Anyone have experience with the Google MyTouch?

[dlow]

*Thread Jack*

Am I the only one who thinks these phones just are not worth it? I have had Verizon for 8 years now, and have had numerous smartphones and PDA phones, and not only were most of the phones garbage, but the plans were WAY too much money. Frankly, $30+ for internet, just ain't worth it, IMHO. Ms KB recently got a Samsung Rogue, which is a "multimedia" phone, and now we pay $10 extra for 25 MB a month.

I'm glad to say that my new phone last month was free, and frankly, I think it's a good looking (and good working) phone! Nokia 7205.

*Rant off* :whistling:


*That being said, I would probably surrender to the Iphone is Verizon ever got it. I love my Ipod Touch. :love: *

Same could be said about computers and internet connections 12 years ago. Just like the home computer all but replaced dedicated devices such as word processors, type writers, and adding machines, the "smart phone" and "netbook" are poised to replaced many of the common devices we use today. As an example, once all smart phones come with good turn-by-turn navigation that allows the common things like re-routing and connection free mode, then why would anyone buy a GPS device (except the minority who need it for hiking and such)? The same can be (and is being said) regarding mp3 players. Point and shoot cameras are being targeted as well. Text messaging has rebooted an old feature (paging). Phone based credit card authorization systems are gaining popularity. The list goes on and on. While some or most of these devices may not be completely replaced by the "smart phone," for the average user, the smart phone will be the obvious choice. Also, remember, storage, processing power, and data connections always go down in price. What's $100 a month or so today, will be $15 or less in 10 years. Finally, once cell phone data support is ubiquitous at speeds of greater than or equal to 3G, I'd wager than most people would simply consolidate their internet plans for home and office.

For now, some are just more of an earlier adopter than others. Thankfully, my work pays for my data plan, otherwise, I probably couldn't afford or justify the cost of one either. I think that for most, it's not a question of "why" one should get a "smart phone" but more likely "when."