Advantage Club Wannabe

meadowlark · 01-28-08, 09:37 PM

I really like this device, and am close to getting one. Played with it for a while at CompUSA, and thought it was great. I have a few questions - the answers to which probably will not be deal breakers, but more for my own knowledge.

1. I called an AT&T store in Boston, where I already have service, to see if I could buy a SIM card for data. They said yes ($40/mo.). I then asked about HSDPA and was told in my area (Boston) it is not available. I swear I have read on this forum, that it is in Boston. Was I asking for the wrong thing? Is it not available on a SIM?

2. Has anyone used OneNote Mobile on this device? I tried a little inking on the one at the store, and screen picked up every hand movement, even a light brush with my hand. Is inking at all possible?

3. I was wondering if it is possbile to print from the Advantage? I have found a few programs that appear to allow direct printing, but am not sure if you need to be connected to a network.

Thanks.

stevenator65 · 01-28-08, 10:04 PM

I bought mine at CompUSA for $540. How much are they going for now? I haven't used one note, but I remember reading someone else had and like it. I use PhatPad for inking and it works great. I didn't notice it picking up my hand brushes, but then I may have had my hand on the edge as I'm used to inking.

I wrote this article about the Advantage. It also has some links to other great Advantage articles. Hope it helps answer some of your questions.

meadowlark · 01-29-08, 08:57 AM

Steve,
Your article is what prompted me to look at the Advantage as a companion device for my Tablet. I had been thinking only a UMPC would fill that role. But after reading your article, and sending back the OQO, I thought, Hmm.. . Maybe there is something else where I can actually see what is on the screen.

CompUSA is still selling it for the same price $540.00.

I have not quite finished my research. I am still evaluating syncing programs for "My Documents," high speed internet, and the OneNote issue.

On the other hand, I have to make a decision before C-USA runs out.

stevenator65 · 01-29-08, 10:53 PM

Good luck with your decision. Let us know what you pick.

meadowlark · 01-30-08, 08:44 AM

I decided to get the Advantage, and picked it up yesterday from CompUSA. The feature set was the primary influence, but the price ($540) was also a factor.

I have not yet decided whether to purchase an additional SIM or swap the one I already have - putting it in when needed. Since I use my BlackBerry a lot, I am reluctant to remove the SIM. I know the Advantage is also a phone, but I just like talking on my BB.

I am now in the process of setting up the Advantage as a portable office. I downloaded the trial version of MightySync, and did a test sync. It went fine. I then tried a more complete sync, and it crashed. I had to uninstall MightySync and will try the process again today. Also, I may look at the competing program - MobSync?

meadowlark · 01-30-08, 09:20 AM

MightySync is driving me crazy. I assigned a several client files - none that big - and the sync seemed to have gone smoothly, yet when I tried to open them up on the Advantage, I only got error messages. I could not even start a new document.

I have since formatted the microcard, and will try again tonight. How do you use this as a portable office if you can not sync documents? Jeez