[mdlug-discuss] One more reason

[Ingles, Raymond]

> From: Peter Bart
> >  Then there's the Droid. Not as open as I'd like, but open enough.
The
> > hardware supports USB host mode, believe it or not.
> > (http://www.tombom.co.uk/blog/?p=124) Uses Java, has a *gorgeous*
> > screen, etc. I know what *I'm* going for.
> 
> What about a Nokia? <http://maemo.nokia.com/n900/>

 I looked at it, but there's the matter of (a) up-front expense, (b) GSM
instead of CDMA (which is a hit against the iPhone, too), (c) no
included GPS navigation software that I know of, and (d) lack of USB
host mode, which I'm really curious to play with.

 Don't get me wrong, it's a helluva unit, and had I a fraction more
disposable income I'd go for it. But the Droid has roughly comparable
hardware, is significantly cheaper with carrier subsidies, and works on
the network I'm already on.

 Sincerely,

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