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OmniSky vs. YadaYada

Friday February 2, 2001 - 8:27 PM EST - By Scott Hanselman

Additional Features

OmniSky includes the PalmVII PQA support that we talked about above. YadaYada doesn't supprt PQAs. OmniSky also includes downloadable support for AOL-Email and preinstalls Yahoo! Messenger.

YadaYada includes a Color App Launcher, but more importantly they include the Minstrel FileMover application. This app provides access to the additional 1 meg of flash RAM in the Minstrel Modem. I don't know why OmniSky didn't include this support. It's unrelated to Wireless Internet Service, but it's a nice add-on for the power user. Kudos to YadaYada for this additional support.

Both services let you use any TCP/IP Palm App out there, like Blazer, AvantGo, AOL Instant Messenger

Value for Dollar

Both services are basically $40 a month for unlimited usage. OmniSky adds a $400 unlimited yearly plan that save you $80 if you're phat enough to drop the money up front. That's a nice option for those who can do it.

Until 1/31/01 OmniSky will give you the Minstrel Modem for $99 if you sign up for 6 months. After that, you'll need to sign up for a year. YadaYada charges you $299. Both services will let you jump ship to the other (if you have completed your contract, or are paying month-to-month without a contract).

Personally I think $40 is a little steep; I'd rather spend $19.95, and I wince each month I pay it. But, we are early adopters, and that's the price you pay. Wireless Service does kick booty and pays for itself when you retrieve that crucial email in a cab, or get notification that your plane has changed gates.

Conclusion >>

Story Sections
OmniSky VS. YadaYada
Installation
Browsing
Email
Optimized Content
Technical Support
>Additional Features
Conclusion

Related Links
OmniSky Review
YadaYada Review
YadaYada.com
OmniSky.com






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