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Notebook replacement phone? |
K.
Joined: Mar 05, 2009
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Since my notebook is not working properly, I want something smaller mostly for web browsing. I don't game so, best web browsing exp is my priority. Iphone is my best bet?
These are the things I mostly gonna perform/looking forward to have:
Best Web Browsing Experience
MSN/Live instant messaging
Comfortable keyboard/best possible typing exp (doesn't matter if its a slide out one or virtual)
Any phones out there to replace a notebook or at least very close to do so?
How is your experience with multimedia phones so far?
[ This Message was edited by: K. on 2009-03-23 14:14 ] |
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gtr83
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iPhone will do for your needs, especially since you don't mind if the keyboard is virtual. |
QVGA
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Dont forget the E90
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Luci'sPower
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HTC Touch Pro in my opinion is a nice one
[ This Message was edited by: Luci'sPower on 2009-03-23 15:22 ] For those who believe no explanation is necessary, For those who don't none will suffice |
voda_jon
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dont forget the lovely G1/HTC Dream or the Magic coming soon.... lovely screen, lovely keyboard and great, reliable OS.
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fatreg
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The HTC Magic is damn good I must say, I just hope it can be purchased elsewhere as I don't want to go on Voda!
on a side note, you had anyone to come train you yet voda? From WDS Global per chance if you have been!
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K.
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All I want is a mini computer which is always with me. All my videos, music, powerpoint presentations, excel etc and be able plug this to an external monitor (via an adaptor/dongle whatever) when better visaul experience is needed. AFAIK, there are no such devices, right? Today's tech ie CPU/GPU allows much more than that, imo.
Any upcoming/current devices to suit those needs? |
Daedalus85
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Get a Netbook/Mini Laptop, a phone isn't go to do half the things you need, and NO phone is a substitute for a laptop, you'd have to be mad to want to use a phone for all your internet needs.
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OluYom
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The Nokia E90 is still an excellent choice for your needs.
PS: I used to be known as AYA |
Mr Miyagi
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As Steve Jobs (owner of Apple) once said, that the Iphone is Apple's own version of the netbook 
So go for Iphone |
K.
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On 2009-03-23 22:15:41, Daedalus85 wrote:
Get a Netbook/Mini Laptop, a phone isn't go to do half the things you need, and NO phone is a substitute for a laptop, you'd have to be mad to want to use a phone for all your internet needs.
lol. Your views on this is gonna change in no more than 5 years, my friend. Just the technology is not that mature or big players simply don't want to lose their laptop/netbook sales. Imagine all data you need is in your palm. There are very exciting rumors floating around about this coming from Apple, Nokia, HTC.
Anyway, till this truly happens, I think I will be sticking to my lappy. I'm gonna try iphone and see how it handles these things  Thx guyz for suggestions so far. |
aquared29
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how about E90 phone
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korbindallis
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forget E90
E75 or X1
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merwyn
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On 2009-03-23 22:09:53, K. wrote:
All I want is a mini computer which is always with me. All my videos, music, powerpoint presentations, excel etc and be able plug this to an external monitor (via an adaptor/dongle whatever) when better visaul experience is needed. AFAIK, there are no such devices, right? Today's tech ie CPU/GPU allows much more than that, imo.
Any upcoming/current devices to suit those needs?
The i-mate 6150 (and probably others in the i-mate Ultimate series) released in January last year should fit most of your requirements. A cable which can connect to an external monitor (VGA port) is included in the box. From experience, the power drain when connected to a monitor is significant, hence simultaneous connection to a power supply is recommended. Though I've not tried it, I've heard that the device also connects to bluetooth PC keyboards and can be used as a mouse when connected to a monitor. The best part is that with the correct USB cable (i-mate have different pin connectors) the device acts as a USB host as well i.e. it can read from and write to external hard drives, USB sticks, etc.
Finally, prices are really low now.
Hope this helps. |
merwyn
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Here's a link to a pic of the i-mate 8150 (similar to the 6150 but with a slightly smaller screen and a numerical keypad) connected to a large monitor.
http://www.winmobiletech.com/022008Barcelona/1024/IMG_1909.JPG |
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Posted: 2009-03-23 15:08
All we need now is a little patience 
