Technology smartphones for 3rd year

[mossyfiber12]

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I keep hearing that skyscape/epocrates are constantly used by 3rd and 4th years and that it's hard to without these softwares. So, do you all have any suggestions about smartphones/PDAs?

I am trying to stay away from the iPhone because with the data plan and texting, it's ridiculously expensive.

Thanks!

 

[PabsMD]

I'm already locked-in to a 2 year phone contract and didn't want to change it, so I ordered an iPod Touch.

There are some good medical apps on iTunes and if you have WiFi in the hospital, you're good to go without paying for a text/data phone plan.

Just an alternate option to consider if you don't want a phone with a big bill each month.

 

[nlax30]

Yea, the iPod touch is a good option, though it will be another device to carry around.

Keep in mind that whatever phone/PDA you get there will probably be some sort of monthly data that you'll need to buy, and currently they are hovering at about $30/month.

 

[DrJosephKim]

The other option is to get an older/used dedicated PDA running either the Palm OS or Windows Mobile. You're buying old technology, but it may be sufficient while you're a student. Then, you can "upgrade" to a smartphone during residency.