[PLUG] Phone/PDA Recommendations

Charles Sliger chaz at bctonline.com
Fri Dec 29 01:36:32 UTC 2006


> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-bounces at lists.pdxlinux.org [mailto:plug-
> bounces at lists.pdxlinux.org] On Behalf Of Alan Olsen
> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 10:08 AM
> To: General Linux/UNIX discussion and help,civil and on-topic
> Subject: Re: [PLUG] Phone/PDA Recommendations
> 
> On 12/27/06, Charles Sliger <chaz at bctonline.com> wrote:
> >
> > I'm looking for insights on phone/pda combo's.
> >
> > I like the look of the ones that open up and have a full keyboard.
> >
> > I use MS/Outlook now but I'd like to transition to something else like
> > Thunderbird.
> >
> > I've gotten the impression that syncing with something other than
> Outlook
> > is
> > rare.
> >
> > I want to find a device that can sync with my desktop for things like
> > schedules, contacts, notes, etc.
> >
> > I've had problems in the past getting repeating appointments and tasks
> to
> > sync.
> >
> > Any insights appreciated.
> 
> 
> What does your cell phone provider support?
> 
> The best bet would be the Treo 650 or 700p.  Not an option if you use
> Qwest^wQworst.
> 
> Does your cell phone company allow you to use unlocked phones on their
> network? Some do, some do not.  If not, what do you have to choose from?
> _______________________________________________

 
[chaz> ] 
I'm with Verizon. Looks like the Treo700p is what they offer.
Anyone have direct experience with it?

Charles L. Sliger,  Information Systems Engineer,  chaz at bctonline.com
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