SMS, MMS, camera, video, audio, mp3, visual radio, ....What next?

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#3859 13-Apr-2005 20:25

Hello folks!!

these are the uses so far....so whatz next? any ideas???

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#14163 13-Apr-2005 22:33

Lower prices?

For me, thats a big turn off.

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#14392 28-Apr-2005 05:43

prices will come down drastically with linux based software used in phones but have v missd out something when it comes to the uses for a mobile phone??

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#14393 28-Apr-2005 07:25

I don't think handset prices will come down simply because manufacturers use Linux. For that to happen they need scale.

Motorola is already selling Linux-based handsets (A680) and AFAIK they're not cheaper than other smartphones competitors make. This is because there are already lots of development on Symbian and Windows Mobile handsets, while Linux ones still need to follow the trail.

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#14406 28-Apr-2005 13:13

Whats next.....TV Remote

More of a joke really, but on the p9xx you can download software that allows you to make it do that... fairly pointless but its quite amusing in a sick twisted way.

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#14408 28-Apr-2005 13:40

speculation of course -

1. World phone - GSM/CDMA then later on GPRS/UMTS/CDMA
2. Software radio - all RF can be tuned through software this means a phone could function across 800/900/1.8/1.9/2.4 networks
3. VOIP over mobile
4. Downloadable themes - skin your phone over the air including all ringtones, etc (could be a StarTrek theme)
5. Multiplayer interactive gaming globally on mobile
6. 4G networks - download speeds up to 100Mbps
7. Presence technology - I know Voda are working on this
8. Location Based Services
9. Person to person payment

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#14451 30-Apr-2005 14:15

Hey..
watz presence technology??could somebody elaborate on that?

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#14452 30-Apr-2005 14:22

I think its like (insert your favorite IM client) MSN messengers statuses. ie. I'm in a call, I'm busy, I'm asleep, I'm in an orgy/meeting, I'm ready to be flooded with P2T messages etc.

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#14482 3-May-2005 11:04

cokemaster: Have you got SmartMovie going on your P910 yet? I have reencoded Meet The Fockers down to 100meg, put it on the MemoryCard and now have something to watch (you'll be amazed at the quality) while on the bus.

Back on topic, while converged devices are a great thing, you'll never get the same quality out of them as you do a dedicated device. I've seen pictures taken with the V800 which has a 1.3MP camera, but they're still pretty poor quality images. They don't have a decent lense.

I love my P910, but it's not about to replace my iPod or my proper digital camera.

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#14484 3-May-2005 11:13

No, I haven't, yet. I still have the stock 32mb memory stick that comes with the handset. Its been quite full of mostly apps which aren't that important so its only got 0.3mb left and I have about 40mb on the handset left.

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#14485 3-May-2005 11:33

and this.

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#14486 3-May-2005 11:41

noddy: What's that InternetNZ page have to do with the topic?

Audiophiles are such twits! They buy such pointless stuff: Gold plated cables, $2000 power cords. Idiots.

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#14487 3-May-2005 11:52

It's the ENUM stuff. Will end up with unique identifiers that allow you to control all your IP and telephone devices in one place. All a bit arcane right now but will have a pretty profound effect once it roles out. Trilas already taken place in Europe and planned for NZ.

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#14764 17-May-2005 09:04

I found out china have eleased a beta version of mobile tv .
nokia also started there concept longe ( http://conceptlounge.nokia.be/eng/index.asp?&audio=1 )