12-31-2004, 08:00 PM
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Flashback 2004
In a few hours from now, we will all be celebrating the arrival of the new year. And before we say bye bye to 2004, let's travel back in time and take a look at the news stories and events that made headlines in the Smartphone world.
The year 2004 will be remembered as the year in which Microsoft Smartphone became a mainstream smart phone. Much of the credit goes to HTC for developing the world's smallest yet the most powerful smart phone, the C500/SMT5600. The much hyped and eagerly awaited Smartphone, the Motorola MPx220 was also launched in the last quarter. I will not go into the details because a lot of our readers are still recovering from the wounds. :-) But regardless of the lackluster launch, this model strengthened the Smartphone choices available to the customers.
Verizon managed to complete the prolonged testing of the Windows Mobile 2003 update for its Samsung i600 customers, and tried their best to offer "Worry Free Guarantee" service. All the major carriers in the US, except T-Mobile, now carry a Smartphone model. T-Mobile launched the SDA and SDA Music in Europe, and the customers in this part of the world were hoping that it would hit the local stores by December 2004. But now it is clear that we will have to continue our wait into 2005.The cell phone carriers in the US underwent consolidation. Cingular and AT&T Wireless merged to become the nation's biggest carrier in terms of subscribers. Sprint and Nextel have announced their plans to merge.
New software applications ranging from games to personal productivity tools to navigations software, were launched on a daily basis. Last but not the least, the readership at Smartphone Thoughts grew significantly this year and is growing every day. We would like to thank out readers for their active participation.
Here are some of the interesting 2004 front page posts, that kept our readers and us hooked:
Verizon i600 WM2003 Update Available Online
Audiovox SMT5600 Available On AT&T Now For $199.99
Motorola's MPx220 Still Has Problems?
One Smartphone, One Carrier, One Store And An Unsolved Mystery
Please do share the news stories or front page posts that grabbed your attention in 2004.
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