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• Reply 1 of 9

  filmmaker2002 Posts: 686member

  March 10, 2003 6:30PM

  The T68i is THE phone for remote control of your Mac. I am using it with Salling's Sony Ericcson Clicker software ($10) and a D-Link bluetooth adapter ($40) and it works GREAT! You're supposed to be able to use the remote from a range of 30 ft, some bluetooth adapters out there use extra antennas and get up to a 100 foot range. The phone is used as a remote for iTunes, DVD Player, Keynote, and PowerPoint.
  
  The T68i is available from Amazon.com for free after rebates. You have to sign up for a T-Mobile phone plan. I have the Get more plan which includes 600 anytime minutes, free long distance, no roaming charges, and unlimited weekend minutes (keep an eye out for unlimited nights, they just ended a promotion but may restart it soon). The T68i it is the most compatible phone with iSync and the remote software. Plus it is the phone Apple uses in their powerbook promo video (the one where Ives and Schiller talk about the powebooks)
  
  
  
  Here's a link to the software site: <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/jonassalling/Shareware/Clicker/"; target="_blank">http://homepage.mac.com/jonassalling/Shareware/Clicker/</a>;
  
  
  
  visit amazon.com and get the
  
  Bluetooth adapter: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006B7DB/ref=pd_wt_2/103-2894482-1288619?coliid=I1H8SW9X00WCYR"; target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00006B7DB/ref=pd_wt_2/103-2894482-1288619?coliid=I1H8SW9X00WCYR</a>;
  
  
  
  and the phone:
  
  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006IZB0/qid=1047342628/br=1-1/ref=br_lf_w_zr_1//103-2894482-1288619?v=glance&s=wireless&n=1067702"; target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006IZB0/qid=1047342628/br=1-1/ref=br_lf_w_zr_1//103-2894482-1288619?v=glance&s=wireless&n=1067702</a>;
  
  
  
  Good luck and enjoy
  
  
  
  [ 03-10-2003: Message edited by: filmmaker2002 ]</p>
• Reply 2 of 9

  buzzardsbay Posts: 153member

  March 10, 2003 6:40PM

  Does it have to be a T-Mobile plan or are there other options for the phone?
  
  
  
  Thanks,
  
  Dan
• Reply 3 of 9

  filmmaker2002 Posts: 686member

  March 10, 2003 6:49PM

  )AT&T also offers the T68i and I think Cingular does as well, but if you get it through those two providers, the phone ends up being like $300. Where are you located? T-Mobiel has great coverage and their customer base exploded last year (and Catherine Zeta Jones is the spokeswoman )
  
  
  
  Wait, I stand corrected. depending on your zip code and availability, the T68i is available from ATT for $50 after rebate. I am checking on Cingular now.
  
  
  
  [ 03-10-2003: Message edited by: filmmaker2002 ]</p>
• Reply 4 of 9

  buzzardsbay Posts: 153member

  March 10, 2003 6:54PM

  I'm located in Dartmouth, Mass 02748.
  
  
  
  I currently have nextel and was just wondering the options. I've used AT&T before, but never cingulair or T Mobile.
  
  
  
  Dan
• Reply 5 of 9

  filmmaker2002 Posts: 686member

  March 10, 2003 7:16PM

  well, here's what I would do. If you really want to do some research, visit <a href="http://www.howardforums.com"; target="_blank">www.howardforums.com</a> and look at the various provider and phone forums. If you see anything about the T68i's reception, don't believe it completely, I've had mine for 6 months and never had a problem. I would go with T-Mobile, but check and make sure you are covered in your area. visit <a href="http://www.tmobile.com"; target="_blank">www.tmobile.com</a> or go to your local mall and visit one of those cell phone stands but don't let them talk you into buying anything. you can also check <a href="http://www.mlife.com"; target="_blank">www.mlife.com</a> (ATT). T-Mobile is your better bang for the buck, and if you go T-Mobile, get the phone from amazon without a doubt. Good luck.
• Reply 6 of 9

  buzzardsbay Posts: 153member

  March 10, 2003 7:23PM

  Since the T68i has the sim card and my Nextel i90c also has the sim card do you think they would be interchangeable so I wouldn't have to re-enter all my phone numbers again.
• Reply 7 of 9

  filmmaker2002 Posts: 686member

  March 10, 2003 7:25PM

  I would think so, you may have to check on that if you switch providers.
  
  
  
  [ 03-10-2003: Message edited by: filmmaker2002 ]</p>
• Reply 8 of 9

  wolfeye155 Posts: 425member

  March 10, 2003 8:44PM

  I have T Mobile and find it to be a great phone company. Of course coming from Verizon Wireless it should be!
• Reply 9 of 9

  filmmaker2002 Posts: 686member

  March 10, 2003 8:59PM

  [quote]Originally posted by wolfeye155:
  
  <strong>I have T Mobile and find it to be a great phone company. Of course coming from Verizon Wireless it should be! </strong><hr></blockquote>
  
  
  
  Yeah, and I hate the commercials. "Wait, what do you mean you can't hear me???" is more like it from what I've read.