Smartphones are considered to be business phones. It is likely to be seen on the hands of young professionals and executives with demands for mobile access and computing and organizing that a typical cellphone cannot do.
But apparently, the target market is no longer exclusive.
Since 2007, I have used three QWERTY phones, A1200, Treo and Moto Q. And everytime my friends and colleagues asked me if it is easier to use, I say - Yes.
The only downside of a smartphone is you can't text with just one hand. It is a multi-tasking killer. But still, my fascination and bias towards smartphones are undeniable.
While contemplating on this Maundy Thursday, I decided to collate all the front runners in the smartphone arena and judge who should I buy next. I am about to kill my Moto Q.
Nokia - E75
I have never used Nokia for four years now. I have always been a Motorola user. But Nokia is still on top of my choice when it comes to phone;s usability and technology. But Nokia has lost its edge in the design and OS integration.
What is cool with E75 is the slider feel. It's practical and compact and I never had any slider phone before. I like the snap sound every time you open it up but I am not lovin it yet because of the Symbian OS.
Will I buy it: No
HTC: Touch Diamond 2
In my opinion, the best-looking smartphone on the line-up, however what's up with the 5 MP camera with no flash? Windows Mobile 6.1 OS, 512 Mb RAM and very expensive.
Verdict: Not now.
LG KM900 - Hot Item!
Many would think it's an iPhone rip-off. Who cares? iPhone is so overrated and I am not such a fan. I've heard a lot of good reviews already and I can't wait to get this.
Shall I? Probably, yes. I am still not crazy about it's all touchscreen features. I am looking for a keypad based smartphone.
Blackberry: Curve 8900
I can feel it this time. I know I can have a Blackberry already. I can hear myself moaning Blackberry like an incantation whenever someone ask me what my phone is.
But darn, way too expensive. Out of budget. But BC is all about push email. Blackberry is the ultimate email phone. Definitely good for business.
Shall I have it: Better think about it really hard.
For now, stick with my Q and get ready for Curve
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