Electronic hand-held gadgets - will someone enlighten me?

[Giselle]

The came the iPOD - the first portable MP3 player - all they do is play music that you download from the Internet; wireless devices are coming this Xmas.

Are you sure? My brother was the owner of a rather unattractive MP3 player MANY years before Apple came out with the iPod. I believe the reason iPods have been so popular, however, is the fact that they're so user-friendly and deliciously colorful and sleek looking.

[RedHedd]

Are you sure? My brother was the owner of a rather unattractive MP3 player MANY years before Apple came out with the iPod. I believe the reason iPods have been so popular, however, is the fact that they're so user-friendly and deliciously colorful and sleek looking.

No, not sure - I'm not an Apple person.

You all who are using your phones and sidekicks to surf the net - what are your wireless bills like? YIKES! Don't they charge per mb transferred? That would hurt me big time.

[Giselle]

No, not sure - I'm not an Apple person.

You all who are using your phones and sidekicks to surf the net - what are your wireless bills like? YIKES! Don't they charge per mb transferred? That would hurt me big time.

I can answer that! A friend of mine owns a Sidekick 3 via T-Mobile and I'm pretty sure her monthly bills hit around 80$. What people will do for electronics

[dukedogsmom]

No, not sure - I'm not an Apple person.

You all who are using your phones and sidekicks to surf the net - what are your wireless bills like? YIKES! Don't they charge per mb transferred? That would hurt me big time.

I pay $20 a month for unlimited internet. I get 600 anytime minutes and my bill is around $77 a month. Not to shabby at all for all you get. Can't wait to get the Sidekick 3!

[RedHedd]

Ouch! $70 - $80 for your cell phone? Yikes! That would hurt! For me, my phone is just that - a phone. If I want Internet I use a PC. I know, I'm old fashioned and CHEAP or is that frugal?

[shais_mom]

the one thing I noticed that wasn't on your list Debbie was a RAZR phone - you must be one step above my parents. They went to their Verizon store and were completely BAFFLED as to when Verizon started selling razors!
I was laughing so hard I could barely explain.

[sirrahbed]

Thank you guys!!! I have printed up this thread for hubby to read as we have both been rather baffled when hearing about the newest gadgets. I really appreciate what everyone has contributed.

I wasn't trying to get info with the thought of buying anything - just trying to sort out the different products so I will know more about what folks are talking about.

RAZR, one step above your parents - hehe Staci. I should have put that on my list - I have seen commercials for that!!

I have a basic cellphone from t-mobile to-go. Love it!! For now, this is all we need for quick calls home and to have on the road for emergencies. It also allows minimal internet access to news sites, weather, etc. I can send and receive short e-mail and can use aol and msn messenger. I turned it on the other day to find a pm from Lut in Belgium.

I loved reading about all these available technologies - THANKS!!

Anyone else want to chime in with info about which electronic you have and why you love it and how you use it? How much does it cost? What your next upgrade will be?

[RedHedd]

My Palm Tungsten E2 contains my LIFE! All my address book/contact info and my personal calendar. I quickly got hooked on E-books - it's so nice to have a book constantly with me and not have to lug one around. And the games! Nothing better than a game of solitaire or dominoes for killing time while waiting in doctor's offices, etc.

Shopping lists! HandyShopper is the BEST software ever and it's FREE. When I think of something I want to pick up on my weekly shopping trip, when I run out, there's an event coming up to get a gift for, I immediately put it on the list and it's there for me when I go shopping. This software will even keep track of prices and coupons.

Vindigo - syncs with the Internet so I have the latest info on restaurants, movie times, musical shows, shopping, even where public restrooms are located. It also gives me travel directions and weather reports.

The best part is everything syncs up to my computer so I have all the info on my PC at home too.