[mdlug] It happened...

[Peter Bart]

On Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:15:56 -0500 (EST)
"Carl T. Miller" <carl at carltm.com> wrote:

> I thought I would be at the Canton Public Library for a long
> time...perhaps until retirement.  However I chatted with a
> recruiter and the next thing I know I've accepted a new position.
> I mention this for two reasons.
> 
> First, please update your contact lists.  I've sent a lot of
> email from the millerc at cantonpl.org address, and it will be
> going away shortly.  The carl at carltm.com address is good.


Congratulations!


> 
> Second, what advice do you have for a cell phone that can
> be used for Internet access?  I remember someone mentioning
> a certain model of phone that you can buy a USB cable for
> and connect without an extra fee.  I don't mind paying extra
> for a phone or for service if I can surf at no extra charge.

	Up until today I used a Motorola E815 on Verizon's network to
occasionally connect to the internet. I would connect to the phone via
bluetooth and used it to email, no surfing. It has some sort of
Motorola data port. Since Verizon is militant about not allowing
bluetooth data transfer I used a hack I found on Howard Forums to
enable DUN. I know they guard their data network (EVDO?) just as
seriously. If you're going to use it a lot I would suggest a data plan.
I just replaced the E815 w/a Nokia 6315i. I don't know much other than
it supports bluetooth data transfer and has some sort of Nokia data
port. I turned off a Sprint/Nextel phone and replaced it with a
Motorola W385 on Verizon. This one has a mini usb port and supports
bluetooth DUN, ftp and opp. I cancelled Sprint because their reception
sucks and their customer service is worse. To bad, they have Wimax.
	I hope this helps.
Best Regards,

-- 
Peter The Plumber sm on the Road
State Licensed Plumber