Linda's Line - Aug '08

Beaming” vs. Bluetooth

Did you know that infra-red beaming is not the only way to exchange information between pda's and smartphone devices? You can also use Bluetooth to "beam" information between devices! Sometimes, infra-red has limitations on how large a file it can send to another device. I have discovered that in those instances, you can connect via Bluetooth and send that large file (all of your contacts from your old device to that cool new smartphone you just purchased!) with no trouble at all!

BTW, Verizon now has a Centro! Its navy blue in color and has a palm operating system. AT&T also has a new Centro in a bright baby blue!

The newest Treo has just been released by Palm for Sprint. The Treo 800W is a Windows-based operating system smartphone and it looks like a Centro! Be aware, this new Treo has NOT been approved for use with the Supra lockbox system!

There are so many things you can do with these new phones! GPS as a service, Mobile TV, Google Maps, they just keep getting more tools, smarter and better quality all the time! And don't forget, you can use the internet access on your phone to connect your laptop to the internet! A one time purchase of PDA NET from www.junefabrics.com and you will be able to use your data cable to connect your laptop to the internet over the phone! No tethers, no air cards! Just the phone and the data cable for your phone and BAM! You are on the internet!


If you haven't tried texting yet, then now is the time to start! Websites are sending referrals via text message. Your website can be setup to text customer info to your phone and you can put texting on your listings using a new company Reply 7! If you set up your website to have prospective customers send you a text, then you can capture their cell phone number and have a way to contact them in return! Sometimes, you just don't want to talk or you are in a place where you can't talk because it's too noisy. Texting is the answer! You can set yourself up with a Flickr account and share pictures and video from your phone with your customers!

Today is all about communicating with your customers, and the more you can integrate different types of communications, web, voice, text, video & photos with your customers the more you will stand out to them.

So limber up those thumbs and get ready to fly!