With the Holidays around the corner, many news outlets have already compiled lists of best gadgets and revolutionary devices, that have, or will, revolutionize everything and more. The iPhone has certainly been a source of hype and praise (and criticism). I do not have an iPhone, and I am unlikely to get one, because as cool as it is, I have no need for it. Here is what I really want in a portable, personal device: A screen that is readable, not too large, not too small A usable keyboard, one that does not require me to use my thumbs and/or press multiple times to get the letter I want Energy consumption and battery power that allow me to go unplugged for, say, a whole day Networking capabilities that allow me to remain connected no matter what, and does not subject me to the tyranny of cell phone companies or local IT policies An interface that does not get in the way of what I want to do (and if possible designed so that a kid could pick it up and go, kind of like a good video ga