How To

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How To Choose a PDA/Mobile Device
Kyle Pope April 19, 2005 IT Partners Spring
Conference
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PalmOS Devices

• Standalones
• Zire 31
• Zire 21

• WiFi Capables
• Zire 72
• Tungsten T3
• Tungsten T5
• Tungsten E2
• Tungsten C

• PDA/Phones
• Treo 600
• Treo 650

With WiFi expansion card Built-in
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Why do I need a PDA/Mobile Device?

• Personal Information Manager
• Synchronize with MIT TechTime
• E-mail/web access
• Replace all of my other devices

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Personal Information Manager

• Palm Calendar, Address Book, ToDo
• Not synchronizing to outside application
• For personal use
• Most cost effective

Zire 21, Zire 32
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Synchronize with MIT TechTime

• Same general guidelines as PIM usage
• Oracle Calendar Sync Conduit installed
• Windows no limitations
• Macintosh PalmOS 5.2 or lower
• Still connected with sync cable

Windows All Mac Not Tungsten T5,
Tungsten E2 or Treo 650
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E-mail/Web Access, Part 1
Q Where do I need access? A1 Where WiFi works
campus, airports, hotels, coffee shops A2
Everywhere my phone works
Tungsten C, T3, T5, E2, Zire 72 Requires
WiFi Expansion Card
Treo 600, Treo 650
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E-mail/Web Access, Part 2

• E-Mail applications
• SnapperMail 2.1
• VersaMail 2.7

1100 PM Presentation PalmOS Mobile Devices -
TechTime and Email at MIT
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but I only want to carry one device!

• Good
• Fewer things to worry about
• Works anywhere the phone does
• Bad
• Expensive one-time and ongoing
• All functions in one device
• Slower connect speed than WiFi

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Whatever! I want one!

• Choose a carrier
• GSM (Cingular, T-Mobile) or
• CDMA (Verizon, Sprint)

Phone coverage is most important factor! If you
are not happy with the cell phone, then the data
capability is useless.
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Ive chosen my carriernow what?
Check out the IST Telecommunications
site http//web.mit.edu/ist/services/telecommunica
tions/cellphones.html To get links to MIT
preferred vendors Connections to best pricing,
MIT reps Treo 600 Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile,
Verizon Treo 650 Cingular, Sprint
(now) Verizon (end of month) T-Mobile (no
plans for Treo 650)
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Final Tips

• MIT GovConnection ECAT site is usually cheaper
  than purchasing from PalmOne.
• If insurance is available on combination devices,
  it is a good value.
• Fast moving, evolving platform
• Talk at 11AM E-Mail and TechTime

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Questions?
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