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The coolest Windows Mobile device I've seen yet

I wasn't going to post today, but couldn't help myself when I saw this thing over at pocketpcthoughts.com.

I'd chop both my hands off to get one of these (although, realistically, I could probably only chop one hand off since you need at least one hand to do the chopping, and you chouldn't very well chop your single remaining hand off with your single remaining hand (unless you chopped by holding the chopping instrument between your teeth, but that would be really hard, and maybe not even worth it) - plus, without all those hands, how would you use the phone? Life is so complicated...[sigh]).

Anyway, just wanted to share. If you'd like to see more of the phone, head over to this article at The Register (if you've never read it, The Regsiter is the net's version of a trashy tech tabloid).


After Blog Mint [?] :

It looks like there's a Kiwi out there who's looking for a spare bed at TechEd Oz 2005 - anybody on the other side of the planet have a way to help this guy? Having gone through something similar recently, I can sympathize with his concern.

Published Friday, August 26, 2005 12:30 AM by Rory

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Eric said:

You sure? With GPS and WiFi, won't the battery life really suck?
August 26, 2005 3:45 AM
 

Matthew said:

Probably, but it will be lots of fun while it lasts!
August 26, 2005 5:08 AM
 

Rory said:

Eric -

"You sure? With GPS and WiFi, won't the battery life really suck?"

These devices (at least all the ones I've used) allow you to shut off bits that you aren't using.

For example, you probably don't need GPS on all the time, so... shut it off.

Same with network access.

Bluetooth.

Etc...
August 26, 2005 5:41 AM
 

Anonymous said:

Tatham's a Kiwi? Really?
August 26, 2005 6:18 AM
 

JasonF said:

What does it cost to operate a smart phone? You need a wireless voice AND data plan, right? What does that monthly bill look like?
August 26, 2005 11:37 AM
 

eden said:

Jason:

1) It's up to your provider
2) no
3) Again, your provider sets that price

I don't know if they sell this thing unlocked like my current smartphone, but when I'm in the US, I use a prepaid plan with my MPx220.
August 26, 2005 11:52 AM
 

JasonF said:

I guess I was looking for some "today pricing" from people who currently have and use smart phones (like Rory), including thoughts on the various providers out there.

I'm currently paying $60/mo (VZW) just for voice on a phone that is just about ready to retire, so I'm soon to be in the market for an upgrade. The thought of having another ISP in addition to my cable modem is a little out of budget right now, but I'd like to know by how much.

I think TCO is really the biggest barrier that smart phones have to becoming the ubiquitous Star Trek-ish communicator: outsiders like me are afraid of what the monthly bill will turn out to be.
August 26, 2005 1:58 PM
 

StephenHJ said:

JasonF said: I'm currently paying $60/mo (VZW) ....

Add $20-$40 for Unlimited Data (less for blocks of MB) for just about any carrier. Same as any phone that has a browser. The WiFi part means you can connect to WiFi ports, so for Starbucks locations you would need a seperate account, but many hot spots are free, and this usually means data that doesn't count towards your service contract.

My wife and I each have an MPx200 with Cingular Blue (ATT hangovers), National service on a family plan, and I have 1MB data (don't use it much.) Total bill is $100 a month after all the taxes and such, and (I think) 800 shared anytime minutes, early unlimited evenings/weekends (7pm instead of 9pm).

Hope that helps.
August 26, 2005 5:44 PM
 

RobLyman said:

umm Does this have WiFi? Did I miss that?

I like it anyway. FWIW, Expansys has the iMate JAM and <a href="http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=124637">Qtek S110 </a> with 128 mb ram for $625. I'll bet this phone comes in with a price about $775. The Qtek and JAM are just missing the GPS. I use a Bluetooth GPS that I can set far forward on the dash of my car for better coverage.

I just bought an unlocked Qtek S110 and I am using it on T-Mobile. Family plan is $69 for 1000 anytime minutes for my wife and me plus $19.99 for unlimited GPRS internet. Calling mobile to mobile is free. Like StephenHJ, our bill is close to $100 after all is said and done.

Things I do with mine on a daily or weekly basis: contacts, email, calling (duh), MP3s, photo snapshots, car navigation, aircraft VFR navigation, flight planning, shopping list, file transfer and games
August 26, 2005 6:52 PM
 

Brett said:

I can't believe how long I've held on to my Axim5 waiting for the integrated WiFi/GPS/Cellphone/Bluetooth. I also want something faster than 300X-Scale, with a full resolution screen. There is another model coming out in Nov by Samsung but its not as cool looking, it doesn't have WiFi, and there is no word on if its shipping with Magneto. However the Samsung does have a slide out keypad which seems like good thing to have.
Integrated GPS is really a must because all current SD-GPS devices blow. Along with my squirrel wheel cell phone charger I should be able to do technical support from the top of Mt Defiance...
August 26, 2005 7:50 PM
 

dan woolston said:

want one.
dont care about the battery life.
dont care about the bill.
i just want one.
:)

and i want one of these too:
http://www.oqo.com
August 27, 2005 6:15 AM
 

Charlie said:

"and i want one of these too:
http://www.oqo.com
"
Man that's nifty
August 27, 2005 3:38 PM
 

That Kiwi - Tatham Oddie said:

Rory - Thanks heaps for the "After Blog Mint" mate.

Minor correction though - i'm an Aussie, not a Kiwi. Contrary to popular belief though, we do actually have multiple citites and thus have to fly between them. (Although people often cycle too)

The kind folks at Microsoft worked it all out in the end.
August 29, 2005 2:15 PM
 

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