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Pitchfork · 05-31-2007, 08:19 AM

I have had a day to think about this. First I thought the same as most, that it was a poor excuse for a laptop, but now i am changing my views a bit.

You have to think of this device as an accessory not a fully functioning device, think of it as a thin client for your phone or perhaps the coolest keyboard you will get for your smart phone, then it makes a little more sense.

I must admit that the price of the device is completely wrong for it's intended purpose $200 is more realistic. Also I think that they need to work on Symbian support if it is going to stand a chance in the european market and offer full support for the features in phones such as the N95.

I would personally never buy one, but I think I understand a little more about where Palm are coming from.

05-31-2007, 08:19 AM	#16
Pitchfork Connoisseur Posts: 98 Karma: 31 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Spain Device: Iliad/Ipaq 6340	I have had a day to think about this. First I thought the same as most, that it was a poor excuse for a laptop, but now i am changing my views a bit. You have to think of this device as an accessory not a fully functioning device, think of it as a thin client for your phone or perhaps the coolest keyboard you will get for your smart phone, then it makes a little more sense. I must admit that the price of the device is completely wrong for it's intended purpose $200 is more realistic. Also I think that they need to work on Symbian support if it is going to stand a chance in the european market and offer full support for the features in phones such as the N95. I would personally never buy one, but I think I understand a little more about where Palm are coming from.