I got the blender for Christmas last year, if anyone wants to supply the iPhone I'll be happy to test that out for you.

As far as fragility, this one is glass on the front AND back! (Why on the back?) Anyway, it's pretty keen, but I just can't get past my unwillingness to add yet another 60 dollar a month (at least) obligation to my life. (If the data could tether with my iPad, well, that might tip the scales for me.) Also, the AT&T coverage out in my neck of the swamp is pretty bad.

A new Android phone can Hotspot for your iPad. Just saying...

They do make cases that can be attached with a chain or to a belt loop. They work great if you have a bluetooth headset. I had one that I used a lot, but I like the clip better.

You also have to be aware of having the phone attached to your waist. I broke a previous phone by leaning up against a counter with the phone attached to my waist. Back pockets aren't good either (for obvious reasons).

Yeah, but if I have a case, the phone won't break when I drop it. Um. I guess it helps prevent against theft, but does not address my particular issue.

And really, glass on back, too? I HATE the new iPhone. Maybe I'll put my old one back its case just to make it last longer. But when it goes, I've a feeling I'll be switching to an Android or something.

The chain talk made me think of pagers chains. Which brought me to this image



We've come a long way.

Not out of the question. I've been looking at the Sprint and Verizon Mifi units as well. If i thought one of those could deliver adequately for my desktop at home, I would drop Bright House immediately and carry my hot spot with me, then bring it home and plug it in. (I still don't have a television, so I don't need a cable company if the wifi works at home. But I don't yet know how viable this is. If only a friend or neighbor would get one so I could test it.) anyway, I only want to pay for Internet access on one bill a month, not two or three. It seems like a lot of options are fast approaching but not quite here yet, especially in my remote patch of West Kissimmee.

WOW! That portable phone has TWO lines of text on it! I don't know why you need to see the numbers you're dialing, but it sure looks cool.



This is what I would have said at the time

I saved my money to buy a StarTac. I think it was $200.


Look at that nifty pager with text on it! I wonder how that happens!

If you're gonna go old school, just cut to the chase: