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2007-07-29 , 20:32
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Originally Posted by
GeneralAntilles
I want the device that can do all 3
without a lot of compromises.
Indeed, and Texrat - this was my point in general. I understand the hardware limitations can easily play a part, but I don't understand your "let's put a different OS into each device" - why not use a common OS, have common application repositories (or at least continue the easy cross compile capabilities), and allow the user to choose what additional apps they install or don't install...?
eg Out of the three types listed, I would want a combination of the Enterprise and Communications (General) versions, and could easily sacrifice some Multimedia (Gaming) capabilities. If I had to choose between Enterprise and Communications, then I might be inclined to choose a different manufacturer who provided what the consumer (or at least this consumer) wants.
I think I was possibly thinking of it the other way round to you - say Nokia produced an Enterprise version with PIM capabilities - it would seem wrong to me to not allow the other devices in the range to have PIM capabilities installed, although it might need payment of a license fee. Saying "you can either have a camera, video calling and Skype OR you can have PIM apps" would encourage those who want both to look elsewhere (in my opinion).
I see no harm in Nokia expanding the range, and it's free to do so however it likes, but it can either make it easier for itself, or make it harder.
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