A very clever company called Modu has made this a reality using modular design (the very small modu phone slips into jackets - called modu mates -- to enable the physical interface required for various tasks). This is a glimpse into the future. Based on their representation of their product (they've not yet entered the US market), it appears that the company has designed an extraordinary solution. Design is a key term here - the modu and its mates are very design-conscious, striving for the ultra-cool stratosphere that is Apple's domain. How the software enables a well-integrated user experience is also critical -- and even more, how well server-based applications enable a completely mobile experience.
In the meantime, I'm still imagining where this can go - and enjoying the speed of development.
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Oren Here, From modu. I just wanted say we appreciate your post about our product and we'll continue to make information available prior to our launch. In the meantime, you can stay tuned via our blog at...
http://blog.modummobile.com
I just had a look at the modu web site. This promises to evolve into a great technoloy. It's what Apple has been aiming for for a while, I think, to deliver all of your information needs and desires through a set of devices that function as a suite. You plug your pod/phone into your apple tv, which is plugged into your mac book, etc, etc. What modu has come up with, though, seems to carry that sort of vision several steps further. I hope they're thinking about applications across platforms and networks, things that might enable businesses to enhance relationships with both internal and external customers, rather than mainly toys and entertainment.
Thanks, Dionne, for the tip. I'll be watching for the launch. I can't wait to play with these things and see what they can do. Maybe there'll be one that will help me decide which sofa to purchase on a future trip to Weekends Only... ;)
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