HTC, or in some places also marketed under the brand qtek, have really advanced smartphones/pda/pocket pcs like the one below



It has a small querty keyboard built in, but you could add a larger foldable pocket size wireless one if you find it too small. You've got pretty much EVERYTHING in a pocket size gadget here, and I mean everything. With this you could leave your phone, pc, digital camera, cam corder, gps and mp3 player at home if you really wanted to travel light. It is a compromise of all, but it could do the trick if you really had to travel light.

It has quad band gsm, meaning you can pretty much place a phone call from any country, even China. It has the latest 3g technology, meaning you in some places have broad band internet access. It also has wireless WLAN technology, meaning you can use any "hot spot" for broad band internet access (often found in airports, hotel lobbies, etc). Where there is no regular internet connection, you can always use the built in gsm. It has a decent camera and a also second web camera (the last one enabeling you to send live images of your self over the internet or phone network). Add a gps receiver and you can even use it for navigation. With this you can surf the internet, snap photos and upload them, write your diary, navigate, check your e-mail, use it as a regular cellular phone, use it as a calculator to when trading currencies, use it as a mediaplayer to play your music and even movies, and so much more. The great thing is that they don't run on a rotating harddisk, meaning there are no movable parts that will break due to vibrations. Also, no rotating harddisk also means long battery hours. Further, they have a transflective screen, meaning it is viewable in broad daylight. They even have software so you can use it as a mirror!

Now how about that?

[This message has been edited by Wheelie (edited 09 November 2005).]

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