Convergence of the mobile devices

I've always thought that mobile devices will converge into a single device. In many ways, I'm still surprised that people are still purchasing devices that can only perform a single function. Would you purchase an MP3 player that is only capable of playing music files if you could get one that could play video and browse the web? Or, why buy a smartphone that doesn't have a built-in GPS?

I'm sure that all future smartphones will have a built-in GPS. I'm willing to bet that the next iPod Touch will have a built-in GPS. Archos now has a web browser in their latest portable video device (PVD). It's almost like an iPod Touch with a huge hard drive. They're calling their latest devices a "Internet Media Tablet."

Epocrates Rx Pro now available for the BlackBerry

Epocrates Rx Pro is now available for the BlackBerry. The BlackBerry Storm looks like an amazing device. Does this mean that all future BlackBerry devices will be developed to have a touch screen interface?

In my opinion, it is vital to have a touch screen so that you can easily navigate and click around. That's why I've been such a big fan of touch screen devices. I started with the Apple Newton, then migrated to Windows CE/Pocket PC/Windows Mobile. Now, I'm a dedicated Windows Mobile user and I love my device. I've stayed away from BlackBerry because of the lack of a touch screen, but I wonder if my next device will be a BlackBerry or a Windows Mobile device. Hopefully I won't have to replace my XV6800 anytime soon.