What are you packing? (Mobile Devices)
I'm curious to see what type of mobile phones, smartphones, PDAs and other handheld devices people around the globe own and what you do with it.
I just got myself a new 'phone' so let me start myself:
Device: T-Mobile Vario Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 5.0
(see a review here)
Definitely the most awesome gadget I got so far. I had a pretty decent phone before this one, a NEC with I-mode, but the Vario allows me to access the Internet from anywhere (GPRS). And when I'm at home, or near a hotspot (of which we have many), I can connect using my WiFi network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2). Also supports Bluetooth, InfraRed, and of course USB. It comes with 128 mb internal storage and 64 MB ram, and a free 512 MB miniSD card. I got a built-in SD reader in my HP notebook so I can quickly exchange MP3's err... 'information'. The 240x320 (or 320x240) is sufficient to actual be able to use most of the software. Although I mostly use the Stylus pen, it has a 'hidden' qwerty keyboard that actually works quite efficiently.
Main use:
- tasks, agena, email, and contacts (Outlook)
- MSN Messenger
- Internet (mostly for backup connection, but almost every page is reasonably readable)
- Putty (Telnet/SSH) into web servers in case of emergency (i.e. if site down, server slow.) (and for some reason I just love running text-based applications in a window on a mobile device
)
- MP3 player (Actually cancelled an iPod Nano order)
(yeah, I know, I didn't list phonecalls
)
@2lbs: yes, this means I won't be dragging my notebook onto the beach on holidays
The practice questions from the upcoming updated N10-003 TechNotes Special Edition will also be available in a full-blown exam engine for Pocket PCs.
I just got myself a new 'phone' so let me start myself:
Device: T-Mobile Vario Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 5.0
(see a review here)
Definitely the most awesome gadget I got so far. I had a pretty decent phone before this one, a NEC with I-mode, but the Vario allows me to access the Internet from anywhere (GPRS). And when I'm at home, or near a hotspot (of which we have many), I can connect using my WiFi network (WEP, WPA, or WPA2). Also supports Bluetooth, InfraRed, and of course USB. It comes with 128 mb internal storage and 64 MB ram, and a free 512 MB miniSD card. I got a built-in SD reader in my HP notebook so I can quickly exchange MP3's err... 'information'. The 240x320 (or 320x240) is sufficient to actual be able to use most of the software. Although I mostly use the Stylus pen, it has a 'hidden' qwerty keyboard that actually works quite efficiently.
Main use:
- tasks, agena, email, and contacts (Outlook)
- MSN Messenger
- Internet (mostly for backup connection, but almost every page is reasonably readable)
- Putty (Telnet/SSH) into web servers in case of emergency (i.e. if site down, server slow.) (and for some reason I just love running text-based applications in a window on a mobile device

- MP3 player (Actually cancelled an iPod Nano order)
(yeah, I know, I didn't list phonecalls

@2lbs: yes, this means I won't be dragging my notebook onto the beach on holidays


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The memory on that gadget is also very good. Does the screen get turned horizontally when you start browsing??? That should be a must I guess.
I currently use a Nokia 6630. I just can't seem to switch to other vendors. I guess Nokia has its subliminal seduction pipe firmly attached to my brain.
But yes, I guess you won't have to suffer from carrying around a load while enjoying the sun on the beach. And of course, no more sand and salty water getting on your gadgets (gadget? cuz everything you'll need is on that thing).
Amazing.
2lbs.
Magnanimous as the ocean, persistent as time.
Sprint/NXT has a device similar to yours, I thought about switching. I couldnt find one listed on T-Mob's website.
It turns automatically when I pull out the qwerty keyboard, and you can flip it manually too. I haven't tapped a wrong key on the keyboard yet though I don't see myself writing entire TechNotes on it, it works fine for email, posts, etc. The keys also lit up in a cool blue color as soon as you start typing.
I will post some shots including an example of the Network+ practice test. It's really awesome, supports multiple choice, multiple answer, yes/no, flash cards (will use that one for OSI model and Well-Known ports quiz), embedded images, random questions, and much more. I don't have to actually type out the questions again, I can simply convert them, so I will have our free Network+ exams ready in no time and put them online to see if there's any demand that could justify spending some more time on porting material (including TechNotes) to a 'mobile' format.
I use my PSP for listening to music/playing when I am on the move.
That's it.
EVDO technology. I get 800 Kbps to 1.7 Mbps here in Chicago (verified on 2Wire).
Windows Mobile 5.0
MSN Messenger
Outlook 2003
1.3 Mega pixel camera (which I rarely use)
Bluetooth enabled.
All kinds of other apps I've loaded. I use it a lot to read techexams.net pdf's I've downloaded to it.
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Then again I am quite often without one as I have a penchant for throwing the stupid things out the car window when they annoy me
FIM website of the year 2007
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=243020
http://reviews.cnet.com/HP_iPaq_hx2750/4505-3127_7-31218727.html
Organizer, contacts....really thinking about upgrading to a PDA Phone though.
I use it for calls (obviously), calander, reminders, alarm clock. I've been meaning to get a mini-SD card for it so I can store more pics & videos, but haven't gotten around to it yet. I've read on howardforums.com that you can easily convert full-length videos/movies into 3gp format and then store/watch them on your phone.
I have owned the Samsung i600 & Treo 650 and being in charge of all smart phones for the company has been a treat.
email is it's only use maybe calendar .... when i remember to sync