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Is ATT's ogo A Worthy Purchase?

Posted by timothy on from the if-the-service-cost-less-it-sure-would-be dept.

PhosterPharms writes "The ATT Wireless ogo is a new device on the market which allows unlimited instant messaging, e-mail, and SMS for a $99 purchase, $20 activation, and $15-24 a month service fee depending on options. The idea of having access to my e-mail and AIM no matter where I am is very alluring, but the only review I can find seems somewhat negative. The ATT Forums seem mixed. Does anyone have any experience with the ogo or any suggestions for alternatives? I don't need another cell phone, just a cheap e-mail and IM client - the $300-400 that service providers want for Sidekicks and Blackberries (Plus $40 a month) seem a bit too much."

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  1. 2/5 by MBCook · · Score: 2, Informative
    I don't know much about it either. But it was in the newest issue of PC Magazine (which I just happened to get today in the mail). You can read the review here.

    They don't seem too happy either. "The T-Mobile Sidekick II does everything the Ogo does but much better, and it doubles as your phone." and "The Ogo is fairly unique [...]. But we wish the device's shortcomings weren't so glaring."

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    1. Re:2/5 by BrookHarty · · Score: 2, Informative

      Yes, and reading the article maybe you missed a few things.

      1. Its the cheapest all purpose IM with Email/SMS on the market.
      2. Cingular+ATT merged, you have the largest SMS coverage in the USA.
      3. It's a IM only device, which means its in Data mode all the time. Compare 30+ hours of data mode Sidekicks 4 hours of data time.
      4. PC Magazine states its PERFECT for IM, but not great for Email. Its marketed as an IM device with Email too. So, think of getting email also, not that Email sux0rs.
      5. Bluetooth is turned off, but guess what, they can enable it later.
      6. Its cheap for SMS, cheap as a pager, but its 2way.

      Ive seen the device, its light, works good, nice keypad. Now I would of liked a browser, ssh, IRC and a phone. But then, im sure it wouldnt sell for sub 99 bux with a contract.

      Ya, 2/5 because they rated it against a phone. It's not a phone, not a impressive review.

  2. Re:Ehh... by BrookHarty · · Score: 2, Informative

    Ya, Tmobile side kick is great, but not everything is rosey. The keyboard is smaller than the OGO, its heavier. And a monthly contract will 2x-3x the cost of OGO a month if you just use IM.

    OGO also has bluetooth, turned off now, but ATT wireless said they would turn it on at a later date. Not sure why, prob new devices.

    But yes, SSH is a must for a true mobile client.