Email the KillEr or KillHer and KillMe App?
September 3rd, 2006
A lot of folks think email is the killer application for mobile devices…
I disagree. Any time I am near a networked computer I get sucked in. I don’t want to be sucked into my mobile while hanging out with the family or friends, riding my bike, or out on a trail run. I need time away from the computer/email and during these off times I usually solve my really hard problems. It’s amazing how clear you can think when you remove all the noise. If email is on my phone my environment is potentially always noisy.
Paul, our IT guy, has all the infrastructure in place to get mail pushed to my Windows Mobile device. I could get it setup in minutes, but I just don’t want it. The noise would KillMe and Holly would not be psyched about this at all – it would KillHer.
For me, RSS on my device is the killer application. I can take a look at my feeds if and when I want to and there is no need to respond. I can be a voyeur on interesting discussions or topics, peruse for entertainment, or just turn it off without feeling guilty. RSS is the killer mobile app.
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