Re: [A/S] Verizen cellphone service-vs-AT&T Wireless

[Dick Kenan <as5368@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>They claimed the Motorola eats batteries and the claimed battery life is 
>really about HALF of what Motorola claims.

No matter - I have a spare battery and a charger.

>   They all recommended the LG VX4400, which is what I got. I also bought 
> the optional high capacity battery.  Unfortunately I can't get the USB 
> kit for my laptop yet because there are bugs in the current software for 
> this particular phone.  A fixed software package is supposed to be 
> available for the VX4400 any day now.

I originally was sold an LG VX2000 tri-mode phone.  I was told that the 
VX4400 was not available anymore.  At any rate, the VX2000 or VX4400 was 
not an option, because the cable is not available *now*.  I changed 
carriers to get internet connection via Mobile Office; our trip starts 
Tuesday, 6/17/03.
         We went through a lot of dancing around with Verizen on that cable 
kit business - one store worker said they could order the kit and had done 
so,  another said it was under test for the VX2000, the Verizon national 
rep said his computer claimed they had 4,000 kits on hand, but none were on 
the shelf.  Not an encouraging picture.  Anyhow, I have the Motorola and 
the kit, and it seems to work well, and I'm taking it to International and 
on our caravan.

- Dick
(5368)