The Truth Hurts
The Truth Hurts
by Chad Hutchins
Posted on 08/03/2009
Since June 2007, my productivity has increased a good deal simply because of my iPhone purchase. I rely on my iPhone daily for my email, calendar, directions, alarm, Twitter, Facebook, games, texting, etc. etc.
BUT as time continues to pass and other cell phone (T-Mobile) and software (Google) providers close the gap on the iPhone's technologies, justifying an iPhone becomes harder and harder. This article from Fast Company helps put things into perspective.
As Google's and Apple's offerings continue to diverge, I think my buddy Chris Faulkner (former Abilenian) puts it best: "there will come a day when we have to choose between Apple and Google"
What are your thoughts? Agree? Disagree?
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Thanks for the comments. I think Google's largest play won't be in the hardware, but in the software where they are very competitive with Apple, Palm and Blackberry. Hardware will become less and less important, because the hardware will inevitably become faster, more efficient and increase in storage capacity (aside from the aesthetics, where I believe Apple wins hands down). The software is what makes or breaks a phone.
And also, the new Palm Pre commercials weird me out...
Oh and don't forget Blackberry. They still hold the majority of market share for the Enterprise market. I don't consider Google anywhere close to Apple, Palm, or Blackberry actually.
I still think Palm is relevant and even more so with the new Pre. Too bad that Palm has been playing catch up for the past 5 or so years.
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