[General Topics] Junner2003:
Hmmm,

not sure if you will come back and read the replies, however, somehow I just don't get it! It rather sounds to me like you just grabbed the wrong device for your needs and blaming your (personal bad) experiences on an entire platform is just not a smart thing to do.

I am a "device hopper" myself, using SONY ERICSSON, NOKIA, SAMSUNG and WINDOWS MOBILE devices. The most powerful devices are in fact the WM pda phones. Sure, other phones have cool features such as the neat touch screen UI on the iPhone (... ups, you don't like touch screen :D) - however, installing FINGER TOUCH enhancements on your Windows Mobile device is just an addition! If you take it down to the core, the good old stylus will do!

BTW:

Even BLACKBERRY goes "FINGER ..." with the new STORM! It is a general global trend and there is almost no major manufacturer in these days who has not picked up on that yet!

People say "Microsoft sucks!" and "Windows Mobile is sh...t" - most likely, this are the same people who do not even know how to perform basic tasks on a computer!

In fact, Microsoft always gets bad credits wherever they go and whatever they come up with. Noone really complains about issues in Linux or Mac - now, why is that?

Linux is free, so, if I get it it for free and most of my hardware isn't working, why should I complain?

Mac is expensive. If I would start complaining about bugs and issues, well ... I would look like an idiot by first spending such an ammount of money and then I have to admit that it has incompatibility issues and bugs just like any other platform?

In fact, Microsoft rules the market - it is just normal that they also earn the most crtics ...

Coming back to the point:

I haven't encountered any other mobile device platform with such huge possibilities on CUSTOMISATION, PERSONALISATION and EXTENSION POSSIBILITIES. Whatever I do on a desktop computer, I nearly can do the same on my PDA phone by getting the right software or programming my own.

Have you ever written a program? I guess not otherwise you would have known how endless the possibilities are on a WM handset ... !

Back in time, I also tried to write some application for Symbian. Damn what a hell it was already to install all the application and plugins needed to develop for S60!!! Then later, NOKIA turned its back on the users by allowing only certified application to run on their handsets. Not everyone is eligable for a NOKIA CERTIFCATE, so, lots of great future killer application won't be written anymore because the main stream - so called HOBBY PROGRAMMERS are cut of from development!

This is entirely different under Windows!

I can use one and the same DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT for any (Windows) PROGRAMMING: VISUAL STUDIO!

Even though most people complaint about .NET - it is part of the Windows OS since Windows XP SP1 and now also fully integrated in WM6.1. BTW: it is also available for LINUX (MONO).

By giving their users the power of creation for nearly any platform, Microsoft at once became a TEAM PLAYER rather than the money-lurging monster we want it to be.

Did you notice that the same people complaining about MS are also the exact same people trying to get their stuff for free everywhere and do not even say "Thank you!"? - and if they can't find it, they complain or go to eMule?

Think about a WM based PDA handset as a "shrinked in size" computer and it most likely will act like one while on the go. It certainly can replace your desktop for a while - sure, not as comfortable as a laptop - and help you with DAY-TO-DAY tasks, including email, web, office and other by offering you a number of input methods, such as keyboard, stylus and ... yes, even FINGER TOUCH and voice commands - all that technology pressed in a size of your hand! AMAZING!!!

Tread your WM device like a Gameboy and you will most likely be disappointed! Even though you can find incredible games for this platform, it is not meant to be a replacement for your POCKET SONY PLAYSTATION!

Well,

sorry for this long guide into (a non-professional written) developer point of view! If TOUCH SCREEN is bothering you, there are other solutions out there - however, the market won't change back for you!

Goodbye,

I am sure you will be back one day! :)