More on my latest lust: +1 megapixel digital camera phones. Of course in Japan first. Nothing new in that article, really, but the last two paragraphs are interesting.Some camera makers are nevertheless concerned that cell phone cameras with 3 megapixel quality would affect the markets of low-quality digital cameras of the 1 megapixel class and disposable cameras.
However, many of them expect that camera-equipped cell phones and regular digital cameras can coexist in the market. "Camera-equipped cell phones can be used for casual snapshots, while regular digital cameras are suitable for more formal photo sessions," an employee of a camera maker said. "[M]ore formal photo sessions...," huh? Yeah right. The digital camera will be completely subsumed into the phone very quickly for all but the most professional applications. Those companies better move into the +10 megapixel pro range, or strike some deals with cell makers. Who's going to want to carry two devices? Especially when the added bulk gets you less functionality (can't send your picture to someone while in the field with your regular digital camera.)
Converge damn it, converge!
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Converge damn it, converge!
- jim 4-23-2003 6:41 pm