Well.. depending on his current phone system, (att/tmob/whatnot vs
Verizon and sprint) one can pick up an unlocked new palm Centro from
retail channels for around $99-150 which would satisfy his need for a
palm replacement, and also makes a darn good phone as well.. if
purchased separately, no data plan is needed to offset the cost of the
phone to the provider. Palm works really well with Oracle. 

Thanks! 
 
-Brian Cummings
802-656-7300

-----Original Message-----
From: Technology Discussion at UVM [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
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Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 2:02 PM
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Subject: Re: PDA to sync with Oracle Calendar

The main aversion to a smartphone is paying for a data plan he has no  
intention of using.  He currently has a Palm Pilot which does  
everything he needs but it seems to be reaching the end of its life.

-Avery Bacon
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
IT Support Coordinator
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Quoting "Cummings, Brian" <[log in to unmask]>:

> So,
>
> This person is not going to need his contacts, and I assume doesn't
text
> ever?
>
> The biggest problem with this is that oracle only works with certain
> machines. Does he have a specific aversion to smartphones?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Technology Discussion at UVM [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
> Behalf Of Avery Bacon
> Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 1:12 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: PDA to sync with Oracle Calendar
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have a user who is considering purchasing a new PDA device and does
> not want to invest in a smartphone.  The PDA would need to synchronize
> with Oracle calendar, preferably so that updates can be made using
> either the PDA or a computer.  He does not need the PDA for wireless,
> contacts, or email.
>
> Is there a specific device/software you can recommend for this use?
>
> Thanks,
> -Avery Bacon
> College of Nursing and Health Sciences
> IT Support Coordinator
> [log in to unmask]
>