The object of my affection

As I know myself well, I am someone who is always thrilled with the wonders of technology. While I am not the most tech savvy person, I would rate myself as someone that is kind of in the middle. I love gadgets, I am totally fascinated by them, I adore many, yet... often, I dont do as well in exploring much more than it can offer. I have my O2 XDA mini, which served me so well, and completely bought me over to the dark side... (PPC Phone). I cant praise the usuability and the form of the phone enough. Besides the rare glitch due to the transciber (letter recognition), it has been one of my favourite piece of technology.

One month ago, due to some fantastic deal, I managed to get a Treo 750 for US$100++. The fact is I paid $35 for activation, and about $20+ for tax, so it was effectively a US$150 phone (not including the risk of the $100 rebate not coming back). This Treo was much hyped about, and did not disappoint.

However, it was not meant to be... I "test drived" it for almost a month and decided that I much prefer a bigger screen which it does not have. I also thought wifi would be useful when I bring the phone back to Singapore (the data plan here is cheap and really good- so i wont have to use much wifi here). With a heavy heart, I returned the Treo to the store... (YES... Returned without questions within 30 days... welcome to the United States of America)

This is also fueled by the opportunity of getting a phone that is similar to my O2 (called Cingular 8525- aka Dopod 838 Pro) on this website called AT&T Premier. Somehow, they have an amazing deal which allows you to get both phones for FREE!!! (Singapore is selling with 2 years plan for S$940!!)

It gives us 21% off plans and 25% off accessories... and the ultimate best part... ELEVEN MONTH CONTRACT!!! What a God-send!!!

Sorry... coming to my main point. Of course, I got the phone last week on Monday. And from then till now, I have spend like 60% of my time playing with the phone, exploring it, full utilising all the functions which are practical and useful.

I installed quite a number of programs, and a few hacks.

I also bought quite a few accessories thusfar:

1) GPS Receiver

2) Car charger

3) Car charger with dual outlet

4) A 3-way adaptor for the car charger and for the audio jack (the phone uses a different audio jack)

5) An Iriver FM Transmitter to allow me to listen music on my car system from the phone (complicated?)

6) 2gb Micro SD card

7) A metal case (coming)

Some of the things it does:

1) When I am at the airport without internet connection, it allows me to connect my laptop through my phone, to the internet. I tried it, it works really well! It can be through a USB connection... or even blue tooth!

2) Read maps. I can get on Microsoft Live Search to search for addresses, restaurant, shops... and best of all... check live traffic.

3) Read my bible

4) Act as a webcam

5) Save all my passwords and info

6) MSN

7) Skype- I can call home even when I am not in Houston.

8) Listen to music (one of the least used functions I am sure)

9) Voice command. When you are driving, and you need to call someone, the voice command works really well! I have all the dodos' names saved... so in future, calling y'all will be easy... lucky you!

All in all, this is such an amazing phone... besides the chunky side, which doesnt affect me too much, it is almost a do-all phone. I love it love it love it....