Windows Phone Thoughts: I'm Off to See The Pocket PC Wizards

Through the magic of post-dated posting (say that fast five times), this message is being posted at the same time as I'm getting on a plane to fly to Seattle. Microsoft is holding another invitation-only affair for people in the technology world (primarily Web site owners) - Mobius 2002. It's actually quite mysterious this time - I only know three people who are attending for sure. Myself, Derek Mitchell, and Chris Pirillo. We're not usually told any juicy secrets, because there are no NDAs involved, but the most valuable thing about Mobius when it's held in Redmond is that we get some face time with the developers and program managers behind the Pocket PC.

So what should I ask them? What should I say? I have my own special issues with the Pocket PC, but what about you? I'm looking for specifics here people - give me concise, non-rambling points, and focus them around specific elements on the Pocket PC that Microsoft controls (applications, GUI, etc.). Microsoft doesn't control the price, size, or colour of the Pocket PCs - so don't even go there. :wink:

I'll be checking the site, and this post specifically, before every meeting with the Microsoft people, so keep the comments coming! Mobius runs Friday all day, and half the day on Saturday. My lovely wife is coming down to Seattle with me, and we'll be staying over until Monday to enjoy some tourist attractions.