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To: EJhonsa who wrote (1207)	8/28/2001 10:39:24 AM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9255

My guess is that virtually all of the existing mid-tier and high-end GSM models will be retrofitted with J2ME and WAP 2.0, and perhaps even the low-end models (e.g. 3xx0) by the end of the year. Hmmm....if the GPRS handsets due out by the end of the year presage a new wave of handsets, I would definitely feel better about my investment in Nokia. I really think that Java (along with BREW) are going to be the real driving force behind wireless data. However, I'm not sure if implementing Java into existing models will be successful. It is going to need to be a two part strategy. The handsets will need to keep pace with the software to be able to take advantage of all of Java' capabilities. This includes color screens but I would also think that larger screens are necessary than are currently incorparated would be needed. Perhaps the 62xx series would be ok....but the screens on the 33xx/82xx/88xx look small to me. Slacker