Do we ordinary people use non-smartphones?

What is a smartphone? To put it simply, it is a simple "1+1=" formula, "PDA + mobile phone = smartphone". Broadly speaking, in addition to the call function of a mobile phone, a smartphone also has most of the functions of a PDA, especially personal information management and browser and email functions based on wireless data communication. Smartphones provide users with sufficient screen size and bandwidth, which are convenient to carry around and provide a broad stage for software operation and content services. Many value-added services can be launched here, such as: stocks, news, weather, transportation, commodities, Application downloads, music picture downloads, and more. Smartphones integrating 3C (Computer, Communication, Consumer) will surely become the new direction of mobile phone development in the future.

What about smartphones? A popular saying is "Wenquxing + mobile phone = smart phone". As you can see from a comparison, there is a big difference between Pocket PC and Wenquxing. In terms of functional applications, Pocket PC has its own obvious advantages.

In fact, the easiest thing to distinguish between a smartphone and a smart phone is "whether it has an operating system." Let's take a look at the following conditions that are necessary to become a smartphone:

1. It has all the functions of an ordinary mobile phone and can make normal calls, send text messages and other mobile applications.

2. Have the ability to wirelessly access the Internet, that is, it needs to support GPRS under the GSM network or CDMA 1X or 3G network under the CDMA network.

3. Equipped with PDA functions, including PIM (Personal Information Management), calendar notes, task arrangements, multimedia applications, and web browsing.

4. It has an open operating system. On this operating system platform, more applications can be installed, so that the functions of the smart phone can be infinitely expanded.

Since only mobile phones with operating systems can be called smartphones, what are the types of operating systems? Since the birth of the smartphone is related to the handheld computer, its operating system will definitely be related to the handheld computer. Symbian, Windows CE, Palm, and Linux are still the four major camps. However, unlike the situation where Palm and Windows CE compete for hegemony in PDA operating systems, Symbian has taken the lead in smartphone operating systems. Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Companies such as Motorola and Panasonic basically use Symbian-based operating systems.

Symbian: Symbian is very much like a combination of Windows and Linux. It has a good interface, uses kernel and interface separation technology, has relatively low hardware requirements, and supports C, VB and J2ME. Poor compatibility. Representative models: Nokia 6600, Sony Ericsson P908, Siemens SX1

Windows CE: Due to the strong strength of Microsoft, WINDOWS CE has many innate advantages, such as powerful built-in software, WORD, EXCEL, IE, MSN MESSENGER , OUTLOOK, MediaPlay, etc. It is difficult for similar software on other systems to be so complete and unified. Due to the extremely high hardware requirements, the price is also high, the power consumption is still relatively large, and the system stability is poor. Representative models: Dopod smartphone series.

Palm: This kind of system has very low hardware requirements, so the price can be well controlled and the power consumption is also very small. Because PALM appeared relatively early, there are still many imperfections in its application on mobile phones. Similar to the other two major systems, PALM appears to be relatively weak. Representative model: Samsung SGH-i500Treo 600.

Linux: Linux has the advantages of open source code, low software licensing fees, and rich application development talent resources, making it easy to develop personal and industry applications. Started too late, without a solid foundation.

Representative models: Motorola A760, Samsung i519.

In addition to these four operating systems, have you heard of S60, S70 and other operating systems? What are these? In fact, these are all branches of Symbian. Why do you say that? It turns out that Symbian OS is just the kernel of an operating system, and the interface can be developed by each manufacturer. The interfaces of 9210 and 3650 are different, and the P908 and 6600 are different. The 6600 uses the Series 60 interface, and the P908 uses the UIQ interface. , this also leads to the fact that the programs are not universal because of the small differences. Even the programs of Symbian OS 6.0 of 9210 and 6.1 of 3650 are mostly incompatible. The reason is because of the interface problem. I believe that this problem can be solved. We need to wait for some days before the plan is released. Different interfaces have different advantages and disadvantages. Series 60 is easy to operate, and it is easy to switch tasks and close tasks. The UIQ interface can support handwriting operations and has more functions, but switching and closing tasks is more troublesome. Okay, let’s get down to business. Now let me tell you how to get rid of the misunderstandings in the purchase of smartphones and smartphones.

Since we want to get rid of this misunderstanding, we should first understand its true appearance.

Myth 1: Mobile phones that can be used for handwriting input

Many friends think that mobile phones that can be used for handwriting input are generally smart phones. In fact, there is no direct causal connection between the two. For example, Waveguide's Duoyisui E859 and TCL's E757 both have handwriting functions. Since they do not have operating systems, we define them as smart phones. On the contrary, Dopod 535, as a smart phone, does not support handwriting function. We will not regard it as a smart phone! So there is no direct causal relationship between the two.

Myth 2: Mobile phones with rich built-in functions

Is a mobile phone with more functions a smart phone? The answer is no. For example, CECT's T868 has many built-in functions and also integrates PIM function. Do we also think of it as a smartphone? Give a very appropriate example to illustrate this problem. In the past, when 386 and 486 computers were sold in mainland China, a "Little Overlord" learning machine with similar functions to computers appeared on the market. I don't know if you have heard of this product. Anyway, I have one at home. Because there were very few computer-related software at that time, and the learning software built into learning machines was basically the same as computer software, so the difference between the two was not very big. However, with the development of computer technology and more and more applications and game software being developed, the market for learning machines has gradually shrunk. It is very difficult for a learning machine to keep up with the pace of computer software and hardware upgrades.

Similarly, although many manufacturers of smartphones can now provide functions such as online software upgrades, there are very few options for users to choose from. Because software updates require mobile phone manufacturers to spend more energy, in today's crowded mobile phone market, the time to market of new products is the most concerned issue for mobile phone manufacturers.

On the other hand, smartphones must have rich functions. Why? Because its own operating system plays a big role in it. Smartphones corresponding to the four operating systems of Symbian and Windows CE, Palm, and Linux will find considerable free resources online. What a pleasant thing it is!

After reading this, I believe everyone already has an idea of ??how to distinguish a smart phone from a smart phone! However, from a price point of view, the price of smart phones is obviously higher than that of smart phones. After all, "you get what you pay for". Readers who want to buy this type of mobile phone are reminded here that before buying a mobile phone, they need to consider clearly what type of mobile phone they need. When purchasing, be sure to ask clearly and don't be fooled by the things on the surface of the mobile phone.