Re: [NTLK] Palm Interface

From: Richard Lowrey (dawgface_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Jul 03 2002 - 17:29:16 EDT


 Perhaps you would be more comfortable on a palm list (is there such a thing?),
 
 than on the Newton List slamming Newtons. I mean why would want to participate
 in a list populated by quote "idiots"

On Wednesday, 03, 2002, at 01:36PM, David Orriss Jr <dave_at_davenet.net> wrote:

>
>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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