This week the tech world was given a nice surprise as Microsoft and many partners announced the SideShow device. The SideShow is a PDA-like device designed to be used with a Vista PC.
While details are still vague and only prototypes have been shown, the SideShow looks like it may prevent many windows users from switching to iPhone.
The SideShow is designed to link up to a computer via Bluetooth and it can be used for chat, email, playing solitaire, media player and perhaps even web browsing and document creation.
Other than the lack of a phone and PC compatibility, the main difference between the SideShow and the iPhone is the price. SideShow is expected to cost between $80-$150. Thats over 1/4 the price of iPhone.
Hopefully the more expensive versions will feature WiFi and users can choose to carry an inexpensive Bluetooth cell phone giving them far more features and versatility than the iPhone.
Or buy a Treo and have it all now.
