I have been an avid fan of windows mobile devices since my first original Axim. I used each new version faithfully, all the while waiting patiently for the day when phones and pda’s would become one device. What I have always enjoyed, then and since, was the ability to make my device look and function the way I wanted it to. I learned to flash, alter, and customize to my hearts content. It was the wonderful gift and privilege of the Windows Mobile operating system.

The one thing that has ALWAYS gone along with that ability was having to put up with the eventual need to uninstall everything and start over. Windows Mobile also has the ability and tendency to get its files in an uproar and become bogged down from this continual messing with it. Operating systems that don’t allow for mucking about internally, such as Apple, seem to have mostly smooth sailing for the life of the device. You just have to be willing to give up complete customization. I have refused to compromise…….until this week.

When I needed my phone’s camera, it wouldn’t start: error message “not enough memory; close running apps and try again”. When sending an email, device unresponsive; soft reset needed. On start-up, nothing would load and error message displayed saying: “An illegal application has been installed; press volume up or down to reset device to original state. All data will be lost”.

When I heard the words “I’m getting an iPhone” fall from my lips, I had to sit down and take my temperature.

What is your biggest frustration with your current favorite device?