Will the N95 fix my fix?

Steve of umpcportal.com picked up the thread that SteveP and I have been muting — that is, the desire for a candybar handset which, in my opinion, should ideally do quite a lot of fancy things. Further, he goes on to point out that convergence — the way I want it — is nigh on impossible….

Link: SMS Text News » Developing a desire for a candybar handset

So you want an N95?

The problem is that even if you satisfy your desire for a photo and email capable phone, at some point you will will hit the wall again. Its likely to happen when you realise you can really get the 100% media-rich Web2.0 experience on your handset. Google reader, Meebo, Google Earth perhaps and unfortunately, mobile phones just arent capable of delivering it. S60 browser i getting close but there are physical problems you just cant overcome. SCreen sie/res is one. You need min 4″ and 800×480 to browse the ‘real’ internet. Keyboard is the other. You need a decent keyboard too. You might even hit the problem of screen sie for videos. Holding a mobile phone 6″ from your eyes is a pain in the arse for more than 5 mins.

Convergence is not possible.

This is why we might see people starting to own 2 devices. A simple candybar phone for ease of use and as something to act as the modem for the 2nd device – a UMPC. Its the only device that allows you to move into seriously rich internet useage. And no, its not pocketable and probably never will be until rollable touchscreens are invented.

Steve
(UMPCportal.com !!)

P.S. I pick up my E65 next week. Im sticking with the candybar UMPC experience. I carry a bag with me anyway so another 700gm doesnt hurt!

Super post Steve, thanks! You’re quite right. I’ll need to let it go in my mind!

I was *just* thinking about tapping Three for an E65 on my account actually…