from the truth in 5 years.
I personally welcome the change. It would be nice to be able to run the software that I own on both my mobile device and my desktop/Laptop.
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08-19-2004, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by PR.
Thats it, these devices are supposed to be quick and easy to use, I don't need to be reseting it in the middle of a meeting or restoring from a backup while someone waits for a phone number. :?
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I never have that problem. :|
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08-19-2004, 05:57 PM
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Keep in mind that you'll likely need additional licenses to run the software you already have on that portable computer. It's a cost issue that will have to be addressed at some point.
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08-19-2004, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ARNAGE2
i think harddrives are defidently in the future
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I hope to never see the day a Pocket PC ships with a Microdrive buit in. I'm sorry but MD's are not reliable. Let me roll this scenario for you. You are walking down the hall checking your Pocket PC's calendar and suddenly you round a corner and bam hit bob going full tilt. Your Pocket PC takes a tumble. The next day your Pocket PC falls out of your Pocket and BAM! hits the floor. Add a few more of these accidents over a 6 month period and all of a sudden you are mysteriously having problems accessing your data off your Pocket PC. Instead of removing the card you have to send the entire device in to be repaired simply because while a Pocket PC was designed to be pretty spill proof and rugged most Microdrives aren't. I've gone through 3 MD's since they were first introduced back in..what...2000 I think. All of them bad sectors, corruption, among other issues.
If a company wants to make a BTO POcket PC where you can spec SS or Microdrive I'm all for it but keep my Pocket PC somewhat rugged. Thanks.
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08-19-2004, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jkendrick
Keep in mind that you'll likely need additional licenses to run the software you already have on that portable computer. It's a cost issue that will have to be addressed at some point.
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Thanks but I don't subscribe to the notion that I need multiple licenses for two computers I own. I will NOT purchase a second $500 license for Office. MS can bite me as can anyone else who is tht money grubbing of a company. In fact at one Point MS even allowed you to install multiple copies of their software on the systems you owned. That was the case until they became cheap.
Its not like I'm strolling down the street knocking on doors: "Excuse me. Would you like me to install Streets and Trips 2004 on your computer?"
"Hey bob I got another taker! How many did you get on your side of the street?" :roll:
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08-19-2004, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Janak Parekh
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Originally Posted by PR.
Thats it, these devices are supposed to be quick and easy to use, I don't need to be reseting it in the middle of a meeting or restoring from a backup while someone waits for a phone number. :?
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I never have that problem. :|
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Ditto.
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08-19-2004, 06:38 PM
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Awesome Article. If they typically have articles of this quality I need to get a subscription.
I love the idea of adding my own RAM. I can add my own mini-SD or SD card if I want. This will get us devices with 1 GB or RAM faster than any other scenario. The upcoming Nokia 6230 functions this way...if I'm remembering correctly.
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