easy fit into khakis, i'd say go with a better phone...
the tablet will replace the extra features, but definitly get a phone that will make the connection to phone easier
battery life too.....
One thing to be aware of: you can get dirt-cheap data (at 19.2 kbps, alas) by going with a Motorola iDEN phone (for Nextel), and using a Boost pre-paid SIM.
The data usage (always-on 19.2 kbps) is free, but the SIM must be topped off with at least $20 every 90 days to keep it alive, even if you use no voice minutes.
Sounds like that kinda cheapness/slowness tradeoff may not be what you want, but everyone should know about it...
I'm gonna take the plunge and get such a setup shortly, as I have University WiFi most of the time, it'll be nice to fill in the gaps even at low speed.
Enough room for an N810, USB cable, USB gender changer, headphones, painkillers (and other migraine drugs), pad of paper, pen and some other bits and bobs.
1) I got an Intec-branded Nintendo DS case, and sewed some velcro on the top, I have 2 velcro patches on the top of my n800 to match. The bottom is held in by two plastic corners of the case. It's very good, and I trust it
2) While sewing, I put a flap of velcro over the Nokia provided case, so it doesn't slip out.
All that being said, since I have a screen protector, I have been using no case at all, most of the time. I'm always very conscious of my electronics, so I'm not a crush-risk kind of person. If wearing dressier pants (something loose) I can carry it in my front pocket and nobody will notice. At least they don't say anything.
my N810 stays comfy in the jeans front pockets without the nokia case.
I carry it usually with the nokia case, but quite often I leave that at home and only carry the N810. It stays on every pocket I put it in.
So far no scratches visible. And I put it flat on the tables or in the jacket pockets (sometimes with the keys ).
I keep it in my pocket, too. My work environment is casual, so I can get away with slightly baggy jeans that allow for plenty of room. However, last week I was at a conference with other IT geeks where I wore a sportcoat with my jeans and I kinda liked having my n800 in my coat pocket.
Thanks all, good suggestions. It sounds like I'll be able to keep it in my pants pocket most of the time. I'll probably add a screen protector as I do with all my other stuff. For work however, I'm thinking about some sort of portfolio that can hold the N810 along with my notebook (a small Moleskine). Since I take my Moleskine with me everywhere, it would make sense to keep them together. When I go home I'll just drop them both into my laptop backpack and head out.
This should be fun! Thanks again!
PS - just noticed the "Thanks" button in the forums... is there a FAQ on the PC way to use this? Heck, I'd thank everyone for their comments, but I'm guessing that would defeat the purpose...
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