I-mode vs WAP in Japan

from the battle-of-the-titans dept

It seems the competition is still on in Japan, who will win: i-mode or WAP. It looks like we may be seeing a similar win of convenience over quality.

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    Mike (profile), 15 Jun 2000 @ 12:10pm

    WAP = Quality?

    I think this is the first time I've ever seen anyone refer to WAP as being a "quality" solution...

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      Mark Baker, 15 Jun 2000 @ 11:19pm

      Re: WAP = Quality?

      Yah, really. Ick!

      Quality derives from simplicity, and WAP is anything but simple.

      MB

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        Ryan, 16 Jun 2000 @ 7:04am

        Re: WAP = Quality?

        It offers wider access to information, whereas the i-mode system is pretty restricted to Japan (and offers cut down services).

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          Mark Baker, 17 Jun 2000 @ 5:04pm

          Re: WAP = Quality?

          "wider access to information"? You're kidding, right?

          i-mode is currently deployed only in Japan, but with DoCoMo's recent purchase into VoiceStream and KPN, the US and Europe will be seeing it soon.

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