Android TMobile G1 Banana Phone

Well, it looks like the battle for the title of best smart phone is going to get a lot more competitive with the near launch of the Android.

It seems that The Google Android platform is combining forces with T-Mobile to produce the skinny G1. Anything with Google attached is bound to make waves and there have been many who are unhappy with the development of Windows Mobile applications as well as the Apple designs for the iPhone.

T-Mobile is clearly aiming to take on iPhone, Pocket PCs, and all other players in the Smart Phone wireless industry.

What is a Pocket PC? More Information

Here is some more information on Pocket PC Cell Phones from Wikipedia:

Pocket PC refers to the hardware that runs PDA on the Windows Mobile operating system. A pocket PC doesn't necessarily have an integrated phone. In other words a Pocket PC cell phone is like a handheld size computer with PDA functions and wireless phone functions.

Pocket PC technically is a hardware specification. There are many apps that can run on this and many are available free.

With the introduction of Windows Mobile 6.0 last year Microsoft actually dropped the Pocket PC name. The device with an integrated phone is now referred to as Windows Mobile Professional."

I recall back around 2004 when I got my Samsung phone for Verizon there was a lot more talk and reference to "Pocket PC Phones." The name as kind of died off and never got that popular. Most of the time people might refer to Smart Phones and some of those phones could include Pocket PC as well.

My First Pocket PC Cell Phone- The Samsung SPH i700

Back in 2004 I was looking for a cell phone that could replace some of the functions of my home PC. I was on a Verizon Wireless contract and came across the Samsung SPH i700. It was rather pricey, but I thought I NEEDED the features. After my upgrade discounts, I was able to purchase it at the low price of $499.

While I got this phone for my business, I ended up change course and no longer requiring the data plans. This phone ended up being a large ( it was hard to fit in a pocket)camera phone and PDA for taking notes.

That said, I used this phone for 3 years- long after the contract expired. I liked some of the features. For example I didn't mind that it required a stylus. I didn't need a mini keyboard. However, after awhile I just wanted a smaller phone and found one with a flip-out screen and keyboard. It was free with my "new every 2" plan.

Smart phones like the Pocket PC offer some useful features for those who need them, and as technology advances they become smaller and more affordable.