Arthur S. Alexion on Sat, 24 May 2003 18:25:22 -0400


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Re: [PLUG] Staying in Touch


Chris' idea is good if you want to use Linux tools.  If you like the
idea of a blackberry, try the T-Mobile device promoted at
http://deafmobile.com/. If my memory is correct, I think its a Motorola
Talkabout.  Nicer keyboard than the blackbery, nicer screen, and the
pricing is not bad either.

On Tue, 2003-05-20 at 16:40, W. Chris Shank wrote:
> Sharp Zaurus SL5x00 with some kind of Compact Flash connectivity card
> (modem, ethernet, wireless, etc)
> 
> Edmund Goppelt said:
> > 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.

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Arthur S. Alexion <arthur@alexion.com>
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