> "Ric" wrote:
> If there's any way to get it to work with Cingulars network, I'll seek out
> a source outside of the States. Integrated GPS and a 5 MP camera...if it
> was flip style smartphone, it would be perfect for my needs.

What I don't understand is why Nokia has been making 900 MHz phones when the
Cingular network is 850 MHz (I think that is how it goes). Ever since their
N90, they have left out the 850 band on their phones (N93, N95,etc.). Seems
they aren't being too smart in their U.S. marketing, or are trying to force
Cingular into the 900 band (like that would happen!). The Cingular sales
rep said good luck and that was about it. He said they will not carry all
the Nokia phones (new models?) and only phones that will give the "best"
service on their network.

So far, I haven't seen any U.S. carrier selling the newer N-series on their
sites. You can buy them (unlocked), but you may lose some connectivity
channels.

Just too weird!

B~