Re: Cell phone recommendations
On 12/21/07 4:46 PM, "Bill McGonigle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> It's a lot of things, but it's not a phone... > > Well, it has Skype. :) So does my Asus EEE Pc. Without a generally available carrier network, it's not much of a phone. Nokia does have the discounted wireless through Boingo though. That allows you to make and receive calls whenever you're near an access point, and as long as you don't intend to roam from "cell" to "cell". ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Cell phone recommendations
On Dec 21, 2007, at 15:24, Brian Karas wrote: > I've had my eye on the N810 for a while, and will probably get on > soon. > > It's a lot of things, but it's not a phone... Well, it has Skype. :) -Bill - Bill McGonigle, Owner Work: 603.448.4440 BFC Computing, LLC Home: 603.448.1668 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cell: 603.252.2606 http://www.bfccomputing.com/Page: 603.442.1833 Blog: http://blog.bfccomputing.com/ VCard: http://bfccomputing.com/vcard/bill.vcf ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Cell phone recommendations
I've had my eye on the N810 for a while, and will probably get on soon. It's a lot of things, but it's not a phone... On 12/21/07 2:00 PM, "Jerry Feldman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:18:58 -0500 > "Travis Roy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> The Nokia 810 isn't a phone, so I don't think that would be a full >> replacement. I've seen the previous version of the device (the one >> with the little pop out camera) and I must say it's a very cool little >> toy. It runs linux so I can't imagine syncing would be much of an >> issue. > > Thanks for the correction. Actually, the Nokia N810 is listed under > phones on the Nokia site, so I had been under the impression that the > N800 and N810 were smart phones. Certainly, the N810 appears to be an > excellent device. Other options for me is a Palm 750P, but that would > require me to switch carriers, but my phone number is tied to a 2 year > contract because I upgraded her phone. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Cell phone recommendations
On Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:18:58 -0500 "Travis Roy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Nokia 810 isn't a phone, so I don't think that would be a full > replacement. I've seen the previous version of the device (the one > with the little pop out camera) and I must say it's a very cool little > toy. It runs linux so I can't imagine syncing would be much of an > issue. Thanks for the correction. Actually, the Nokia N810 is listed under phones on the Nokia site, so I had been under the impression that the N800 and N810 were smart phones. Certainly, the N810 appears to be an excellent device. Other options for me is a Palm 750P, but that would require me to switch carriers, but my phone number is tied to a 2 year contract because I upgraded her phone. -- Jerry Feldman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Boston Linux and Unix user group http://www.blu.org PGP key id:C5061EA9 PGP Key fingerprint:053C 73EC 3AC1 5C44 3E14 9245 FB00 3ED5 C506 1EA9 signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Cell phone recommendations
> In addition to Dan's request, I am also thinking of upgrading in > February. Currently my phone is a Treo650. I've been using a Palm for > my PDA shortly after they first came out. The Nokia 810 seems to be a > good fit, but I don't know that much about how it syncs with both Linux > and Windows. The features I currently use are: > phone, calendar, address book, memos, and tasks. The Nokia 810 uses > Maemo. I may want to use it for email and net access on a trip I will > be taking in April, but I can also take my laptop for that. Upgrading > to a newer model PalmTreo (with Palm OS) is also a strong possibility. I had a Treo 700p for a while. I actually still have it but don't use it since dropping my data plan. I found it to work much better than my 650. It was faster, the data was MUCH faster being EVDO. I also found it to be much more stable. The Nokia 810 isn't a phone, so I don't think that would be a full replacement. I've seen the previous version of the device (the one with the little pop out camera) and I must say it's a very cool little toy. It runs linux so I can't imagine syncing would be much of an issue. ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Cell phone recommendations
On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:25:52 -0500 Dan Miller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (currently with AT&T) and am thinking > of buying a Linux phone (if I can). > > About the only extra feature I am looking for is BT. I don't want GPS > and could care less for internet on the phone, since I won't use that > anyway. > > Do you guys have any experience with Linux cell phones? What one would > you recommend. What "normal" cell phone would you recommend? > > iPhone is not an option. In addition to Dan's request, I am also thinking of upgrading in February. Currently my phone is a Treo650. I've been using a Palm for my PDA shortly after they first came out. The Nokia 810 seems to be a good fit, but I don't know that much about how it syncs with both Linux and Windows. The features I currently use are: phone, calendar, address book, memos, and tasks. The Nokia 810 uses Maemo. I may want to use it for email and net access on a trip I will be taking in April, but I can also take my laptop for that. Upgrading to a newer model PalmTreo (with Palm OS) is also a strong possibility. -- Jerry Feldman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Boston Linux and Unix user group http://www.blu.org PGP key id:C5061EA9 PGP Key fingerprint:053C 73EC 3AC1 5C44 3E14 9245 FB00 3ED5 C506 1EA9 signature.asc Description: PGP signature ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Re: Cell phone recommendations
> I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (currently with AT&T) and am thinking > of buying a Linux phone (if I can). > > About the only extra feature I am looking for is BT. I don't want GPS > and could care less for internet on the phone, since I won't use that > anyway. If the only extra feature you want is BT, why would you want a linux phone over say a "normal" phone just running the software from the phone manufacturer? Are you planning on hacking around with the phone or adding apps? > iPhone is not an option. Why not? I haven't seen a hacked iPhone, but I have seen a hacked iPod touch. Once you get the ability to drop to a shell and add apps it's a very nice little device. -- Travis Roy ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
Cell phone recommendations
I'm thinking of upgrading my phone (currently with AT&T) and am thinking of buying a Linux phone (if I can). About the only extra feature I am looking for is BT. I don't want GPS and could care less for internet on the phone, since I won't use that anyway. Do you guys have any experience with Linux cell phones? What one would you recommend. What "normal" cell phone would you recommend? iPhone is not an option. Dan ___ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
