Boycotting 3GSM: Pleased I didn't go

Did you enjoy it then?

I had a mixed bag of comments from people who did go. Mostly it was ‘so-so’ which is, actually, what I might have felt if I went. I decided not to go because of their steadfast rubbish policy of not allowing any bloggers. I could have gone incognito. I could have solicited a pass one way or another or, worse, I could have paid.

But, to go along and listen to the latest drivel from the mobile industry, nahhhhh. It didn’t appeal. I’m feeling pretty good as a result. I caught all the press releases. None of the stress of arsing around getting to and from Barcelona.

The only arse was the lack of networking. I would have, I think, enjoyed the parties and meeting folk.

I would have been rather put out if Arrooooooooon from Vodafone had actually given a market-leading Steve Jobs style speech. He didn’t. I didn’t bother reading about it. I just saw that hardly any news outlets covered what he had to say: Ergo it never happened (in the context of an industry commentary).

Microsoft dribbled out the latest version of Windows Mobile. Right. Next. Cool. I hope it’s faster. If it is, I’ll be a big fan.

And Nokia knocked out their new handsets — that is, possibly, the only element I’d have really liked to have seen visually. The do usually put on a good show, Nokia. Very professional.

If you think I missed a particular highlight or announcement from the week, knock me over a mail and I’ll fix that. In the meantime: 3GSM, take it or leave it? Leave it.

Thank you and good night…