Re: [NTLK] Palm Interface

From: David Orriss Jr (dave_at_davenet.net)
Date: Wed Jul 03 2002 - 16:36:15 EDT


Martin Joseph <marty_at_barknaturalpet.com> wrote:
>>> I have a Palm, but hate the interface. It's also a bitch to program.
>>
>> There's nothing wrong with the interface. It's simple and to-the-point.
>
> I guess if you say there is nothing wrong with it then it must be
> perfect.
>

Apparently you seem to think that's the case with *your* opinions... And where
in my quote did *I* say *perfect*??

> Personally I think it's crap. On more then one occasion I have pulled
> out the Newton to demonstrate for Palm users how an intuitive interface
> looks. Every single one of them (every one) has said "wow, that is much
> simpler."
>

Then they're idiots. I have both the Newton and Palm. The Palm is *far* more
simple to navigate through.

> Palm did a good job of nailing down the FUNCTIONs that people most
> wanted in a PDA and putting them in a cheap and small package.
>

Which was the whole point. The result.. Palm has a +80% marketshare.

> There interface is ridiculous (must be true I said so) and poorly
> designed.
>

So you say. But to be honest I don't use the default apps, I use replacements
for the Launcher, Dates, Address Book, and Memo applications. Why? Because I
need more functionality that the default apps provide. Same as why I used
MoreInfo and DashBoard on the Newton... Also keep the cost points in mind. The
Palm's are as cheap as 150. The Newton was 1000 bucks.

> I do mean all these comments only in a nice way.

Nice as compared to what? A rabid badger??

> Off to get some
> coffee...
>

Please do.

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