Re: [Opensync-users] What to look for in a cell phone

[Ernest S. <er...@gm...>]

On Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:50:56 -0500, Jon Schewe wrote:
>  On 8/10/10 3:45 PM, Chris Frey wrote:
> > On Sun, Aug 08, 2010 at 08:09:00AM -0500, Jon Schewe wrote:
> >>  I'm looking at getting a basic cell phone that I can sync 
> the contacts
> >> with Linux. I do not want a smartphone for a variety of 
> reasons (I can
> >> have a separate discussion about that if you'd like). My 
> understanding
> >> is that opensync is the only real way to do this under 
> Linux, is this
> >> correct? What things should I look for in a cell phone that will
> >> increase the probability that opensync will work with it? My cell
> >> carrier is Verizon.
> > Hopefully others will chime in with their thoughts, but it 
> is my understanding
> > that syncML is the "wave of the future" when it comes to 
> syncing, so that
> > might be a good feature to look for.
> Is this something that can be found in many basic phones (ie. not
> smartphones) that only have bluetooth and USB for connections?

SyncML is not yet mainstream in basic phones, but there are several models
available, depending on your region. For instance:
* USA: Nokia 2730 $99, Motorola E8 $120
* EU: Nokia 2720 fold ?65, Samsung E2100 ?33
These are just some examples found in a quick search; never tried them. I
guess there are a lot more, just look deep in the specifications: this is
not an emphasized feature.

Ernest