People who work for Rogers/Know a lot about Rogers/Have general GSM knowledge

[Pussy*Kat]

Im looking for a data device (that is NOT a blackberry - Not a huge fan of the OS)

Basically my question is, with a Palm or HTC (the main two im looking into) can you use pay as you go data on it?

I know with blackberry you HAVE to have a data plan to even access the internet. Is this the same with those data devices too?

I only know the data thing in regards to blackberry because that is the only data device ive ever own.

I only had the pearl and I HATED the mulitap keyboard. Would I be smarter to just buy one with a full keyboard or what?!


Opinions, advice, comments...?

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[rawb]

Nokia n95 is like the pimp gsm data device
blackberry data is dif from regular data in terms of billing for Rogers
these devices work on regular data so payg data cards should be fine

[Pussy*Kat]

I do love Nokia for sure!

Basically im only wondering if I have an unlimited cell phone data plan (internet on my regular cell) will it work with a Palm or HTC.

Or will there be an unlimited data option for emial ect?!

[.muffy.]

GOOD THREAD KAT!
while we're on the topic ...Samsung Jack ..thumbs up ? or thumbs down??

[Pussy*Kat]

^ I was looking at that one too.


The sites ive been reading have given it mixed reviews. The main problem appears to be application speed. A lot of the functions slow the phone down quite a bit.

Im really leaning towards a Palm Centro.

I had a Palm 700wx when I was at bell and literally thought I was going to cry when I had to sell it (because I quit). AMAZING phone. Loved everything about it.

[rawb]

im the wrong guy to talk to because i am not a palm fan (hated my old treo) or a windows mobile fan

the jack and blackjack are priced well because they use slower technology, not a fan of those either : D

[miss.myra]

i don't have to know anything about GSM or Roger's to tell you you're wasting your money on a TREO. notoriously shite devices. They are cool at first, but generally degrade in phone quality signifigantly after less than a year, making it a pretty bad investment.

the samsung jack is okay but it doesn't compress data like a blackberry does so be prepared to spend a bit extra on a larger data plan.

edit - i agree with rawb on the window's mobile sentiment. absolute bs. plus if you're actually paying for your own data plan it tends to use A LOT more than other devices b/c windows is famous for leaving apps open in the background.

[Pussy*Kat]

^ What would you suggest in terms of a data device then.

In all reality the email side isnt THAT important to me. I really just want something with a full keyboard and a calander amoung other organizational features.

With two jobs, and basically NO time to talk on the phone, I TXT a lot. and I have always liked the idea of a full keyboard a lot more.

What do you think I should invest in if the Palm sucks LOL (p.s i HATED the windows mobile but Palm OS doesnt bother me much)

[matéo]

I have the motorola q9h and love it. Its got better reviews than the Jack. Windows Mobile is pretty slick. Anything that needs a pen is wack. my 2 cents.

[Pussy*Kat]

I have never really been a fan of Motorola which is why its been hard for me to even pick up and try one of those devices

[ebbomega]

You're running out of options, kat.

Samsung, Palm, all those are shaky platforms at best. Also phone quality is highly suspect.

Really the key players in the cell phone game are RIM, HTC, Motorola... I either don't like or don't know any of the others in the game (I guess Nokias are ok).

[ebbomega]

Oh, I've heard Ericsson makes damn good phones too, but only from people in the UK. Rawb? Confirm/deny?

[matéo]

Originally Posted by Pussy*Kat

I have never really been a fan of Motorola which is why its been hard for me to even pick up and try one of those devices

me neither I've never had one that I appreciated over the last 10 years. This phone is far from a RZR though.

Q9H Conclusion

[Pussy*Kat]

^ How is your battery life.

I know the batt life on Telus' moto Q and Bells SUCKS

[Pussy*Kat]

after reading up on the Q9h im quite impressed.

[dj_soo]

the n95 is better for an all-around multimedia device as it's got superior camera, 8gig memory, wifi, mp3 player, movies, etc. However, it lacks a qwerty keyboard so it may not be hat you're after.

Anything else from nokia that would actually be decent for full keyboard use (e61i, e71, e90, etc) is just not available in Canada.

[matéo]

shit I don't really pay much attention b/c I have it plugged in at night and plugged in the car when driving.

[Pussy*Kat]

Originally Posted by dj_soo

the n95 is better for an all-around multimedia device as it's got superior camera, 8gig memory, wifi, mp3 player, movies, etc. However, it lacks a qwerty keyboard so it may not be hat you're after.

Anything else from nokia that would actually be decent for full keyboard use (e61i, e71, e90, etc) is just not available in Canada.

Yeah, im buying the phone off ebay anyways most likely.

Despite what some have said in this thread im really leaning towards the Centro still.

[rawb]

I CAN CONTRIBUTE NOTHING ALSO MADE THAT N95 MISTAKE I AM OBV TOO MUCH OF A BERRY #1 SUPERFAN TO BE OF ANY HELP HERE l

[Pussy*Kat]

^ fail

[ebbomega]

Originally Posted by rawb

I CAN CONTRIBUTE NOTHING ALSO MADE THAT N95 MISTAKE I AM OBV TOO MUCH OF A BERRY #1 SUPERFAN TO BE OF ANY HELP HERE l

Some people take foam #1 fingers to hockey games, Rawb brings a foam oversize Curve.

[rawb]

LET ME VIOLATE YOU

[ash1ee]

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...damnitt. he beat me.

[Pussy*Kat]

Gah I know :(

<3 blackberry functionality if you need it all. but i want to use it on a pay per use basis. that was the point.

[Pussy*Kat]

Picking this up tomorrow for beyond cheap