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deenaber

May 13, 2005, 9:42 AM
now that the 650 is out, i'm thinking of picking up a 600 on the cheap.

i've heard that sometimes the 600 doesn't do a good job of disconnecting from a data session....does anyone know about this?

i'm debating whether to get the full $40 data plan...total rip off...and was wondering if anyone has had problems disconnecting from a data call and therefore missed a regular call or gotten a hefty bill from verizon inadvertently.

also, can someone point out which application would be best for accessing hotmail and gmail on the 600? my understanding is that snappermail will only work with gmail and i would prefer not to use the web broswer to access hotmail.

thanks!
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deenaber

May 13, 2005, 9:43 AM
also, i was wondering...i seem to recall reading that the 650 has the improved screen but that the cameras are actually the same...the pics just look better on the 650 because of the screen.

is that right?

thanks.
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stafinskijm

Jul 21, 2005, 6:37 AM
you are corret - the phone doesn't do a good job disconnecting a data session, thats how verizon gets you. from what i've heard, verizon's treos are the only ones that have this problem. Anyway, what you have to be careful for is when either sending or receiving a picture message. The data connection will hang and you may find a little suprise on your bill. I suggest setting it up so that you only receive picture messages once you choose to download so that you open the data connection.

to close the connection, you to into web, hit menu --> options --> disconnect.

as for receiving a call, as long as the data connection is dormant, meaning no data is being trasferred, but the connection is still open, then you will be able to make and r...
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