Re: [OT] Smartphones

["Scott R. Ehrlich" <user=81@nabble.blu.org>]

 On Sat, 2 Feb 2008, Jerry Feldman wrote: 

> My account is eligible for a new phone this month. My old Treo650, 
> while quite beaten up, is still very serviceable. I would love to have 
> a Linux based smartphone, but they don't exist. I've looked at a couple 
> of Palm OS phones, such as the Treo 680. The only additional feature I 
> would like is built-in GPS. Builtin WiFi is a plus. Unfortunately, only 
> the Treo 680 has PalmOS. The rest have Windows Mobile. 
> 
> Do nothing and continue to use my existing 650. 
> Samsung BlackJack 
> Palm Treo 680 
> BlackBerry Pearl 
> BlackBerry Curve 8310 
> AT&T Tilt 
> 
> The BlackBerry Curve 8310 and AT&T Tilt have builtin GPS receivers. 
> 
> Some questions on Windows Mobile sync on Linux AFAIK, there is no 
> problem syncing with Synce on Linux. But, one think I like about jpilot 
> is the use of the PalmOS memo pad, but I can live with Kontact or 
> Evolution. One reason for upgrading is that I will be doing more 
> traveling this spring. 
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