Dumb objects are not totally niche. No one actually likes smarts that impede the core function. The Slate truck strips a lot of this out.
The trick with phones, since the smarts are a core function, is not making them dumb, but more akin to a PC. Less convenience served on a platter, more freedom to develop and install just what you want without compromising on UX. The N95 and other Symbian phones did this for me.
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Dumb objects are not totally niche. No one actually likes smarts that impede the core function. The Slate truck strips a lot of this out.
The trick with phones, since the smarts are a core function, is not making them dumb, but more akin to a PC. Less convenience served on a platter, more freedom to develop and install just what you want without compromising on UX. The N95 and other Symbian phones did this for me.