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Mobile handsets are much more versatile tools for social networking activity than desktop PCs. While the market may not yet have provided a perfect vehicle for this aim, conditions are improving and the potential is undoubtedly there. Phones have distinct advantages over laptops and deskbound PCs. Mobile devices are not merely portable, but their media capabilities tend to be more readily accessible.

If you're looking for in-depth interaction the desktop PC may be more comfortable since activities that require more configuration are often easier to manage on PC. But mobile devices offer significant advantages in a few key areas.

1. Mobile is with you when you're in the moment (improved status)
To that perennial question, What's the best camera? Photographers like to answer, The one you have with you when you need it! Mobile devices are the best way to both capture and share what's happening in the moment, when it's happening.

2. Mobile devices are creation and capturing tools (richness)
Connected to #1, mobile is a creation tool and more media capture options are readily accessible. The video and still camera and audio recording allow users access to richer media. Integrated microphones add potential for voice notes, or speech-to-text applications (granted few applications are taking advantage as yet, but Jott's note-taking apps and Google's speech-to-text search are nice first steps). Many PCs still don't have a microphone attached (though laptops are probably more likely to have a mic than other PCs).