Archive for January, 2009

How do I get a smart phone WITHOUT data plan?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Brist asked:


I already have a family plan with Verizon (my parents pay for it). I either want a HTC Touch Pro or a Samsung Saga BUT they’re listed as smartphones. Last time I asked about smart phones to the Verizon people, they said I HAD to get a data plan with it. How can I get them not to add that on BUT be able to use the phone?

What is the best way to sync a Smart Phone with a Mac? Whats the best combo of phone and software to do this?

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Robert A asked:


I am a recent convert to Mac and am looking at contract renewal time ( Verizon) and want to Sync a Smart Phone with my computer. Seems that only Palm Treo natively syncs with the Mac. Hate having my choices limited. There are several third party software choices out there that can let me Sync with a Windows Mobile device. I really like Outlook better than Entourage…So…. My choices seem to be to buy Parallels and Outlook on my computer and sync it with a windows phone OR…buy a palm and sync it with my Mac and be resigned to using Entourage. Anyone else had this quandry and thought through all of the issues and come up with a coherent answer. Probably need to get Parallels anyway but hate to start up the whole multiple software products to keep the system clean routine. Wondering if Palm/Mac is worth it just for keeping a clean system. May be the only person in America who really doesnt want an I-Phone. Use it for business only and dont care about music. Thanks!

The 404 333: Where we get review units of Kenley’s Palm Pre

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

CNETTV asked:


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Palm Pre Review

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

precentraldotnet asked:


Everything the average person needs to know about the Palm Pre in under 10 minutes

Palm Pre: Thoughts & Impressions

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

jon4lakers asked:


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I need to find a Product key code or new software for pn-820 smart phone?

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

John C asked:


I have a Getting Started disc for PN-820 verizon smart phone. it came new with this disc, had no cover with a Product Key Code. So I can’t work with the application because it asks for the code. the disc contains Microsoft ActiveSync connectivity Software and Microsoft Outlook 2002. Can I get a 25 # key code or a new software disc with the code? thank You.

What is the difference between a smart phone and a regular phone?

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

smileyskull asked:


I am shopping for a phone and I am noticing that many “cool” phones (phones with touch screens, full keyboard, etc) say that they are smartphones. I am wondering what the difference between a smart phone and a regular phone. Thx!

Are Palm PDA’s being phased out in favor of the Palm phones?

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

Treblacram asked:


I bought a Palm T/X not too long ago, and now I don’t even see them in stores anymore. It seems that Palm is putting their emphasis on their phones such as the Treo, Centro and the upcoming Pre. I’m still happy with my current phone, so there is no reason for me to buy a new one. But, I’m worried that support for the Palm PDA’s will dry up and that I will be stuck with a $300 paper weight.