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Palm OS
Windows Mobile
Blackberry

Which and why

OBTW I'm mac user

Shirley I'm buyin'

--
Ryder Rick

"Rick Begeman" <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:despaminator-1E38AF.21101512052008@news.verizon.net...
> Palm OS
> Windows Mobile
> Blackberry
>
> Which and why

I think you've got the horse underneath the cart... or somethin' like that.
Choosing a phone or PDA oughta involve some priorities other than the OS,
IMO.

1. Choose the provider based on signal coverage where you use the phone the
most and availalbe plans

2. Choose phone based on needs and features

3. OS system is then a given after you pick the phone.

Just picked up my 1st PDA-type phone a coupla months ago, Palm Centro. I
chose it partly due to Sprint's upgrade offer and it's size. I wanted some
PDA functionality but didn't want to have to hold a brick-sized device up to
my head to talk. The Centro fits in a pocket and is easy to learn and use
and the clarity is good. Most report not much difference between it and it's
predecessors other than size and agree the Palm OS is dated. I find it
capable for my uses, however, without anything to compare it to by personal
experience that may be of little value.

One of the reasons I chose Sprint to begin with is their EVDO network is
hands-down faster than the competition's offerings. Plus, although I don't
tether to a laptop enough to justify an expensive phone-as-modem plan,
there's workarounds on many phones to use a 'backdoor' for use as modem for
occasional use.

Haven't seen Windows Mobile but Forums I frequent seem to have many of the
same bitches as you find on many MS products.

Although I haven't used a Blackberry the extra layer of having to go through
RIM to get e-mail and Interent access didn't seem to be a feature I was
interested in. The recent RIM outages, although unprecedented, might be
cause for concern. YMMV.

>>OBTW I'm mac user

Users seem to love the iPhone... if AT&T works for you.

112 <---- have geekphone, will travel

In article <jsmdnQi7vdjwKLTVnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d@earthlink.com>,
"TL Mitchell" <tlmitchell99(nospam)@earthlink.net> wrote:

> "Rick Begeman" <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:despaminator-1E38AF.21101512052008@news.verizon.net...
> > Palm OS
> > Windows Mobile
> > Blackberry
> >
> > Which and why
>
> I think you've got the horse underneath the cart... or somethin' like that.
> Choosing a phone or PDA oughta involve some priorities other than the OS,
> IMO.
>
> 1. Choose the provider based on signal coverage where you use the phone the
> most and availalbe plans
>
> 2. Choose phone based on needs and features
>
> 3. OS system is then a given after you pick the phone.
>
> Just picked up my 1st PDA-type phone a coupla months ago, Palm Centro. I
> chose it partly due to Sprint's upgrade offer and it's size. I wanted some
> PDA functionality but didn't want to have to hold a brick-sized device up to
> my head to talk. The Centro fits in a pocket and is easy to learn and use
> and the clarity is good. Most report not much difference between it and it's
> predecessors other than size and agree the Palm OS is dated. I find it
> capable for my uses, however, without anything to compare it to by personal
> experience that may be of little value.
>
> One of the reasons I chose Sprint to begin with is their EVDO network is
> hands-down faster than the competition's offerings. Plus, although I don't
> tether to a laptop enough to justify an expensive phone-as-modem plan,
> there's workarounds on many phones to use a 'backdoor' for use as modem for
> occasional use.
>
> Haven't seen Windows Mobile but Forums I frequent seem to have many of the
> same bitches as you find on many MS products.
>
> Although I haven't used a Blackberry the extra layer of having to go through
> RIM to get e-mail and Interent access didn't seem to be a feature I was
> interested in. The recent RIM outages, although unprecedented, might be
> cause for concern. YMMV.
>
> >>OBTW I'm mac user
>
> Users seem to love the iPhone... if AT&T works for you.
>
> 112 <---- have geekphone, will travel

I have a deal from Sprint for 500 min and unlimited everything else for
$30. I was looking to pick out a phone. I won't go the 99$ other charge.

I like the Centro's size. I am mostly looking for ease of function
stability, and maybe hackability. I think the Centro might be short on
memory though.

I was hoping that the blackberry had updated their bullshit internet and
mail features. I want direct access to the interwebz and to IMAP my mail
from my regular mail server at pair.

I was looking at the Treo Blackbery curve or a Samsung Ace. So maybe the
Ace (was my second pick) as it has extra memories and size. Or Moto Q
3rd choice.

I have no idea how happy Win Mobile 6 would be talking to my Mac though.

--
Ryder Rick

"Rick Begeman" <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote

> I have a deal from Sprint for 500 min and unlimited everything else for
> $30. I was looking to pick out a phone. I won't go the 99$ other charge.

Discovered SERO, eh? I used the CEO's e-mail addy <g>

> I like the Centro's size. I am mostly looking for ease of function
> stability, and maybe hackability. I think the Centro might be short on
> memory though.

Stick a 4 gig micro SD Card in it.... most apps will run off the card
leaving device mem for those that won't.

> I was hoping that the blackberry had updated their bullshit internet and
> mail features. I want direct access to the interwebz and to IMAP my mail
> from my regular mail server at pair.

I know Sprint's Palms... and probably the Win Mobiles, can IMAP or POP3,
most of 'em will push if you just gotta be in touch.

> I was looking at the Treo Blackbery curve or a Samsung Ace. So maybe the
> Ace (was my second pick) as it has extra memories and size. Or Moto Q
> 3rd choice.

SprintUsers Forum has a lot of folks swapping their Moto Qs for just about
anything else.Didn't follow the threads so I'm unaware of the issues.

> I have no idea how happy Win Mobile 6 would be talking to my Mac though.

Hmmm, dunno if Palm's sync software will work with Macs. That'd be a
dealbreaker.

112

In article <_JWdndQjR7KMy7fVnZ2dnUVZ_hKdnZ2d@earthlink.com>,
"TL Mitchell" <tlmitchell99(nospam)@earthlink.net> wrote:

> "Rick Begeman" <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote
>
> > I have a deal from Sprint for 500 min and unlimited everything else for
> > $30. I was looking to pick out a phone. I won't go the 99$ other charge.
>
> Discovered SERO, eh? I used the CEO's e-mail addy <g>
>
> > I like the Centro's size. I am mostly looking for ease of function
> > stability, and maybe hackability. I think the Centro might be short on
> > memory though.
>
> Stick a 4 gig micro SD Card in it.... most apps will run off the card
> leaving device mem for those that won't.
>
> > I was hoping that the blackberry had updated their bullshit internet and
> > mail features. I want direct access to the interwebz and to IMAP my mail
> > from my regular mail server at pair.
>
> I know Sprint's Palms... and probably the Win Mobiles, can IMAP or POP3,
> most of 'em will push if you just gotta be in touch.
>
> > I was looking at the Treo Blackbery curve or a Samsung Ace. So maybe the
> > Ace (was my second pick) as it has extra memories and size. Or Moto Q
> > 3rd choice.
>
> SprintUsers Forum has a lot of folks swapping their Moto Qs for just about
> anything else.Didn't follow the threads so I'm unaware of the issues.
>
> > I have no idea how happy Win Mobile 6 would be talking to my Mac though.
>
> Hmmm, dunno if Palm's sync software will work with Macs. That'd be a
> dealbreaker.
>
> 112


Thanks guys, shirley drink yourselves under the table on my tab!

--
Ryder Rick

TL Mitchell wrote:
> "Rick Begeman" <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:despaminator-1E38AF.21101512052008@news.verizon.net...
>> Palm OS
>> Windows Mobile
>> Blackberry
>>
>> Which and why
>
> I think you've got the horse underneath the cart... or somethin' like
> that. Choosing a phone or PDA oughta involve some priorities other
> than the OS, IMO.
>
> 1. Choose the provider based on signal coverage where you use the
> phone the most and availalbe plans
>
> 2. Choose phone based on needs and features
>
> 3. OS system is then a given after you pick the phone.
>
> Just picked up my 1st PDA-type phone a coupla months ago, Palm
> Centro. I chose it partly due to Sprint's upgrade offer and it's
> size. I wanted some PDA functionality but didn't want to have to hold
> a brick-sized device up to my head to talk. The Centro fits in a
> pocket and is easy to learn and use and the clarity is good. Most
> report not much difference between it and it's predecessors other
> than size and agree the Palm OS is dated. I find it capable for my
> uses, however, without anything to compare it to by personal
> experience that may be of little value.
>
> One of the reasons I chose Sprint to begin with is their EVDO network
> is hands-down faster than the competition's offerings. Plus, although
> I don't tether to a laptop enough to justify an expensive
> phone-as-modem plan, there's workarounds on many phones to use a
> 'backdoor' for use as modem for occasional use.
>
> Haven't seen Windows Mobile but Forums I frequent seem to have many
> of the same bitches as you find on many MS products.
>
> Although I haven't used a Blackberry the extra layer of having to go
> through RIM to get e-mail and Interent access didn't seem to be a
> feature I was interested in. The recent RIM outages, although
> unprecedented, might be cause for concern. YMMV.
>
>>> OBTW I'm mac user
>
> Users seem to love the iPhone... if AT&T works for you.
>
> 112 <---- have geekphone, will travelWhat a bunch of yuppie fucks!
--
"but I don't mean that in a bad sort of a way"
Roach AH#123, A Hoodlum© Asshole(tm)

Rick Begeman wrote...
> Palm OS
> Windows Mobile
> Blackberry
>
> Which and why
>
> OBTW I'm mac user
>
> Shirley I'm buyin'

What do you want it for? What kind of e-mail system do you have?

We use all three at work, based on the users preferance. Seems the
executives want Blackberry's, I suspect just for the name since when we
first started getting smart phones they were told the Windows Mobile systems
would work much better with our e-mail system. We've added enough of them
to make me take the plunge and add a BlackBerry Enterprise Server (the free
one) to our system to accomidate them. I prefer Windows Mobile. I don't
have many people left using Palm OS, mainly because I don't think they like
the devices. This is very much a "What do you need it for?" and personal
preference thing.

--
Tud
SENS BS#111 LFS#32 FLF MISFIT Vermort AH#115
http://ah115.com
Sisyphus rides a Triumph

On Tue, 13 May 2008 15:52:17 GMT, "Tud" <tud333@hotmail.com> wrote:

>Rick Begeman wrote...
>> Palm OS
>> Windows Mobile
>> Blackberry
>>
>> Which and why
>>
>> OBTW I'm mac user
>>
>> Shirley I'm buyin'
>
>What do you want it for? What kind of e-mail system do you have?
>
>We use all three at work, based on the users preferance. Seems the
>executives want Blackberry's, I suspect just for the name since when we
>first started getting smart phones they were told the Windows Mobile systems
>would work much better with our e-mail system. We've added enough of them
>to make me take the plunge and add a BlackBerry Enterprise Server (the free
>one) to our system to accomidate them. I prefer Windows Mobile. I don't
>have many people left using Palm OS, mainly because I don't think they like
>the devices. This is very much a "What do you need it for?" and personal
>preference thing.

We've got all three here at work too. I find the users swear by what
they use. Personally, I don't use any of them, except to make them
work again after someone borks their system.
--
Curly AH#117 BS#107
04 FLHTPI Cop Bike
"The party never ends"

On Tue, 13 May 2008 04:09:19 GMT, Rick Begeman
<despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote:

>Palm OS
>Windows Mobile
>Blackberry
>
>Which and why

Since most carries offer any of the platforms, selecting by carrier is
no longer necessary.

Palm OS used to be very good, back when they were at like 3.0 or 4.0.
Now it's bloated and seems to crash a lot, even more than Windows
Mobile. Blackberry is the most stable and also the most secure. But
they *still* have not allowed reading HTML email without 3rd party
software. If you get a lot of HTML email, I can't recommend it. But
if your email is mostly text, Blackberry is the best. Messages appear
almost instantly on the phone when they arrive at the server. There's
a press release on the RIM site that says HTML email is coming soon.
But I haven't seen it on my Pearl yet.

All of them handle contacts, calendar, etc. about the same. I.e.,
synchronize with Outlook, Notes, or whatever other PIM you have on
your PC.

If you want to work on Office documents on the go, Windows Mobile is
the choice. Although Blackberry says that capability is coming soon
as well. Personally, I wouldn't want to work on spreadsheets,
powerpoints or word documents on any of them. Just being able to read
office and PDF attachments is fine with me. They can all do that now.

So really, just go to the phone store and try them all out. I settled
on the Pearl but the Motorola Q and an HTC set were also in the
running. I've had the Pearl for about 1.5 years now and still love
it.

Steve

"Rick Begeman" <despaminator@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:despaminator-1E38AF.21101512052008@news.verizon.net...
> Palm OS
> Windows Mobile
> Blackberry
>
> Which and why
>
> OBTW I'm mac user
>
> Shirley I'm buyin'
>
> --
> Ryder Rick

The wife and I like our Blackberrys (Cingular). The Palm is pretty cool but
we had a hard time syncing it with the Exchange server. This was a couple of
years ago but the Palm had o be replaced several times (Verizon).

I would choose based on coverage and needed services.

BoboTWG