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From: Shadow on 19 Jan 2010 17:53
On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:20:44 -0500, Warren Oates
<warren.oates(a)gmail.com> wrote:

>In article <Xns9D056FDA0DA8CVeebleFetzer(a)216.250.188.140>,
> Bert Hyman <bert(a)iphouse.com> wrote:
>
>> Can anybody suggest devices & sources for something that would work?
>
>iPod Touch?
Please don't use the word "cheap" in your headers. It makes my
filters nervous.
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From: atec 77 "atec on 20 Jan 2010 05:49
Bert Hyman wrote:
> I'm looking for a relatively cheap handheld device with a Web browser
> that can access the internet through WiFi. Being able to log on to
> public hotspots and access WEP and WPA protected routers is essential.
>
> I use T-Mobile pre-paid cell service, but don't want to pay the freight
> for a contract which includes Web access through T-Mobile's network.
>
> It looks like a USA-standards unlocked GSM phone, a GSM phone locked to
> T-Mobile's USA network or a stand-alone PDA with the required Web & WiFi
> support is what I'm looking for.
>
> If non-GSM, non-T-Mobile phones will work in WiFi mode without
> activation, I'm open to those too.
>
> My first search led me to an unlocked Motorola ZN5 for $190, but I
> couldn't find anything describing its ability to connect to hotspots or
> protected networks.
>
> Can anybody suggest devices & sources for something that would work?
>
used k=mate phone or a new Lg Prado II ( I have one)
From: me on 20 Jan 2010 12:53
Bert Hyman <bert(a)iphouse.com> wrote:

>Can anybody suggest devices & sources for something that would work?

Unlocked Nokia E63
From: Jeff Liebermann on 21 Jan 2010 00:22
On Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:56:54 -0800, DevilsPGD
<Still-Just-A-Rat-In-A-Cage(a)crazyhat.net> wrote:

>In message <Xns9D057EBB68703VeebleFetzer(a)216.250.188.141> Bert Hyman
><bert(a)iphouse.com> was claimed to have wrote:
>
>>In news:018e42e8$0$11380$c3e8da3(a)news.astraweb.com Warren Oates
>><warren.oates(a)gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> In article <Xns9D056FDA0DA8CVeebleFetzer(a)216.250.188.140>,
>>> Bert Hyman <bert(a)iphouse.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Can anybody suggest devices & sources for something that would work?
>>>
>>> iPod Touch?
>>
>>I discounted that without checking because I thought it was too expensive,
>>but the 8GB is only $200 now.
>
>You can probably do better if you watch the refurbs or Craigslist.

That's what I'm using. I paid about $170 for a used 8MB iPod Touch 2G
on eBay. Current price on eBay is about $160 (including shipping).

The problem with buying used iPod Touch handhelds on eBay is that most
of them will have been used for a year or three, and now have a
semi-dead battery. The replacement battery is cheap but a nightmare
to replace. If you're handy with a plastic pry bar, this is not a
problem.

Make sure you get a 2G or 3G model. The first generation model has
some limitations (no mic connection on the earphone jack, slower CPU,
etc ). The iPod Touch wireless also has rather limited range due to
the tiny antenna and substantial metal back shield. Make sure you a
obtain a collection of necessary accessories (case protector, plug in
mic, earphone, docking station, car charger, house charger, USB cable,
etc.). Another option is to get a used iPhone, and just disable the
phone section by leaving out the SIM card. That gives you all the
features of the iPod Touch, with the addition of GPS, internal
microphone, and nifty camera, for the same price.


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From: TBerk on 22 Jan 2010 04:17


Penny and a half of input:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_handhelds_with_Wi-Fi_connectivity


berk
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