[NTLK] newton wireless data

From: edmund_at_www.helmug.gr
Date: Tue Jun 01 2004 - 19:59:26 PDT


Ok i know the topic has come up a lot of times...
But i did search the archives (and i got a good idea of what is working)
so i am asking for extra details.

I want some method to check my email on the move.

I already own a R520 Ericsson. (Identical to T39 i think)

I think these are my options:

1)Nitro +Irda +GSM modem (NOT GPRS) using R520 (When i searched the
archives noone had success with GPRS and 520)

2)Blunt+buetooth card+GSM modem using r520 connected through bluetooth
with the newt.

3)Buy a separate GSM PC card phone (like Nokia 2.0)

The third option is the worst since i need to buy extra things
The first option is the cheapest since i already own the required hardware
The second option would be ideal cause i could have my phone in my pocket
without having to place it near Newton to see the IrDA.

Question no1: Which option is known to work??
Question no2: Since i am in the UK, and i do not have a monthly contract,
does anyone (UK based obviously) know if some company (vodafone, O2 etc)
provides Data connections with "pay as you go" SIMs? Or GPRS? Cause last
time i used to connect with mobile (3 years before) I had to pay extra in
order to have "Data" enabled.

And dont ask me why i do not want to have a contract for data. Last time i
did it I was spenting A LOT OF MONEY every month :-D

If i can receive email with the newt on the move , my dream machine would
be complete!

Thanks.

Kostas

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