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If you're thinking about using a thin client for your mobile application, think again. By using a thick client instead, you will significantly improve the user experience.
With a thin client, nothing is running on the device except the presentation. Everything is done on the server; every request requires going back to the host. With a thick client, however, the presentation engine is on the Local machine, which does the work.
For many application developers, the fastest way to introduce a mobile solution is to "chop down" an existing Web-based application, which doesn't take much work. However, these thin client, browser-based applications are not designed for the navigation capabilities of a mobile device or the smaller bandwidth. As a result, the user experience has suffered.
The user experience is very important with mobile devices and browsers simpLy lack the presentation management needed to get the job...