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2009-12-02 , 23:25
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#17
Originally Posted by hitchhikertogalaxy View Post
Not entirely true. With a sim card, skype, and a bluetooth headset, the umid m2 could be a phone. If you have a big problem with that, that's your preface. Personally, I don't.
I have a problem with Skype, but not with VOIP. I also have a problem with bluetooth headsets (but not with headsets in general). I can respect your sentiment with Google Voice and a wired headset (with built-in mic, not just speakers). But, it also depends somewhat on how friendly the carriers are to you using VOIP. I seem to recall that most of the US carriers frown on using your wireless data plan for VOIP calls. So, whether it's skype, or google voice, either way, it may not be a true long-term answer to the question of "is it a phone?"

Also, 3 row keyboards don't win in my book. Neither do 3.5 inch screens. I originally said this was for people who want an upgraded n810, big screen, big keyboard, no phone.
I'm not happy about the 3 row keyboard, but for my preferences "3 row keyboard + phone" is better than "5 row keyboard and no phone".

On the otherhand, I can completely respect that it may be a good answer for those looking for the non-phone successor to the N810.
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