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Brian · 10-04-2004, 10:07 PM

While I'm a bit surprised that the T5 doesn't have Wifi built-in and is running Garnet, I'm even more suprised that people (some folks over at 1src seem despondent) are seriously considering switching over to PPC because the Palm platform isn't "keeping up" in terms of hardware and features. I said previously that the release of the T5, if a "disappointment" to some my cause them to look to the PPC, but to me, it's a fundamental, philosophical difference.

For those of you that are truly serious about switching over and not just venting, please read The Zen of Palm first, paying particular attention to the sections titled "A Balance of Features", "Nirvana - The Sweet Spot", and "Solutions, Not Features". Then take an honest, hard look at your actual handheld needs and then decide on which platform best fits your PDA philosophy.

IMO, the T5, and to a greater extent Cobalt, are remaining true to the Zen of Palm Philopsophy, retaining elegance and simplicity while at the same time stretching the sweet spot.

Brian

10-04-2004, 10:07 PM	#23
Brian MobileRead Editor Posts: 447 Karma: 84 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Massachusetts Device: Treo 700p, Zodiac2	While I'm a bit surprised that the T5 doesn't have Wifi built-in and is running Garnet, I'm even more suprised that people (some folks over at 1src seem despondent) are seriously considering switching over to PPC because the Palm platform isn't "keeping up" in terms of hardware and features. I said previously that the release of the T5, if a "disappointment" to some my cause them to look to the PPC, but to me, it's a fundamental, philosophical difference. For those of you that are truly serious about switching over and not just venting, please read The Zen of Palm first, paying particular attention to the sections titled "A Balance of Features", "Nirvana - The Sweet Spot", and "Solutions, Not Features". Then take an honest, hard look at your actual handheld needs and then decide on which platform best fits your PDA philosophy. IMO, the T5, and to a greater extent Cobalt, are remaining true to the Zen of Palm Philopsophy, retaining elegance and simplicity while at the same time stretching the sweet spot. Brian Last edited by ballistic; 10-04-2004 at 10:10 PM.