I'm a helpless fanboi of the Motorolla Droid, so I'm inclined to say "get it", but I realize that it is nowhere near the cheapest.  The Droid Eris is underpowered but I've heard good things about it.  Its only $79 with a Verizon contract, and it can be tethered, so it might be your best bet.

-Adam

Tom Poe <tompoe at fngi.net> wrote:

>I'm moving to Eden Valley, MN.  Time to check up on latest 
>telecommunications options.  I'm wondering what it might cost to get an 
>android/open source cell phone that is usb capable?
>
>I'm thinking the cell phone could serve as a 911 phone on the road, and 
>the usb connection with my desktop could double as computer Internet 
>access.  Anyone have a recommendation on lowest cost option for these needs?
>Thanks, Tom
>
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