| How to fire the phone company
Cellular's advantages over wired phone service seem innumerable and obvious: cost, convenience, portability, flat rate billing, choice, and cool devices top the list. However, the pitfalls of going fully wireless can sneak up on you, so it's important to plan ahead. You don't want to snip your land line until you're sure you're better off without it.
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As expected, Palm announced its pricing for the new Pre smartphone at $199 with two-year Sprint contract and $100 rebate, effectively matching Apple's iPhone price on AT&T. The new phone will be shipping June 6, just ahead of Apple's WWDC conference.
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