pda phones prior to data pla requirements
Can someone give me their opinion on the best pda phone available prior to Vz requireing a data plans with new smartphones? I liked the size and functions of the VX6900, but not sure after reading reviews. Thanks
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I had the phone for four months before having my person in the phone demo area switch me out to the Touch Pro.
It was a good device, as far as WinMo devices go. It should have been Windows Mobile 6.1, but it wasn't. I couldn't stand the touch-only keyboard (I realize this is the appeal to many people, but I didn't ask for the phone initially, it was assigned to me, and now I know that I need to request only phones with buttons). It didn't work FOR ME, though it works well for many people.
I'd say if you want something small, easy to tote around, functional, and you're trying to stay away from monthly data charges (and chance high arm-leg rates if you accidentally use it), this is a good phone for that.
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It was a good device, as far as WinMo devices go. It should have been Windows Mobile 6.1, but it wasn't. I couldn't stand the touch-only keyboard (I realize this is the appeal to many people, but I didn't ask for the phone initially, it was assigned to me, and now I know that I need to request only phones with buttons). It didn't work FOR ME, though it works well for many people.
I'd say if you want something small, easy to tote around, functional, and you're trying to stay away from monthly data charges (and chance high arm-leg rates if you accidentally use it), this is a good phone for that.
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thanks for your thoughts. Did you try any other down-loadable keyboards? What do you mean accidentally? Can you explain how that can happen? Thanks
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Well, it's part of the never-ending discussion on PDA data plans.
On the few devices left where you can chose to add the $29.99 plan to cover Internet and e-mail, if you don't add the plan you're put on pay-per-kb rates that equate to a little over $15/mb. If you accidentally get on the Internet (hitting Internet Explorer, for instance), you get charged that arm and a leg rate.
If you block the data with a feature called "BLOCK NATIONAL ACCESS" you WILL avoid the possible data charges, but cripple your phone's capabilities.
As for the keyboard, I never bother to see if there's anything else available, so I'm of little help there.
On the few devices left where you can chose to add the $29.99 plan to cover Internet and e-mail, if you don't add the plan you're put on pay-per-kb rates that equate to a little over $15/mb. If you accidentally get on the Internet (hitting Internet Explorer, for instance), you get charged that arm and a leg rate.
If you block the data with a feature called "BLOCK NATIONAL ACCESS" you WILL avoid the possible data charges, but cripple your phone's capabilities.
As for the keyboard, I never bother to see if there's anything else available, so I'm of little help there.
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If you want a non data-plan PDA device, I honestly wonder why you're even considering the XV6900. Go for one of the Wi-Fi enabled devices like the i760 or XV6800, so you can at least get internet in wireless hot spots.
The XV6900 without a data pack might as well be an LG Dare. The only advantage you would have over the Dare is being able to install 3rd party apps.
The XV6900 without a data pack might as well be an LG Dare. The only advantage you would have over the Dare is being able to install 3rd party apps.
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