December 30th, 2008
Recommeded improvements to each mobile OS to reach perfection
As a mobile phone enthusiast I always seem to be on the hunt for the “perfect” device and while many devices come very close there always seems to be a few features that keep a device from perfection. I’ve been using the Nokia N85 (first impressions coming later this week) for a few days and as we close out 2008 I thought it would be interesting to go through each mobile operating system and post what I think is the best device for each, along with what I would like to see to make the device “perfect” for me. I also want to start this by saying that mobile phones are a very personal choice and you may have already found your perfect device that meets all of your needs and you don’t need to look any further. This blog post is entirely my personal opinion about what I want in a mobile device so don’t think I am attacking any operating system or device by stating my opinion. It is also a post from a U.S. perspective that may differ from what other countries experience.
S60: I am using two devices right now that I think could be perfect for me with a couple of tweaks. The Nokia E71 is a fantastic piece of hardware and the only thing I need Nokia to do to make it probably the best device available is improve the camera. If they could throw in a 3.2 megapixel camera with the Carl Zeiss optics and a Xenon flash then I would be extremely happy with the device.
The Nokia N85 is the best Nseries device I have ever used with the OLED display, solid construction, slim form factor and all the other functionality. The only issue I have with it is that I am just not a T9 guru and it doesn’t cut it for me to text and email people. I would love to see a Nseries device with a SureType keyboard design that kept the device slim and pocketable, yet gives me a better text entry experience.
The upcoming Nokia N97 may just be the S60 device for me in 2009. The keyboard functionality is an open question here though and if Nokia would release an E71 clone with a better camera I would be even more pleased.
Matthew Miller is an avid mobile device enthusiast who works during the day as a professional naval architect in Seattle. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations.
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