iPhone was Just the Beginning…

It’s no secret to those who know me well that I love Apple and its iPhone. So it may come as a surprise that I’m intrigued by something non-Apple that I read about in today’s New York Times. In the article, “Google Discloses Plans to Put a PC in Every Pocket,” I learned that Intel has a new Mobile Internet Device (MID) that looks really cool. It’s bigger than a cell phone, but smaller than a laptop.

Here’s a look:

It might not look like much to you, but read more about its capabilities by clicking here.

Hmmm…interesting….

That’s just one of the devices — the one that’s already on the market — that’s made by this alliance of companies (which includes Google at the helm, plus Motorola, Samsung, T-Mobile, Sprint and others). They’re planning on making phones that function more like computers. So you’ll be able to surf the Internet, work on your blog and talk on the phone (with a Bluetooth earpiece). So, no, you won’t put this big rectangle up to your head, you’ll have it conveniently stowed in your purse or carrying case and just talk through the earpiece. Then, say, when you’re done with some errands, you can go for a coffee, sit down, take out the device and work on your blog. Mmmmm…I find this absolutely thrilling. I can’t wait until they work out the kinks.

I’m definitely staying tuned to this story.