[ale] HOW2 choose an organizer/phone ?

[David M Lemcoe Jr.]

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Courtney Thomas wrote:
> I'm interested in getting some kind of organizer/phone device that will be
>
> 1-a good buy
> 2-will allow wireless downloads from the net and not require more than
a DSL
> connection [no special provider]
> 3-will have enough storage to download books
> 4-will interconnect with a computer to permit moving stuff back&forth
> 5-a big enough & bright enough screen to permit reading w/o spending time
> scrolling each page
> 6-a moderately usable keyboard
> 7-rechargable
> 8-audio capable w/headset
> 9-maximally flexible [not Kindle]
> 10-will have enough RAM to function adequately
> 11-Linux driven OK but not necessary
> 12-used  OK
>
> Is there anything on the horizon better & worth waiting for that's not
> exorbitant  ?
>
> Any caveats regarding particular products, as well as necessary or highly
> desirable features not covered here  ?
>
> As always, thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge,
>
> Courtney
>
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It looks like the G1 would be the best choice for you. It meets almost
all of those requirements, and would tie you into everything online. I
also saw someone mention the HTC Touch. That phone looks simply
amazing, and if the price tag isn't too much, I would definitely give
it a look.

Minus the books and screen, I would say the Blackberry Bold would work
for you. I love my Blackberry; I can even use SSH from it!

David

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