>>On 11/2/01 3:24 AM, Cooney, David wrote:
>>
>>If you had could only have one PDA, in light of the
>>new PocketPC 2002, what would you rather have a newton,
>>palm or PocketPC. What about if money was no object ?
>>
>On 11/3/01 @ 1:21 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote:
>
>If money was no object, I think I would create my own
>startup. I would hire Steve Capps and Walter Smith, for
>a start, then would probably try to bring Paul Guyot,
>Steve Weyer and Sean Luke on board, because they have
>been the most tenacious people to develop for the Newton.
>
>Then, I would direct everyone to use the Newton OS as
>a start, but to come up with a better implementation.
>Version 5 of the Newton OS, if you will...
>
>So, the conception part would probably be around 40-50
>millions, though...
I would add:
- Total integrated desktop software for sync'ing. Both for Mac and PC.
That includes text and graphics. Software that let's you easily archive
calendar and todo information for historical purposes.
- Form factor would use a folding display. Look would be something
similar to the HP-19BII calculator -- but slimmer and slightly smaller so
it would fit in a suit/pant pocket. When you open it, the whole area
would be display. Looking for 640x480 minimum. Color.
- Built in Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB, etc. you get the idea.
- Large storage capability. Maybe the Microdrive. But solid state okay.
- Also, a removable media slot. Adapter for MMC, SM, CF, and MS would be
provided so you could use any of them to interface with your digital
camera device.
- Faster OS. Those of us with Newt 2100's are spoiled. Older Newts,
like the 110 can get slowed down when adding numerous todo's and calendar
events, to the point of becoming unusable.
- If a wireless solution, make it worldwide. First used my Newt 2000 in
wireless mode in 1996. Used a DoCoMo PC card to connect to my DoCoMo
cell phone. Wasn't fast, but worked well for text Email. Design the
device so that worldwide wireless is second nature.
- Last but not least, have software written/tested by folks who have
lived and worked outside of the states for extended periods of time so
that it really integrates with the different locales around the world.
In this area, the Newt leaves a lot to be desired vice the Palm OS.
Sushi
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