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Originally Posted by 71T Targa

It looks like PDAnet requires you to attach via USB?

Yes, as GTC stated, it works via USB or blue tooth.

I'd really like to use it as a hotspot for the kids iPod touch etc.

Some of the newest phones are now supporting the feature. I don't know about the Evo. T-Mobile is. They are also going to start charging for it.

I will want to VPN in to the work network. I think we are able to use either the Cisco or Microsoft VPN client.

If you can use the Microsoft client, I don't think you'll have to root (some VPN is supported), but if you have to use a client that supports a group username and password AND a regular username and password, then you'll have to root.

Then I'll want a TN5250 client.

not a problem, I think there are a few

Originally Posted by asphaltgambler

is there a player like adobe flash for droid ? My unit will not playback anything adobe

I think for a full implementation, you have to have software ver 2.2. I think there is a lite version if you've got software ver 2.1. With 2.2 (Froyo) you get full Flash, and with just about any version, you get acrobat reader capabilities.

Originally Posted by gtc

I'm not familiar with the Evo, but some of the other new Android phones will do mobile wifi hotspots by themselves. A good question for the phone store people, since there is a monthly fee for some things.
PDAnet is over USB or bluetooth.

Yep, most of the carriers charge. T-mobile is getting ready to start.

Originally Posted by gtc

There is a flash update for the droid. I think you can just search for it in the market and it will show up.
There is also an Adobe pdf reader.

Again, I think it depends upon the version of software that your phone is running. Most of the newest phones should come with it or have it available really soon.