Why can't a phone company just make a device that does it all? Here is what I need, and it doesn't seem too complicated:
1. Phone (duh)
2. Camera
3. MP3 player
4. Lots of storage (at least 30 GB would be nice, but more is better)
5. Wifi, GSM, 3G, bluetooth, etc.
6. Mechanism for allowing 3rd party apps
7. Unrestricted USB/flash interface
Is that really so much to ask? I want one device that does all of that, and I would gladly pay for it. Is it out there and I just don't know about it?
Basically, I don't even have a digital camera or an MP3 player right now, and I have about the most rudimentary cell phone you can get. I would love to get a smartphone to fill all of my needs, but until I see one that does everything I want, it's just not worth it to me.
Almost for the same reason it's hard to make a helicopter/submarine hybrid. There are conflicting design parameters you've got to squeeze together at a price point people are willing to accept and a design that makes it easy to use.
It's a lot of gadgetry to pack into a small package. If the cries and consternation from FIC building OpenMoko is any indication, it's not easy.
A testament to Apple's engineers' capabilities over phone company engineers, more than anything, perhaps.
I hate to continue to market my Nokia N95-8gb on here but I love it so much that I feel like people like you are missing out. Based on your list, the N95 has:
1. Check
2. Check - 5-megapixel w/ CZ lens. I tossed out my camera after getting this phone, the pics are just plain amazing. Oh yeah, did I mention 30fps video at 640x480? That and Nokia includes a VGA cable for video AND audio out.
3. Check - Supports MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA with a standard 3.5mm headphones jack. A2DP support is also there if you want quality wireless headphones.
4. (1/2) check. 8gb is more than I've used so far, it's not a complete music-collection device.
5. Check, Check, Check, Check, oh and it has GPS and FM radio too, you forgot those.
6. Check - Series60 phones have no shortage of 3rd party apps. Installing Google maps took me no more than a minute.
7. Check - I plug in the phone and it simply asks me what mode I want it in - Raw Flash drive, PC Sync, and one other.
1. Phone (duh)
2. Camera
3. MP3 player
4. Lots of storage (at least 30 GB would be nice, but more is better)
5. Wifi, GSM, 3G, bluetooth, etc.
6. Mechanism for allowing 3rd party apps
7. Unrestricted USB/flash interface
Is that really so much to ask? I want one device that does all of that, and I would gladly pay for it. Is it out there and I just don't know about it?
Basically, I don't even have a digital camera or an MP3 player right now, and I have about the most rudimentary cell phone you can get. I would love to get a smartphone to fill all of my needs, but until I see one that does everything I want, it's just not worth it to me.