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looking for an android phone with these features

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BostonFern

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During the last few days, I'm looking for an android phone with these features. It's dizzying process, and I hope I can get some help here. Here is my list and what I've found so far from my online research.

1. working with Verizon network.
Actually I plan to use PagePlus, which is a pre-paid using verizon network.

2. can sync with Outlook
My online research so far says I should use "HTC Sync". I guess that limits my choice to HTC phones.

3. can work with Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard
This is a full-size, 4-row keyboard with dedicated number keys. My research so far hasn't shown anything promising.

4. has WiFi capability.
Many phones have this feature.

I would appreciate a recommendation for a specific phone.
 
Samsung has Samsung Kies for Outlook Sync, while Sony has PC Companion. Otherwise you can buy CompanionLink or try MyPhoneExplorer. Also you can sync to Outlook using cloud. Basically ALL Android phones can sync to Outlook.
 
when I use "cloud", does that mean I need to sync outlook with google contact and calendar first? I prefer not to upload contact and calendar to google.

Are these applications good? I read CompanionLink is buggy, but I can be wrong.
 
By cloud, yes I mean to internet servers but not necessarily Google. You can use ExchangeSync servers or Live Servers.

For Samsung, yes they are pretty good. Try to get newer Samsung phones though like an S2, as older ones dont have a native task app so they wont sync to Outlook tasks.

I have no idea on Sony though, havent used it.
 
Has anybody successfully or unsuccessfully used Stowaway Bluetooth Keyboard with Android phone? I've looked and looked in online groups and can't find a definite answer.

Here is my keyboard.

http://www.amazon.com/Think-Outside...44BA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1321002314&sr=8-5

This is the only foldable full-size keyboard I know. I want to use my phone to take notes.

If it didn't work for you, I would appreciate knowing what phone and the version of Android you used. It will save me a lot of research time.
 
BostonFern said:
Are these applications good? I read CompanionLink is buggy, but I can be wrong.
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David from CompanionLink here. Just wanted to chime in to say that, as with any software, we do see bugs come up. But we're hard at work to regularly update our software to eliminate any bugs we do find.

Now, if you were to encounter an issue, we offer free support and you can always reach out to us online in the forums or via Twitter or Facebook. In other words, we're here to help you with sync if you want!

I'd encourage you to explore your options to find a solution that works best for you. A nice resource for this is SyncDroid.net - they have a pretty comprehensive list of the options.

If you decide to check out CompanionLink, we do offer a 14-day free trial. And I'm here to answer any questions you have before, during, or after that trial! Hope this helps!


- David
 
companionlink said:
I'd encourage you to explore your options to find a solution that works best for you. A nice resource for this is SyncDroid.net - they have a pretty comprehensive list of the options.
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Thank you so much for this link. I'm very glad to see a compilation of all syncing software.

Just to add to the table, today I spoke to Motorola support, and they told me they have an app called "corporate sync" that works with outlook.
 
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