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A cell phone is now an integral tool of highway travel as much as a map because you can summon help in case of an accident or breakdown, or use it to find weather and traffic conditions ahead.  Besides 911, there are several cellular-specific numbers such as the Turnpike's *11 or SmarTraveler's #211.  Amazon.com offers one of the largest and most varied inventories for Internet shopping, including cell phones.  You can shop for phones at their site by clicking the graphic at the left or choose from the ones below which work with the Pennsylvania Highways Mobile site at http://mobile.pahighways.com/.

Verizon Wireless Phones
LG VX8300 Phone (Verizon Wireless) VX8300
by LG

Perfect phone for those on the go, and even for those not.  Comes complete with a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash and video capture, integrated MP3 player with controls on the front, speakerphone with voice dialing, and a Micro SD-compatible memory slot.  Mobile messaging, e-mail, and Web browsing are supported.  The integrated Bluetooth works well with a compatible earpiece or headset for hands-free talking.  V CAST, the multimedia service by Verizon, can be accessed which streams video clips from CNN, ESPN, and AccuWeather amongst others, MP3s and ring tones can be downloaded from the service.  I have this phone and would recommend it highly.

Weight:  3.4 ounces
Size:  3.6 inches x 1.9 inches x 0.9 inches


Samsung U620 Phone (Verizon Wireless) U620
by Samsung

If you have to have the latest technological breakthrough, then consider this phone.  It has a 1.3 megapixel camera with flash capable of taking pictures and recording video, stereo Bluetooth-enabled for hands-free talking, TransFlash/MicroSD compatible for adding memory, T9™ Text Input and QWERTY keyboard for easy text entry, and compatible with V CAST.  What makes it stand out is that it is one of the first phones capable of receiving Verizon's Mobile TV service.

Weight:  3.74 ounces
Size:  3.78 inches x 1.85 inches x 0.87 inches

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AT&T Phones
Motorola RAZR V3 Black Phone (at&t/Cingular) RAZR V3
by Motorola

A sharp phone with a razor-thin aircraft aluminum case, that compacts a lot into a little.  Bluetooth-enable, built-in speakerphone, and a digital camera with 4x digital zoom.  Instant messaging capable with AOL Instant Messenger included and a built-in Web browser to keep you informed on the go.  Complete with an internal memory of 5 MB and MPEG-4 video compatible offers a great multimedia experience.

Weight:  3.35 ounces
Size:  3.86 inches x 2.09 inches x 0.54 inches


Samsung Blackjack Smartphone (at&t/Cingular) Blackjack Smartphone
by Samsung

Aside from making calls which can be done via the speakerphone and voice-activated dialing or by a Bluetooth headset, this phone acts like a small PC providing e-mail, text messaging, instant messaging and Web browsing.   The MicroSD/Transflash card slot can increase the memory perfect for taking along MP3s.  Pocket versions of Outlook, Internet Explorer, and MSN Messenger keep the phone on top of e-mails, connected to the Internet, and in contact with the office.  Connect to Cingular Video and Music for more multimedia selections.

Weight:  3.5 ounces
Size:  4.4 inches x 2.3 inches x 0.5 inches

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Sprint/Nextel Phones
palm Treo 700p Smartphone (Sprint) Treo 700p
by Palm

A wireless PDA and a cell phone combined in this smartphone with seamless integration of the two.  An integrated QWERTY keyboard makes sending e-mails and editing documents fast.  Supports Outlook, Hotmail, Yahoo!, AOL, and other POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts, and with the 1.3 megapixel camera, you can add pictures to your messages quickly.  Being on the EvDO network, you can download content fast at speeds of 400 to 600 kbps.

Weight:  0.64 ounces
Size:  4.4 inches x 2.3 inches x 0.9 inches


Motorola i930 Phone (Nextel) i930
by Motorola

Stay in touch in more ways than one with this quality phone that features a speakerphone for hand-free talking, Pocket Outlook, Internet Explorer, and MSN Messenger for exchanging e-mail, surfing the Internet, or instant messaging.  With built-in GPS, not only will your position be pinpointed when you call 911, but it can also be used for directions.  It supports Nextel's Direct Connect walkie-talkie service for one-touch conversations with anyone else on a network phone across the country and even into Latin America and Canada.

Weight:  5.9 ounces
Size:  3.5 inches x 1.9 inches x 1.2 inches

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T-Mobile Phones
T-Mobile Dash myFaves Smartphone (T-Mobile) Dash Smartphone
by T-Mobile

For those really on the go, the Dash features a Windows Mobile 5.0 operating system with Office Mobile suite.  Multimedia messaging as well as AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, and Yahoo Messenger provides easy and quick communication.  Web browsing is easy and enjoyable with the ability to view full web pages with Internet Explorer.  With the built-in Wi-Fi, you can stay connected at hotspots from coast-to-coast.  The 1.3 megapixel camera also doubles as a video camera.  Play Java-based and Windows Mobile games, and with the airplane mode feature, safely use the non-wireless functions on flights.

Weight:  4.6 ounces
Size:  4.2 inches x 2.4 inches x 0.4 inches


BlackBerry 8700g Phone (T-Mobile) 8770g
by BlackBerry

Take the office with you with this handy product from the foremost name in portable communications.  It comes with 64 MB flash memory and 16 MB SDRAM for viewing attachments, browsing the Web, and running applications.  Bluetooth capability allows you to connect to a hands-free headset or car kit.  The full QWERTY keyboard allows for e-mailing and modifying documents.  Included are a number of tolls such as a calculator with unit converter and a to-do list.  Since the software is Java-based, Java-compatible games and applications can run on the device.

Weight:  4.7 ounces
Size:  4.3 inches x 2.7 inches x 0.8 inches

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