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I love this phone. First, it's got some of the power of a PDA without the bulk. Second, it performs the operations I most want in a compact unit. I'm a writer, so I need a PDA to open up and let me type in a bunch of words -- pages and pages of words. That's the most important use of a PDA to me. So, I got a Bluetooth keyboard -- the STOWAWAY by Thinkoutside as an input device. I love my Stowaway too. The phone and keyboard even match perfect in two-tone color. And the phone sits in the keyboards cradle like a babe in arms. I must say, I was at first, quite intensely dismayed to learn that the phone does not come with MS's mobile version of office (IE no pocket WORD and no pocket EXCELL or POWERPT) - despite pr copy seemingly to the contrary. I almost had a cow as a matter of fact, I was really looking forward to WORD! However, I figured out how to use CALENDAR as a cheap, raw substitute. The character capacity in the "notes" of a particular event is sufficient for my typing needs. I can put pages in those notes, then sync them back to my PC for real editing. Also, other companies make similar mobile software for word-processing -- I'll have to look into acquiring some for this phone. In the meantime, Calendar, strangely enough, is making me happy, in this most important application. Happy as I am, there are other applications at my fingertips: A 1.3mp camera/video, a voice recorder, and guess what, it's also a phone. For navigation, a really stubby joystick is provided. I like it fine, but the normal clicker circle deal works good too. I haven't done it yet, but I'm told the phone can also connect to a TV or dlp, so if you can show your digital slideshow off of it. I'm looking forward to trying that. I haven't found out how to get the phone to send a reminder beep every so often when a missed call or message is waiting. Other than that, I like this unit. I've been avoiding the cell phone craze, so though it might sound shocking to you, this is my first cell phone ever. I figured if I'm going to be carrying this thing around, it better do a few other useful things. And it does. |
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Copyright © 1998-2008. In addition to reviewing films and interviewing celebs at HollywoodReportCard.com, traveling the world, composing great music, motivational speaking, Ross Anthony also runs his own publishing company in the Los Angeles area. While traversing the circumference of the planet writing books and shooting documentaries, Ross has taught, presented for, worked &/or played with locals in over thirty countries. He's bungee-jumped from a bridge near Victoria Falls, wrestled with lions in Zimbabwe, crashed a Vespa off a high mountain road in Taiwan, and ridden a dirt bike across the States (coast to coast). To get signed books by Ross or schedule him to speak check out: www.RossAnthony.com or call 1-800-767-7186. Was this review helpful? (Include your email if you'ld like a response.)
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