Smart PhonesEric Bruner, Henry Glennon,

Shurti Kataria, Mathew Stanton, & Samantha Tan

HistoryDeveloped and released in 1993IBM developed the first smartphone known

as “Simon”Smartphones have evolved into very small

computersThe first Palm OS-powered smartphone was

the QUALCOMM pdQ in 1999: combined a digital phone with a Palm organizer

Convience of both a PC and Phone

ProsUpload and download documentsTake notesSyncs to computer (upload contacts to computer)Plays videos and music files with Windows Media

Player MobileCombines PDA with phoneCan add Applications (Bluetooth, GPS navigation

software, Games) Instant Access to InternetHas as a QVGA-resolution color screen (320x240)

ConsPrice: Most smartphones cost around $200,

and carrier plans become much more expensive.

Size: Smartphones are larger than common mobile phones, and can make typing uncomfortable.

Coverage: National coverage is still developing, causing gaps in network coverage.

Complexity: Navigating menus can be difficult for new users.

Limited Programming: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint not available for smartphones.

SmartphonesSeveral different smartphones in the market,

including:G-phone (Google Phone) [newest one]Apple I-phone (3G)

Best smartphones to buy:AT&T TiltRIM BlackBerry Curve (aka BlackBerry 8320) Samsung SCH-i760 Nokia N95 Palm Centro

Why buy a smartphone?They provide instant access to the WebMany smartphones and PDAs allow you to sync with your

desktop computer.You can also receive and respond to emails as they arrive in

your inbox on your desktop computer with real-time push email.Smartphones can also serve as multimedia devices, so your

entertainment goes with you.Multimedia devices, so your entertainment goes with you. They

can store and display pictures and videos of friends and family or entire feature-length movies.

Most smartphones even take pictures and capture video, but the most common multimedia function is the ability to play mp3s—sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite tunes while traveling or during a break.

AT&T TiltMost powerful smartphone for business users

ability to work in Word and Excel filesQWERTY keyboard behind 2.8” touchscreen

Screen tilts 40 degreesWiFi, GPS & Bluetooth includedConnectivity is quick through AT&T's HSDPA

networkWindows MobileSupports Blackberry Connect softwareCost: $ 199.99

Apple iPhone 3G Best multimedia smartphone. 8 GB -$200/16 GB-$400/AT&T service contract. New software adds Microsoft Exchange support for

business. Includes the ability to use AT&T's speedier 3G

HSDPA network (where available) and has greatly improved call quality.

Delivers the Internet on the Great multimedia player. Fantastic user interface and GPS. Web pages displayed perfectly. Navigation on its touch screen is great.

BlackBerry Curve 8320 Email connectivity is amazingCall quality is excellentQWERTY keyboard (spacious and easy to use)Not very good multimediaWiFi & Bluetooth includedCannot edit documentsest. $350 with Verizon service contract

Samsung SCH-i760Windows-based1.3-megapixel cameraWi-Fi and BluetoothWindows 6 professional software and can edit

documentsBest service:T-MobileUses the fast EVDO data network for quick

downloads$300 with T-Mobile service contract2.8-inch display and a full QWERTY keyboard

Palm CentroSlimmer sizeEasy useAffordable Price TagBluetoothTouch ScreenGood option for first smartphoneCost: $ 99.99 – 519.99

Operating SystemsCurrent smartphones employ one of four OS:

Palm OSResearch In Mo-tion BlackBerrySymbianWindows Mobile

Symbian has the largest share in most markets worldwide, but lags behind other companies in the relatively small but highly visible North American marketUnfortunately, hinders the potential for a truly

widely accepted mobile application platform

Opinions (Eric)• I am an iphone user

• I like that I can access my e-mail anywhere, anytime

• Mobile games and lots of third party apps from itunes store

• GPS and Google maps is very convenient

• I can watch movies and listen to my music

• Surf the web

• Smartphones make general communication a lot easier.

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