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Ipaq h5555 & bluetooth?

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camster39

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Jul 22, 2003
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The Ipaq h5555 looks pretty cool. Built in Wi-Fi, decent processor, nice display etc.

When I'm within range of my wireless router it sounds like I'll be in good shape (or if I'm in a Wi-Fi Hotspot zone). My question is pretty basic "How do I connect to the internet when I'm on the beach, or at the mall or somewhere remote (outside of Wi-Fi zone).

I saw a post a while back suggesting the use of a Bluetooth capable cell phone. Simply dial-up to a local access number for my ISP on the cell phone. Synch up the cell phone and the IPAQ via Bluetooth and I'm on line. Am I missing another step?

Is it really this simple? What type of speeds am I looking at? What is the best cell provider for this type of functionality (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint etc...).

Thanks very much.
 
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