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OmniSky
Thursday January 11, 2001 - 11:16 AM EST - By Scott Hanselman

Conclusion

Overall I've found the service very reliable and easy to use. One billing complaint I had was that I started my OmniSky service on the 11th of a month, and didn't receive my modem until the 25th of the month. I was billed $39.95 for the whole month even though I used 5 days of service, because as I was told by a customer service rep, "OmniSky doesn't pro-rate service."

I really like the interface of the main OmniSky software. Although I used other apps to browse the net like AvantGo and BlueLark's Blazer, I typically use Web Clipping apps from the main OmniSky interface for quick things like Traffic and Weather. For the future, I'd appreciate a more robust email application, and color support in the OmniSky optimized content. Otherwise, if you need the real Internet in your hand, the OmniSky Service is a superior solution.





Criteria 

Rating

Design 3
Usefulness 4
Usability 3
Cost/Benefit 3
Overall
(not an average)
Pros
- Wireless!
- PQA/PalmVII Support
- Works with any TCP/IP App
- Modem has Email Waiting indicator
Cons
- CDPD coverage
- Slow screen redraws in Email
- No color with included apps
- Can't use Modem's Flash Storage
- Occasional Soft Resets

Story Sections
OmniSky
Hardware
Included Applications
Connectivity/Coverage
Advanced Uses
>Conclusion


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Product Details
Name: OmniSky
Company: OmniSky
Length (external to Visor): .73"
Length: 5.0" 
Width: 2.6" 
Thickness: .32"
Weight: 4 oz
Total weight w/Visor Platinum: 9.4 oz
Total weight w/Visor Prism: 10.9 oz
Price: $99.00 (With service contract), $299.00 (Without service contract)


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