in addition to the many other reasons cited for i-modes success, in contrast wit
h WAP, let us not forget:
1. i-mode is the cheapest, simplest way to get email in Japan. were conv
entional PC-based email cheaper and easier to get set up on in Japan, i-mode mig
ht not have become so popular.
2. pocket bells were already extremely popular, establishing a base popularity f
or mobile messaging, complete with abbreviated input characters and phrases
3. a good number of japanese don't have the extra room in their apartment for a
desktop PC. this means they're probably interested in buying a laptop, which fur
ther pushes the cost benefit to i-mode's favor.
Received on Tue Sep 26 07:07:20 2000