Subj : Re: XP Home -> XP Pro
To   : BJ”RN FORSSTR”M
From : ROBERT FOWLER
Date : Wed Nov 17 2004 02:13 pm

-=> BJ”RN FORSSTR”M wrote to ROBERT FOWLER <=-

 RF>  Yes and no.  The coverage area is also dependent on the plan.  Newer
 RF>  plans offer perhaps more comprehensive coverage for the same amount.
 RF>  Note though, that upgrades in the plan are not always available to users
 RF>  who have older phones (those using older technology).

 BF> Sorry, but I don't follow you here.
 BF> New technology only give you more possibilitys, like sending pic:s and
 BF> films or surf the web faster and that have no impact on the coverage.
 BF> They still use the GSM system with max. 2 W output.

 Plans here in the U.S. vary according to provider and price.
 Some plans emphasize local coverage, with extended coverage incurring
 additional fees.  Others emphasize broad coverage without any additional
 fees (roaming, long distance, etc.)

 Typically, the older plans have more limited coverage for the same
 money.  Moreover, the provider may decline to upgrade the plan for
 a phone that is not current.  They have a contractual incentive with
 the phone suppliers to "sell" the phones.

 That's how the technology is "linked" to the coverage.
 
 RF>  The screen is not the issue.  It's the keyboard. ;-)  Even the PDA/phones
 RF>  are less than ideal.

 BF> My z1010 have the screen on one side and the keyboard on the other and
 BF> this one is even bigger then the old phone and with better keys.

 But not as good as a laptop. ;-)

 Regards,

 Robert Fowler

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