Re: OT: Cell phones

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bob La Londe wrote:
> "alarman" <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> Bob La Londe wrote:
>>> "alarman" <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>>> Effenpig1 wrote:
>>>>> I've been looking at smart phones for a while, I'm tired of reading
>>>>> reviews. I want something with full HTML browser, full email (pop3),
>>>>> and wifi. Also a full slide out keyboard
>>>>
>>>> I just got a Droid. Pretty cool. Adds $30/mo to my existingVerizon
>>>> plan. Will also tether to my laptop with a free app., and no extra
>>>> monthly chg.
>>>
>>> to provide 3-g for your laptop?
>>
>> Yes.
>>
>
> Darn.  I may need to get a new phone.  I hated the idea of getting a
> separate cellular adaptor for my laptop, but Internet access makes
> finalling a lot of jobs a lot easier.  Its nice to be able to get tech
> documents in real time, read the actual and complete signals received
> from the CS, or get e-mail support on site.


I'm with you there.  I have an iPhone 3G.  Tethers to my laptop.  Makes
working away from the office a "breeze".  I wouldn't leave home without
it. That and the Starbucks card (I call it my Amurikan Expresso card).  :-)