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#1 User is online   Bruce Nunnally 

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Posted 24 July 2007 - 05:19 AM

I upgraded my pocket cell phone to a Nokia E62 "smart phone", or PDA phone this time. The E62 is carried by AT&T (previously Cingular in this case).
This phone is similar in some ways to the Blackberry phones, or the Samsung Blackjack which my Wife uses. I chose this model based on the
reviews of its web capabilities. It does not have the latest/newest type of connection to the web, but it does have a nice sized keyboard, screen,
and some novel operational approaches.




It has a 320x240 pixel full color display, and a complete QWERTY keyboard (which means a regular keyboard with the letters in the order as on most computers).
The E62 uses the Symbian operating system.

I am able using the phone to monitor my email, and to access, read, and post replies here on Caddyinfo.com.

To help with webbrowsing, the phone uses its screen as a 320x240 portion of the webscreen, then allows you to scan across to whichever 320x240 portion
is needed. This sounds confusing, but it works very well in practice.

The keys are easy to reach, and there are separate keys for shift and numlock for the number keys, so those are easy enough. There are also hotbutton
keys for mail, and it remembers what document was open when you were last visiting the mail box.

The E62 is marginally light enough to keep in my shirt pocket; it is certainly small enough.

So far my conclusion is that the phone is successful at doing what I wanted, which is to use it as a minilaptop for email and webbrowsing.
If there is a computer nearby, the desktop is much easier to use than a handheld keyboard, certainly. But for browsing while walking the
dog or at the beach this seems like a winner.

With upgrades, and skimping by getting a refurbished model (looks new on arrival), the phone upgrade cost $22 plus 2yr commit, plus
data connect package charges per month.

http://www.nokiausa.com/A4409022
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Posted 25 July 2007 - 07:12 PM

Gee, and I thought I was fancy with my Motorola Razr... connie_mini_wipetears.gif
If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans.
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Posted 25 July 2007 - 08:01 PM

So far so good on the new phone. I have bookmarks setup for New Posts, and have mail autochecked that is shown on the 'desktop' of the phone. I am trying to use the calendar and the to-do lists, with mixed success at remembering. It will do IM chat, or AOL chat also, which is nice. I don't know if it will do our forum chat, I shouldn't think so, but I'll have to try that too.
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Posted 27 July 2007 - 06:00 PM

Bruce, do you know if that phone has a keyboard that can be attached to it? It looks pretty cool. I don't like the size or look of the Blackberry and I have hear complaints about the other phones in that class (I can't remember their names). As you know I am planning to run a business, this type of communication device would be ideal for me also. I could use it each way on the commute and during lunch. I like this, Thanks
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Posted 27 July 2007 - 06:08 PM

Ahh yes, a wireless keyboard.... Yeah
http://www.nokiausa....DITORIAL_184982
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Posted 27 July 2007 - 06:56 PM

Wow; I use the keyboard on the phone, but that one looks great for longer posts. Laie_22mini.gif nice find.
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Posted 30 July 2007 - 04:53 PM

I agree with Marika... I just got a Motorola Gold Razor V3x, and I love it...

Nicest call quality I've ever had, by far.....

I also have Cingular/AT&T, and am pleased....
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Posted 30 July 2007 - 05:12 PM

QUOTE(Patrick7997 @ Jul 30 2007, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I agree with Marika... I just got a Motorola Gold Razor V3x, and I love it...

Nicest call quality I've ever had, by far.....

I also have Cingular/AT&T, and am pleased....


I bought my black Razr V3 direct from motorola. It's an unlocked quad band. Just plug my T-mobile SIM card in and it's good to go and yes you're right, the sound quality is awesome.
If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans.
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