The only reason why someone would stick with monochrome is if there is a compelling reason to do so. Battery life is not a compelling reason. But, device size and price may be. The color Palm IIIc may have tough competition from its Palm V cousin. But even with these alternatives, color will become the predominant choice over time.
Color just looks better and provides more functionality.
And Microsoft is bashed for not being an innovator. Two players charged with murder in two months. Whether Tagliabue admits it or not, the NFL has a problem. I think the same statement can be made for all of professional sports. In my opinion, a big part of the problem is that professional teams are taking kids and making them millionaires.