David Shaw on Tue, 20 May 2003 21:34:07 -0400


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Re: [PLUG] Staying in Touch


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On Tue, May 20, 2003 at 12:25:32PM -0400, Edmund Goppelt wrote:
> I'd like to be able to keep tabs on my web site, but I don't want to
> lug a laptop around with me wherever I go.  I'm thinking there has to
> be a device midway between a cellphone and a laptop in terms of size
> and functionality.
> 
> Does anyone know of a gadget out there that will allow me to do the
> following, wherever I may be:
> 
> 1. ssh into my site
> 2. Receive notification emails when the site is down.
> 3. Use a QWERTY keyboard
> 3. Fit in my  pocket.
> 
> I suspect RIM's Blackberry would fit the bill, but I'd like to know
> what my options are.

Most any of the PDAs would do what you want if you stick a modem on
them.  If you have a bluetooth cell phone, you can use that with
some.  The Palm tungsten C even has WiFi built in.

David
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