[ale] was-> HOW2 choose an organizer/phone ? -> which phones/svc permit computer connection & @DSL rates ?

[Courtney Thomas]

My question:

Which, if any, phones and service providers permit connecting a desktop 
[cable ?] by means of the phone/svc to the internet and
is this link at DSL speed, or what, please ?

Also, what's the least expensive monthly phone/svc ?

Thanks once more,

Courtney


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Coggins" <ale at cogginsnet.com>
To: "Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts - Yes! We run Linux!" <ale at ale.org>
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2009 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: [ale] HOW2 choose an organizer/phone ?


>I am waiting on the Palm Pre.  Many are calling it the iPhone killer.  I
> am not sure of that since I haven't tried it yet.  But from the videos I
> see iti may be...  It uses an OS called WebOS which I believe is linux
> based.  I have needed a smartphone since january and I am holding off
> until the pre comes out.  Possibly mid May.
>
> Touchstone looks really kewl too.  It is the wireless charging for the
> phone.
>
> http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/13/palm-pre-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know/
>
> 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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