In which Steve realises that your smartphone should always help and never get the way of real life, performs a subtle U-turn and muses the fact that there's really no such thing as the perfect mobile device for everybody. Read the editorial...
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As you say, it's all about compromise. I like the SE Pxxx series because of the stylus input which is ideal for those quick notes. However, it's no good for anything lengthy and then I need to be able to use my Bluetooth keyboard - I think the teensy keyboard on the phone's a waste of time that fails to satisfy either need.
Finally, an article you get your teeth into! <dodges thrown objects>.
It's a good point though. Multimedia fans will always want the largest possible viewing area while business users always look for a keyboard. The net result would be a device you carry around in a bag rather than a pocket. Of course both types of users want as small a device as possible. Phone users are a fickle bunch...
Well, sometime in the near future when foldable screens and rollable keyboards become a reality; I'll have my dream device 😊
Boom
Nice to see you've come to your senses, Steve. :tongue: I never did understand that s60 flirt of yours. 😊
Personally, I find the 9300 to be the best compromise between size and function ATM, but I had a hard time deciding between the 9500 and 9300. After months I ended up selling my 9500. Miss the Wi-Fi though. I just found the more compact 9300 more comfortable to carry in a pocket and easier to handle when it came to quickly thumb-typing some notes etc. Although the 9500 keyboard was far superior in terms of tactile feedback etc., it was just a tad too lengthy to comfortably thumb-type on - which is the input method I found myself using most of the time anyway.
Next one on the horizon for me might just be the E61. That is if, and only if, Nokia manages to fit a Scandinavian layout on that keyboard. I never did like S60 much because of the tiny screen size, the (IMO) badly designed UI, not to mention the annoyance of having to rely on T9 as the only text input method. Compared to S60, UIQ was a dream to use. But that E61 looks like a good option for me because the screen size (physically) is about doubled the standard size, and the UI looks more refined this time (better utilising the screen real estate). And there is something to be said about quick one-handed operation. I do find it a little annoying at times having to open up the commie and have both hands available just to check my appointments. Nokia really screwed up by not making such features available from the cover side.
Ever since I had an Ericsson T68 with the add-on camera, and then moved on to the 7650 which had the first built-in camera, I found it to be gimmick. Still do.
The P990 doesn't interest me because;
1) UIQ 3 seems be a step backwards in terms of UI design - poor utilising of screen estate with a large status bar and that huge software Back button (what the hell is up with that). Looks like the designers decided to imitate S60 - horrible idea. UIQ 2.1 worked fine with the shortcuts on top etc.
2) No EDGE! (big mistake)
3) I have a grudge against SE as a company (don't ask).
4) Their P-line have always been overpriced.
Well, that's me deducting my way toward the 'perfect' device. Of course none of them are ever really perfect, you just have to find the one that suits your needs the best.
That reads suspiciously like a piece I did some years back going from the 9210 to the then relatively recent 3650. All a case of the large screen and keyboard make the device far far better.
Nice to see I'm not the only one reaching that conclusion mind.