The Palm V fits into the sleek OmniSky modem seamlessly. The modem measures about 5 by 3.5 by .40 inches, weighs under five ounces, and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Although it gives you access to a wealth of data, the packet-based network is relatively slow. Even with streamlined content over a 19KBPS connection, you'll have to wait several seconds for each two-way communication. Downloading sixty email messages can take over five minutes.
Coverage is excellent, spreading across most major metropolitan areas.
I even downloaded email within my house, which is notorious for its signal blocking. OmniSky plans to bring its service to a variety of existing and future IP-enabled wireless devices. Still, this is an expensive, albeit convenient, solution in a world that is rapidly moving towards wireless. Perfect for the mobile professional with a Palm V, OmniSky and the wireless Internet will someday be perfect for you, too. Offer lasts until August, 31.