It’s a dead pod walking. The Big Body’s (I’ll explain later) are at least. Don’t believe me, go right ahead.

A few months ago we were brainwashed and swept away with the euphoric notion of Motorola and Apple coming together, creating a near orgasmic experience with a RAZR iPod hybrid.

What did we get? The ROKR E1, a phone that was practically laughed at every venue and lauded in every review.

However, still under the RAZR’s spell we believed, since it was a first run it would get better.

Now since then Sony Ericsson (SE) has begun creating the best devices in this category.

SE I believe is quietly positioning themselves to steal the thunder from both Motorola and Apple. You question my sanity? Let’s discuss.

Now before I get to the death of the iPod I’m going to chart the course and I’ll start with Motorola.

I’ll then pass along through the present state of the mobile phone industry and the building giant that is Sony Ericsson and then I’ll paint the Picasso of a finish. Oh what a bloody mess this will be.

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One thing you have to enjoy about these events (3GSM) is the outpouring of love towards the consumer. Motorola and T-Mobile are now saying it’s their desire to bring even more value added services to mobile users around the globe.

Lovely. Most grand. Delightful. Splendid I must say.

The two companies apparently signed the new agreement while at the 3GSM World Congress. This is going to be an effective strategy in streamlining services offered by T-Mobile. Optimized handsets, better music capabilities and faster access to web based services through UMTS and HSDPA.

“We’re thrilled to be making this announcement with T-Mobile today and about the opportunities it presents for our future relationship,” said Ron Garriques, president Motorola Mobile Devices. “This is all part of our global strategy to drive even more value for our customers and deliver cooler and more compelling services and experiences for our consumers.”

Is it just me or are all companies in the industry joining together hand in hand in some fashion or another? Anyway, I’ll save that perspective for another day.