On 2/6/07, Paul Klapperich <maemo.org at bobpaul.org> wrote: > I'm just looking for a small, barebones phone that has bluetooth. I really think this is the way to go. I would love to find something even simpler; a barebones little box that acts like a GSM modem with a BT interface ... I don't even care if it has a keypad or a screen. Unfortunately, all the cell providers in my area like to sell bundles, don't have unlimited data-plans and gouge for data transfers. There are roll-outs of Wimax starting but that emphasizes my point about not building in a cellular technology that will be obsolete. I currently have a BT GPS that works well with my ITs and I can put it on the dashboard of my vehicle where it will get good reception. If I want to use the upcoming European Galileo or the Russian GLONASS or the Chinese Beidou system then I can buy a little BT transceiver for those systems (maybe ... I have never tried). That kind of modularity works really well and allows piece-wise replacement and mixing-matching of components if things stop working or infrastructure need/provision changes. I think the above also addresses John Holmblad's comments that came in after I started this email. /Mike
