In my opinion, while the pocketable PC does have the advantage of sharing software/useability with a stardard PC, I think it will only take over PPC's if they have the same instant-on, one button features for things like contacts/calander/notes etc. I know I don't want to have to boot up to grab a phone number from my contact list.
And of course, as I've mentioned before in other threads, there is the e-book issue. How comfortable would it be holding one of these larger/heavier devices while reading a book? And I personally, despite occasionaly being teased for it
I like to wear my device on my belt. Its convenient.
My next device, as it stands right now will probally be the Samsung i700 PPC phone as it will allow me to do everything in one device without losing the functionality of either device.
I agree with bk that people do not want smaller laptop screens, and I think that the current PPC screen is pretty good for the most part.
Anyway, thats' my two cents
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