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I've been a fan of handhelds for the past five years or so and although Windows Mobile devices seem technologically superior, Palm OS devices were always a step ahead in usablity. What happened lately, me thinks, is that PalmOne touched a nerve somewhere by trying to release "new" handhelds in the embodiment of "old" technology. For a while that seemed to work fine; but then even the most die heart Palm fans were wondering if PalmOne wasn't up to the challenge anymore. There was a lot of talk about Cobalt, and yet we still see PalmOne devices using an operation system which core goes back more than seven years.
Is Cobalt vaporware? I don't think so. I think PalmSource is trying hard to do everything right this time! This is not only about finishing and releasing an advanced operation system. It is also about winning new licensees and about losing some of the dependance from PalmOne's major market share among Palm OS devices. PalmSource is a healthy company with lots of resources, and I don't see a reason why they should fail in bringing out an OS that will even make the hearts of WM die hearts beat faster again.
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