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Guys I thought we could have a discussion here, not just replying for the reply.
Sure flash is the most widely used platform for Internet gaming, but as you admited, what is the case with MOBILE dev platforms? Java.

In any case, I don't have anything fore or against any platform, but when you don't give even what sub-100 "smartphones" gave TEN years ago (i.e. Java), plus you don't break to new ground like finally giving proper flash support (although I am sure Adobe would like to cooperate with some already established OS, not a "n00b" like WP7) - then I wonder what is going on.

The problem with MSFT is that although they fight it, they are still in a closed cell. "Their world". Well it worked with desktop. I am not sure the story will repeat itself with mobile.

I followed the platform for almost 10 years. I don't think I like where it goes.
Limit the user, limit the developer, concentrate everything on a model that means someone gets our money all the time, kill compatibility, vague about the enterprise capabilities. Many wrong choices in general.
I "liked" particularly the question about the keyboard... so instead of what PLAIN logic says "if it has it, utilize it", MSFT says "no we want consistency"... I will love when/if SCUMMVM gets ports and you have a nice keyboard and you won't be able to use it in adventures because MSFT want consistency. You will love MSFT decisions right then.
Then trying to push silverlight not the industry standard Java. Hohoho, right.
Good luck, I don't think I will stay on this boat. The problem is that I don't see viable alternatives.
It's probably the core of MSFT policy about WM7: "Well it sucks compared to older WM on the actual pocket computing side of things, but it is what you wanted us to do by choosing iPhone, so there you are."
I saw how things shifted back when they added telephone to PocketPC. Then the hordes of "consumers" were let in... then the geek part started dying. Now we have WM7... "a better Nokia".

the thing is that apple fanboys (or rather i-something fanboys) are just clueless...

OK Engadget, every article is bound to raise some voices from the crowd this is a given. But here we clearly see that everybody seems to be onto you - people understand were this thing goes, it is not even discrete. Maybe you should revise that thing you call a vote list, now that it is still soon?
If you wanna give Apple one more tin crown, do it without our help.
I wonder if this is "just" a case of funboyism or something more "tangible" (if you like this kind of shadows over Engadget, it's your choice).

It's crazy how Apple has penetrated to mobile market, virtually for no reason - except the original iPhone. Harsh? Who really thinks iPod is innovative nowadays? There are Chinese alternatives waaaaay better. Who thinks 3GS is a major ipdate over 3G over original? Who thinks iPad is ANYTHING innovative? Not even close. It's a white book-reader with richer software. It's a keyboard-less tablet with a limited version of OSX (or on the other hand, a "larger" iPhone OS). Esp. after everybody knows that Jobs just keeps the version with 3G and/or camera for the summer (just because YOU CAN PAY FOR AN IPAD AGAIN)... I wonder with all the loyalty. Even the old pill "we hate everything MSFT because they are the Legion of Antichrist" has melted. I don't get it.

Guys check out unRAID (google it) and build yourself something much better than this.

1) What GPS is there? SiRF Star III?

2) When are we going to see something like that with VGA (and even FM radio which is STUPIDLY easy to include)?

3) Does it have the wheel like Hermes?

4) Just 128MB ROM???

5) I would buy this but I would still miss my LOOX 720: great VGA, good position for CIR i.e. remote control (and not just SIR), CF slot, huge battery, USB host (a feature that didn't deserve its fate) and nice 128MB RAM (which if you ask me ARE STILL needed for WM5... or at least 96MB)...

...anyway...

GUYS PLEASE READ the closing remark about the shoes on the company site! BUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

HOW HOPELESS can they be?

I feel sick. No really.

> 32. Don't put those shoes in the microwave.

eeerm... do you put any of your other shoes in the microwave?