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              If I had to pick one gadget I’d hate to lose… I’d choose a SmartPhone hands down. Not only can they do practically everything on this list, but new software (which is appearing daily on the iTunes AppStore and its competitors) can take the unit in a bold new direction, providing functions that to this point required a dedicated device.

Now, a converged device is definitely not for everyone. And you could argue that a dedicated device will more than likely do a better job since it was designed for that specific task. But in some applications the smartphone can now do a great job, and it allows you to carry only one device to do many jobs.
Smartphones also become a portable research device perfect for any number of applications. From party trivia to replacement part research on the job, an online smartphone with a browser opens up a world of information.
I have taken it even one step further, and kept a recent copy of Wikipedia on the device itself for offline access on a Windows Mobile device. Since then the connections have gotten better to the point where offline access is not such a concern – but I do have a copy just in case. The implementation is not as robust as the TR3 reader version was, but it beats nothing on a camping trip.
A few of our favorite smart phones over the years have included Pocket PCs (now monikered, poorly in my opinion, Windows Mobile), Blackberry devices, various Java based units, and more. But currently we like the app rich iPhone and the new but exciting Google Nexus One (and all Android based smart phones, for that matter).
I can’t wait to see what Windows Mobile 7 is bringing to the table, but for now I can only imagine as Apple and Google grab my attention, along with millions of others.
One thing is certain, regardless of the brand – a modern smartphone is a very powerful device, bringing a lot of growing functionality in a small, mostly easy to use package. In a way, they’re a veritable magic wand of technological capabilities, and something very nice (and handy) to have.