Registered: May 2001
Location: Arizona
Posts: 29

Hi all,
Here's what I've been considering for a purchase plan for an Edge, and I'd like to get some feedback on it:

1) Buy a red Edge ( so it'll match my hair ) and a Backup Module when the Edge travel charger becomes available. That way I'll get free shipping on the whole package from HS. ---If the charger actually ships while the offer is still good. :/ --- But worth a shot, since I can't get a Red one any where else. Otherwise I'll just get the Edge and the Backup.

2) Play with the thing for a while.

3) Decide if I want a modem, then decide on which one. I've been leanthing towards the Thinmodem family. The rebate is making the original TM look good, but the 8mb on the TM+ might be worth it, especially if it turns out that I like to use AdvantGo, etc.

So does this sound like a workable plan?
Or should I just buy now, and pick up the charger locally once it's out?
For the modem, it seems like the TM family is the best mainly because of their size (or lack of it !). But they don't do fax. Do you think size vs. fax is a good trade.
Same for not having their own batteries? But if I get the travel charger it's a moot point, since most landlines have an AC outlet somewhere close!
Any comments?

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Jenny

Registered: Sep 1999
Location: at work...
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Originally posted by JennyKitten
3) Decide if I want a modem, then decide on which one. I've been leanthing towards the Thinmodem family. The rebate is making the original TM look good, but the 8mb on the TM+ might be worth it, especially if it turns out that I like to use AdvantGo, etc.

Any comments?

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Registered: Sep 2000
Location: Mountain View, CA
Posts: 211

I'd prolly get the Edge and Backup now, and wait for the Thinmodem+ and travel charger. The reason I say that is so you can get used to the Edge and see if you'd really need a Thinmodem+. I also think there might be a Rebate, price reduction, or Coupon type thing gonna be happening with the Thinmodem+ some time soon. Yes the size/8MB flash makes up for the non-fax-ability of the thinmodem+. Not having their own batteries, is in my opinion not a big deal w/ the Edge because It's runtime is Phenomenal, I can't tell if I've been surfing or not. Hope this helped and good luck!

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Registered: May 2001
Location: Arizona
Posts: 29

Thanks for the input, I think I'll go ahead and place the order in the next week. I'll give HS 'till Friday to ship the travel charger!

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Jenny

Registered: Jun 2000
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Originally posted by JennyKitten
Hi all, ...
But they don't do fax...
Any comments?

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Registered: May 2001
Location: Arizona
Posts: 29

Well I did it! !

I ordered my Red Edge & Backup Mod on Thurs., and UPS tracking shows that it's in my state, so it looks like I'll have it early next week!

Thanks for the help guys!

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