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eric55lv

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Aug 5, 2007
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So this year im getting a Newton for Christmas but i know what your thinking "who wants a Newton for Christmas"but now there rare and is it good? im not going to use the phone on it but i will use the other features anyone else here have a newton?
 
there [thair; unstressed ther] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adverb
1. in or at that place (opposed to here): She is there now.
2. at that point in an action, speech, etc.: He stopped there for applause.
3. in that matter, particular, or respect: His anger was justified there.
4. into or to that place; thither: We went there last year.
5. (used by way of calling attention to something or someone): There they go.
6. in or at that place where you are: Well, hi there.
–pronoun
7. (used to introduce a sentence or clause in which the verb comes before its subject or has no complement): There is no hope.
8. that place: He comes from there, too.
9. that point.
–noun
10. that state or condition: I'll introduce you to her, but you're on your own from there on.
–adjective
11. (used for emphasis, esp. after a noun modified by a demonstrative adjective): Ask that man there.
–interjection
12. (used to express satisfaction, relief, encouragement, approval, consolation, etc.): There! It's done.

They're - They Are - as in who wants a Newton, THEY ARE really rare aka they're really rare.

Sorry, but the mis-use of there, their and they're is a huge pet peeve of mine, as well as your and you're

Otherwise... LONG LIVE THE NEWTON! :) it would be neat if what you are getting had the original box and paperwork, now that would be collectable! :)
 
but can it get sim cards?

Yes but it wont work in the USA it looks like. If you're looking for something fun to dick around with the newton should be fine, but you're not going to get an amazing experience out of it. And it looks like that internet card won't work well unless you are overseas.

See from their FAQ:

Q: FirstFone and Internet?
A: Yes! All data, fax and voice services supported! SMS requires special software, so does making/receiving calls. For Newton Internet Enabler and Fax it is enough to choose the FiFo Driver on your Newton's configuration application!

Q: What countries does it work in?
A: I only know of a 900MHZ version, that means countries with GSM cellular networks with service providers that offer services in the 900MHZ range and data/fax services can handle a Newton/FirstFone combination. (Throughout Europe, Asia, Far East and Africa this is the common frequency. There is no 1800MHZ version, so it does not work in this networks, as it does not work in US GSM compatible networks (they work in the 1900MHZ frequency range).
 
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