I still can't believe how quickly 2008 has gone by. It seems like yesterday when we were in the first quarter and we were preparing for the year.
This year, I had the opportunity to get more involved in my blog. I also had the chance to meet more clinicians interested in non-clinical opportunities. It's been a fantastic year and I'm really looking forward to 2009. I think we'll see some tremendous advances in technology in 2009. New gadgets, new operating systems, new software, and more collaborative efforts.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
BlackBerry Storm, iPhone, or Windows Mobile?
Medical students and clinicians often ask me, "should I get an iPhone or a BlackBerry Storm?" Neither have a ton of medical applications. Palm is dying. And those who hate Microsoft don't ever want to purchase anything that has the word "Windows" in it.
So, what's the best answer? How will Microsoft improve Windows Mobile devices to attract healthcare professionals?Will Palm survive? Will BlackBerry become the leading provider for healthcare professionals who need to stay connected and still have access to important medical software? Or will Apple dominate this industry with the iPhone?
If you're stuck on the Verizon network, then you don't have the option to get the iPhone, so you're either stuck with the BlackBerry Storm or a Windows Mobile device like the HTC Touch Pro (which replaced the XV6800). If you're stuck on the AT&T network, then you're going with an iPhone. Is it worth switching networks if all your contacts and friends are on a different one?
I'm still sticking with Windows Mobile. I've been happy with the Treo 700wx and my current HTC XV6800 (AKA Mogul and Titan). Someday if the iPhone comes to Verizon, I may switch. But until then, I plan to use my GPS-enabled XV6800 for a long time.
So, what's the best answer? How will Microsoft improve Windows Mobile devices to attract healthcare professionals?Will Palm survive? Will BlackBerry become the leading provider for healthcare professionals who need to stay connected and still have access to important medical software? Or will Apple dominate this industry with the iPhone?
If you're stuck on the Verizon network, then you don't have the option to get the iPhone, so you're either stuck with the BlackBerry Storm or a Windows Mobile device like the HTC Touch Pro (which replaced the XV6800). If you're stuck on the AT&T network, then you're going with an iPhone. Is it worth switching networks if all your contacts and friends are on a different one?
I'm still sticking with Windows Mobile. I've been happy with the Treo 700wx and my current HTC XV6800 (AKA Mogul and Titan). Someday if the iPhone comes to Verizon, I may switch. But until then, I plan to use my GPS-enabled XV6800 for a long time.
Vista SP2
Looks like Vista SP2 (service pack 2) may be coming out by the middle of 2009. Of course, by then the buzz might be so strong about Windows 7 that people may not care about Vista very much.
I've been running Vista on several different PCs and I prefer it over XP when I'm using a tablet. Otherwise, XP runs just fine and uses less resources. I'm anxious to see how Windows 7 will run on my UMPC and tablet.
Meanwhile, I'm also testing Ubuntu and Mac OS X. When Apple comes out with a really nice looking tablet or UMPC, I may go back to Mac. I miss the old days with my Apple Newton MP2100.
I've been running Vista on several different PCs and I prefer it over XP when I'm using a tablet. Otherwise, XP runs just fine and uses less resources. I'm anxious to see how Windows 7 will run on my UMPC and tablet.
Meanwhile, I'm also testing Ubuntu and Mac OS X. When Apple comes out with a really nice looking tablet or UMPC, I may go back to Mac. I miss the old days with my Apple Newton MP2100.
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