Answer by MDV2000 for Mobile application development- suggestions for chosing the platform:
If you are writing it for yourself first and you already have a Nokia Symbian device - go with what you have and know. Too many times we get caught up with what "could have been" and never get anything developed. Build your app to your needs and once you have what you want, then worry about marketing/selling it. A good app is a good app and if you find it useful, chances are other people will to.
Also, iPhone development has a steep upfront cost - you will have to own a Mac and you can build a Windows PC for 1/2 as much for Nokia/Android/Java dev.
If you want the most cross-platform capability - go with Java ME platform. http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javame/overview/index.html
There is more devices support JavaME than any other. I also like Karianna's link - cross platform tools may be the future of mobile dev... but I still think the vendors want to maintain control like Apple does with iPhone and Google does with Android.
Regardless, build your app for what you want and then worry about porting/saleing, etc.
Good luck,
Mike
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