Professional and social users alike have embraced the Mobile world, and now with so many offerings on the market, making a decision as to which device or operating system to opt for, can be quite a challenge. The Smart Phone now sits pretty at the top of anyone’s essential gadget list. I think this is a great position we find ourselves in, anything that aids productivity and brings us closer together, can’t be a bad thing.
The first step to making a decision is to establish what type of user you are, it’s crucial to get this right from the start, otherwise you could end up with a bad fit, particularly if you are a private/personal user as you may well be tied into a contract. Most, if not all, of the current offerings, perform the same tasks, but to many differing levels; Blackberry is great for Email, iPhone is great for Multimedia. The type of user you are should dictate your choice. If you’re after a Multimedia experience, then it’s highly unlikely you want a Blackberry…
Obviously the ideal solution, would be an all singing, all dancing handset, unfortunately there just isn’t such a thing at present. There are clear leaders in each Mobile area, such as Email, Interface, Handset, Applications and so on, but no offering that wins everything hands down, not yet.
Nearly every techmag I’ve read recently has had a review of at least one Mobile solution, but nothing we didn’t already really know. It’s really down to personal preference and making an informed decision. The main contenders in the Mobile ring, are the likes of Symbian, WebOS, Apple, Android and Blackberry. Windows Mobile 7 Series isn’t available until later this year, although it looks like it will be challenging the best of the rest.
I’ve been a Blackberry and an iPhone user, and neither meets my current requirement. After reading many reviews, talking to other users and experts in the market place, it seems clear that I should be considering Android as my next solution. I’ll be watching to see what Google does with the Nexus One, I’ve read good and bad things…see what you think:
Feel free to leave comments and share your thoughts and experiences with others.
What do you use right now? What experiences have you had, good or bad? What will you be using in the future?
The Nexus One is a nice device, but I think the iPhone is better. It has more functions and Apple has more experience with handys.