Rocco Augusto
05-22-2007, 08:08 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.physorg.com/news98525702.html' target='_blank'>http://www.physorg.com/news98525702.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"While the PDA has existed as a sort of mini-PC for years, Microsoft said it would encourage phone manufacturers to formalize the transition of the phone to a mobile PC through a research initiative called "Fone+". Microsoft Research chief Craig Mundie said that Microsoft has a research project called "Fone+" that would allow the phone to work with a TV as a secondary display, and one that could allow video stored on the device to be played back on the television."</i><br /><br />The whole "Fone+" concept seems very similar to the presentation Bill Gates gave at <a href="http://smartphonethoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=10029&highlight=ces">CES a year or so ago</a>. This concept is incredibly cool but there is just one small problem. Have you looked at the prices of some of the Windows Mobile, Nokia or Palm based smartphones out there on the market now when you purchase them without a contract?! It is highway robbery! You would be better off just buying an inexpensive laptop or a new Ultra Mobile PC. While this concept is still great on paper, until they figure out a way to make these handsets cost less than an arm and a leg, I think I'll pass. :)