For the last 2 years while I have been in mobile industry, I have thought the tight grips of carriers prevent the innovation from taking off. When carriers loose their grips, it can make a lot of innovative things happen. We already have seen this innovation through Apple iPhone. Google is also trying to disrupt this tight grip and innovate mobile world.
Verizon had been on the side of tight grip. It has changes its stance dramatically yesterday. It was a huge story all over the media. "Any Apps, Any Device". Nice catchy phrase.
Verizon did not disclose anything detail about it at the moment. We will see how it is going to shape this open network. Is Versizon going to be a pipe for apps and services?
It is worth reading AT&T VP's interview with engardget.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Amazon Kindle can change the landscape
As I am in part of technology world. I am always interested in the new shiny product. If it is a sort of hyped or revolutionary product, I get really excited about it. ( I bought iPhone in August even if it is unusable in Korea (only CDMA world) :-( ). Amazon Kindle made me excited.
As I read an article about Kindle, I did a little research about it.
What surprise me most is that it is using Sprint Network without costing customer's money. I know they cost up-front when we buy Kindle ($399).
However, it is still revolutionary. This is a very important differentiator from other e-book reader like SonyReader. I think contents are always the key to success for the device. Look at iPod and other mp3 players.
After I have seen a few YouTube clips, I thought it is not perfect but it has good potential to change the book world. I would like to try it but am hopless as I am in Korea. The Whispernet is only available through Sprint Network.
I would like to see a few similar tries in Korea. And I want more features like color e-ink, folderable design (2 pages like traditional books), easier grip, backlight, and global access to the book network.
As I read an article about Kindle, I did a little research about it.
What surprise me most is that it is using Sprint Network without costing customer's money. I know they cost up-front when we buy Kindle ($399).
However, it is still revolutionary. This is a very important differentiator from other e-book reader like SonyReader. I think contents are always the key to success for the device. Look at iPod and other mp3 players.
After I have seen a few YouTube clips, I thought it is not perfect but it has good potential to change the book world. I would like to try it but am hopless as I am in Korea. The Whispernet is only available through Sprint Network.
I would like to see a few similar tries in Korea. And I want more features like color e-ink, folderable design (2 pages like traditional books), easier grip, backlight, and global access to the book network.
I am starting over again with determined mind
Hello myself,
I know there is no reader for my blog. Actually this is my personal place.
At first, I would like to make this place popular among people who are specially interested in mobile and tech. But I am so lazy. I did not update this page for a long time. This site does not contains anything meaningful.
From today, I tried to experiment my new determination.
I will post a few things I have interests in and try to put my opinions on that.
I hope some people come and read my opinions and get me feedback even if they are very small numbers.
Another challenge is my poor english. I am Korean. I am still learning and seems to be learning English all my life. I try to use correct word and phrase for my opinion. If there are any mistakes, the comments would be much appreciated.
I know there is no reader for my blog. Actually this is my personal place.
At first, I would like to make this place popular among people who are specially interested in mobile and tech. But I am so lazy. I did not update this page for a long time. This site does not contains anything meaningful.
From today, I tried to experiment my new determination.
I will post a few things I have interests in and try to put my opinions on that.
I hope some people come and read my opinions and get me feedback even if they are very small numbers.
Another challenge is my poor english. I am Korean. I am still learning and seems to be learning English all my life. I try to use correct word and phrase for my opinion. If there are any mistakes, the comments would be much appreciated.
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