Dearest LazyWeb...

[bjarvis]

My new employer is located in San Francisco. I'm located in Washington, DC. We'll need to communicate very effectively if this arrangement is going to work.

1. I'm thinking of using Skype to keep in near-constant but cheap voice communication with the other coast. Ideally, I'd like some sort of wireless headset so that I can roam around my data center or office without dragging a cord and/or my laptop. Any suggestions?

2. I'm also considering upgrading my Verizon Wireless cell phone to a Blackberry Storm so I can keep in near-constant email contact. Any advice or experience with such?

3. I'm also thinking about a wireless broadband service, again for work. Since I'm on Verizon Wireless right now, I'm leaning in that direction but since these seem to be sold apart from one's cell phone service plan, I'm open to other networks as well. Anyone have advice and/or recommendations?

Comments

[wescobear.livejournal.com]

1. Sorry, I don't know. I was under the impression Skype needed a computer to work, so perhaps some sort of Bluetooth headset if a 30' radius suffices?

2. I recently picked up a Blackberry Pearl Flip on T-Mobile for my small business. The email integration is phenomenal. I'm not liking the half keyboard (2 letters per key with "intelligent prediction software" - can you say Apple Newton?) I think I'll replace it next year with a Blackberry with a full QWERTY keyboard. BTW, Blackberry email on T-Mobile is just $5 a month if you're not tied to Verizon. If you go with a Blackberry, have the store clerk show you where the ringer control (tone, volume, etc.) is in the menus - it wasn't immediately apparent to me that you should look under 'profiles'. And I ADORE the ability to have the phone turn itself on and off on a schedule!

3. If Verizon Fios fiber optic is available to you, consider it. I had okay service with Comcast, but I have had flawless 100% uptime for the eighteen months I've been a customer.

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