Axim X3i internet question

[eshspres]

This might be a lengthy question, but I want to be as specific as possible. I am in the market for a PDA (new owner). I have been drawn to the X3i because of the Wi-Fi reviews being so high. The main reason I am getting the PDA is because I am going to be away from home for seven weeks this summer without internet access. The place that I am traveling, however, seems to not have any Wi-Fi hotspots as best I can tell., the closest hotspot being roughly 20 minutes away. I want to get a PDA with e-mail capabilities, but with the internet connection being at the cheapest possible option. I do not have a Bluetooth enabled phone, so that option is out. I do, however, have an LG VX4400B with Verizon service. I recently saw a cable that connects my phone to the Axim and then a internet connection was possible.

I am currently a university student and have free dial-up internet access through the university into their modem pool. What I want to know, hopefully from anyone that has or is currently using this connection type, are a few things.

Is it possible for me to simply dial the dial-up number from my cell phone, while connected to the PDA and connect that way, using my current cell phone minutes. Or...do I have to go through the Verizon NationalAccess calling plan and pay the extra $39 a month in order to get online. One last question...how reliable is the connection in the "middle of nowhere" Iowa?

Hopefully I have made myself clear, but please feel free to ask any clarification questions as I check back regularly.

[rubethedube61]

Hi,

Did you get an answer to your question about connecting without WI-fi?

I have the same problem but couldnt pull up the replies to your question.

Help if you can,

G

[gameboynws]

i got both a Axim X3i and a verizon vx 4400 phone. I bought a cable off of Ebay to connect the two together for the internet and such. I think it was all of Verizon's new plans that started i think June of 03 included Verizon's Express Net (115.2 Kb/sec) internet plan FREE! I use my phone for both my laptop and Axim to connect to internet while i am away on business. As long as you restrict your usage to nights and weekends, and are not roaming, you won't get charged a single dime. Speeds are roughly twice as fast as a regular modem. Setting up my Axim to use the phone wasn't hard either. My only complaint is the the phone keeps hanging up after 10-15 sec on inactivity, but reconnects quickly. As long as you see " 1X " on the screen of your phone, you can connect to Verizon's Express Net.

PS. Do not buy cables from Verizon! They WAY OVER CHARGE!

www.Aeonnfluux.com Is a discussion for similar to this one but dedicated to our LG VX4400 phone.

Hope this helps