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Monday, May 22, 2006

Cell Phone Purpose: Entertainment?

Posted by Jon Westfall in "ARTICLE" @ 02:00 PM

http://www.electronicdesign.com/Art...2436/12436.html

"There was a time when children could convince their parents they needed a cell phone because wherever they were, they would always be just a phone call away. It's hard for a teenager to use that excuse now. Today's cell phones are as much portable entertainment devices as they are phones. So many models boast MP3 players, games, cameras, and even video, some experts say we soon will spend as much as 80% of the time using our phones for entertainment. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. It makes some sense to combine applications, especially popular items like MP3 players, with cell phones. One thing's for sure, though. Whether we want it or not, we're going to get it anyway."

While Cell Phones are turning more and more into entertainment devices, this article just as well could highlight how the simple PIM purpose of a Pocket PC has slipped away, allowing a Pocket PC to become more than just it's original intention. I probably use my Pocket PC for an even mix of productivity and entertainment - What about you? And is it a good or bad thing that cell phones and Pocket PC's have "evolved" to be high-tech toys?

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