"Why the Newest and Fanciest isn't Aways Best: OR Why I Love my Palm Phone"

I know, I know if I was trendy I should have an iPhone, Droid or the very least a Blackberry. While I try to stay current on newer technology - especially in a competitive Real Estate Market - there are some things that just work. And if it works why change? If it then works better than what is out there that's shiny new - even better!

For instance I drive a very "unflashy" Dodge minivan, not your typical Realtor mode of transportation - but it works for me. It accommodated our large family, it accommodates clients and their families and it still works and looks pretty good for a minivan. Another added perk with teenage drivers in the home is that you will rarely hear "hey, mom can I borrow your minivan". But I digress from the topic.

I have used the separate Palm Pilot for years before "Smartphones" existed. When I made the leap to a Smartphone a few years back it came as a no-brainer to get a Palm. There are now two more reasons why I love my Palm...

1. If you have followed my blog, you know that I discovered the Palm phone can survive being submerged in a pool. While I don't recommend you trying this at home, my now dry phone works great!

2. The Palm phone also is the ONLY phone that can be used as a Supra key. No additional gadgets needed. Just use the downloaded ekey, point and voila Supra access. I LOVE THIS! I know this probably won't make any of you give up your iPhone or Blackberry - but it makes me smile.

The only downside is that Verizon no longer carries the Palm - it belongs to Sprint now. But no worries, if it survived my pool it can most likely survive what I dish out.

NOTE:  after publishing this blog it was announced that Verizon now carries the Palm Pre Plus.