Shawn Hirn <srhi@comcast.net> wrote in news:srhi-CC54CA.07203810072007
@newsgroups.comcast.net:

> there are a hell of a lot of new
> functions that can be added by third-party developers via Web 2,
> although I for one would like to see Apple open up the full API. In
> fact, it wouldn't surprise me if some enterprising software developer
> figures out how to get at the full API without Apple's help. That
person
> will be wealthy, as a result.
>

I held one in the deserted ATT store across from Northwoods Mall in N
Charleston, SC, one of three on a little display to "make 'em drool over
something they can't have". It's cute, too small to watch movies on, has
crappy audio without earphones and is too BIG for a cellphone. I saw my
reflection in the window making a call and I looked really stupid holding
a Palm Pilot to my ear talking to it...(c;

Specifically, what new function were you referring to?

Play music.....no, no, not that....
Play video.....no, no, not that....
look at webpages...no, no, not that
download files....no, no, forbidden by ATT
email....no, no, that's not new, either.
Play online games....no, also forbidden
Run Windoze software....oops, sorry.
Run MAC software....no, it doesn't do that, either, I'm told.
Run Palm software....no, no, that wouldn't consume enough power.
Do Palm Pilot "things"....no, no, that's not new any more

Hmm...It's not a HDTV....It's not a surround sound stereo, either....It
has no beverage functions or food processors and I don't THINK anyone has
figured out a way to have some new orgasms with it. I didn't see any
holes...(c;

SPECIFICALLY, what NEW "functions" does it have, outside of the two-
fingered slick touchscreen? Everything except webpages and email are
forbidden by its ATT masters so there'll be no new stuff from that port.
It has little STORAGE, no hard drive and no way to access the OS to
"install things" its masters at Apple/ATT don't want on their system.

Larry
--
Damn! No Linux GUI, either!