On Wednesday 23 May 2007 20:59, Rob Sims wrote: > How about the Wing? I'm reasonably happy with the predecessor, the MDA. > You need to download Java if you need it (I did it to try an app, so I > know it works). > - 2 MP camera (though the 1.3 MP on the MDA is quite poor) > - Bluetooth works with all earpieces I tried (Jabra, Motorola, > Logitech), Garmin GPS 10, ActiveSync to PC, and using the phone as a > modem. 3rd party freeware to redirect system sounds to bluetooth > works. Logitech headset best in wind, and cheap. > - slide-out keyboard; on-screen keyboard and character recognition as > well. > - PocketPuTTY for ssh; password auth only. Terminal emulation works > with mutt well. > - 802.11b (MDA has g enabling registry hack; Wing, b/g) > - Display poor in bright light (MDA) > - tcpmp makes a great media player > - Any mp3 file for a ringtone (per contact, too) > > I plan on trying the Wing soon. The manual is on-line under the support > tab.
Rob, I looked at the Wing, and it is very thick - really much to thick to carry on a belt and even in a pants pocket. It is also very heavy. From a feature standpoint, it is a super phone/pda. But, IMO, it fails as a portable phone. Just too much to carry around all day. When I put it in my pocket in the store 2 things happended - three sales guys started to follow me and I felt as if I were listing to starboard as I walked around the store, it was so heavy and bulky in my pocket...;-) I also think they took away the touch screen, but I may be wrong on that point. They are available in T-mobile stores if you want to try one out. Let me know what you think. Thanks! Mark
