Richard Lowrey <dawgface_at_mac.com> wrote:
> Perhaps you would be more comfortable on a palm list (is there such a
> thing?),
>
There are lots of them, thanks.
> than on the Newton List slamming Newtons. I mean why would want to
> participate in a list populated by quote "idiots"
>
I'm not slamming the Newton. I like the Newton a lot and look forward to the
day when Apple finally gets it's head out and releases it's successor. However,
I *do* get tired of people dumping on Palm and can't help but feel that the only
reason anyone on this list *does* dump on Palm has a bit to do with "sour
grapes".
The Palm was never meant to be another Newton. It was meant to do pretty much
what it does now. So the Newton is better? It's actually just different - a
totally different approach to computing. Of course "Thinking Different" is
really what the Newton is all about, now isn't it? :)
>
> On Wednesday, 03, 2002, at 01:36PM, David Orriss Jr <dave_at_davenet.net> wrote:
>
>>
>> Martin Joseph <marty_at_barknaturalpet.com> wrote:
>>>>> I have a Palm, but hate the interface. It's also a bitch to program.
>>>>
>>>> There's nothing wrong with the interface. It's simple and to-the-point.
>>>
>>> I guess if you say there is nothing wrong with it then it must be
>>> perfect.
>>>
>>
>> Apparently you seem to think that's the case with *your* opinions... And
>> where in my quote did *I* say *perfect*??
>>
>>> Personally I think it's crap. On more then one occasion I have pulled
>>> out the Newton to demonstrate for Palm users how an intuitive interface
>>> looks. Every single one of them (every one) has said "wow, that is much
>>> simpler."
>>>
>>
>> Then they're idiots. I have both the Newton and Palm. The Palm is *far*
>> more simple to navigate through.
>>
>>> Palm did a good job of nailing down the FUNCTIONs that people most
>>> wanted in a PDA and putting them in a cheap and small package.
>>>
>>
>> Which was the whole point. The result.. Palm has a +80% marketshare.
>>
>>> There interface is ridiculous (must be true I said so) and poorly
>>> designed.
>>>
>>
>> So you say. But to be honest I don't use the default apps, I use
>> replacements for the Launcher, Dates, Address Book, and Memo applications.
>> Why? Because I need more functionality that the default apps provide. Same
>> as why I used MoreInfo and DashBoard on the Newton... Also keep the cost
>> points in mind. The Palm's are as cheap as 150. The Newton was 1000 bucks.
>>
>>> I do mean all these comments only in a nice way.
>>
>> Nice as compared to what? A rabid badger??
>>
>>> Off to get some
>>> coffee...
>>>
>>
>> Please do.
>>
>>
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