Smartphone OS differences

[goofysam]

I am in the market for a new phone, and really want a smartphone/PDA type device.

Touch screen is not that important for me, and I don't do a lot of web/data stuff on my cellphone. That is what my work issued BB is for.

I have used Palm and WM in the past, and BB is out as I want to sync it at work and already have a BB there.

My question is what are the pros and cons of Symbian, WM, and Palm.

I realize this might start a debate much like the MAC vs Windows vs Linux, so please try not to be fanatic about your comments.:D

[secrecyguy]

I would avoid Palm (at least for now). It had it's glory days but it's now gone. They are working on a new OS that they hope will revive their brand but it met delays.

T-mobile don't even carry Palms at all. You have to get unlock version of Palm to work on T-mobile.

I haven't heard too much about Symbian so I don't know much about it. As for Windows Mobile, well... I heard there's few glitches to it. I will get a Windows Mobile so I will let you know about it later.

As for Linux, I take it that you like to work and play around with the phone? Because as it is now, it's not really ready for an average consumer. There is a phone made specially for the Linux OS. I don't remember the website but right now they are out of stock.

[homobile]

IMO Symbian OS is a little easier to navigate and looks alot better than WM.I think it's one of those apples and oranges things though.

I agree with secrecyguy on Palm,stay away until the revamp the OS.I think I read it'll be ready at the end of 08

[secrecyguy]

I found the website about the Linux OS for the phone.

Openmoko.org Portal Site (http://www.openmoko.org/)

[kinjutsu11]

The Shadow should be a killer device, the only thing i'm afraid of are the memory leaks that WM phones are known for. I will be testing this device tomorrow, so I'll let you know what the pros/cons of that device are!

[goofysam]

I would avoid Palm (at least for now). It had it's glory days but it's now gone. They are working on a new OS that they hope will revive their brand but it met delays.

T-mobile don't even carry Palms at all. You have to get unlock version of Palm to work on T-mobile. .

I know this.

I haven't heard too much about Symbian so I don't know much about it. As for Windows Mobile, well... I heard there's few glitches to it. I will get a Windows Mobile so I will let you know about it later.

As I said, I have used WM (MDA, SDA, and Dash). Of the three I liked the MDA best, I like the touch screen.

As for Linux, I take it that you like to work and play around with the phone? Because as it is now, it's not really ready for an average consumer. There is a phone made specially for the Linux OS. I don't remember the website but right now they are out of stock.

My comment regarding Mac vs Wintel vs Linux and fanatics, was a reference to the way that many people feel about the operating systems they chose for their desktop. When I sold computers at Computer City (who remembers them?), People were fanatical about their choice, and if you read online posts at that time you could easily start a flame war about which operating system was better.

My question was not looking strictly for opinions, but I also wanted some facts (i.e. x is better at this because). When I sold computers, hands down the Mac OS was superior for graphics editing.

[homobile]

Found this comparison for symbian and wm
Dotsisx: Symbian vs Windows Mobile - Clash of the Titans (http://dotsisx.blogspot.com/2007/08/symbian-vs-windows-mobile-clash-of.html)
Hope this helps

[secrecyguy]

The Shadow should be a killer device, the only thing i'm afraid of are the memory leaks that WM phones are known for. I will be testing this device tomorrow, so I'll let you know what the pros/cons of that device are!

:00009136:

It looks nice but it has no touch screen when it looks like it does?

It will be a flop. In few months, I know we going to see the price get reduce alot.