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Steve should be worried
I am watching the Palm Pre CES videos on YouTube.

Those who know me have heard me rant about how the Apple iPhone's UI actually kind of sucks. Don't get me wrong. It is the best mobile device out there. But, the UI design is not that great. Sure. It looks great. But, it does not function great.

As I watch these Palm Pre CES demo videos, I am reminded of a few innovation truths:
- There is always room for improvement
- Being first does not make you the best
- Design must be functional
Who knows if the Palm Pre will be success. But, it does look promising.

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- 9 January 2009
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about 3 years ago Sachin Agarwal responded:

Please describe how the iPhones UI is not great. Not sure i believe you.
DUDE, in that entire video, do you even see the Pre in action? Wow, total vaporware

about 3 years ago Fred Lee responded:

@Sachin: I will put up more detailed post on why I think the Apple UI is actually not that great later. Whenever I say that, I get a lot of raised eyebrows. But, I am convinced that if one really analyzes the UI, it really breaks down under scrutiny. But, let me make one thing clear. I do think the iPhone is the best mobile phone out there . . . now. It could just be better.
But, basically, the iPhone's UI is way to modal. If you consider that, the rest of the UI breaks down.
Re: vaporware . . . Sure. It could be. That is why I said it looked promising. There are still a lot of technical issues to be proven. If it does not work, then it won't matter.
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