Tethered at what cost?

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On Apr 28, 2010, at 15:19, Adam Morris <adam.morris at redstargaming.net>  
wrote:

> 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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