Flyin40 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I'm looking at getting a PDA and had some questions. Basically I went to 3rd shift at work and needed internet access because I'm bored. I was looking at the AT&T data plan for $35 a month. I think this is a 3g network. How is the internet speed with the pda's?? Whats the pro's and con's of a pda?? Any other options out there?? Recommended brands?? Thanks Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 The Itouch IPOD now has FREE wireless access anywhere there is a hotspot in the building. Yes you have to buy the IPOD for somewhere around $250 but after that ............................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Look at the AT&T Apple IPHONE (It's 3g). It's awesome for surfing and generally a great phone. There are free applications being developed everyday for it. The IPHONE can do just about anything a PDA can. Doubles as a IPOD also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) The Itouch IPOD now has FREE wireless access anywhere there is a hotspot in the building. Yes you have to buy the IPOD for somewhere around $250 but after that ............................... Look at the AT&T Apple IPHONE (It's 3g). It's awesome for surfing and generally a great phone. There are free applications being developed everyday for it. The IPHONE can do just about anything a PDA can. Doubles as a IPOD also. There is no wireless connection so thats out. If they had wireless I would be set, I would just buy the new archos PMP.. The I phone is out, I use a tracfone and can get 240 mins for $30. I don't even use half of the mins in 3months so it would be a waste of money to have a cell phone plan. Thats why I'm looking at a PDA. It really doesn't have to be great, just get me on the internet but if its super slow I probably wouldn't get it. Just thought about it alittle. Wonder if I could get an Iphone with only Data only, it would only be $35 a month. Thanks for the ideas Flyin Edited February 9, 2009 by Flyin40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just checked, can't get the Iphone with Data only Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) I have to be real here so here goes... The IPhone is great for everything, but the phone. I get dropped calls and no service in many areas around here. The speaker-phone is so low as to be useless. I wish the directory was easier to look up names.... it's a bitch the way it is. I haven't looked for another app yet, but it sucks in that it has no voice dialing or the ability to just type in a few letters and get to a name. The scrolling of the phone list is a pain as well. I have a couple hundred names in ind for business shit and retrieval downright sucks. All the rest is good though... it's an amazing piece. I hope they fix the volume issues... it's strange bcause the music sounds in fine on speaker, if voice was that loud it would be great. Edited February 9, 2009 by JThompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdgun Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) I was using a Razor with AT&T and a simple internet plan ( I believe $15 a month ) And a Palm Tungsten T. by using your Bluetooth connection you can use the internet on your palm or PDA. Warning: it is a little slow and not all pages are visible ( at least on my palm ) but I used to be able to check and read The Brian Enos forums and other forums that I subscribe to. get my E Mail on an scheduled download and a lot of other kool things. BTW: I now use a Smartphone and Life is Good Edited February 10, 2009 by hdgun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Talked again with AT&T, I can go with a smartphone/pda with a 3g network data plan with unlimited data for $35 a month. This give me more options now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted February 11, 2009 Author Share Posted February 11, 2009 Are the Iphones pretty good??? I heard about them having problems. Also looking at the HTC Fuze and the LG Insight Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Man Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 <br />Just checked, can't get the Iphone with Data only <img src="style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Flyin<br /><br /><br /><br />I can get data only from US Cellular to my Blackberry at about $25-$40 per month. I live in Fly Over Country, so we take what we can get, but I am very satisfied with US Cellular & BB. No 3G around here. FM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdgun Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Talked again with AT&T, I can go with a smartphone/pda with a 3g network data plan with unlimited data for $35 a month. This give me more options now. I use a Motorola QH smartphone with AT&T and I am VERY happy with it. The only draw back with the Q is some videos can not play because a flash is needed and the Q does not have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Borrowed a Blackjack with the 3g network from AT&T the last couple of days and used it at work. Does pretty well, just have to get used to the not all of the page displaying. Also I tried posting several time here on the forums and it wouldn't allow me. Not sure why?? I was able to do everything and when I was finished and went to post it took me back to the main page and no post was submitted?? No clue. Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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