I haven't tried this yet, but the more I think about it the more convinced I become that it will work. Here's how you do it:
1. Buy yourself a handtop PC. Handtop PCs are also known as micro PCs or ultra-mobile PCs. They're somewhat heftier than the average PDA/PPC, but much smaller than the average laptop. What makes them better than any PDA/PPC is their operating systems: most of them come equipped with either Windows XP or Windows Vista. They therefore have all the functionality of an average laptop, but in a much smaller package. The two that I find most attractive are the OQO Model 2 and the Sony VAIO UX. You can expect to spend anywhere between $1,000 and $2,500 for a half-decent handtop.
2. Subscribe to a good mobile broadband service provider. Almost all of these handtops come equipped with bluetooth and wi-fi capabilities. Many of them have a built-in mobile broadband antenna that can work with reputable providers like Verizon and Sprint (if you live in the U.S.). All of them have at least one USB port, to which of course you can connect a USB mobile broadband antenna.
3. Start trading! If your broker's platform is a desktop application (like MetaTrader), you can simply download the platform to your handtop and then connect to the internet and start trading. If your broker's platform is a browser-based Java applet (like Oanda's FXTrade), then simply log-on to the website and open the applet. There shouldn't be any problems opening applets since both the operating system and internet browser will be identical to those of any laptop or desktop.
Here's what the OQO Model 2 looks like:
http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/dat...1/IMG_5029.JPG
And here's the Sony VAIO UX:
http://www.mtekk.com.au/Portals/0/NT...1254882854.jpg
If any of you have tried something like this, please feel free to share your experiences.
1. Buy yourself a handtop PC. Handtop PCs are also known as micro PCs or ultra-mobile PCs. They're somewhat heftier than the average PDA/PPC, but much smaller than the average laptop. What makes them better than any PDA/PPC is their operating systems: most of them come equipped with either Windows XP or Windows Vista. They therefore have all the functionality of an average laptop, but in a much smaller package. The two that I find most attractive are the OQO Model 2 and the Sony VAIO UX. You can expect to spend anywhere between $1,000 and $2,500 for a half-decent handtop.
2. Subscribe to a good mobile broadband service provider. Almost all of these handtops come equipped with bluetooth and wi-fi capabilities. Many of them have a built-in mobile broadband antenna that can work with reputable providers like Verizon and Sprint (if you live in the U.S.). All of them have at least one USB port, to which of course you can connect a USB mobile broadband antenna.
3. Start trading! If your broker's platform is a desktop application (like MetaTrader), you can simply download the platform to your handtop and then connect to the internet and start trading. If your broker's platform is a browser-based Java applet (like Oanda's FXTrade), then simply log-on to the website and open the applet. There shouldn't be any problems opening applets since both the operating system and internet browser will be identical to those of any laptop or desktop.
Here's what the OQO Model 2 looks like:
http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/dat...1/IMG_5029.JPG
And here's the Sony VAIO UX:
http://www.mtekk.com.au/Portals/0/NT...1254882854.jpg
If any of you have tried something like this, please feel free to share your experiences.
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto!
