LG Fathom, LG Ally or what?

[DavidinCT]

Originally Posted by aczlan

Time will tell. I have my Palm 755P on a "pay as you go" data plan with data blocked for that line and while the rep I called wasn't happy to activate it without a data plan, it was possible. I will have to call and make sure before buying either phone.

I work as a Systems Administrator, I am in front of a computer for 7-10 hours every day. As such, when I am away from my computer, I dont need to be that connected to the internet. I could get an ipod touch to do most of what I want (PDA stuff and occasional internet browsing) then go back to my Motorola W755 for a phone, but I dont want to carry two devices around.

Thanks

Aaron Z

Some older models they will activate with out a data plan, note the key word, "older phones". They can not give you a list on models but, they can tell you if you ask them about a model.

This discussion has come up a bunch of times here on XDA. No current models (both phones you listed are current)of smartphones can be activated without a Data plan. Some, sort of smartphones can, but, they are not definded as a full smart phone but, all Windows Mobile and Android devices are.

I'm a systems admin too. I have been doing it for 20+ years now. It's always nice to have access to emails when ever they come in. I'm inbetween contracts right now but, I always like having my e-mail from 4 accounts with me at all times.

I still stand on what I said before, these "smartphones" are designed around a internet connection, Why even bother having one if your not going to use it like that?

If you want to go do what you want...buy a older phone or carry 2 devices...

Good luck !