So what quantifies me as being mobsessed?

I do not think there is a straight answer to that question, but having over 15 phones in 9 years certainly goes great lengths to contributing towards it. Below you will see a rather lovely visual representation of my mobile handset history. These are the phones that stick out for me one way or another (plus there are some I cannot remember!) however the bigger impact they had on me as a mobile user, the bigger they are represented on the diagram.

As you can see, I was a bit of a Nokia fan boy throughout my teens, however as the early signs of the smartphone emerged, I wanted to be part of it. After playing with the Hero however, I get the impression I may be an Android convert for good!

Feel free to link to your own mobile handset history in the comments below. Do you have any fond memories of any of the following handsets, or even have support for the ones I have slated?

Its that time again. After the great success of my last post, its time for part two. Many of those featured in the last edition have been outstanding again, but there have been some noticeable Twitter performances over the past few weeks that deserve the recognition. Remember, I am not just highlighting people to follow because they are connected to the mobile industry. I am highlighting the people that I am learning from.

Its only a short(!) list, but I dont just throw any old Twitterer up. I have standards.  So, without further ado:

Why follow Heike Scholz?

• Always at the forefront with the latest mobile news
• Shares the latest news on up and coming events and webinars for mobile
• Ideal for the German Mobile Industry

Why follow Helen Keegan?

• Runs one of the best mobile marketing blogs around and seeds frequently on Twitter
• Frequent participator in discussion of current and relevant industry news
• Organiser of Mobile Monday London, so always the first to share important event news

Why follow Gerry Moth?

• Author of NokiaAddict.com, sharing his latest posts frequently
• Offers a great insight into the latest Nokia handsets, as well as providing honest comparisons to industry competitors
• Always participates in online discussion, as well as having the personal touch

Why follow Rudy De Waele?

• Organiser and Participant in many of the major mobile events throughout Europe
• Always shares and retweets interesting and relevant content
• Willing to help others find appropriate resources and contacts – a connector of people if you will.

Always open to discussion (just rarely via Twitter, especially DMs! )

I have seen plenty of lists knocking around the Twit/blogosphere relating to people to follow on Twitter, dependant on your chosen profession/interests/arena.

However these do simply relate to following. I often find that although they may be considered a thought leader or big cheese, their tweets are often poor and pointless. One for mobile can be found here, and contains 75 people in the mobile industry who Tweet about mobile. This just happens to be a great list, but 50% of these people I feel like I do not or will not learn anything from.

Now I for one do not follow someone unless I feel like I can learn something from them. Therefore, I have compiled my own list of Twitterers who I feel those within the mobile industry can learn a thing or two from. This can be in the form of sharing links, to hosting discussion, so you will recognise a real variety. Rather than babble on about how wonderful they are, I will simply tell you what I gain from following them on Twitter.

Why follow Barney Craggs?

• Great for theoretical and practical discussion
• Vast experience portrayed well throughout tweets
• Loves a good rant!

Why follow Tomi Ahonen?

• One of the Godfathers of mobile as we know it
• Hugely insightful tweets reinforced by truly brilliant blog post

Why follow Andrew Grill?

• Shares some great links around the mobile industry
• Seeds his fantastic mobile advertising blog
• Great for discussion

Why follow Scott Seaborn?

• Shares some superb links
• Gives an insight into the world of mobile at leading agency Ogilvy

Why follow The Really Mobile Project?

• Some great characters discuss everything mobile related
• Very entertaining and often retweets the best links of its authors
• Brilliant for the latest reviews of up and coming handsets

Why follow Marc Schmoeger?

• Always shares some fascinating links and information
• Incredibly well connected

Why follow Jonathan Macdonald (aka Jmac)?

• One of the key thought leaders in the communications industry
• Seeds his brilliant and varied blog
• Always open to discussion (just rarely via Twitter, especially DMs!)

Why follow Henre Rossouw?

• Great insight into Mobile Marketing in a non European market (South Africa)
• Has a habit of writing some bloody good blog posts
• Always shares very relevant and interesting links

Why follow Gomonews?

• Basically an RSS feed for the brilliant mobile news website!

Why follow James Cameron?

• Knows his stuff
• Always retweets the best information from his brillaint contacts
• The man in the know about events in the mobile industry

So there it is! Part One down! I have plenty of ideas for who should be in my part two, but hoping that anyone not included will step their game up!!

Feel free to make suggestions (even yourself!) below in the comments!