____/ Mark Kent on Tuesday 24 July 2007 08:35 : \____
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> Review: Nokia N800 now with Skype
>>
>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>| While I enjoyed using the Nokia N800 prior to the firmware upgrade, once
>>| having Skype installed made the unit made the Nokia N800 an almost
>>| indispensable tool carry around. Having the ability to make phone calls
>>| anywhere in the world from any location that has wireless internet was
>>| neat. Furthermore with a SkypeIn plan you can easily receive phone calls
>>| from just about any place in the world that has wifi. The addition of
>>| having Skype made the Nokia N800 a near cellphone like device.
>> `----
>>
>> http://lunapark6.com/nokia-n800-now-with-skype.html
>>
>
> Umm, you already could... the built-in client was good, as was the
> Gizmo client. For some reason, though, everyone seems to want a
> proprietary, locked-down solution, instead of an open one. Wierd.
Like the iPhone, you mean? No, iPhone has plenty of hype, but people pay to
generate it. Also, the lack of reuse elevates the cost. They just work harder,
pay more, and get the same thing, which they /perceive/ as better (of course,
because it /costs/ more).
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~~ Best of wishes
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