Originally Posted by xtn:
You have any survey data suggesting the iPhone form is exactly what most people prefer? No fair answering that iPhone is the most purchased, because there are many other reasons for that besides the form.
I don't like it myself. Along with the expensive plans, form factor tops the list of why I never bought an iPhone in the first place.
Then along came the Pre and it's perfect for me. I like the slightly smaller screen. It's the same resolution after all; the pixels are just slightly closer together. Plus half the screen isn't gobbled up by an on-screen keyboard.
Sure, I'll take more memory, better materials, etc., but are you serious about wanting a non-removable battery? That's actually a design feature you would prefer?
Anyway Ilm not arguing that you and some others might prefer an iPhone form. Ilm arguing that I and some other don't, and wondering why you think most people do.
xtn
I don't need survey data. I just need common sense. Apple is a huge success. RIM took a stab at it with its Storm but an aging OS holds them back. Droid's appeal is its screen..for many the kb isn't relevant. People are going nuts over the HD2 despite WM.
As for the battery, the majority don't ever carry another one or switch it out. Sealing the cover on makes the device more solid and allows better looking designs which sells phones. The last thing i want to fool with is removing the cover to the Pre..its a pain...or carry spares. If it was so convenient noone would be griping about battery life.
If Palm's weakness is the OS and needing time to optimize it, then its easy to make up for it with a solid high end form factor. HD2 is proof that people would be more tolerant of OS shortcomings.