As an 'average joe', who no longer carries a briefcase/backpack, I find the non-phone, 1.6, eDGe to be an in-convenient traveling companion because of size and version. (This is after months of constant 'on-the-job' use that took advantage of all its capabilities.)

Currently it is on the computer desk as 'the scratch pad/note taker'. Because of the eDGe I switched phones to Android 2.1 and am seriously content... except for the 'size'. Earlier discussion of a 5" or 6"
held no interest.

A 7", V2.2 eDGe would be an 'old Joe's' ideal Christmas present. I'd make sure he received one.

My apologies to borisb.... I seem to ride on your posts.